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Raspberry Pi

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A compact, single-board computer developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation.

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The Raspberry Pi is a low-cost, credit-card-sized computer that plugs into a computer monitor or TV, and uses a standard keyboard and mouse. It is capable of performing many of the functions of a desktop PC, such as spreadsheets, word-processing, and internet browsing. Raspberry Pis are frequently used in educational settings and by makers for projects ranging from home automation to robotics.

examples

A weather station built with a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B.

Used to collect and record environmental data, such as temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure.

A robotics project using a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ as the control unit.

The Raspberry Pi processes inputs from sensors and makes decisions for the operation of motors in educational robotic kits.

related terms

HAT (Raspberry Pi)
A Hardware Attached on Top (HAT) is a specification for add-on modules for the Raspberry Pi computer, designed for consistent electrical and mechanical interfacing.
Development Board
A development board is a printed circuit board containing a microcontroller or microprocessor with integrated peripherals and interfaces to facilitate prototyping and development of electronic projects.
Arduino
An open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software.
Prototyping board
A prototyping board is a platform used to assemble electronic circuits without soldering.
Breadboard
A breadboard is a flat, rectangular matrix of electrically conductive clips used for prototyping electronic circuits without soldering.