CHIP $9 Computer 

$9.00 and it has an auxiliary jack. Take the hint, Apple.

This guy and his videos is like if there was the world wide web and youtube in the 80's. It's incredible. I love unique and creative people. Great video btw!

When you realize the keyboard is more expensive than the computer 🤣

this is much more powerfull than my first desktop computer. I feel so old now.

In response to many questions, note that the HDMI DIP includes connections (pads and holes) that allow the user to solder on more pins to duplicate the XIO (GPIO) and some of the other connectors taken up when the HDMI DIP is fitted.

"in March 2018 Next Thing Co entered bankrupty." So really, it wasn't a $9 computer. It was a $10+ computer. They were just selling it for $9.

I really appreciate the manner in which you present your videos. Reminds me of the good old days :) Well done, and excellent video!

Brings back fond memories of 1980s TV programs or videos you see at school.

I was a kickstarter backer for this, I really never used the GUI on mine, in fact I should re-flash mine to get it back (I uninstalled it manually). A few notes: - The MicroUSB has a few functions. Power input and flashing as you have demonstrated, but also it also connects to the UART allowing you to access the serial console. When powered using any external connection (battery or +5V and ground on the header) the MicroUSB also functions as a USB OTG connection. - The white LED is connected to the power supply via a resistor and is on when the power is on. The purple LED is connected to a GPIO pin via a resistor and can be turned off. - I live in the United States and NTSC is our standard, however, PAL should be available by tweaking the configuration files. If an NTSC display or a DIP is not available for making this setting, this will need to be done via a serial terminal. - The case was a later add-on after a design change moved key components to the bottom of the board. As a kickstarter backer I got this preinstalled for no additional charge. We also got the video cable for no charge. - Per early CHIP documentation it was originally suggested (and may still be) to connect a wired mouse via USB and a keyboard via bluetooth. - Some CHIPs supposedly have a higher capacity flash and one of the later versions of the operating system allows access to the full capacity (8GB instead of 4GB).

Always enjoy seeing your videos, I'll be waiting for your comparison video!

I just have to say your videos are always such amazing quality and great content!

Blessings to you Chris. Great Video and Content. Always smart & humble 🏄

A patch released a short while ago actually increased the storage capacity to 8GB. It was there in hardware, just not available due to firmware limitations.

I had great fun with the TSA explaining them what the stuff in my luggage is. (powerbanks/batteries, micro controllers, wires/cables, lcd screens, tools)

I love the fact that this device comes with the battery connector.

Got two of these back in the day. I used it as a CUPS print server for my no-wifi printer. Did a decent job for me. When the Zero came out I felt sorry for CHIP because their "niche" was no more.

Wonderful how small a pc can get.

Chris, to open a ziplock bag without going insane just hold it between the palms of your hands, press slightly together to stop slippage and then move one hand towards you and one away. The bag will open up nicely at the ends and you won't have to faff about with trying to find a grip.

As always, very well presented.

Love your videos man.hella good quality watching on my 65" 4k tv.this is how videos should be made..

We're so lucky in this age that even $9 computers can run a graphical interface.

Oh I remember I first read about Chip in News as it was on Crowdfounding and now its released finally. Beautiful! :)

You presented the video brilliantly. Well done!

I loved your demos your the best so far on explaining things, keep up the great work super job $bil worthy

All this chip and dip talk makes me hungry.

When the DIP costs more than the CHIP😂

Wow I never realise what and how simple this can be . love your video . thanks

10:19 I find the warm, retro look of the video output very pleasing. It's got retro charm.

Great video, Mr. Gates.

Very interesting device! Thanks Mr.Spock 🖖 Greetings from Chile!

I remember I had one of these and they were actually really cool. Mine broke in combat unfortunately, a big shame the company is no longer around. Great video 👍

Awwww, I love the little realtek crab.

if you dont have the correct AV cable for the chip you could always try soldering AV cables on those giant contact points near the sides of the connector. just a thought for anyone looking to get it.

When you realise that a $9 PC is faster then yours...

Excellent video! Very pleasant host and very informative.

I am so amazed by this!

I still prefer The Raspberry Pi for 40$... I simply love RetroPie ^^

And to think, it wasn't that long ago when I got my first computer. When I bought it, it was the top of line. It was an IBM 286 that cost nearly $3000.00. The owner was required to load all software. The first was the DOS, then the Dot Matrix printer, sound card and so on. There was no such thing as Windows then. When Windows hit the scene I hated it. I was used to telling the computer, where and what, to do using DOS commands. I played around with CONFIG.SYS a lot. I designed a command to keep the kids from tearing up the computer, which they usually did. Unless you knew what series of keys and their correct order, whenever anyone unauthorized attempted to use my computer my program caused the directory DIR/W to display then turn off, then display the DIR and turn off, a continuous loop that could not be stopped except by powering off the computer or entering my code. The system was huge and the monitor was a green screen and also huge.

Wow Sir, your video never fail to amaze.

I found this facinating. And it's three years old!

that's probably about as powerful as my old windows 95 desktop. It's amazing what we now take for granted! 9 bucks!

I wish they had made the flasher a publicly downloadable application, I sooooo miss having my pocket chip in my pocket all the time.

