Difference between revisions of "RaspberryPiFirstSteps"
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* a power source that has a MicroUSB plug (IMPORTANT , read on ) | * a power source that has a MicroUSB plug (IMPORTANT , read on ) | ||
* a video cable (HDMI or RCA/Cinch with yellow plugs) | * a video cable (HDMI or RCA/Cinch with yellow plugs) | ||
− | * a preloaded SD card | + | * a preloaded SD card (we suggest Linux) |
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=What Power source to use= | =What Power source to use= | ||
− | First , the Power Source has to deliver ''5V at | + | First , the Power Source has to deliver '''5V at 400 mA or more from the moment it is connected to the mains socket ''' on. |
You can use the charger of a mobile phone . Just check if it fits in the specs and its plug fits into the RaspberryPi ! | You can use the charger of a mobile phone . Just check if it fits in the specs and its plug fits into the RaspberryPi ! | ||
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* a pack of 4 AA batteries (soldering required) | * a pack of 4 AA batteries (soldering required) | ||
* a powered USB hub | * a powered USB hub | ||
− | * | + | * a special wall wart with USB port(s) |
=Where to get the preloaded SD Card from= | =Where to get the preloaded SD Card from= | ||
+ | Many digital cameras use SD cards . Any SD or SDHC card between 2 and 32 GB should work. | ||
+ | Backup all data and photos on them. | ||
+ | Now get a PC with Linux and a compatible Cardreader. | ||
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+ | Plug the card into the connected cardreader, and use PiCard. | ||
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+ | =Setting up= |
Revision as of 11:49, 17 January 2012
NOTE : This page is meant to become a simpler introduction to the RaspberryPi than the page RaspberryPiBoardBeginners
Contents
Finding all the right hardware
You will need
- the Raspberry Pi board
- a USB keyboard
- a power source that has a MicroUSB plug (IMPORTANT , read on )
- a video cable (HDMI or RCA/Cinch with yellow plugs)
- a preloaded SD card (we suggest Linux)
What Power source to use
First , the Power Source has to deliver 5V at 400 mA or more from the moment it is connected to the mains socket on. You can use the charger of a mobile phone . Just check if it fits in the specs and its plug fits into the RaspberryPi !
If you have USB A to MicroUSB plug cable ( shipped with many Phones and MP3 players as data cable ) you may use :
- a laptop / PC
- a pack of 4 AA batteries (soldering required)
- a powered USB hub
- a special wall wart with USB port(s)
Where to get the preloaded SD Card from
Many digital cameras use SD cards . Any SD or SDHC card between 2 and 32 GB should work. Backup all data and photos on them. Now get a PC with Linux and a compatible Cardreader.
Plug the card into the connected cardreader, and use PiCard.