Everything You Need To Know About Raspberry Pi
There’s been a lot of talk lately about Raspberry Pi. If you’ve been wondering what it is and what you can do with it, you’re not alone. The Raspberry Pi was designed and manufactured by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to making computers and programming instructions as accessible as possible.
What is Raspberry Pi?
Raspberry Pi is a low-cost, fully functional and programmable credit card sized computer with modern high-definition multimedia capabilities. The Raspberry Pi was originally intended to be used as a microcomputer to teach children to code. Today, it is one of the most popular technology items in the world. The Raspberry Pi is used all over the globe by all types of people from astronauts to hobbyists.
The Raspberry Pi is just a bare board. It does not come with a case, cables or a power source. These things must be purchased separately. Despite its small size, the board features a processor, RAM and the typical ports you find on most computers. However, these tiny computers don’t hold as much power as a desktop PC.
Using Raspberry Pi
The Raspberry Pi computer can be expanded with modules including a camera and touchscreen. It can be used for a wide range of tasks. It’s perfect for projects that require the use of a computer but don’t need a lot of processing power. The Raspberry Pi is ideal for situations where saving space and money are important.
The Raspberry Pi has enough power to run a home media center, a VPN and more. However, before being used for these applications it must be configured and an operating system must be installed.
The Raspberry Pi can be used for a variety of projects. This tiny computer is perfect for hobby electronics, DIY projects and as an inexpensive computer for programming lessons and experiments. A quick search on the internet will supply you with a wide range of ideas and projects for Raspberry Pi.
Mint Controls specializes in the fabrication, structure, service and maintenance of IoT systems. Please contact us for more information.