An introduction

RaspberryPi

What is a Raspberry Pi?

• University of Cambridge’s Computer Laboratory• A credit card sized PC• Plugs into a TV or monitor• Capability:

– Programming– Electronic Projects– Office– Play HD Videos

Kit Components• Essential:

– Raspberry Pi board– Prepared Operating System SD Card– USB keyboard– Display (with HDMI, DVI, or Composite input)– Power Supply

• Highly suggested extras include:– USB mouse– Internet connectivity - LAN cable– Powered USB Hub– Case

Programming Languages

• The Raspberry Pi Foundation recommends Python• Any language which will compile for ARMv6 can be

used• Installed by default on the Raspberry Pi:

– C– C++– Java– Scratch– Ruby

SETTING UP RASPI

INTRODUCTION TO RASPBERRY PI 3

Introduction to Raspberry Pi 3

The big news for the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B is that there’s now built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4

Raspberry Pi 3 review: Key specs

• Broadcom BCM2837RIFBG SoC: 64-bit, 1.2GHz, quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU

• 400MHz VideoCore IV multimedia• 1GB LPDDR2-900 SDRAM• Single-band 802.11n Wi-Fi• Bluetooth 4

SD Card Slot(supports SD cards up to 32GB)

Storage

USES FORA RASPBERRY PI

Office

Programming

GPIO Usages