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[[File:RpiFront.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The Rpi bèta board (model B)]]
 
 
 
 
 
:'''Please note that the Raspberry Pi wiki pages on this site are a community work, the Raspberry Pi Foundation is not responsible for content on these pages'''
 
 
 
:'''Please note that the Raspberry Pi isn't released yet - this page is a community work in progress in preparation for the launch'''
 
 
 
The Raspberry Pi is an ultra-low-cost (~15GBP or 25USD) credit-card sized Linux computer for teaching computer programming to children.
 
It is developed by the [http://www.raspberrypi.org Raspberry Pi Foundation], which is a UK registered charity (Registration Number 1129409). The foundation exists to promote the study of computer science and related topics, especially at school level, and to put the fun back into learning computing.
 
 
 
We expect this computer to have many other applications both in the developed and the developing world.
 
 
 
* For Raspberry Pi frequently asked questions (FAQ) see [http://www.raspberrypi.org/?page_id=8 FAQ].
 
* Raspberry Pi Forum FAQ: [http://www.raspberrypi.org/?page_id=43&mingleforumaction=viewtopic&t=67 Forum FAQ]
 
* You've just got your new Raspberry Pi device - what now? See [[RaspberryPiBoardBeginners|beginners guides]].
 
* Estimated availability (as of 31st December 2011) is end January 2012 for the first batch of 10 000.  On 31st December 2011 at 22:00, the Foundation auctioned the first two of ten beta boards on a seven-day auction.  The following eight were auctioned on the following days. Initially, there will be shipping from the UK and possibly the US, but will probably expand with local distributors by the second quarter of 2012.
 
 
 
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'''NEWS:'''
 
* [http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/482 Foundation auctions the first of ten beta boards]
 
* [http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/384 Pinout for GPIO connectors published]
 
* [http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/344 Final PCB artwork published]
 
* [http://www.raspberrypi.org/ Want to stay informed?  Announcements mailing list now active - sign up on the home page]
 
* [http://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=28 Alpha boards are now in manufacture]
 
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==Events==
 
[[File:Raspberry Pi Logo.svg|left|90px|Logo of Raspberry Pi]]
 
Raspberry Pi Staff will be attending the following events:
 
* [http://www.etech.ohio.gov/promotions/newsletter/10282011.dot eTech Ohio conference, Ohio, 14 February 2012]
 
* Eben will be speaking at @TEDxGranta in Cambridge - Dates when we have them!
 
 
 
The following are general-interest industry events and are not an indication that Raspberry Pi will be attending, exhibiting or speaking at the event.  For Raspberry Pi event and speaker schedule, please contact press@raspberrypi.org.
 
 
 
=== February 2012 ===
 
* [http://fosdem.org/2012/ FOSDEM, 4-5 February 2012, Brussels, Belgium]
 
* [http://teachcomputing.wordpress.com/ Hackademy Codecamp, 11 February 2012, Preston, UK]
 
* [http://www.etech.ohio.gov/promotions/newsletter/10282011.dot eTech Ohio conference, Ohio, 14 February 2012]
 
 
 
=== July 2012 ===
 
* O'Reilly Open Source Convention ([http://www.oscon.com/ OSCON]) at Portland, Oregon Convention Center July 16-20, 2012.  The Call for Papers is scheduled to be posted in November 2011.
 
 
 
===Past events===
 
 
 
* [http://www.chase.org.uk Cambridge Hi-Tech Association of Small Enterprises, Cambridge, UK, 5 December 2011]
 
* [Free Software and Open Source Symposium/LinuxFest 2011, 28 October, in Toronto]
 
* [ARM TechCon, 26-27 October]
 
* [http://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=132 Maker Faire, New York, 17 September]
 
* [http://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=116 Transfer Summit, Oxford - 7-8 September]
 
* [http://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=112 Educating Programmers Summit - 25 August 2011]
 
 
 
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''Discuss: [http://www.raspberrypi.org/forum/general-discussion/conferences-and-other-public-appearances http://www.raspberrypi.org/forum/general-discussion/conferences-and-other-public-appearances]''
 
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==Hardware==
 
[[File:Rasp-beta-2.png|thumb|right|Mock-up of the Raspberry Pi beta board]]
 
::''main article: [[Rpi Hardware]]''
 
The first product is about the size of a credit card, and is designed to plug into a TV or be combined with a touch screen for a low cost tablet. It comes in two tastes, A and B, with B having more features. The expected price is 25$ for model A, and 35$ for model B. The [[Rpi Low-level peripherals| GPIO pins]] on each board allow the use of optional [[Rpi expansion boards|expansion boards]].
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
!
 
