#RaspberryPi may have their own problems, but they've been solid on supporting both their #hardware and #software.
They even publish a minimum number of years they are going to keep producing each model of hardware. This allows projects to plan around that, which gives rPi a leg up when it comes time to decide which hardware to use.
I hope you enjoyed my reflections on the state of long term support and comparing commercial IoT to #OpenSource #IoT.
I've spent a lot of time not just thinking about this, but living it. I've had the core of the #HestiaPi (#OpenHAB) abandon support for all versions of Java that can run in a Raspberry Pi Zero W. 😩
So now our project is at a crossroad. How do we proceed? It'll run on the Pi Zero 2 W, but what about all our original users who have a pi Zero W soldered onto their PCB?
I think I see a path forward that will let still use the existing #hardware & OpenHAB. It'll be a lot of work, but I think we can do it.
If this is the kind of project you want to support:
1. Build or buy a #HestiaPi
2. Tell your friends
3. Contribute: bug reports, beta testing, documentation, #code, answering questions on the forum, or #building hardware for others
We don't currently accept monetary donations (but you can #zap me personally if you'd like).
I have been supporting this #hardware for over 5 years now and want to keep doing so as long as I can.
Having more people contribute makes it easier. Having more people buy hardware let's me buy in bulk & cut prices.
