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65 changes: 0 additions & 65 deletions doc/about/for_academia.rst
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Expand Up @@ -100,68 +100,3 @@ unless at least one of the following is true:
* It is required for a security or compatibilty improvement
* The effort required is minimal


Raspberry Pi and other SBCs
---------------------------

For educators, Single-Board Computers (SBCs) such as the Raspberry Pi 4 and 5
are not always the most cost-effective option.

However, they may be an attractive option when at least one of the following
applies:

* You have an educational discount
* You have grant or non-profit funding
* Surplus hardware isn't an option


.. _sbc_rule_of_thumb:

SBC Purchasing Rules of Thumb
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

.. note:: These rules help **non-experts** steer toward Arcade-compatible devices.

You can find more in-depth descriptions of the required OpenGL ES versions
and more under the :ref:`sbc_requirements` heading.


ARM64 and AMD64 are Easiest
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""

The :ref:`known-working Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 <sbc_supported_raspi>` are both ARM64
devices. If you are considering other boards due to price or availability, stick to
the following CPU architectures:

* ARM64
* AMD64 (same as most non-Mac desktop CPUs)

No RISC-based SBC has been verified as compatible. Although some *may* work,
SBCs based on RISC-V CPUs are likely to lack:

* introductory tutorials
* beginner-friendly documentation


Credit Card Rule
""""""""""""""""

As of October 2024, all compatible and widely-available SBCs are
larger than credit cards:

* 3.375 inches by 2.125 inches
* 85.60 mm by 53.98 mm

If you try to use this rule:

#. Compare to the actual circuit board's size, not the size of the package
#. Use an old hotel key card, expired credit card, or expired debit card

It's unlikey that an SBC board will have magnets. However, the package
might include them in motors (in kits) or as part of the box itself.
Using an old card stops you from accidentally wiping a magnetic strip you need.

Although this errs on the side of caution, it also:

* quickly rules out :ref:`incompatible Raspberry Pi models <sbc_unsupported_raspis>`
* should apply to other SBCs as well
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Expand Up @@ -110,9 +110,7 @@ The table below lists these newer incompatible Raspberry Pi devices.
SBC Requirements
----------------
Any Single Board Computer (SBC) which meets the following
requirements may work. If you are a parent or educator shopping for a
compatible SBC, please see the :ref:`sbc_rule_of_thumb`.

requirements may work.

Standard Python
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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