Since the Raspberry Pi was first announced, demand for the $35 mini PC has been huge, and production of the value Raspberry Pi mini computer has struggled to keep up with orders.
Now even though demand for the Raspberry Pi is still increasing, production of the mini computer is also increasing to meet the demands of consumers and developers.
Production Increases to Meet Demand
Raspberry Pi has announced that 4,000 of their mini PC are being made daily, and you can now even purchase more than one at a time. This is a significant increase from the initial production rates, which were much lower due to the overwhelming demand and limited manufacturing capacity. The ability to produce 4,000 units per day marks a milestone for the Raspberry Pi Foundation, allowing them to better serve the growing community of developers, educators, and hobbyists who rely on this versatile device.
Previously, consumers were only able to order one Raspberry Pi due to demand and to stop a flood of them appearing on eBay and the like. This limitation was a necessary measure to ensure that as many people as possible could get their hands on the device without having to pay inflated prices from resellers. Raspberry Pi explains in their blog post today:
“Both of our manufacturing partners have been working at building capacity so you we can lift that limit – right now, 4000 Raspberry Pis are being made every day. As of this morning, you’ll be able to buy as many Raspberry Pis as you want”
Impact on the Tech Community
The increased production capacity is not just a win for individual consumers but also for educational institutions and tech developers. Schools and universities can now order Raspberry Pis in bulk for classroom use, enabling more students to learn programming and electronics. This aligns with the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s mission to promote computer science education and make technology accessible to everyone.
Moreover, developers and tech enthusiasts can now experiment with multiple units for more complex projects. For instance, Raspberry Pis are often used in clusters to create low-cost supercomputers or in IoT (Internet of Things) applications where multiple devices need to communicate with each other. The ability to purchase multiple units at once opens up new possibilities for innovation and experimentation.
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Source: TNW
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