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Qwen 3.8 27B runs as sub‑agent in llama.cpp on a Pi
A Reddit post shows the 27‑billion‑parameter Qwen 3.8 model working as a sub‑agent with DeepSeek v4.1 Flash on a Raspberry Pi.
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On Sep 28 2026 a Reddit user shared a screenshot of Qwen 3.8 27B running as a sub‑agent inside llama.cpp. The configuration uses DeepSeek v4.1 Flash as the orchestrator on a Raspberry Pi. The user described the model as a “workhorse.” The image shows that a 27‑billion‑parameter model can be deployed on inexpensive hardware with the right software stack. The post links to the setup details for anyone who wants to try it.
Why it matters
It proves that large language models can run locally on low‑cost devices, widening access for developers.
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| # | Source | Outlet | Date | Key takeaway |
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| 1 | Qwen 3.8 is a workhorse ↗ | Reddit r/LocalLLaMA | Sep 28, 2026 | https://preview.redd.it/23cumykhabsh1.png?width=944&format=png&auto=webp&s=0b1d1c437fc845169f521b31793e2b1325dab0dd Reminder that you can pu |
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