The pi-top modular laptop v2 provides makers, educators and inventors a platform to learn and develop coding skills that also operates as a fully functioning laptop. The modular design utilises the Raspberry Pi (not included – available separately as RS part 182-6547 to provide the computing power.
Within the laptop case a magnetic rail provides a simple method to augment the pi-top with a range of add-ons, such as speakers and prototyping boards. Easy access to an installed Raspberry Pi and other internals is provided by an innovative sliding keyboard and trackpad.
Included with the pi-top is an 8GB micro SD card pre-loaded with the latest pi-top operating system and an inventor's kit with 20 projects to get you started.
Inventor's Kit
Included with the pi-top laptop is an inventor's kit featuring 20+ projects to help you begin experimenting with coding and electronics. There are 3 inventor journeys to follow; Smart Robot, Music Maker and Space Race. Included in the kit are the parts needed to build the projects:
- Pi-top PROTO+ prototyping board - LED lights - Ultrasonic range sensor - Buzzer - Noise sensing microphone - Various cables, wires, resistors, buttons and sensors - Project booklet
pi-top Laptop Software
To bring the parts together, pi-top provide an 8GB micro SD card pre-loaded with the Polaris operating system and a suite of apps:
- pi-top CODER - SCRATCH - CEEDuniverse - MineCraft Pi Edition - 3D Printing App - Web browser - Email App - Libre Office Suite – compatible with Microsoft Office compatible files.
pi-top Laptop v2 Specifications
14 inch Full HD Screen (1980 x 1080 pixels) Full Size Keyboard (US layout) Trackpad: 104 x 75 mm Battery Life: 6 to 8 hours Modular Magnetic Rail to add pi-top accessories Kensington lock compatible Dimensions: 345mm x 220mm x 40mm Weight: 1.5Kg 2 x USB 2.0 Ports 10/100 Ethernet 3.5mm Stereo Audio Jack
Note
A Raspberry Pi is not included. Available to purchase seperatley - RS part 896-8660