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Raspberry Pi 3 Model B

• Purchase URL [ https://52pi.com/products/raspberry-pi-3-model-b-1gb-ram-quad-core-wifi-bluetooth-3b-board ]

Description

The Raspberry Pi 3 is the third generation Raspberry Pi. It replaced the Raspberry Pi 2 Model B in February 2016.
Compared to the Raspberry Pi 2 it has:

• A 1.2GHz 64-bit quad-core ARMv8 CPU
• 802.11n Wireless LAN
• Bluetooth 4.1
• Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

Like the Pi 2, it also has:

• 1GB RAM
• 4 USB ports
• 40 GPIO pins
• Full HDMI port
• Ethernet port
• Combined 3.5mm audio jack and composite video
• Camera interface (CSI)
• Display interface (DSI)
• Micro SD card slot (now push-pull rather than push-push)
• VideoCore IV 3D graphics core
• The Raspberry Pi 3 has an identical form factor to the previous Pi 2 (and Pi 1 Model B+) and has complete compatibility with Raspberry Pi 1 and 2.

We recommend the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B for use in schools, or for any general use.
Those wishing to embed their Pi in a project may prefer the Pi Zero or Model A+, which are more useful for embedded projects, and projects which require very low power.

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Hardware Guide

• [Hardware Guide | https://www.raspberrypi.org/learning/hardware-guide/ ]
• [Software Guide | https://www.raspberrypi.org/learning/software-guide/ ]
• [Addons Guide |https://www.raspberrypi.org/learning/addons-guide/ ]
• [Troubleshooting Guide | https://www.raspberrypi.org/learning/troubleshooting-guide/ ]
• [Parents Guide | https://www.raspberrypi.org/learning/parents-guide/ ]
• [Teachers Guide | https://www.raspberrypi.org/learning/teachers-guide/ ]

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED

ESSENTIAL (FOR GENERAL USE)

• SD Card
• We recommend an 16GB class 10 SD card, ideally preinstalled with NOOBS.
• Display and connectivity cable
• Any HDMI/DVI monitor and any TV should work as a display for the Pi. For best results, use one with HDMI input, but other connections are available for older devices.
• Keyboard and mouse
• Any standard USB keyboard and mouse will work with your Raspberry Pi.
• Wireless keyboards and mice will work if already paired.
• For keyboard layout configuration options see raspi-config.
• Power supply
• The Pi is powered by a USB Micro power supply (like most standard mobile phone chargers).
• You'll need a good-quality power supply that can supply at least 2A at 5V for the Model 3B, or 700mA at 5V for the earlier, lower powered models.
• Low current (~700mA) power supplies will work for basic usage, but are likely to cause the Pi to reboot if it draws too much power.

OPTIONAL

• Ethernet (network) cable [Model B/B+/2/3 only]
• An Ethernet cable is used to connect your Pi to a local network and the internet.
• USB wireless dongle
• Alternatively, you can connect to a wireless network using a USB wireless dongle, which will require configuration.
• Audio lead
• Audio can be played through speakers or headphones using a standard 3.5mm jack.
• Without an HDMI cable, an audio lead is necessary to produce sound.
• No separate audio lead is necessary if you're using an HDMI cable to connect to a monitor with speakers, as audio can be played directly through the display; but it is possible to connect one if you prefer to have *the audio played through other speakers - this requires configuration.
• Heatsinks and enclosure.
• Cooling Fan

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FAQ

• Raspberry Pi FAQ: [ FAQ | https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/faqs/ ]