(Opens in a new window)The board doesn't have any wireless radios, but there is a standard USB-A port for peripherals. You can plug in a Wi-Fi adapter, a keyboard, external storage, and anything else the lsusb utility supports. However, to charge the device, you'll have to use a separate USB-C port (that's power only, no data). There's also a microSD card slot for storage. After adding up the bill of materials, Benchoff found the MVP would cost about $14.16(Opens in a new window), with the single largest expenditure being the PCB for $2. There is one catch, though. That price assumes you're buying at least 10,000 of each component. Bulk purchasing is the only way to get electronic components this cheap, but that won't be a problem if people express interest. Benchoff says he intends to make this project a reality, and anyone who wants to be included should reach out on Twitter. Now read:
