RASPBERRY PI
Raspberry Pi is a compact, affordable, and powerful single-board computer (SBC) platform designed for makers, educators, and developers. Known for its versatility, it supports a wide range of projects including IoT applications, media centers, automation systems, AI/ML, and even desktop computing.
Raspberry Pi boards are powered by ARM-based processors and run Linux-based operating systems like Raspberry Pi OS (formerly Raspbian), Ubuntu, and more. They offer GPIO headers for hardware interfacing and support HDMI, USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and camera/display ports.
Popular Models:
Raspberry Pi 5 – Latest model with improved CPU, RAM, PCIe support, and enhanced I/O
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B – Quad-core, 2GB–8GB RAM variants, dual 4K HDMI, USB 3.0
Raspberry Pi 3B/3B+ – Great for retro gaming, media centers, and beginner projects
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W – Ultra-compact board with wireless connectivity for embedded projects
Raspberry Pi Compute Module (CM4, CM3) – Industrial-grade modular boards for embedded systems
Official Raspberry Pi Accessories – Cases, power adapters, fans, cameras, touch displays, and HATs
Use Cases:
Home automation systems
Robotics and drone control
Weather stations and data logging
AI/ML edge computing
Network-attached storage (NAS)
Smart displays and dashboards
Learning Python, Linux, and electronics
