![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Here’s the other stuff you’ll need to buy (if you don’t already have it lying around).Ī stable power source: The Raspberry Pi draws its power from a microUSB port and requires a microUSB-to-AC adapter. Because the Pi is a micro computer and not simply a cellphone getting a battery topped off, you need to use a high quality charger with stable power delivery that provides a consistent 5v with at least 700mA minimum output for older model units and 2.5A for the Pi 3. Using a low-quality or under-powered charger is the number one source of system instability problems and frustration with the Raspberry Pi. You can stave off a pile of future headaches by simply getting a very high-quality power source, preferably one designed for the Pi.Ī case: The Pi ships naked you are going to need a proper case to enclose it. You can pick up an acrylic/plastic case for around $10 - $25, or go the more creative route and craft your own case (as many did shortly after the Pi was released). When you’re shopping, be careful to check you’re purchasing the right case for you model. Significant changes to the Raspberry Pi board over the last few years, including the movement and outright removal of certain ports, means older cases won’t fit newer models. SD card: The older Pi units used a full size SD card but the Pi 2 and Pi 3 use microSD cards. The Raspberry Pi Foundation recommends, at minimum, a 4GB Class 4 SD card. ![]()
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