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Raspberry Pi
A Raspberry Pi is an indispensable component for the kit, the control dev ice. But it is not
included in the kit and you need to prepare one yourself.
The Raspberry Pi is a kind of minicomputer for users like amateurs, teachers, students and
small businesses, etc. With a pre-installed Linux system, it is credit card-sized and equipped
with an ARM architecture processor, whose operational performance is similar to that of
smart phone. As for ports, the Raspberry Pi provides USB ports for mouse and keyboard. In
addition, there are also ports for the Fast Ethernet, SD card and HDMI display or TV’s
connection. Being low cost and low consumption, the Raspberry Pi is very suitable for
embedded projects. Many people have been able to apply the Pi to a variety of projects
including some simple ones for children and complex ones w ith more advanced functions.
You can apply it like a PC for spreadsheets-making, w ord-processing and games, or to play
HD videos of up to 1080p.
It can’t be better describing the Raspberry Pi as "though small, perfectly formed". It has the
same ability compared with the PC and carries ports for the USB, Ethernet, HDMI , RCA, and
3.5mm stereo jack. Moreover, it can control GPI Os, while the PC cannot. Through this kit, you
will learn how to use the GPIOs to make simple experiments and how to program.
The Raspberry Pi ev olves through many versions including the latest (so far) Raspberry Pi 3
Model B, 2 model B, 1 Model B+, Zero, and 1 Model A+. Certainly, the newer, the more
powerful. The 3 model B now even supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. You can choose according
to actual needs.
Raspberry Pi Pin Name
There are no pins printed on the latest Raspberry Pi, which may bring various troubles to new
users. The following is the actual pins definition and form definition of the Raspberry Pi. The
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