How to get started with Raspberry Pi?

Raspberry Pi is a single-board computer designed with an aim to teach the basic of computer science in schools. This credit card sized computer was released on 29February 2012 by the Raspberry Pi Foundation.

So far, there are two models available in Raspberry Pi, such as

  • Model A
  • Model B

The difference between Raspberry Pi’s Model A and Model B are tabulated below:

Description

Model A

Model B

SDRAM

256 MB

512 MB

On Board Network

Nil

10/100 Ethernet

USB 2.0 port

1

2

Power Ratings

300 mA (1.5 W)

700 mA (3.5 W)

Price

US $25

US $35

The similarities between Raspberry Pi’s Model A and Model B are:

CPU: ARM 1176JZF-S 700 MHz

OS: Linux, FreeBSD, Plan 9, NetBSD, and RISC OS

Storage: SD card slot

Graphics: Broadcom VideoCore IV @ 250 MHz

Video O/P: 640 x 350 to 1920 x 1200 pixels

Audio O/P: HDMI and 3.5 mm jack

Power: 5V

Weight: 45 grams

The below video will help you to get started with Raspberry Pi.

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