So you've bought a Raspberry Pi , but you have no idea about single-board computers, Linux, or electronics. This guide will give you some basic information and knowledge to enable you to support you in adventures with Raspberry Pi.
The Raspberry Pi is a computer, and just like any other computer it needs power supply, a monitor, a keyboard, and a mouse.
You can buy these peripherals new if you like: any USB keyboard and mouse, micro USB power supply (5V), and HDMI monitor will do. You can also repurpose old equipment, such as using a mobile phone charger as a power supply, and use your TV as a monitor.
Computers also need a hard drive. This is used to store all the software that makes the Raspberry Pi work (called an operating system), as well as all the files that your will create. The Raspberry Pi uses a micro SD card as a hard drive.
Below is list of essential peripherals for your Raspberry PI Hardware setup
1. 5V Power supply (2.4A is recommended for Raspberry Pi 3 and Raspberry PI 3B+ Models.)
2. USB or Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
3. 8GB Class 10 Micro SD Memory Card. (16GB is highly recommended)
4. HDMI/VGA Monitor/TV
5. HDMI to HDMI cable / HDMI to VGA converter (Generally we use VGA monitors so we need HDMI to VGA converter to connect Display)
Apart from above you need some additional peripherals listed below.
Raspberry Pi peripherals
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| Raspberry Pi Hardware setup |
The Raspberry Pi is a computer, and just like any other computer it needs power supply, a monitor, a keyboard, and a mouse.
You can buy these peripherals new if you like: any USB keyboard and mouse, micro USB power supply (5V), and HDMI monitor will do. You can also repurpose old equipment, such as using a mobile phone charger as a power supply, and use your TV as a monitor.
Computers also need a hard drive. This is used to store all the software that makes the Raspberry Pi work (called an operating system), as well as all the files that your will create. The Raspberry Pi uses a micro SD card as a hard drive.
Below is list of essential peripherals for your Raspberry PI Hardware setup
1. 5V Power supply (2.4A is recommended for Raspberry Pi 3 and Raspberry PI 3B+ Models.)
2. USB or Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
3. 8GB Class 10 Micro SD Memory Card. (16GB is highly recommended)
4. HDMI/VGA Monitor/TV
5. HDMI to HDMI cable / HDMI to VGA converter (Generally we use VGA monitors so we need HDMI to VGA converter to connect Display)
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| HDMI to VGA converter |
Raspberry Pi additional peripherals
- Card reader/SD card adapter
- Female to MaleJumpers
- Raspberry Pi camera Module
- Ethernet cable (If you Don't have Wi-Fi at your location or in your Raspberry Pi)
Plugging in your Raspberry Pi
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| Plugging in your Raspberry Pi |
- Begin by placing your SD card into the SD card slot on the Raspberry Pi. It will only fit one way.
- Next, plug your keyboard and mouse into the USB ports on the Raspberry Pi.
- Make sure that your monitor or TV is turned on, and that you have selected the right input (e.g. HDMI 1, DVI, etc).
- Connect your HDMI/HDMI to VGA cable from your Raspberry Pi to your monitor or TV.
- If you intend to connect your Raspberry Pi to the internet, plug an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port, or connect a WiFi dongle to one of the USB ports (unless you have a Raspberry Pi 3).
- When you're happy that you have plugged all the cables and SD card in correctly, connect the micro USB power supply. This action will turn on and boot your Raspberry Pi.
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