Introducing the Raspberry PI
The Raspberry Pi is a debit card-sized low-cost computer that connects to a computer Desktop or TV and uses a standard mouse and Keyboard, with the option of a headless operation or no Monitor.
The PIs have a dedicated processor, memory, and a graphics driver, just like a PC. It also comes with its operating system, Raspberry Pi OS, a modified version of Linux
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The PIs include standard interfaces that are compatible with the standard desktop, and make it simplifies the process of integrating the PI with an automation application.
Communication interfaces include
- Ethernet
- WIFI
Data Storage
- SD CARD - Reserved for operating system
- USB Ports
- 4 Ports
- USB-C
- Reserved for power supply
Visual Media
- 2 * Mini HDMI Ports
Audio Output
- Stereo Jack - Audio Output
IO PORT
- 40 PIN IO Interface
- 26 GPIO, bi-directional interface
- The remainder of the GPIO is allocated to Power and GND
The Raspberry PI platform, coupled with the advantages of an operating system offers powerful automation application options. With desktop-like capabilities compacted into a a credit-card-sized form factor, along with reduced cost enables a cost-effective solution.