Raspberry Pi
This kit contains:
- Raspberry Pi 4/4GB computer
- Official Red/White Raspberry Pi 4 case
- English Official Raspberry Pi Beginners guide (currently English-language only)
- USl Official Raspberry Pi Red/White keyboard & mouse
- EU Official Raspberry Pi White power supply
- 2 ×Official micro-HDMI to HDMI-A (male) cables
- 16GB NOOBS with Raspbian microSD card
More info on the Pi4 available at https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/raspberry-pi-4-on-sale-now-from-35/
and https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-4-model-b/
Product Overview
- Broadcom BCM2837B0 Cortex-A53 64-bit 1.2GHz SoC
- 1GB LPDDR2 SDRAM Memory
- 16GB eMMC flash memory storage on-board
- Production life guaranteed until January 2026
- H.264, MPEG-4 decode (1080p30), H.264 encode (1080p30), OpenGL ES 1.1, 2.0 graphics
- Compatible with NOOBS_3_0_0
Applications
Embedded Design & Development, Electronics Design, Industrial, IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), IoT (Internet of Things)
The Official Raspberry Pi Keyboard is finally here!
This sleek and stylish keyboard from the team at Raspberry Pi includes three in-built USB 2.0 type-A ports for powering other peripherals (such as the official Raspberry Pi mouse)!
Please Note. This keyboard is available in 6 language formats: UK, US, DE, FR, ES & IT. This model is the US version as used in South Africa.
Keyboard Specification:
- 79-key keyboard (78-key US keyboard)
- 3 USB 2.0 type-A ports for powering other peripherals
- Automatic keyboard language detection
- USB type-A to micro USB type-B cable for connection
- Compatible with all Raspberry Pi products
- Ergonomic design for comfortable use
- Available in Red/White and Black/Grey
The Official Raspberry Pi Mouse is finally here!
This sleek, stylish and ergonomic mouse from the team at Raspberry Pi includes three buttons, two main ones for right and left click, and a scroll wheel with button for scrolling. . . and more clicking. . . what more do you need from a mouse!
Mouse Specification:
- Three-button optical mouse
- Scroll wheel
- USB type-A connector
- Compatible with all Raspberry Pi products
- Ergonomic design for comfortable use
- Available in Red/White and Black/Grey
- This mouse will look great with your Red/White official keyboard
The Official Raspberry Pi Mouse is finally here!
This sleek, stylish and ergonomic mouse from the team at Raspberry Pi includes three buttons, two main ones for right and left click, and a scroll wheel with button for scrolling. . . and more clicking. . . what more do you need from a mouse!
Mouse Specification:
- Three-button optical mouse
- Scroll wheel
- USB type-A connector
- Compatible with all Raspberry Pi products
- Ergonomic design for comfortable use
- Available in Black/Grey and Red/White
The Official Raspberry Pi Keyboard is finally here!
This sleek and stylish keyboard from the team at Raspberry Pi includes three in-built USB 2.0 type-A ports for powering other peripherals (such as the official Raspberry Pi mouse)!
Please Note. This keyboard is available in 6 language formats: UK, US, DE, FR, ES & IT. This model is the US version as used in South Africa.
Keyboard Specification:
- 79-key keyboard (78-key US keyboard)
- 3 USB 2.0 type-A ports for powering other peripherals
- Automatic keyboard language detection
- USB type-A to micro USB type-B cable for connection
- Compatible with all Raspberry Pi products
- Ergonomic design for comfortable use
- Available in Red/White and Black/Grey
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B is the latest product in the popular Raspberry Pi range of computers. It offers ground-breaking increases in processor speed, multimedia performance, memory, and connectivity compared to the prior-generation Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, while retaining backwards compatibility and similar power consumption. For the end user, Raspberry Pi 4 Model B provides desktop performance comparable to entry-level x86 PC systems.
This product’s key features include a high-performance 64-bit quad-core processor, dual-display support at resolutions up to 4K via a pair of micro-HDMI ports, hardware video decode at up to 4Kp60, up to 4GB of RAM, dual-band 2.4/5.0 GHz wireless LAN, Bluetooth 5.0, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, and PoE capability (via a separate PoE HAT add-on).
