Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi Foundation
Solution Overview & Benefits
The Raspberry Pi is a small, affordable, and versatile computer that was originally developed to promote computer science education, especially in developing countries. It's about the size of a credit card and is popular for a wide range of applications, from simple computing tasks to complex projects like home automation, robotics, and digital art.
Raspberry Pi runs on a custom operating system called Raspberry Pi OS (previously Raspbian), which is a version of Linux, and it can also support other operating systems. It's often used by hobbyists, students, and professionals for projects that require low-cost computing power and portability.
The hardware includes several input/output ports, such as USB ports, HDMI, audio jack, Ethernet, and GPIO pins, which allow users to connect sensors, motors, and other electronics, making it ideal for learning about hardware and programming in languages like Python, Java, and C++.
History & Development
The Raspberry Pi Foundation is a UK-based charity with the mission to enable young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies.
Our vision is that every young person develops:
- The knowledge, skills, and confidence to use computers and digital technologies effectively in their work, community, and personal life; to solve problems and to express themselves creatively
- Sufficient understanding of societal and ethical issues to be able to critically evaluate digital technologies and their application, and to design and use technology for good
- The mindsets that enable them to confidently engage with technological change and to continue learning about new and emerging technologies
Availability
- Publicly available: yes
- Countries where available: Worldwide
- Price range (USD): 20 to 50
- Available online: yes
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