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.