The dual-band wireless LAN and Bluetooth have modular compliance certification, allowing the board to be designed into end products with significantly reduced compliance testing, improving both cost and time to market.
Specifications
- Processor: Broadcom BCM2711, quad-core Cortex-A72 (ARM v8) 64-bit SoC @ 1.5GHz
- Memory: 1GB, 2GB or 4GB LPDDR4 (depending on model)
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac wireless
- LAN, Bluetooth 5.0, BLE Gigabit Ethernet, 2 × USB 3.0 ports, 2 × USB 2.0 ports.
- GPIO: Standard 40-pin GPIO header (fully backwards-compatible with previous boards)
- Video & sound: 2 × micro HDMI ports (up to 4Kp60 supported), 2-lane MIPI DSI display port, 2-lane MIPI CSI camera port, 4-pole stereo audio and composite video port
- Multimedia: H.265 (4Kp60 decode); H.264 (1080p60 decode, 1080p30 encode); OpenGL ES, 3.0 graphics
- SD card support: Micro SD card slot for loading operating system and data storage
- Input power: 5V DC via USB-C connector (minimum 3A1), 5V DC via GPIO header (minimum 3A1)
- Power over Ethernet (PoE)–enabled (requires separate PoE HAT)
- Environment: Operating temperature 0–50oC
- Compliance: For a full list of local and regional product approvals, please visit https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/hardware/raspberrypi/conformity.md
- Production lifetime: The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B will remain in production until at least January 2026.
If you new Raspberry Pi 4 is not displaying anything, but is booting:
Please change the following settings in the /boot/config.txt setting. You can access these settings in a few ways.
1. Using another display to access the file: sudo nano /boot/config.txt
2. Insert the SD card into a computer/laptop and open the boot partition
Uncomment and change or add to the bottom of the file:
hdmi_safe=1
hdmi_force_hotplug=1
hdmi_ignore_edid=0xa5000080
hdmi_group=2
hdmi_mode=81 (or 39 this will depend on the type of display)
config_hdmi_boost=9
dtoverlay=vc4-fkms-v3d
max_framebuffers=2
Not all of these settings may be necessary, this will again depend on your type of display, however adding them all and removing one by one will help find the ones you may need.
WARNINGS
• This product should only be connected to an external power supply rated at 5V/3A DC or 5.1V/ 3A DC minimum. A good quality 2.5A power supply can be used if downstream USB peripherals consume less than 500mA in total. Any external power supply used with the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B shall comply with relevant regulations and standards applicable in the country of intended use.
• This product should be operated in a well-ventilated environment and, if used inside a case, the case should not be covered.
• This product should be placed on a stable, flat, non-conductive surface in use and should not be contacted by conductive items.
• The connection of incompatible devices to the GPIO connection may affect compliance and result in damage to the unit and invalidate the warranty.
• All peripherals used with this product should comply with relevant standards for the country of use and be marked accordingly to ensure that safety and performance requirements are met. These articles include but are not limited to keyboards, monitors and mice when used in conjunction with the Raspberry Pi.
• Where peripherals are connected that do not include the cable or connector, the cable or connector must offer adequate insulation and operation in order that the relevant performance and safety requirements are met.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid malfunction or damage to this product please observe the following:
• Do not expose to water, moisture or place on a conductive surface whilst in operation.
• Do not expose it to heat from any source; Raspberry Pi 4 Model B is designed for reliable operation at normal ambient room temperatures.
• Take care whilst handling to avoid mechanical or electrical damage to the printed circuit board and connectors.
• Avoid handling the printed circuit board whilst it is powered and only handle by the edges to minimise the risk of electrostatic discharge damage.
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B is the latest product in the popular Raspberry Pi range of computers. It offers ground-breaking increases in processor speed, multimedia performance, memory, and connectivity compared to the prior-generation Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, while retaining backwards compatibility and similar power consumption. For the end user, Raspberry Pi 4 Model B provides desktop performance comparable to entry-level x86 PC systems.
