NEW: RPI MODEL B+ -> Q&A

We have a lot of information about the B+ in our new B+ space...The specified item was not found.

jamodio wrote:

 

Schematics anywhere?

Les Pounder's 'blog Meet the Raspberry Pi B+ says:

Hot-swapping of USB devices is now more stable, a very welcome addition for those [who] encountered the USB reboot issue present on previous models.

It would be interesting to see what RasPi did to improve (but not solve) the USB hot-swap issue.  They probably just increased USB +V capacitors, but didn't add inductors.  I have a Model B rev 1.0 so it has locations for polyfuses F1 and F2, which gives the user flexibility.

here is a better copy Raspberry Pi Model B+ Dimensions

Sorry, I an extreme novice in regards to a lot of this stuff. I might just not understand, but on the B+ are the USB and Ethernet bandwidth still tied together then?

I currently have my entire DVD/Blu-ray collection ripped onto a hard drive that's connected to a PC, but I don't like leaving the computer running all the time or dedicating system resources to media streaming.  I was thinking about using the RPI with external HD to make a micro-NAS to create a media server for my home network. My biggest concern is that streaming high definition content that the connection would cannibalize itself and either the ethernet or USB would be affected by the shared bandwidth.

Or is the bandwidth great enough that I'm just over thinking it and it shouldn't be an issue.

Thanks in advance for the great answers and patience with a new-comer

The Ethernet is still connected to the ARM via the USB 2.0 interface

the difference is the Ethernet chip now has a 4 port hub on it vs a 2 port, see included diagram

for full details see the PDF here: http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/9514.pdf

So ultimately all data from the USB HUB connected devices and the Ethernet share the same USB2 upstream channel

Hi Jamodio, this was a site bug and should be resolved now - let us know if you're still seeing the $50.59 price.  thanks!

I like the addition of more GPIO! However...Im still not seeing any of them as analog inputs?  Unless I have missed that...

I would love the addition of A I/O on the Pi...Id get much more use out of it.  I know I can use an I2C ADC, but its nice to have something onboard.

I will be getting one from www.mcmelectronics.com.   They have them for $35.  They also have cases for the new B+.  

Paul Burkholder wrote:

 

I will be getting one from www.mcmelectronics.com.   They have them for $35.  They also have cases for the new B+.

Newark element14 USA now lists Model B+ for US$35 with 3355 units available.  $50.59 was an error.

Regular Model B currently is out of stock.

Is the $56.77 price shown on the website for Canada correct?