IchigoJam BASIC RPi is Raspberry Pi Edition of the software of the Kids PC "IchigoJam".
IchigoJam was created to make it easy to enjoy programming in the BASIC language.
It can also be used for electronics hobby by using functions such as digital I/O, PWM, I2C and UART.
Detailed document is published on the following web site.
While the original IchigoJam BASIC supports specialized hardware with ARM microcontroller LPC1114,
IchigoJam BASIC RPi/RPi+ supports various Raspberry Pi hardware.
And you can use HDMI display and USB keyboard.
Moreover, since it starts up in about 3 seconds after turning on the power,
it can be used easily compared with other Raspberry Pi supporting OS.
*PS/2 keyboard and analog input function are currently available only with original (LPC1114) edition.
(Sound related function and machine language related function are supported from ver1.2.5 or later)
IchigoJam BASIC RPi can be obtained and used for free(*).
IchigoJam BASIC RPi+ can be obtained by purchasing I-O DATA product,
(
*Available in Japan,
BASIC programming kit UD-RP3PKI,
Preinstalled microSD card UD-RPSDIJ
)
and
Special commands that support
Sense HAT and
Touchscreen Display that are not in RPi are available.
*Including the original (LPC1114) edition, When distributing IchigoJam BASIC software to a third party,
it is necessary to purchase a license.
| IchigoJam BASIC (LPC1114 edition) | IchigoJam BASIC RPi(ver1.2.6) | IchigoJam BASIC RPi+(ver1.2.6) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programming language | BASIC | BASIC | BASIC |
| Supported hardware | Hardware products such as IchigoJam T | Various Raspberry Pi | Various Raspberry Pi |
| How to obtain |
Purchase IchigoJam T Free download from IchigoJam web site *License is required for distribution to a third party. |
Free download from RPi documents web site *License is required for distribution to a third party. |
Purchase the following I-O DATA product (Available in Japan) |
| HDMI support | ○ | ○ | |
| Composite video support | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| USB Keyboard support | ○ | ○ | |
| PS/2 Keyboard support | ○ | ||
| Program storage location | Built-in Flash memory, EEPROM | microSD card, EEPROM(ver1.2.5 or later) | microSD card, EEPROM(ver1.2.5 or later) |
| Digital input/output function | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| PWM output function | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Analog input function | ○ | ||
| Serial (UART) communication function | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| I2C communication function | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Sound related function | ○ | ○(ver1.2.5 or later) | ○(ver1.2.5 or later) |
| Machine language related functions | ○ | ○(ver1.2.5 or later) | ○(ver1.2.5 or later) |
| sakura.io support | ○(β version) | ○(ver1.2.5 or later) | ○(ver1.2.5 or later) |
| Sense Hat support |
* 8x8 RGB LED matrix * Five-button joystic * Accelerometer * Gyroscope(ver1.2.5 or later) * Magnetometer(ver1.2.5 or later) * Temperature(ver1.2.5 or later) * Barometric pressure(ver1.2.5 or later) * Humidity(ver1.2.5 or later) |
||
| Touchscreen support | ○ |
For technical information sharing and questions, please use the following Facebook group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ichigojamfan/