This product’s key features include a high-performance 64-bit quad-core processor, dual-display support at resolutions up to 4K via a pair of micro-HDMI ports, hardware video decode at up to 4Kp60, up to 4GB of RAM, dual-band 2.4/5.0 GHz wireless LAN, Bluetooth 5.0, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, and PoE capability (via a separate PoE HAT add-on).
The dual-band wireless LAN and Bluetooth have modular compliance certification, allowing the board to be designed into end products with significantly reduced compliance testing, improving both cost and time to market.
Specifications
- Processor: Broadcom BCM2711, quad-core Cortex-A72 (ARM v8) 64-bit SoC @ 1.5GHz
- Memory: 1GB, 2GB or 4GB LPDDR4 (depending on model)
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac wireless
- LAN, Bluetooth 5.0, BLE Gigabit Ethernet, 2 × USB 3.0 ports, 2 × USB 2.0 ports.
- GPIO: Standard 40-pin GPIO header (fully backwards-compatible with previous boards)
- Video & sound: 2 × micro HDMI ports (up to 4Kp60 supported), 2-lane MIPI DSI display port, 2-lane MIPI CSI camera port, 4-pole stereo audio and composite video port
- Multimedia: H.265 (4Kp60 decode); H.264 (1080p60 decode, 1080p30 encode); OpenGL ES, 3.0 graphics
- SD card support: Micro SD card slot for loading operating system and data storage
- Input power: 5V DC via USB-C connector (minimum 3A1), 5V DC via GPIO header (minimum 3A1)
- Power over Ethernet (PoE)–enabled (requires separate PoE HAT)
- Environment: Operating temperature 0–50oC
- Compliance: For a full list of local and regional product approvals, please visit https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/hardware/raspberrypi/conformity.md
- Production lifetime: The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B will remain in production until at least January 2026.
If you new Raspberry Pi 4 is not displaying anything, but is booting:
Please change the following settings in the /boot/config.txt setting. You can access these settings in a few ways.
1. Using another display to access the file: sudo nano /boot/config.txt
2. Insert the SD card into a computer/laptop and open the boot partition
Uncomment and change or add to the bottom of the file:
hdmi_safe=1
hdmi_force_hotplug=1
hdmi_ignore_edid=0xa5000080
hdmi_group=2
hdmi_mode=81 (or 39 this will depend on the type of display)
config_hdmi_boost=9
dtoverlay=vc4-fkms-v3d
max_framebuffers=2
Not all of these settings may be necessary, this will again depend on your type of display, however adding them all and removing one by one will help find the ones you may need.
WARNINGS
• This product should only be connected to an external power supply rated at 5V/3A DC or 5.1V/ 3A DC minimum. A good quality 2.5A power supply can be used if downstream USB peripherals consume less than 500mA in total. Any external power supply used with the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B shall comply with relevant regulations and standards applicable in the country of intended use.
• This product should be operated in a well-ventilated environment and, if used inside a case, the case should not be covered.
• This product should be placed on a stable, flat, non-conductive surface in use and should not be contacted by conductive items.
• The connection of incompatible devices to the GPIO connection may affect compliance and result in damage to the unit and invalidate the warranty.
• All peripherals used with this product should comply with relevant standards for the country of use and be marked accordingly to ensure that safety and performance requirements are met. These articles include but are not limited to keyboards, monitors and mice when used in conjunction with the Raspberry Pi.
• Where peripherals are connected that do not include the cable or connector, the cable or connector must offer adequate insulation and operation in order that the relevant performance and safety requirements are met.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid malfunction or damage to this product please observe the following:
• Do not expose to water, moisture or place on a conductive surface whilst in operation.
• Do not expose it to heat from any source; Raspberry Pi 4 Model B is designed for reliable operation at normal ambient room temperatures.
• Take care whilst handling to avoid mechanical or electrical damage to the printed circuit board and connectors.