! Model A
 
! Model B
 
|-
 
| Target price:<ref name="faq" />
 
| US$25 (GBP £16)
 
| US$35 (GBP £22)
 
|-
 
| System-on-a-chip (SoC):<ref name="faq" />
 
| colspan="2" | Broadcom BCM2835 (CPU + GPU + DSP + SDRAM)
 
|-
 
| CPU:
 
| colspan="2" | 700&nbsp;MHz ARM11 ARM1176JZF-S core
 
|-
 
| GPU:
 
| colspan="2" | Broadcom VideoCore IV,<ref name="hq-qa">{{cite web
 
  | title      = Q&A with our hardware team
 
  | publisher  = Raspberry Pi Foundation
 
  | url        = http://www.raspberrypi.org/2011/09/qa-with-our-hardware-team/
 
  | accessdate = 2011-09-20}}</ref> OpenGL ES 2.0, 1080p30 H.264 high-profile decode
 
|-
 
| Memory (SDRAM):
 
| 128 MiB
 
| 256 MiB
 
|-
 
| USB 2.0 ports:
 
| 1(provided by the BCM2835)
 
| 2 (via integrated USB hub)
 
|-
 
| Video outputs:<ref name="faq" />
 
| colspan="2" | Composite video|Composite RCA, HDMI (not at the same time)
 
|-
 
| Audio outputs:<ref name="faq" />
 
| colspan="2" | TRS connector|3.5 mm jack, HDMI
 
|-
 
| Audio inputs:
 
| colspan="2" | none, but a USB mic or sound-card could be added
 
|-
 
| Onboard Storage:
 
| colspan="2" | Secure Digital|SD / MMC / SDIO card slot
 
|-
 
| Onboard Network:<ref name="faq" />
 
| None
 
| 10/100 wired Ethernet RJ45
 
|-
 
| Low-level peripherals:
 
| colspan="2" | General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pins, Serial Peripheral Interface Bus (SPI), I²C, I²S, Universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART)<ref name="hq-qa" />
 
|-
 
| Real-time clock:<ref name="faq" />
 
| colspan="2" | None
 
|-
 
| Power ratings (provisional, from alpha board):
 
| 500mA, (2.5 Watt) <ref name="faq" />
 
| 700mA, (3.5 Watt)
 
|-
 
| Power source:<ref name="faq" />
 
| colspan="2" | 5V via Micro USB or GPIO header
 
|-
 
| Size:
 
| colspan="2" | 85.60mm x 53.98mm<ref>[http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/344 Final PCB artwork]</ref> (3.370 × 2.125 inch)
 
|}
 
 
 
==Software==
 
::''main article: [[Rpi Software]]''
 
 
 
The Raspberry Pi is a fully capable ARM computer, so it should be able to run about everything compiled for ARM (within specifications) with little or no modification.
 
(some more explanation needed, for example how it uses the sd card and distribution and GPU blob etc. keep it short, long in the main article)
 
 
 
==Accessories & Peripherals==
 
::''Verified pheripherals: [[RaspberryPiBoardVerifiedPeripherals]]''
 
 
 
===Case===
 
 
 
A protective case is an often-cited required accessory.  Cases are likely to be offered both directly from Raspberry Pi and from 3rd party companies such as Special Computing.
 
But given the small form factor and power requirements, you could easily put it in about everything: [http://www.raspberrypi.org/forum/general-discussion/cases-for-the-raspberry-pi Rpi case thread]
 
 
 
===Power Adapters===
 
 
 
Most power adaptors for modern cell phones will do (look for the microUSB connector)
 
* [http://www.raspberrypi.org/forum/general-discussion/power-supply-warning Power supply Warning]: Cheap-ass knock-offs usually cannot cope with the power demand of the Rpi, so watch out!
 