My keyboard of choice is the Logitech K400 which has a mouse pad size of a laptop touch area and a decent sized keyboard . Worked fine for all my raspberry projects. Is about 40$ but can often be found for 20$

You are so wonderful to Propagate the KNOWLEDGE to the World. Thanks...

RIP CHIP. It looked awesome and I never got a chance to have one.

This was a very fun Video. My inner Nerd is quite satisfied!

Arduino and Raspberry Pi's are used in a variety of RC quadcopters lately. Including commercial, professional drones. I wish you would take a look at that area when you have the time.

Very unfortunate that it isn't available anymore I'd love to get one to check out.

but can it play the witcher 3 at ultra settings?

Such a tragedy about this company going under, a lot of lost potential.

Excellent presentation. Thank you so much!

Thanks for another great video!

Pretty smart computer for the price. Nice video!

Excellent, thanks. I'm exploring making an electronic MIDI concertina, and watched your vid to see whether it was a prospect. Dunno whether an off-the-shelf Arduino or other specialized board might be more suitable. Bruce Thomson in New Zealand.

Just a note here... CHIP (in Q3/2018) is back available on Amazon.com but its more expensive. A more powerful "CHIP" (and by a different name) using a different processor has been developed. There are also a lot of original CHIPs for sale online.

I fell in love with this tiny PC

Hello sir,I am from Iran,i love you'r chanel , thank you very very very much for you'r explaing&taeches. I can alittle read &writh english. Thank you very much.

So lovely voice chris & So helpful info. blog. Love from India

Ive heard about the c.h.i.p. a long time ago (actually in december last year) where it wasn't even released, you explained it quite good dude i subscribed

I just really enjoy these videos!

Very cool. But not including HDMI and charging $15 for HDMI add-on... that takes up all the GPIO ports. What is up with that?

Use great caution when ordering the $9 C.H.I.P. Computer. I ordered one back in February and at first was OK with them taking a little time to get it to me. Now we are several months into the waiting game and on their own website, they do NOT answer questions as to when we will receive out paid orders. Everyone is complaining about not receiving their orders. Just a little FYI

thanks for uploading this video :) it was interesting and amusing

I love your videos. Thank you

It's sad to see this great thing dead, luckily I got my PocketCHIP already.

Amazing how small they can make computers nowadays. I predict that by 2020 they will be making PCs as small as cornflakes.

I. am. SO. glad. .. that. RU-vid has. .. a. speed. up. feature!.. makes. this. So much. easier. .. to watch!.. Great information though - TY

very extremely super ultra interesting. Thank you for sharing that!

Thank you! My brain is now measurably larger. :D

Looking forward to the comparison. I'm looking to get one of these types of devices to hook up to a 1080p TV to play announcements etc. in WMV format at some churches in the area. Wanting something smaller than a laptop that I can stick on the back of the TV.

Hi, That was very informative, thank you.

I like your videos so much i don't even skip through the ads. Hope you get paid when i do that! :)

I didn't know Angela Merkel knows so much about computers. no offense mate I love you

This guy is Psychedelic!

At least they used the correct wiring for the AV Jack, the one that is compatible with audio only so headphones can be used as it is wired the same

Love your videos thanks for sharing..

All this stuff about its features is well and good… But you haven't told us the most important part! How does it taste? If I'm buying a “bag of chip” for 9 dollars, it better taste great! That's 9 dollars per chip! It's like a gourmet treat at that price.

this has got midi controller project written all over it,I want one.

luv when you put your chip in the DIP

Fascinating. I am a little confused about the color coding mix-up for composite A/V. Well, as always thank you.

How do they make these things so cheaply, amazing. PS a Great video channel, very informative.

Dead project? From wiki... "By March 2018, Next Thing Co. had entered insolvency. Many customers still had not received their pre-orders.[13]"

Good information.. thanks..

Thanks. This video was fun!

'Bag of CHIP' 'CHIP Dip' they're having way too much fun with this

Since you keep repeating "Iceweasel is definitely Firefox", it is. Iceweasel is Debian's old variant on Firefox due to legal rights on the logo and name. Which was resolved last year.

I love retro computer never seen this before thanks

really love your videos

Oh wow, $9 and it has a headphone jack, 🔫 Shots fired.

This thing is more powerful than the house size computer that they used to send the first rocket to the moon.

I am glad I checked out your website. The Human Wallet was great.

Awesome stuff. The empty holes on the HDMI board are the I/O pin out headers now? Namasté

Great video. Perhaps might be worth pinning a comment at the top regarding the fact the GPIO pins are duplicated on the HDMI dip?

"A really tiny weenie matchbox-sized computer" -Chris 2017

I got into computers when I was 10, when I got a 386sx 16mhz machine with 1mb RAM and a 42mb hard disc for my birthday. it cost my parents over £1000 (British pounds) with a 14" VGA monitor. That was "only" 26 years ago. I could not have even dreamed at the time that something like this would ever be available, let alone for the price of a fast food meal. 4gb storage is 100 times what I had. Nuts!! :)

Excellent tutorial. what else can we do with it except web browsing and office program?

Rip CHIP! :( 6:29 PM 9/8/2019 Desktop

16:38 laughed my arse off😂😂 so relatable

Its good that they are providing a case to protect processor at the bottom of the board. But, form the presentation i can see that the case doesn't have any any holes for heat exhaust. Have you faced any issues with heat?