• Avoid handling the printed circuit board whilst it is powered and only handle by the edges to minimise the risk of electrostatic discharge damage.
Featuring a captive USB-C cable, the power supply is available in four different models to suit different international power sockets, and in two colours, white and black.
Specifications
Output
- Output voltage: +5.1V DC
- Minimum load current: 0A
- Nominal load current: 3.0A
- Maximum power: 15.3W
- Load regulation: ±5%
- Line regulation: ±2%
- Ripple & noise: 120mVp-p
- Rise time: 100ms maximum to regulation limits for DC outputs
- Turn-on delay: 3000ms maximum at nominal input AC voltage and full load
- Protection: Short circuit protection, Overcurrent protection, Over temperature protection
- Efficiency: 81% minimum (output current from 100%,75%, 50%, 25%)72% minimum at 10% load
- Output cable: 1.5m 18AWG
- Output connector: USB Type-C
Input
- Voltage range: 100-240Vac (rated)
- 96-264Vac (operating)
- Frequency: 50/60Hz ±3Hz
- Current: 0.5A maximum
- Power consumption (no load): 0.075W maximum
- Inrush current: No damage shall occur and the input fuse shall not blow
UL94V-1
AC pin material
Brass (NI plated)
WARNINGS
• This product should be operated in a well-ventilated environment.
• The connection of incompatible devices to this power supply may affect compliance, result in damage to the unit and invalidate the warranty.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid malfunction or damage to this product please observe the following:
• Do not expose to water or moisture, or place on a conductive surface whilst in operation.
• Do not expose to heat from any source; this is designed for reliable operation at normal ambient room temperatures.
• Do not attempt to open or remove the power supply case.
Featuring a captive USB-C cable, the power supply is available in four different models to suit different international power sockets, and in two colours, white and black.
Specifications
Output
- Output voltage: +5.1V DC
- Minimum load current: 0A
- Nominal load current: 3.0A
- Maximum power: 15.3W
- Load regulation: ±5%
- Line regulation: ±2%
- Ripple & noise: 120mVp-p
- Rise time: 100ms maximum to regulation limits for DC outputs
- Turn-on delay: 3000ms maximum at nominal input AC voltage and full load
- Protection: Short circuit protection, Overcurrent protection, Over temperature protection
- Efficiency: 81% minimum (output current from 100%,75%, 50%, 25%)72% minimum at 10% load
- Output cable: 1.5m 18AWG
- Output connector: USB Type-C
Input
- Voltage range: 100-240Vac (rated)
- 96-264Vac (operating)
- Frequency: 50/60Hz ±3Hz
- Current: 0.5A maximum
- Power consumption (no load): 0.075W maximum
- Inrush current: No damage shall occur and the input fuse shall not blow
UL94V-1
AC pin material
Brass (NI plated)
WARNINGS
• This product should be operated in a well-ventilated environment.
• The connection of incompatible devices to this power supply may affect compliance, result in damage to the unit and invalidate the warranty.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid malfunction or damage to this product please observe the following:
• Do not expose to water or moisture, or place on a conductive surface whilst in operation.
• Do not expose to heat from any source; this is designed for reliable operation at normal ambient room temperatures.
• Do not attempt to open or remove the power supply case.
This 244-page official Raspberry Pi book is crammed with projects and beginner’s guides containing all the information you need to get started using your new computer!
Learn how to set up the Raspberry Pi, install an operating system, and start using it. Follow step-by-step guides to code your own animations and games, using both the Scratch and Python languages. Create amazing projects by connecting electronic components to the Pi’s GPIO pins. Plus much, much more!
244 pages of essential information:
- Set up your Raspberry Pi for the first time
- Learn to code using Scratch and Python
- Control electronics: LEDs, buttons, and sensors
- Add a camera to shoot photos and videos
- Creating awe-inspiring projects
- Specifically designed for beginners
This third generation model maintains the same popular board format as the Raspberry Pi 2 and Raspberry Pi B+, but boasts a faster 1.2GHz 64Bit SoC, and on board WiFi and Bluetooth!
