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CONTENTS 04 Getting started 18 Inventor’s Kit 26 CEEDuniverse 06 pi-top’s Journey 20 pi-topOS Overview 30 Additional Apps 08 What’s in the box? 22 pi-topDASHBOARD 34 Accessories 10 Building Instructions 24 pi-topCODER 35 FAQ & Troubleshooting
>Discover a new universe Remove your micro SD card 4
>Hello world_ Welcome to the exciting world of coding and electronics; this is where your journey as an inventor starts. We’ll start by building your very own laptop, which you can use to build circuits and code all sorts of awesome inventions. Use pi-topCODER to create exciting creations such as a smart robot or musical instrument, or to explore the alien world of CEEDuniverse.
pi-top’s Journey pi-top is an invention as well; here is the invention process. 6 Concept Drawing Prototyping Every great invention starts with a We worked hard on building a prototype drawing on what it will do. When you to see if our idea would actually work. invent, sometimes drawing will help Sometimes it won’t, at first, but that’s ok; you too.
Testing Manufacturing It’s important to test and make sure Once we’ve produced it, you are ready to that your invention works the way you start building this pi-top. Using this pi-top want it to. you can make your own inventions and share them with your friends.
What’s in the box pi-top Raspberry Pi 3 — — pi-top is a new type of laptop This is the brain of your pi-top. It allows made for young inventors. The you to code and build your projects, keyboard slides out to reveal a watch videos, browse the web and much built-in workspace, where you more. Usually, it is sold separately.
Cooling Bridge SD Card with pi-topOS — — When the pi-top starts to work very hard, it This is where the whole operating produces heat and this heatsink cools it down. system lives. Your pi-top needs it to This also allows your projects to ‘talk’ with know what to display on the screen. pi-top’s brain so that you can build your own electronics using the Raspberry Pi and pi-top products seamlessly.
Building Instructions Step 1. Open the lid. Slide down the keyboard using the two thumb grooves at the top near both corners.
Step 2. Remove the Cooling Bridge on top of the micro-computer (Raspberry Pi). Use the multi-tool and lift off the Cooling Bridge carefully. You’ll need the pi-top Multi-tool for this. You’ll find it in the chassis below the Cooling Bridge.
Step 3. Carefully slide the hub PCB, as shown in green, all the way to the right.
Step 4. Unscrew the four Raspberry Pi screws from the Raspberry Pi placeholder (made from paper card). Slide the insert towards you and the top edge of the keyboard, as you lift it out.
Step 5. i. Now remove the Micro SD card from the SD card adapter as shown. ii. Insert the micro SD card into your Raspberry Pi as shown i with the correct orientation. It should easily slide in; don’t use too much force.
Step 6. Carefully slide the left-hand USB ports into the USB Flexi-plug at the rear of the laptop.
Step 7. Now using the multi-tool screw in the Raspberry Pi with the four screws from Step 4. Be careful to not over-tighten the screws.
Step 8. Now carefully slide the hub to the left. Make sure to position the HDMI and audio jack in the associated ports on the Raspberry Pi. If the hub doesn’t align properly with the Raspberry Pi ports, simply turn the adjustment screws (highlighted in red) to raise or lower the HDMI connector. Turning clockwise will lower it, anti-clockwise will raise it.
Step 9. Place the Cooling Bridge onto the Raspberry Pi GPIO pins, taking care to align correctly! Push down gently on the right side of the Cooling Bridge to pop it into the pi-top hub. Use the multi-tool to tighten the Cooling Bridge in place with the screw removed in Step 2. Tighten it just enough so that the cooling bridge doesn’t move or shake.
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Step 11. You have just built your pi-top.
Step 12. To switch on your pi-top and start your journey as a creator, press the power button highlighted on the keyboard in the upper right hand corner.
Your First Invention Now that you have built your pi-top, let’s get to building your first creation! Boot up pi-topOS Launch pi-topCODER & select “Let there be light!” Make sure the Raspberry Pi has the Launch pi-topCODER and search pi-topOS SD card inserted. Boot up the for “Let there be light”, click on the pi-top with the power button on the project and click LAUNCH to begin. keyboard.
>Led.on( ) Build circuit & code LED Hooray! Your first creation! Follow the step by step instructions Congratulations! You are well on your way in pi-topCODER to build and code your to building and coding your first circuit. circuit.
