Raspberry Pi

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Get a Raspberry Pi!

The Raspberry Pi is a low cost, credit-card sized computer that plugs into a computer monitor or TV, and uses a standard keyboard and mouse. It is a capable little device that enables people of all ages to explore computing, and to learn how to program in languages like Scratch and Python...

You can get one from a number of different suppliers including Amazon. Note that there are now two newer models (the 3 and 4) that are much improved. The newer Pi 3 is now updated to an even better Pi 4. When it comes to physical design, the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B looks a lot like the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, the previous flagship model.  The pic at left is a model 3 B. Take a look at the getting started page and then explore the other links by clicking the read more below.

Pi News

• New Raspberry Pi 4: 8GB RAM model out now for $75 – plus you get a new 64-bit OS (ZDNet)
• The Raspberry Pi Foundation unveils the Raspberry Pi 4
• Raspberry Pi 3 B+: Co-creator Eben Upton reveals all about the new board
• Buying a Raspberry Pi Zero suddenly got a lot easier
• Raspberry Pi 4: Google announces partnership with Raspberry Pi Foundation
• Gizmodo RASPBERRY PI News

Links to Resources

• The NEW Raspberry Pi 3
• Raspberry Pi Site
• Video on Setting Up a Pi B+
• Using NOOBs to Boot Up a New Pi
• Link to NOOBS Downloads
• Using the LeafPad Text Editor
• The Model A Kit I Used (older version)
• The Model B Starter Kit
• The new B+ Model Pi Starter Kit
• The Difference Between the B and B+
• The Model 3 kits
• The New Raspberry Pi II Hands on Review

Accessories for the PI

• The Kano Screen Kit
• Raspberry Pi 3 Hard Drive from WD