Specifications
- Processor
- Broadcom BCM2387 chipset.
- 1.2GHz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 (64Bit)
- 802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN and Bluetooth 4.1 (Bluetooth Classic and LE)
- GPU
- Dual Core VideoCore IV® Multimedia Co-Processor. Provides Open GL ES 2.0, hardware-accelerated OpenVG, and 1080p30 H.264 high-profile decode.
- Capable of 1Gpixel/s, 1.5Gtexel/s or 24GFLOPs with texture filtering and DMA infrastructure
- Memory
- 1GB LPDDR2
- Operating System
- Boots from Micro SD card, running a version of the Linux operating system or Windows 10 IoT
- Dimensions
- 85 x 56 x 17mm
- Power
- Micro USB socket 5V, 2.5A if you want to add some power hungry USB devices
Connectors
- Ethernet
- 10/100 BaseT Ethernet socket
- Video Output
- HDMI (rev 1.3 & 1.4)
- Composite RCA (PAL and NTSC)
- Audio Output
- Audio Output 3.5mm jack
- HDMI
- USB 4 x USB 2.0 Connector
- GPIO Connector
- 40-pin 2.54 mm (100 mil) expansion header: 2x20 strip
- Providing 27 GPIO pins as well as +3.3 V, +5 V and GND supply lines
- Camera Connector
- 15-pin MIPI Camera Serial Interface (CSI-2)
- Display Connector
- Display Serial Interface (DSI) 15 way flat flex cable connector with two data lanes and a clock lane
- Memory Card Slot
- Push/pull Micro SDIO
Raspberry Pi Operating System Downloads: https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/
Getting Started with Raspberry Pi
Maximum 1 Unit Per Order. If you require Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless in bulk, we allow quantity purchases of the Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless with pre-soldered headers!
The Brand New Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless has landed at PiShop! The Raspberry Pi Zero is an ultra low cost and ultra small variant of the original Raspberry Pi. It's tiny, measuring just 65mm x 30mm, and is perfectly designed for embedded applications, wearables, prototyping and any other Pi based tinkering you can think of, on a micro scale! The Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless features on board Wireless Internet & Bluetooth for all your connectivity needs!
The Raspberry Pi Zero features a BCM2835 chipset, overclocked to 1Ghz with 512MB RAM, and the same 1080p video output, so there's plenty of oomph in that little board. It also features the same 40 pin GPIO layout as the Raspberry Pi 2/B+/A+, which you'll need to solder your own headers to. With it's small form factor and reduction in connectors, the Raspberry Pi Zero only uses ~ 140mA at 5V!
Unlike it's larger brothers and sisters, the Raspberry Pi Zero has an unpopulated GPIO, unpopulated composite (RCA) header and an unpopulated reset header. There's also no DSI screen port, no ethernet, no analogue audio and no full sized USB ports. Instead, the Pi Zero features a micro-USB power port, a micro USB OTG host port (for peripherals e.g. WiFi dongle), and a mini HDMI port for video.
HAT Compatibility Note: The Pi Zero is fully compatible with all HAT breakout boards, as it features the same 40 Pin GPIO as the Raspberry Pi 2/B+/A+
Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless Features:
- BCM2835 chipset, Overclocked to 1Ghz
- 512MB RAM
- Tiny Form Factor: 65mm x 30mm x 5mm
- Fully HAT compatible
- 40pin GPIO (Unpopulated)
- Stream and watch Hi-definition video output at 1080P
- Micro SD Slot for OS
- Tiny Current Draw ~ 140mA at 5V!
- Mini-HDMI for Video
- Micro-USB OTG Host for Data
- Micro-USB for Power
- Micro-CSI Camera Port
- On-Board WiFi
- On-Board Bluetooth
Raspberry Pi Operating System Downloads: https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/
Getting Started with Raspberry Pi
Maximum 1 Unit Per Order. If you require Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless in bulk, we allow quantity purchases of the Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless with pre-soldered headers!
