The Onion Omega2 is the newest small computer chip designed specifically for creating connected hardware applications. The chip combines the small form factor and power-effectiveness of the Arduino, continuing in the practice of the Raspberry Pi.
The latest chip is the successor of Omega's computer chip, which expandable, hackable, and affordable that was launched in 2015 as well as being one-fourth the size of the Pi.
The Omega2 and its main opponent, the Raspberry Pi Zero, both are priced at US$5. The device is not only very small but also low-priced enough for users to purchase a new unit with every fresh DIY project.
At such a bargain, the buyer gets a 580 MHz CPU, 16MB storage, and 64MB memory. The users can also look for the Omega2 Plus, which is available for an extra $4, and the user can get the device for just $9 with double storage and memory.
The Omega2 is not just a small device but it is a complete computer that runs on Linux operating system. The latest Omega2 has incorporated Wi-Fi and on-board flash storage on a single platform of the chip. For instance, If a person has an Omega2, then the user does not require any extra Wi-Fi or setting up an operating system images onto additional SD cards.
Another important feature of the new chip is that it can be programmed with any language the user wants, allowing them to save time by utilising libraries and languages they are already familiar with.
The new chip is flawlessly incorporated with the Onion Cloud, which allows users to remotely control it even from a distance. However, the Omega2 can also be used without the Onion Cloud, as it is an optional addition.
The Omega2 is available on Kickstarter for pre-orders, till August 23 with the final product to shipped in the month of November.