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
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.