The Raspberry Pi Zero features a BCM2835 chipset, overclocked to 1Ghz with 512MB RAM, and the same 1080p video output, so there's plenty of oomph in that little board. It also features the same 40 pin GPIO layout as the Raspberry Pi 2/B+/A+, which you'll need to solder your own headers to. With it's small form factor and reduction in connectors, the Raspberry Pi Zero only uses ~ 140mA at 5V!
Unlike it's larger brothers and sisters, the Raspberry Pi Zero has an unpopulated GPIO, unpopulated composite (RCA) header and an unpopulated reset header. There's also no DSI screen port, no ethernet, no analogue audio and no full sized USB ports. Instead, the Pi Zero features a micro-USB power port, a micro USB OTG host port (for peripherals e.g. WiFi dongle), and a mini HDMI port for video.
HAT Compatibility Note: The Pi Zero is fully compatible with all HAT breakout boards, as it features the same 40 Pin GPIO as the Raspberry Pi 2/B+/A+
Raspberry Pi Zero Features:
- BCM2835 chipset, Overclocked to 1Ghz
- 512MB RAM
- Tiny Form Factor: 65mm x 30mm x 5mm
- Fully HAT compatible
- 40pin GPIO (Unpopulated)
- Stream and watch Hi-definition video output at 1080P
- Micro SD Slot for OS
- Tiny Current Draw ~ 140mA at 5V!
- Mini-HDMI for Video
- Micro-USB OTG Host for Data
- Micro-USB for Power
- Micro-CSI Camera Port
Raspberry Pi Operating System Downloads: https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/
Getting Started with Raspberry Pi
The official raspberry pi wifi dongle is here! The RPi Foundation claim: "In our tests, this dongle has performed significantly better than many others on the market, with stronger WiFi reception and better reliability."
This tiny wireless adapter is easy to use and easy to set up. If you are tired of dealing with all those messy wires to connect your Raspberry Pi to your network then this is the item you need. It's also got the Raspberry Pi Foundation's logo embossed!
It also works as a wireless access point, handy for configuring your Pi on the go.
- 802.11 b/g/n
- USB 2.0
- BCM43143 Chipset
- 150Mbps maximum throughput
- Supports Access Point/Infrastructure mode
- Works with Raspbian out of the box
- Instructions for Windows 10 IoT - http://ms-iot.github.io/content/en-US/win10/SetupWiFi.htm
(Please note that you may need drivers for other operating systems)
The Official Raspberry Pi Zero & Zero Wireless Case is now available! Specially made and beautifully crafted in red & white, this nifty and tactile snap-together case is designed to protect your Zero!
The case comes with three swappable lids, each with a different function:
- Raspberry Pi Camera lens holder lid with included extra short 35mm Raspberry Pi Zero camera cable(This cover is for the normal Raspberry Pi camera. The zero camera lens is to small to fit snugly.)
- GPIO access lid, with GPIO hole for all your hacking needs
- Solid lid, for those who want an all around protected Zero!
The Official Raspberry Pi Zero Red & White Case Features:
- Fabulous Raspberry Red and White Colour Combination
- 2 Part "Snap-Fit" Enclousure, with 3 separate lids (GPIO/Camera/Solid)
- Underside slot for GPIO access
- Cut-outs for all connection points
- No SD card access (keeps your card protected!)
- Included 4 x Stick on rubber feet for case stability
Some mini-HDMI cables will need to have their shroud's cut down to fit the official case.
