•Supports all the latest ARM GNU/Linux distributions and Windows 10 IoT
•microUSB connector for 2.5 A power supply
•1 x 10/100 Ethernet port
•1 x HDMI video/audio connector
•1 x RCA video/audio connector
•4 x USB 2.0 ports
•40 GPIO pins
•Chip antenna
•DSI display connector
•microSD card slot
•Dimensions: 85 x 56 x 17 mm
packing list:
1 x Raspberry Pi 3 Model B
2 x Raspberry PI USB Gamepad
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Raspberry Pi 3 Model B SBC
The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B looks identical to the Pi 2 B at first glance. It is the same size and has much of the same components on board. So what is the difference? The new Pi 3 brings more processing power and on-board connectivity, saving you time with the development of your applications. Perfect for your Internet of Things (IoT) designs.
Pi 3 compared to Pi 2
More processor speed. The CPU on the Pi 3 is one and a half times faster at 1.2 GHz. Your Pi board performs better.
On-board connectivity. The Pi 3 features 802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN and Bluetooth Classic & Low Energy (BLE). You can get connected much quicker without the need for any external device.
2.5 A power supply. With more processor speed and on-board connectivity, you'll need more power. Power supplies for previous Pi boards will not be sufficient. You will need the Official Raspberry Pi Power Supply
New components. The Pi 3 features a chip antenna where status LEDs were located previously. The status LEDs are still on the board, right next to the microSD card slot.
New to Raspberry Pi?
The Raspberry Pi is a single computer board — developed to encourage and aid the teaching of programming and computing. It is also a fantastic starting point for the development of the Internet of Things (IoT) projects. The low cost and 'plug and play' nature of Pi makes for a board that is accessible to all and has numerous connectivity options. Pi is the perfect experimental tool, whether you want to use it as a desktop computer, media centre, server or monitoring/security device within your home. No limits. Linux-based operating systems run on the Pi with plenty of access to free software and downloads. What is more, there is a great Pi community out there — look atDesignSpark, the design engineer community at RS.
22 comments
LeonardChallis
18 Sep 17#1
I also got a further $4 off when visiting the page - it just popped up and asked me to register. So keep your eyes peeled for that guys.
CosmicAero
18 Sep 17#2
is this model b?
BUCKUM2 to CosmicAero
18 Sep 17#3
Yes its in the title 2nd line
reddragon105 to CosmicAero
18 Sep 17#9
All Raspberry Pi 3s are Model B.
Or a million other things!
I second that - while it's nice to have the controllers bundled in, these are the really cheap ones that are only about £2 on their own anyway, and they're not the best quality as you can imagine for £2.
LOL_is_stupid
18 Sep 17#4
Nice find. Can be easily made into a RetroPi or PiVPN
pazuzu17
18 Sep 17#5
My only gripe is while the controllers may look good enough SNES replicas, 99.9% of 3rd party manufacturers attempts suffer, either responding poorly or breaking soon after - or both. A suggest looking at the iBuffalo SNES wired pads - my pick.
Krooner to pazuzu17
18 Sep 17#8
Agreed, these generic pads are hot garbage.
Turret
18 Sep 17#6
Save 37p when you order through the app.
tgeorge2004
18 Sep 17#7
do you need to pay customs for this ?
Chaoscontrol
18 Sep 17#10
My only gripe with it is the shipping time or cost. Sucks hard. I rather pay double the price in amazon and get it tomorrow. :disappointed:
My son wants one of these but I honestly don't have an effing clue what I'm buying! Does he need any more than the above?!
LOL_is_stupid to BudgetAngel
18 Sep 17#13
Monitor, keyboard, mouse, hdmi cable
delsaber to BudgetAngel
18 Sep 17#14
As above, just a few bits. I'd suggest one of these if you want to avoid getting extra mouse, keyboard etc. amazon.co.uk/Wir…+pi
Its pretty good considering the cost!
Then you need an hdmi cable to connect to a monitor or tv
BudgetAngel to delsaber
18 Sep 17#15
Thanks! We have all the rest then I think. I'll pick one up and hope he has more of an idea of what to do with it than I do
delsaber to BudgetAngel
18 Sep 17#16
You won't say that in 10 years when he has a great job or studying for one! I work as a developer and they are crying out for more in most parts of the country!
BudgetAngel to delsaber
18 Sep 17#17
Oh don't get me wrong, I'm 110% supportive! More a feeling of inadequacy haha!
amour3k
19 Sep 17#18
Excellent price for this.
Usually these are around £33-£35 for the Pi3 alone?!.
Not bad at all. :-)
format
19 Sep 17#19
bought those exact pads for a quid each from a makers fair locally, amazon have 'em for next to nowt so don't let that be a selling point.
given that and the 20-40 day shipping time plus the "pay more for insurance or good luck getting your order" i'd rather pay a couple of quid more from cpc or pihut
BUCKUM2 to format
19 Sep 17#20
The cheapest i can find the pads on amazon are £8.30 for 2 with a delivery date of 6 - 16 of October amazon.co.uk/Nin…pad or £6 each plus delivery on thepihut thepihut.com/col…yle so i wouldn't call that next to nowt
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Or a million other things!
I second that - while it's nice to have the controllers bundled in, these are the really cheap ones that are only about £2 on their own anyway, and they're not the best quality as you can imagine for £2.
Can be easily made into a RetroPi or PiVPN
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Its pretty good considering the cost!
Then you need an hdmi cable to connect to a monitor or tv
Usually these are around £33-£35 for the Pi3 alone?!.
Not bad at all. :-)
given that and the 20-40 day shipping time plus the "pay more for insurance or good luck getting your order" i'd rather pay a couple of quid more from cpc or pihut