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LPX Episode 8: Designing the DragonBox Pyra handheld computer

May 6, 2016

The DragonBox Pyra has a 5 inch screen and a dual-core ARM-based processor. But it’s not a smartphone. In fact, this handheld computer looks more like a cross between a tiny laptop and a Nintendo DS game system. 

It has a physical keyboard, a bunch of storage and input/output options, dedicated buttons for playing games, and Debian Linux software which allows you to play games or run desktop software including LibreOffice and Firefox.

The DragonBox Pyra is developed by a team led by Michael Mrozek, who wanted to create a system that not only runs open source software, but which also features open designs: anybody can open up the case and replace the parts or download the schematics to design their own case for the hardware… or design their own CPU board and insert it into the case. 

Mrozek began taking pre-orders for the DragonBox Pyra on May 1st, 2016 and I reached out to him to discuss the project in more detail. 

Here are some links to projects mentioned in this episode:

  • DragonBox Pyra
  • Pandora
  • Game Park GP32 (Wikipedia)
  • Neo900

You can also follow Michael Mrozek on Twitter and YouTube. 

Visit the LPX website to learn more about the DragonBoyx Pyra.

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Brad Linder is a journalist, podcast producer, and audio editor. He's the creator of the LPX podcast, co-producer of the Loving Project, and provides podcast editing and mixing services for many other podcasts. You can find samples of his work in his portfolio or get in touch to schedule a call to discuss how Brad can help with your podcast, radio, or other audio projects.

Brad is also editor of the tech blogs Liliputing and LinuxSmartphones.

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