diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 448fbb1..bf24350 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,9 +1,36 @@ # cmio -Note that this circuit currently has critical issues that are yet to be resolved. Do not use in its current state please. +**Note that this circuit is currently untested, as such I cannot guarantee that +it will function correctly.** -Custom Raspberry Pi Compute Module IO Board. Designed for low cost production, -minimal set of components, and compatibility with the Raspberry Pi GPIO header. +This is a custom Raspberry Pi Compute Module IO Board. Designed for low cost +production, and a minimal set of components. ![Preview of the front of the PCB](https://github.com/deltabeard/cmio/raw/master/out/cmio_top.png) ![Preview of the back of the PCB](https://github.com/deltabeard/cmio/raw/master/out/cmio_bottom.png) + +Because low cost production was the main focus of the project, this Compute +Module IO board only has a subset of features in comparison to the official +version. However, whilst the official version costs £115, this design aims to +produce a Compute Module IO board that can be manufactured (PCB fabrication, +BOM, et al) under £30. + +This allows hobbyists an opportunity to introduce themselves to the Raspberry +Pi Compute Module without breaking the bank. + +Features: +* Low cost design. +* Only low cost components required. +* Micro SD card slot. +* Composite video output (No HDMI). +* Bank 0 and Bank 1 GPIO pins available. +* USB On-The-Go (OTG) support. +* Micro USB power input. +* Fully open source (KiCad files, etc. all available) under GNU GPL3 License. +* A most excellent **reset button**! + +Compatibility with the Raspberry Pi GPIO header was removed after v0.2 to +simplify the design and reduce cost of production. + +\* Prices correct at the time of writing, are in Pound Sterling and include +VAT.