have to design my own single board computer but have zero knowledge on how to do it

hello guys i am a new guy just started using the raspberry pi but i am doing a project that involves me makeing my own single board computer like the raspberry pi i have no clue where to start any help will be much appreciated

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amgalbu over 9 years ago +1

Making a single board computer like the raspberry pi is VERY difficult!!! Why do you want to build your own sbc? can't you add the peripherals you need on a shield?
johnbeetem over 9 years ago +1

Given the pricing of RasPi Zero (US$5) and other boards such as Cypress PSoC4 ($4) and PSoC5LP ($10) , it doesn't make sense to make your own board unless you're going to sell 10s of thousands. You're…

0 amgalbu over 9 years ago

Making a single board computer like the raspberry pi is VERY difficult!!!
Why do you want to build your own sbc? can't you add the peripherals you need on a shield?
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0 jw0752 over 9 years ago

Hi Balu,
There are some applications where it is advantageous to move the processor chip itself onto your own board. This probably works best, for someone at the beginner stage, to use the Arduino. You can program the chip on the arduino and then build your own board around the chip. You will probably get better replies to your question if you include more detail about the project you are working on. There are a lot of variables that the more experienced engineers see that are not apparent so the added detail give them a chance to formulate an answer.
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0 johnbeetem over 9 years ago

Given the pricing of RasPi Zero (US$5) and other boards such as Cypress PSoC4 ($4) and PSoC5LP ($10), it doesn't make sense to make your own board unless you're going to sell 10s of thousands. You're much better off making a base board with your custom peripherals and plugging or soldering one of those other boards onto a header.
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0 peterjcs23 over 9 years ago

You need to choose a microcontroller that can run a real time operating system (RTOS). You could start by reading this summary:
http://www.ti.com/lit/wp/spry238/spry238.pdf

...which lists some of the RTOS that are available.

And you could investigate the TI-RTOS here:
TI-RTOS: Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) - TI-RTOS - TI Software Folder

Good luck, Peter
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