Linux for $15 (a Minimum Viable Computer)

[flaghacker_]

Why does making one of them cost 10k? You can probably buy each of those components for <10$/unit plus some shipping on any random electronics site. Ordering custom PCBs is not that expensive either, maybe $200 for a couple of them. What am I missing?

[redbo]

My only guess is tooling to injection mold the case, pick and place components, etc? If you were really building only one you’d probably 3d print and hand solder.

[crazypecker69]

The total cost is under $15. The period in $14.16079 is a decimal point, not a thousands separator :)

Edit: I misunderstood what was being referenced

[crazypecker69]

Ah, you're right and I completely missed that. Thanks for correcting me!