Description:
RASPBERRY PI BOARD, MODEL B+, 512MB
- Core Architecture: ARM
- Core Sub-Architecture: ARM1176JZF-S
- No. of Bits: 32bit
- Silicon Core Number: BCM2835
- Silicon Family Name: BCM2xxx
- Silicon Manufacturer: Broadcom
- Clock Frequency Max: 700MHz
Specification:
- 40 Pin extended GPIO header
- x4 USB 2 ports up to 1.2A
- Combined 4-pole jack for stereo audio and composite video output
- MicroSD card slot for loading your operating system and storing data
- Micro USB power source(Power supply not included)
- CSI and DSI for connecting the Raspberry Pi camera and touchscreen display
- The first x26 GPIO pins are 100% backward compatible with Model B
- HDMI video output for 1080P Hi-definition video
- 10/100 Ethernet port for network connectivity
- More energy efficient
Legislation and Environmental
- RoHS Compliance: Yes
Contents:
- 1 x Raspberry Pi Model B+
What else do I need?:
Resources:
Description:
The Raspberry Pi 2 Model B has landed at PiShop! The ultra-low-cost, deck-of-cards sized Linux computer has had yet another makeover, this time the Raspberry Pi Foundation have gone all out! The Raspberry Pi 2 Model B is on a completely new level to its predecessors by being a staggering 6x faster than the Raspberry Pi Model B+.
Back-Compatibility note: The Raspberry Pi 2 Model B has the same footprint and layout as the previous Model B+ version, so will fit all Model B+ items.
Raspberry Pi 2 Model B Features:
- 6x Faster - Broadcom BCM2836 ARMv7 Quad Core Processor powered Single Board Computer running at 900MHz
- Double Memory - 1GB RAM so you can now run bigger and more powerful applications
- Identical board layout and footprint as the Model B+, so all cases and 3rd party add-on boards designed for the Model B+ will be fully compatible.
- Fully HAT compatible
- 40pin extended GPIO to enhance your “real world” projects. GPIO is 100% compatible with the Model B+ and A+ boards. First 26 pins are identical to the Model A and Model B boards to provide full backward compatibility across all boards.
- Connect a Raspberry Pi camera and touch screen display (each sold separately)
- Stream and watch Hi-definition video output at 1080P
- Micro SD slot for storing information and loading your operating systems.
- Advanced power management:
- You can now provide up to 1.2 Amp to the USB ports – enabling you to connect more power hungry USB devices directly to the Raspberry PI. (This feature requires a 2Amp micro USB Power Supply)
- 10/100 Ethernet Port to quickly connect the Raspberry Pi to the Internet
- Combined 4-pole jack for connecting your stereo audio out and composite video out
Specifications:
- Broadcom BCM2836 ARMv7 Quad Core Processor powered Single Board Computer running at 900MHz
- 1GB RAM
- 40pin extended GPIO
- 4 x USB ports
- 4 pole Stereo output and Composite video port
- Full size HDMI
- CSI camera port for connecting the Raspberry Pi camera
- DSI display port for connecting the Raspberry Pi touch screen display
- Micro SD port for loading your operating system and storing data
- Micro USB power source
Contents:
- 1 X Raspberry Pi 2 - Model B
Resources:
The display will technically work with the Model A and Model B boards (connecting it to the DSI port on the Pi board), however the mounting holes on the back of the display will only line up with the newer board design (A+, B+, Pi2 and Pi3)
The eagerly awaited 7" Official Raspberry Pi Touchscreen Display is finally hear! Boasting a neat 800×480 display @ 60fps resolution, and 10 point capacitive touchscreen, this 7" screen for the Raspberry Pi gives users the ability to create all-in-one, integrated projects such as tablets, infotainment systems and embedded projects.
The 800x 480 display connects via an adapter board which handles power and signal conversion.Only two connections to the Pi are required; power from the Pi’s GPIO port and a ribbon cable that connects to the DSI port present on all Raspberry Pi’s. Touchscreen drivers with support for 10-finger touch and an on-screen keyboard are available on the latest Raspbian OS for full functionality without a physical keyboard or mouse.
- Turn your Raspberry Pi into a touchscreen tablet, infotainment system, or standalone device.
- Truly Interactive - the latest software drivers will support a virtual ‘on screen’ keyboard, so there is no need to plug in a keyboard and mouse.
- Make your own ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) devices including a visual display. Simply connect your Raspberry Pi, develop a Python script to interact with the display, and you’re ready to create your own home automation devices with touchscreen capability.
- A range of educational software and programs available on the Raspberry Pi will be touch enabled, making learning and programming easier on the Raspberry Pi.
