What is Raspberry Pi?
The Raspberry Pi is a series of credit card sized single board computers produced with the intention of promoting computer education in schools and developing countries . This 25$ chip is popular among tech-enthusiasts and programmers which can be used for various purposes, which includes automation and embedded projects , IoT Projects , robotics projects etc. Raspberry Pi started its production in UK with its first model 1. Then it started the production of model B, B+ , A+ and recently it has launched its model 2.
Why Raspberry Pi model A+?
The model A+ is smaller and lighter as compared to other models. This chip is quite compact which is quite useful for embedded projects.
The Raspberry Pi is a series of credit card sized single board computers produced with the intention of promoting computer education in schools and developing countries . This 25$ chip is popular among tech-enthusiasts and programmers which can be used for various purposes, which includes automation and embedded projects , IoT Projects , robotics projects etc. Raspberry Pi started its production in UK with its first model 1. Then it started the production of model B, B+ , A+ and recently it has launched its model 2.Why Raspberry Pi model A+?
The model A+ is smaller and lighter as compared to other models. This chip is quite compact which is quite useful for embedded projects.
- More GPIO pins - Model A+ has 40 GPIO pins which is quite useful as model B has only 26
- Micro SD- old friction SD card has been replaced with new push- push micro SD card slot
- Lower power consumption- Reduced Power consumption to 0.5W to 1W
- Better audio
- Smaller , Neater form factor - USB connectors are aligned with broad edge , moving composite video into 3.5 mm jack , and 4 squarely placed mounting holes are added.
This Video will give you a Brief introduction of Raspberry pi model A+
Hardware and Accessories Requirements-
1. Raspberry Pi Model A+
2. 16 GB Micro SD card with adapter
3. 5 V rated up to 1 A Power adapter
4. HDMI / VGA monitor/TV
5. HDMI to VGA adapter ( if you are using VGA monitor)
6. USB Port Expander
7. USB mouse and keyboard / PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard
8. USB to PS/2 converter ( if you are using PS/2 mouse and keyboard)
9. ethernet cable or USB Wifi Adapter ( for network)
10 . USB to ethernet adapter if you are using ethernet cable for network
11. HDMI / VGA cable ( for display)
Links for neccessary software downloads -
Links for neccessary software downloads -
1 .NOOBS - (New out of box software) which is an easy operating system installer for beginners
https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/noobs/
2. SD card formatter - Required to format the SD card completely and write the operating system installer , i.e. , NOOBS.
https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4/
3. Putty - SSH client used for accessing raspberry pi's terminal in laptop
http://www.putty.org/
4. XMing - Used for accessing Raspberry Pi's screen on your laptop after booting OS.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/xming/
https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/noobs/
2. SD card formatter - Required to format the SD card completely and write the operating system installer , i.e. , NOOBS.
https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4/
3. Putty - SSH client used for accessing raspberry pi's terminal in laptop
http://www.putty.org/
4. XMing - Used for accessing Raspberry Pi's screen on your laptop after booting OS.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/xming/
