INTRODUCTION
What’s a Raspberry Pi?
The Raspberry Pi is a credit-card sized computer that plugs into your TV and a keyboard. It’s a capable little PC which can be used for many of the things that your desktop PC does, like spreadsheets, word-processing and games. It also plays high-definition video. The goal is to see it being used by kids all over the world to learn programming.Antough if your a cuirus hobbyest and hacker like myself then you will love making project with this board.
Where can I buy one?
The Raspi will initially only be available to purchase through Premier Farnell/ Element 14 and RS Components.
How much will it cost?
The Model A will cost $25 and the Model B $35, plus local taxes.
To Get more information about this product please visit the Raspberry Pi website.
| Model A | Model B | |
|---|---|---|
| SoC | Broadcom BCM2835 (CPU, GPU, DSP, and SDRAM) | |
| CPU: | 700 MHz ARM1176JZF-S core (ARM11 family) | |
| GPU: | Broadcom VideoCore IV, OpenGL ES 2.0, 1080p30 h.264/MPEG-4 AVC high-profile decoder | |
| Memory (SDRAM): | 256 Megabytes (shared with GPU) | 256 Megabytes (shared with GPU) |
| USB 2.0 ports: | 1 | 2 (via integrated USB hub) |
| Video outputs: | Composite RCA, HDMI | |
| Audio outputs: | 3.5 mm jack, HDMI | |
| Onboard storage: | SD, MMC, SDIO card slot | |
| Onboard network: | None | 10/100 Ethernet (RJ45) |
| Low-level peripherals: | 8 × GPIO, UART, I²C bus, SPI bus with two chip selects, +3.3 V, +5 V, Ground | |
| Power ratings: | 500 mA (2.5 W) | 700 mA (3.5 W) |
| Power source: | 5 volt via MicroUSB or GPIO header | |
| Size: | 85.60 × 53.98 mm (3.370 × 2.125 in) | |
| Operating Systems: | Debian GNU/Linux, Fedora, Arch Linux | |
