Raspberry Pi
What is the Raspberry Pi
What are all these options? What do I buy?
For your first project, it can be nice to buy a kit that includes all the things you need. This pretty much ensures everything is plug-and-play or ready to go. That said, if you want to save a little on cost, buying the constituent pieces and setting them up is still pretty straight-forward!
What model are we using?
For the in-class demonstration, we'll be using a Raspberry Pi 3 B+
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How do I set it up?
Where is the on/off switch
There isn't one! You just plug it in! 😄
That said, if you have purchased a battery pack for making your Raspberry Pi mobile (for example, for making a robot car), then that will likely have an on/off switch.
What accessories do I need?
There are tons of add-ons you can buy to plug into your Raspberry Pi! Technically you don't need any of them, but they can be a ton of fun and enable you to do additional projects or have additional features. Some popular add-ons are listed below:
Sense HAT
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Magnetometer
Temperature
Barometric pressure
Humidity
Potential ideas for Sense HAT projects could include things like building a thermometer, creating a magic 8 ball, simulating rock-paper-scissors, or making a compass!
Interested? Explore further:
Camera Module
Robotic or Remote-Controlled Car
What else can I get?!
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