Hardware Pro-tips You can use the multi-tool 24 provided to remove your SD card Slide the keyboard open to access the magnetic from the Raspberry Pi 3. Modular Rail and the internal USB port.
Keyboard closed Kensington security slot You can find (From left to right) the Power Adapter port, 3.5mm Audio Jack, Ethernet port, 2 USB ports, and a power on LED on the back of the device.
pi-top Inventor’s Kit Famous Inventors Nikola Tesla Every great piece of technology that we use today was invented by someone. Whether we’re talking about the wheel or the smartphone, everyone had to start somewhere. Like Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace inventing the first computer, the Inventor’s Kit is your first step into becoming a digital maker and inventor.
Inventor’s Journeys Title Music Maker Space Race Smart Robot Discover the world of electronic Make your own rules to the Design your own digital pet music by creating, remixing steady hand games with the that lights up, beeps or and inventing your own inventor’s kit. Add power-ups, makes sounds in response to musical instruments. Use the lives, and nerve-racking sounds noise, light or motion. You’re inventor kit to alter and shift to beat your friends.
pi-topOS Overview Now that your dashboard is up and running you can get to know the pi-topOS apps. pi-topCODER CEEDuniverse Whether you’re an expert or a Greetings explorers. beginner, pi-topCODER is an Embark on an epic journey! exciting and intuitive coding After crash-landing on a environment which allows you strange new planet, you will to explore the world of coding explore alien worlds, discover and physical computing at hidden secrets, and advance your own pace.
More apps to explore Chromium Google Drive Libre Office 3D Slash Python Gmail Docs Slidess Mathematica Scratch Youtube Minecraft Sheets Sonic Pi CEEDuniverse You can use your pi-top like any normal laptop, these are some of the amazing apps you have access to! 29
Welcome Welcome to the dashboard. This is your starting-point in pi-topOS. It simplifies the way you interact with the Raspberry Pi and will be the main hub for all your activities on your device. This is also where you can access all other additional apps on pi-topOS.
The pi-topDASHBOARD acts as your central control from which you can launch any application 31
pi-topCODER Access Raspberry Pi resources and projects created by educators from all over the world. You will learn the fundamentals of programming, physical computing and be able to track your progress along the way.
pi-topCODER has a fully integrated coding environment which allows you to program hardware, code in Python and learn lots of STEAM skills so that you learn and understand the key computing concepts.
CEEDuniverse Explore the alien world of CEEDuniverse and learn to code Python along your journey. For the best experience, you may want to use a pi-topSPEAKER. HARDWARE INTEGRATION You can also build circuits to interact with CEEDuniverse. For example; build a button to turn on the flashlight to illuminate dark caves.
MINIGAMES Learn programming concepts through fun minigames, such as cracking locks with code and piloting nanobots through circuits.
Hear the awesome soundtrack and immerse yourself in CEEDuniverse.
Meet fun & interesting characters through your journey! PEAT OSWALD SUSIE 37
Minecraft pi-topOS comes with a special version of Minecraft, allowing you to interact with the world using text commands, which lets you build things in the game automatically using Python. In this example, a simple Python script sends a message to the Minecraft chat window and displays it until someone stops the script.
Sonic Pi Explore a world of sound! Sonic Pi allows you to create, compose or perform music through code in an incredible range of styles.
G Suite pi-topOS provides you with full access to G Suite everything you need to do your best work seamlessly across your devices.
Libre Office Fully compatible with Microsoft Office, macOS and Google Drive.
Visit www.pi-top.com to see our full range of amazing accessories! 42 pi-topPROTO pi-topPULSE pi-topSPEAKER Use pi-topPROTO to make circuits for pi-topCODER and CEEDuniverse & even solder your own projects. pi-topPULSE brings the arts into STEAM. Code your own games, create music and light shows and build your own pi-top powered Amazon Alexa! Use pi-topSPEAKER to give your pi-top a voice. Enjoy immersive gameplay in CEEDuniverse or making your own music in Sonic Pi.
FAQ & Troubleshooting My pi-top doesn’t turn on Make sure that the Cooling Bridge is firmly secured on all of the pins. If this is not done properly, power will not be able to flow from the hub to the Raspberry Pi. Cooling Bridge doesn’t connect properly You can alter the height of the hub using the screws. If the cooling mechanism doesn’t slot on nicely, try adjusting the height of the hub.
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pi-top Model: 2.0 Brand:pi-top Manufacturer Name: CEED LTD Manufacturer Address: London, UK 46 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
