Presented by Vigyat TripathiCSE III-Year

Raspberry Pi

Table Of ContentIntroductionHistory Features TechnologyHardware Support Software Support Overclocking Applications Advantages Disadvantages Future Prospects Conclusion References

Introductio

n The Raspberry Pi is a series of credit card–sized single-board computers developed in England, United Kingdom by the Raspberry Pi Foundation with the intent to promote the teaching of basic computer science in schools and developing countries.

It can be plugged into a television set and a keyboard, and can be used for many of the operations that can be performed by an average desktop computer.

History Foundation trustee Eben Upton assembled a group of

teachers, academics and computer enthusiasts to devise a computer to inspire children.

The computer is inspired by  Amstrad PCW of 1985.

Features Ultra low-cost (Modal A $25, Modal B $35) Ultra low-power ~ 1W Supports and runs Free and Open Source Linux OS Supports full HD Video output (1080p), Multiple USB Ports etc.

Technology All models feature a Broadcom system on a chip (SOC)

which include an ARM compatible CPU and an on chip graphics processing unit GPU (a VideoCore IV). 

CPU speed range from 700 MHz to 1.2 GHz for the Pi 3 and on board memory range from 256MB to 1GB RAM.

Hardware Support 10/100 BaseT

Ethernet Socket HDMI Socket USB 2.0 Socket RCA Video Socket SD Card Socket Powered by MicroUSB Socket 3.5 Audio Out Jack Header Footprint for Camera

Software Support The Foundation provides Debian and Arch

Linux ARM distributions for download. Fedora and Raspbian are also commonly used OS.

 Promotes Python as the main programming language, with support for C, C++, JAVA, Ruby and Scratch programming.

Overclocking Overclocking is the configuration of a computer hardware

component to operate at a faster rate than was certified by the original manufacturer.

It will increase power consumption and heat as well. The device may fail completely if heat load is not removed,

or if the supporting power delivery components cannot handle the increased power demands.

Minor heating effects can be thwarted using heat sink.

Applications As Game ConsolesRaspberry Pi will boot automatically into Emulation Station using a program running off the SD card called Retropie.

As Web ServerApache is a popular web server application we can install on

the Raspberry Pi to allow it to serve web pages. It can serve HTML files over HTTP

As Super ComputerThe RPiCluster provides another option for continuing

development of projects that require MPI or Java in a cluster environment. Second, RPis provide a unique feature in that they have external low-level hardware interfaces for embedded systems.

As an HTPCThis device has an excellent form factor and enough power to handle media playback, making it an ideal component in a low HTPC setup, yet delivering the same XBMC experience that can be enjoyed on much more costly platforms

As a Tor RouterWe can configure a Raspberry Pi with Linux and some extra

software to connect to a VPN server of your choice. Using open-source software, we can handle WiFi connections from your devices, connect to another WiFi access point, and encrypt your internet through a VPN anywhere you are.

Advantages of Using RPi It works as if a normal computer at a

relatively low price. Grouping a set of Raspberry Pi to work as a server is more cost-effective than a normal server.

Expansion capabilitiesHuge community support Overclocking

Disadvantages RAM not upgradable - The main

components of the Pi are soldered to the motherboard, including the RAM . ARM is not x86 and therefore any binaries that are compiled to run on x86 cannot run on the Pi.

Future Prospects Interesting low-cost screen technologies emerging

Development of holographic laser projector and virtual keyboard

Brambles- network of RPis Useful in enterprises running small scale servers. Windows 10 has been initially launched for RPi under the

name Industry.

Conclusion Technology writer Glyn Moody described the project as a "potential BBC Micro 2.0", not by replacing PC compatible machines but by supplementing them.

Countries in the Middle East have expressed interest in providing a board to every schoolgirl, in order to enhance her employment prospects.

Raspberry Pi foundation has developed various international communities working on various projects.

References http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raspberry_Pi http://www.raspberrypi.org http://www.element14.com/community/groups/raspberry-pi

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