What really is raspberry pi?

Question

I'm 14 and want raspberry pi. I know Python pretty well. I want to know what raspberry pi really is and what it does and what you can do with it. And if there are new versions of it which version is the newest. I love technology by the way. Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Raspberry Pi can do all the things that your laptop can do, plus a LOT more.

1. It has a really powerful video processing chip, so it can handle HD TV or video easily.

2. It has GPIO pins, so you can connect it to real-world electronics (motors, sensors, cameras, GPS, robotic arms, etc)



Look through this blog for inspiring examples of what you can do http://www.raspberrypi.org/

This free magazine has interesting projects and detailed instructions http://www.themagpi.com/



There are only two Raspberry Pis, model A (cheap but limited, for building into gadgets), and Model B (full set of hardware, for experimentation and pilot projects). You should choose a Model B - yu will autmatically be sent the latest version. Some accessories are good to get at the same time - a good quality power supply, and a case, a pre-built SD memory card.

Answer 2

The Raspberry Pi is a credit-card sized computer that plugs into your TV and a keyboard. It’s a capable little PC which can be used for many of the things that your desktop PC does, like spreadsheets, word-processing and games.

Answer 3

Raspberry Pi has the ability to interact with the outside world, and has been used in a wide array of digital maker projects, from music machines and parent detectors to weather stations and tweeting birdhouses with infra-red cameras. We want to see the Raspberry Pi being used by kids all over the world to learn to program and understand how computers work.



https://www.robomart.com/buy-raspberry-pi-india-price

Answer 4

The Raspberry Pi is a credit-card sized computer that plugs into your TV and a keyboard. It’s a capable little PC which can be used for many of the things that your desktop PC does, like spreadsheets, word-processing and games. It also plays high-definition video. We want to see it being used by kids all over the world to learn programming.



http://www.raspberrypi.org/faqs



Basically, it's a little computer that is meant for kids to learn programming. It plugs into peripherals like monitors, keyboards, TVs, mouses, etc. It does things any normal PC would, but the specs aren't very high end



-Elian

Answer 5

Most of people use PI for media player. I am using them for Home Automation and Media Player. While watching MOVIE on PI via XBMC, You can control up to 1000 RF Power Outlets /Channels/Devices/Circuits wirelessly in multiple location. You can control them around the world if you can set PUBLIC IP.

Check out my youtube video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dmvT6vTV2w

Answer 6

There is now a model B+ (released July, 2014) which has minor improvements over the B.

Answer 7

http://www.raspberrypi.org/faqs. Read the website. :/