RASPBERRY PI
the computer that was made for kids
Basic Info
The Raspberry Pi is a computer made for kids. It is easy to use and affordable.
The dimensions of the Raspberry Pi are 85.60mm x 56mm x 21mm (or roughly 3.37in x 2.21in x 0.83in), plus a little more for a few parts that stick out of the main structure. It is the size of a credit card. Would it fit in your pocket?
It weighs 45g (about 1.5 oz).
The Raspberry Pi is available internationally, which means you can buy it around the world.
Materials & Price
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Raspberry Pi (in this case, Model B+) - $35
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Pibow Case (most popular case for the Raspberry Pi) - $20
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Micro USB Power Supply Cord - $5
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USB Keyboard and Mouse - $15
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Average HDMI Monitor - $120
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HDMI Cable - $3
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SD Card (8GB) - $10
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Ethernet Cord - $6
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Speaker (optional) - $12
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Wi-Fi Dongle (on Amazon) - $9.99
Total - $235.99
How To Set It Up
Note: I got a set with parts included. You might have to do a bit of scavenging to find some parts.
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Get the Raspberry Pi and put it in a case (this is not essential to using the Raspberry Pi, but will provide protection).
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Insert the SD Card - or memory card - into the socket. It is smaller than a quarter!
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If you would like Wi-Fi, plug in the Wi-Fi dongle.
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Plug in USB keyboard and mouse.
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Plug in HDMI Monitor with HDMI Cable.
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Turn it on by plugging power supply cord in and install the softwares you would like (Raspbian, Scratch, etc.).
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Wait. And then Wait even longer, The Raspberry Pi is a very slow computer.
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Finally, start using the Raspberry Pi!!!