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The document provides an introduction to the Raspberry Pi, a credit card-sized, inexpensive computer designed by the University of Cambridge's Computer Laboratory to help address a decline in computer science education. It discusses the Raspberry Pi's capabilities for programming, electronics projects, and media playback. It also outlines the variations of Raspberry Pi hardware and software, essential and recommended kit components, programming languages used, challenges and opportunities of the Raspberry Pi platform, and examples of using Raspberry Pis in primary education.

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RaspberryPi Ipfw

The document provides an introduction to the Raspberry Pi, a credit card-sized, inexpensive computer designed by the University of Cambridge's Computer Laboratory to help address a decline in computer science education. It discusses the Raspberry Pi's capabilities for programming, electronics projects, and media playback. It also outlines the variations of Raspberry Pi hardware and software, essential and recommended kit components, programming languages used, challenges and opportunities of the Raspberry Pi platform, and examples of using Raspberry Pis in primary education.

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RaspberryPi

Outline
• Introduction to Raspberry Pi
• Python
• Electronics
• Linux
What is a Raspberry Pi?
• University of Cambridge’s Computer Laboratory
– Decline in skill level
– Designed for education
• A credit card sized PC
• Plugs into a TV or monitor
• Inexpensive(ish) ~$35 each
• Capability:
– Programming
– Electronic Projects
– Office
– Play HD Videos
Variations of Raspberry Pi
• Hardware platform
– Raspberry Pi Zero ($5)
– Raspberry Pi
– Raspberry Pi 2
– Raspberry Pi 3 (with Wifi + Bluetooth)
– Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (with Wifi + Bluetooth)
– Raspberry Pi 4 (with Wifi + Bluetooth)
• Software platform
– Noobs
– Raspbian
– 3rd OS
– https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/
Kit Components
• Essential:
– Raspberry Pi board
– Prepared Operating System SD Card
– USB keyboard
– Display (with HDMI, DVI, or Composite input)
– Power Supply
• Highly suggested extras include:
– USB mouse
– Internet connectivity - LAN cable
– Powered USB Hub
– Case
Programming Languages
• The Raspberry Pi Foundation recommends Python
• Any language which will compile for ARMv6 can be
used
• Installed by default on the Raspberry Pi:
– C
– C++
– Java
– Scratch
– Ruby
Challenges and Opportunities
• New operating system: linux
• Open-source, all almost tools/software
are free
• Rich resources on the web due to its
popularity
• Resources link: www.raspberrypicamp.org
• Pi Educational Document (resources
above link)
• Pinet: Centralised user accounts and file
storage system for a Raspberry Pi
classroom. http://pinet.org.uk/
Linux
• Interesting, powerful
• Variations (Ubuntu, debian, feroda,
redhat)
• Command line
• Raspberry Pi: Raspian (Debian-based)
• Pinet: Ubuntu server + Raspberry Pis
• Linux: robust, secure, easy to use,
powerful
Raspberry Pis in Primary Ed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdTwQXre1DU
SETUP

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