Learning Raspberry Pi
This section contains resources for learning how to work with Raspberry Pi's.
Note this is a living document and is constantly being updated. Some things may come and go over time.
Beginner¶
Getting Started¶
I recommend everyone purchase their own Raspberry Pi device and 16 or 32GB MicroSD card(s). We do have a few Raspberry Pi boards in the shop but are low on MicroSD cards. We have plenty of Arduino boards to use so no need to purchase one unless you want to own one.
You can pick up a Raspberry Pi 3 on Amazon or Microcenter (Retail Store in Denver). If you want a more complete starter kit you can find similar systems on Amazon, Sparkfun, and other online retailers. Packages with more components will typically cost more. Note that the Raspberry Pi 3 B+ was just released (on Pi Day 3/14/2018) and it costs a bit more than its predecessor (3 Model B). It doesn't matter if you have this new version or the slightly older version.
Typical Raspberry Pi Setup
- Raspberry Pi 3 ~ $35
- 16, 32, or 64 GB MicroSD Card (16 GB is a good size to start with) ~ $10 for 16 GB
- HDMI Cable (To plug in display) ~ $6
- USB Keyboard ~ $5-15
- Est Total: $66
Terminal / Command Line