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Today we’re pleased to release a new version of the C.H.I.P. Flasher for Chrome. The Flasher now includes a way upgrade your C.H.I.P. without needing a persistent internet connection, and a new user interface. Nice work Howie and Tina!

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Add 4 More USB Ports to C.H.I.P. Thanks to Open Source Hardware

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C.H.I.P. smothered in Queso DIP Photograph by JKW

C.H.I.P.ster Kolja Windeler (JKW on the forums) built an accessory board called Queso DIP that’s basically like attaching a powered USB hub directly to C.H.I.P.

The Queso DIP connects directly to C.H.I.P.’s header pins and provides 4 additional USB ports, plus it can power attached USB device and C.H.I.P.. This means you can plug-in anything from a webcam to USB hard drive and the Queso DIP will take care of the power management.

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C.H.I.P. Does Embedded Linux Conference Things with the Free Electrons Team

Maxime (left) and Boris (right) helping Dr. K. scheme his future Linux presentation

Maxime (left) and Boris (right) helping Dr. K. scheme his future Linux presentation

This week in San Diego, Richard and Dr. K. joined up with Maxime, Antoine, and Boris from Free Electrons for the Linux Foundation’s Embedded Linux Conference.

The conference offers Linux developers who work on embedded systems — basically any device that isn’t a laptop, desktop, or large server– the chance to learn about new technologies, present their latest research, and to finally meet each other in person.

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PockulusC.H.I.P. or: How an April Fool’s Joke Turned PocketC.H.I.P. into the Most Affordable VR Headset in the World!

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PockulusC.H.I.P. started as a joke. But then we actually got it working. That’s right, the most affordable standalone virtual reality headset in the world started as a joke and it works!

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Security is a big deal. Everyday brings a new story about how hackers are creating networks of bots and stealing information and identities.

It’s easy to dive into using C.H.I.P. without thinking about this stuff, so we want to provide some guidelines on how to make your C.H.I.P. secure. This is especially important if you’re working with C.H.I.P. remotely on a network. You’ll not only want a secure C.H.I.P., but you’ll want the process as streamlined as possible.

Here’s some tips on making it easy to log into your C.H.I.P., make logging in more secure, and make your C.H.I.P. unique so you know it’s yours.

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