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BBC Micro Computer [Wik153]The BBC Micro Computer was the first ever attempt of a miniature computer. During the 1980’s the BBC started what the BBC Computer Literacy Project, due to Dr. Christopher Evans’ predication of the coming of microcomputer revolution. The BBC wanted to base the project on a microcomputer capable of performing various tasks: Programming Graphics Sound and music Teletext Controlling external hardware Artificial intelligence Hardware Discussion: Nine models were produced: Model A B B+64 B+128 Master 12 Master Compact Review: Auduino“Arduino is an open-source computer hardware and software company, project and user community that designs and manufactures microcontroller-based kits for building digital devices and interactive objects that can sense and control objects in the physical world. The first Arduino was introduced in 2005, aiming to provide an inexpensive and easy way for novices and professionals to create devices that interact with their environment using sensors and actuators. Common examples of such devices intended for beginner hobbyists include simple robots, thermostats, and motion detectors.” [Wik152] Hardware Discussion: Review: Raspberry PiWhat is a Raspberry Pi? It is a low cost credit-card sized computer that plugs into a computer monitor or TV, and uses a standard keyboard and mouse. It is capable of doing everything you would expect from a desktop computer to do e.g. browsing the Internet, word-processing and playing games. [Ras155] Raspberry Pi’s come pre-installed with some programming languages e.g. Python and Scratch. 
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