 
 
===Screens===
 
''Main article: [[Rpi Screens]]''
 
 
 
The Broadcom BCM2835 only provides HDMI output and composite output (the yellow plug on your tv). While the HDMI output is easily converted to DVI using a passive adaptor, it cannot be converted to VGA.
 
* Even HDMI to DVI and then DVI to VGA won't work, as there is no analog signal needed for VGA.
 
 
 
===Expansion boards===
 
 
 
It is planned that expansion boards will be offered both by Raspberry Pi Foundation and by 3rd parties during 2012.
 
 
 
* The first expansion board, nicknamed [[Rpi_Gertboard |Gertboard]] after Gert van Loo, the developer of the Gerboard and one of the principal Hardware Engineers for Raspberry Pi, was announced on 17th December 2011: [http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/482]
 
 
 
* On 2nd January 2012, CJE/4D announced that they have a real-time clock (RTC) expansion board in the works: [http://www.raspberrypi.org/forum/features-and-requests/rtc]
 
 
 
===Low-level peripherals===
 
 
 
''Main article: [[Rpi Low-level peripherals]]''
 
 
 
The board brings out the GPIO pins, next to UART,SPI,I2C and the 5v and 3v3 rail in a 2x13 50mil expansion header. The MIPI CSI-2 interface is brought out to unpopulated pads.
 
* The MIPI interface is used for camera's.
 
 
 
===Manual===
 
 
 
A manual is currently in production by members of the [http://www.computingatschool.org.uk/ Computing At School] working group.  This began on the 13 October 2011 and is due to be ready for early March 2012.  The manual is aimed at the project's target audience, children, so that they can take their "First steps in Computing Science".
 
 
 
For the first release (~January/February 2012), there will mostly likely be very minimal documentation.  A 'schools' release is due in June/July 2012.
 
 
 
 
 
==Manufacturing==
 
 
 
==Compliancy==
 
Products are RoHS and CE compliant.  Please contact Raspberry Pi for details regarding WEEE in your country.
 
 
 
==Shipping==
 
 
 
Raspberry Pi will ship worldwide to the best of their ability (ie subject to UK export and local import laws).
 
 
 
Countries that may block the import due to their local laws include China (products imported or re-imported into China require a CCC certificate).  This author is unaware if development boards such as the Raspberry Pi require a CCC certificate.
 
 
 
Countries that are currently subject to UK (including EU and UN) export restrictions include North Korea, Iran, Ivory Coast, Liberia and Zimbabwe.  A full list and further details are provided at http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/layer?topicId=1084100244
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Raspberry Pi devices will ship from the UK (and possibly US) and Raspberry Pi will be looking to sign up distribution partners in due course.
 
 
 
To have an idea of shipping cost why don't you look at the Royal Mail website: http://sg.royalmail.com/portal/rm/PriceFinder?catId=23500532&gear=pricingcalc&campaignid=pricefinder_redirect
 
 
 
Look for a package just bigger then 85mm x 55mm x 30mm, weight about 55 grams.
 
 
 
As an example: New Zealand, small package 100grams, air mail 5 days : £2.05
 
 
 
==Articles & Links==
 
[[Rpi links | Articles&Links page]] (not frequently updated)
 
 
 
==Thanks==
 
*  The layout for this page is based on the excellent [[BeagleBoard]] page on this site. (Before it was cut to pieces)
 
*  Some of the text on this page has been adapted from contributions made by the contributors to the [[BeagleBoard]] page on this site.
 
 
 
==References==
 
<references />
 
 
 
=Foreign Language Translations=
 
 
 
* [[de:test]]
 
* [[es:RaspberryPiBoardEsTest]]
 
* [[ru:RaspberryPiBoard]]
 
* [[RaspberryPiBoard-jp|jp:RaspberryPiBoard-jp]]
 
* [[pt-BR: Raspberry Pi Board]]
 
* [http://gurp.koshie.fr/ GURP (Not really a french translation, but a french wiki about it)]
 

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