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Greg Toth edited this page Jun 23, 2016 · 9 revisions

Raspberry Pi

The Raspberry Pi is a low-cost single board computer that runs the Linux operating system. Sometimes you'll see it referred to by its shorter name "Pi" or "RPi."

There are now seven basic models of the Raspberry Pi and more are becoming available over time:

  • Model A
  • Model B
  • Model A+
  • Model B+
  • Raspberry Pi 2
  • Raspberry Pi 3
  • Raspberry Pi Zero

Models "A" and "B" are the original versions with 26 input/output pins and the rest are newer versions with 40 input/output pins. The amount of RAM memory and the presence of an Ethernet jack differs between the A/A+ and B/B+ models. The Raspberry Pi 3 is the newest model with the fastest CPU and most RAM. A faster CPU and more RAM can make your programs run faster and allow your Pi to run more programs at the same time.

Much has been written about the Pi and you'll find a set of resource links below.

Got a Brand New Raspberry Pi?

See our Step by Step: Raspberry Pi page.

Useful Links

Getting Started Guides

Here are some guides that have been put together by the IoT & Education project team.

Books

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