Raspberry Pi is a UK-based brand that produces single-board computers for DIY enthusiasts, schools, and businesses. Their products are low-cost, high-performance computers that can run a wide range of software applications and are ideal for learning programming and electronics.
The first Raspberry Pi model was launched in 2012
The Raspberry Pi Foundation is a registered educational charity
The brand was established to promote the study of computer science and related topics, especially at school level, and to put the fun back into learning computing
A brand that produces microcontroller boards for DIY projects and education
A brand that produces single-board computers for DIY enthusiasts and businesses
A brand that produces single-board computers for DIY enthusiasts and businesses
The latest and most powerful model that comes with up to 8GB of RAM, Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band 802.11ac wireless, and support for dual 4K displays
An older model that still offers good performance and features, including 1GB of RAM, dual-band wireless, and Gigabit Ethernet
The smallest and cheapest model that comes with wireless connectivity, a 1GHz CPU, and 512MB of RAM
You can use a Raspberry Pi for various projects, such as a media center, game console, web server, network storage, and more. It's also ideal for learning programming and electronics.
No, you don't need programming skills to use a Raspberry Pi, but it helps if you want to customize the software or create your own applications.
You can run various operating systems on a Raspberry Pi, including Raspbian, a Debian-based OS optimized for Raspberry Pi, Ubuntu, and other Linux distributions. You can also run Windows 10 IoT Core and other specialized OSs.
You need a power supply, a microSD card for the operating system, a keyboard and mouse, a display, and optionally, a case and other peripherals, depending on your project.
Yes, you can use Raspberry Pi for commercial applications, as long as you comply with its licensing and other requirements. Many businesses use Raspberry Pi for automation, IoT, and other applications.