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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  
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* a preloaded SD card (we suggest Linux)
 
 
 
 
=Setting  up=
 
  
 
=What Power source to use=
 
=What Power source to use=
  
First , the Power Source has to deliver ''5V at  300 mA or more'' from the very beginning.
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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
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* a special wall wart with USB port(s)
  
 
=Where to get the preloaded SD Card from=
 
=Where to get the preloaded SD Card from=
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Many digital cameras use SD cards . Any SD or SDHC card between 2 and 32 GB should work.
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Backup all data and photos  on them.
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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

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.

Setting up