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On Wed, 3 Sep 2025 11:32:17 -0000 (UTC), Robert Heller wrote:

> Adafruit still sells Pi zeros and even has some in stock. These are
> 32-bit. Unlike the x86 which was almost never of use for embeded / maker
> use, the ARM chips, esp. 32-bit ones, are commonly use for embedded /
> special purpose (eg non server / non desktop use). And will likely
> continue to be for many years.
> Lower end (read: low power, low heat, fanless) 32-bit ARMs will likely
> live for many years in embedded / appliance / maker usages, including
> small simple robots.

Definitely but they will probably use Zephyr or whatever replaces mbed.