reprinted from the official website.
Introducing the Omega2, the $5 IoT computer. What the heck is an IoT computer? It is a Linux computer designed specifically for building connected hardware applications. It combines the tiny form factor and power-efficiency of the Arduino, with the power and flexibilities of the Raspberry Pi. With the Omega2, we want to lower the barrier of entry, and allow everyone to take the leap into hardware development.
What the heck is an IoT computer? It is a Linux computer designed specifically for building connected hardware applications. It combines the tiny form factor and power-efficiency of the Arduino, with the power and flexibilities of the Raspberry Pi.
- The Omega2 is simple, even for people who are just getting started with building hardware.
- The Omega2 is affordable, starting at just $5.
With the Omega2, we want to lower the barrier of entry, and allow everyone to take the leap into hardware development.
The Omega2 is tiny.
We made the Omega2 tiny so that it can easily fit into your DIY project or commercial product. It is less than 1/4 the size of the Raspberry Pi, and less than 1/3 the size of the Arduino Uno.
The Omega2 works out-of-the box.
The Omega2 has integrated Wi-Fi and on-board flash storage. This means that it springs to life the moment you power it on. You don’t have to worry about buying Wi-Fi dongles or installing operating system images onto external SD cards.
The Omega2 runs apps
Using the Omega2 is just like using a desktop computer. We’ve built simple and intuitive apps for you to interact with the Omega2. We also have an App Store where you can discover even more apps!For the more adventurous, you can even build apps with our SDK and publish them on the Onion App Store to share with the world :)
The Omega2 is a full Linux computer.
Don’t be fooled by its size, the Omega2 is a full computer running Linux, the same operating system that powers some of the world’s most mission-critical infrastructure. You can think of the Omega2 as a tiny Linux server with Wi-Fi. (Yes, it even runs Apache!)
For the BSD fans out there, the Omega2 also runs FreeBSD!
The Omega2 speaks many languages.
An important benefit of running Linux is that the Omega2 can be programmed with whatever language you want. Save time by using languages and libraries you are already familiar with.
The Omega2 is cloud-integrated.
The Omega2 is seamlessly integrated with the Onion Cloud. This allows you toremote control it from anywhere in the world with our intuitive Web UI or RESTful APIs. You can also view the status of your Omega2 in real-time, and deploy software updates to it when it is in the field.
Using the Omega2 with the Onion Cloud is optional.
The omage2 is modular.
The Omega2 is easily expandable. We have designed a whole lot of expansions so you can add capabilities to it through simple plug-n-play.
The Omega2 is connected.
The Omega2 is designed for connectivity. It has Wi-Fi built in, and we have built expansions so that you can easily add Bluetooth, Cellular, and GPS to your projects.
the Omega2 is Ardunio-compatible.
The Omega2 can be easily added to your existing Arduino projects. We have designed an Arduino Dock so that you can make use of your existing Arduino shields.
The Omega2 comes in two versions.
For those extra demanding projects, we’ve created the Omega2 Plus. It uses the same chipset as the Omega2, but has double the built-in storage and memory, and, on top of that, there’s a MicroSD slot built in, so you’ll never have to worry about running out of space
What can I do with the Omega2？
- Home Automation
- Learning to Code
- Creating Digital Art
- Wi-Fi Media Server
- Streaming Music
- Robotics
- Networking Stuff
ControlEverything
Our friends at ControlEverything have made a whole collection of add-on modules for the Omega2 that are designed for industrial applications. The following modules are available to you a-la-carte:
- Omega to CE Socket Adapter ($1.00, bundled)
- I2C Adapter with USB Interface ($1.00, bundled)
- Current Monitoring Controller - 2 Channels up to 70 Amps ($42.00)
- Temperature Sensor - Wide Range: -40°C to +125°C($15.00)
- Humidity and Temperature Sensor ($15.00)
- 3 Axis Accelerometer ($15.00)
- Gyroscope - 16 bit Triaxial ($15.00)
- Light Sensor - 16 Bit with Programmable Gain ($15.00)
- Pressure Sensor - 300-1100 hPa (15.00)
- Gas Sensor - Ammonia Benzene Alcohol Sensor ($15.00)
- Buzzer - For those times you need a buzzing Onion ($13.00)
- Blue LED Display - 3-Character 7 Segment Display ($13.00)
- Potentiometer - 2-Channel 256 Position($13.00)
- Relay Controllers - 2, 4, or 8 Channels with up to 30 Amp Ratings (
24.00− 55.00) - Analog to Digital Converter ($15.00)
Digital to AnalogConverter ($15.00)
They’ve also been kind enough to create two kits:
Omega Tinker Kit ($59.00)
- I2C Adapter with USB Interface for Onion Omega
- 2 Channel 10 Amp Relay Controller with 6 Digital IOs
- Analog to Digital Converter - 12-Bit Sensor Input
- Potentiometer Output - 2-Channel 256 Position Potentiometer Controller
- Potentiometer Sensor - Digitally read a Potentiometer Input
Omega Hardcore Kit ($99.00)
- I2C Adapter with USB Interface for Onion Omega
- 2 Channel 10 Amp Relay Controller with 6 Digital IOs
- Analog to Digital Converter - 12-Bit Sensor Input
- Light Sensor - 16 Bit with Programmable Gain
- Temperature Sensor - Wide Range: -40°C to +125°C
- Blue LED Display - 3 Character 7 Segment Display
- 3 Axis Accelerometer Module
- Buzzer