- Raspberry Pi mounting points on the back
Technical Specification:
- 7” Touchscreen Display.
- Screen Dimensions: 194mm x 110mm x 20mm (including standoffs)
- Viewable screen size: 155mm x 86mm
- Screen Resolution 800 x 480 pixels
- 10 finger capacitive touch.
- Connects to the Raspberry Pi board using a ribbon cable connected to the DSI port.
- Adapter board is used to power the display and convert the parallel signals from the display to the serial (DSI) port on the Raspberry Pi.
N.B. Will require the latest version of Raspbian OS to operate correctly.
Kit Contents:
- 7” Touchscreen Display
- Adapter Board
- DSI Ribbon cable
- 4 x stand-offs and screws (used to mount the adapter board and Raspberry Pi board to the back of the display
- 4 x jumper wires (used to connect the power from the Adapter Board and the GPIO pins on the Pi so the 2Amp power is shared across both units)
Please Note. The Raspberry Pi Board and accessories are not included in this kit.
Installation instructions can be found at:
http://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-78156?ICID=rpimain-touchscreen-7inban#installI
The Sense HAT is an add-on board for Raspberry Pi, made especially for the Astro Pi mission! It’s going to the International Space Station in December 2015 – and is now available to buy from PiShop.
The Sense HAT has an 8×8 RGB LED matrix, a five-button joystick and includes the following sensors:
- 3D Gyroscope
- Accelerometer (Yaw, Pitch & Roll)
- Magnetometer
- Temperature
- Barometric Pressure
- Humidity
The Raspberry Pi Foundation have also created a Python library providing easy access to everything on the board.
Sensing Elements Technical Specification:
Pressure / Temperature (ST Micro LPS25H)
– 24-bit pressure measurement resolution (260hPa to 1260hPa)
– 16-bit temperature measurement resolution (0-125°C)
Datasheet
Humidity / Temperature (ST Micro HTS221)
– 16-bit humidity measurement resolution (0-100% relative humidity)
– 16-bit temperature measurement resolution (0-60°C)
Datasheet
Acceleration/Gyroscope/Magnetic field (ST Micro LSM9DS1)
– 9 degrees of freedom (X, Y, Z independent axes for all sensors)
– ±16 g acceleration measurement range
– ±16 gauss magnetometer measurement range
– ±2000 dps (degrees per second) gyroscope measurement range
Each of these measurement channels has 16 bits of resolution.
Datasheet
All of these sensors have features for periodic sampling of sensor values, complete with internal FIFO storage. The LPS25H and HTS221 have maximum sample rates of 25 per second, the LSM9DS1 has a maximum sample rate of 952Hz
LED Matrix
The LED matrix is driven by a combination of a constant-current LED driver and an Atmel ATTiny88 running a custom firmware that delivers an 8×8 display with 15-bit resolution RGB colour. If you want to get into the gory details, the AVR firmware is available on Github.
Joystick
The Atmel is responsible for sampling the joystick. We didn’t have enough pins left on the Atmel to dedicate the five that we needed to sample the joystick axes independently, so they’ve been spliced into the LED matrix row selects. The joystick gets updated at approximately 80Hz, which is the scan rate of the LED matrix.
All of the sensors (and the base firmware for the Atmel) are accessible from the Pi over I2C. As a fun bonus mode, the SPI peripheral on the Atmel has been hooked up to the Pi’s SPI interface – you can reprogram your HAT in the field! We use this method to get the firmware into the Atmel during production test – and we leave it unprotected so you can substitute the stock firmware to get it to do whatever you want. Seriously. First person to turn this sensor HAT into a quadcopter controller HAT wins a cookie from me.
Getting Started
Connect your Sense HAT to the Raspberry Pi via the 40 GPIO Pins.You will then need to install the software:
Open up a terminal and run the following command:
wget -O - http://www.raspberrypi.org/files/astro-pi/astro-pi-install.sh --no-check-certificate
When the install has finished you will need to reboot your Raspberry Pi!
Getting started with the Raspberry Pi Sense HAT