The Raspberry Pi 3 is the latest iteration of the now-famous single board computer that’s been on the scene since early 2006. The Pi 3 (its full name is actually the “Raspberry Pi 3 Model B”) is a tiny computer that features a 1.2Ghz 64/32 bit quad-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, built-in WiFi and a Broadcom VideoCore IV graphics processor — all packed into a footprint about the size of a credit card.
If this is your first Pi, you’re going to need a few accessories to get it up and running. You also might be interested in other products in a similar vein that are built to make creating your next embedded design even easier. So without further ado, check out our list of Pi and Embedded Essentials:
8GB SanDisk Flash Card — In order to use your Raspberry Pi, you’ll need an operating system. The Pi boots from its on board MicroSD slot, so grabbing a couple of these cards is definitely a good idea. You can load them with NOOBS (the Linux-based RasPi OS), or a number of other operating systems that are Pi compatible. We like the 8GB version from SanDisk because it is very reliable and inexpensive.
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Molex 2m HDMI Cable — There are other cheaper cables on the market, but when it comes to cables, you often get what you pay for, and this HDMI cable from connector giant Molex is high-quality and robust. We like to move the Pi around — using it as a home media center, a PC, a Minecraft engine — so plugging and unplugging the HDMI cable can cause it to wear down. For that reason, a high-quality cable is essential. And at 2M, this cable is just the right size.
SchmartBoard Breadboard — Speaking of jumper cables, if you are using your Pi to interface with any sensors or external components, a breadboard is just what you need to get your prototype wired up. This breadboard from Schmartboard is pretty standard, but works great for just about any embedded prototyping project.
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Adafruit Pi T Cobbler — Accessing the Raspberry Pi's GPIO can be as simple as using a whole bunch of jumper wires. But this Pi T Cobbler from Adafruit will make it a lot easier. This t-shaped board and ribbon cable break out all of the GPIO pins, making development that much simpler.
Molex USB Cable — Another quality cable from Molex. If you have an Android-based phone, you probably have a few (dozen) of these lying around. But if you’re an Apple user, you’ll want to grab one of these USB Micro B cables.
Intel Edison — If you like the RasPi, and want to take another step into the world of embedded devices, check out this Intel Edison. Built around the Intel Atom SoC dual-core CPU, this tiny board packs a big bunch into a small package. It has WiFi and Bluetooth radios on board, is a real power miser, and supports Yocto Linux, Arduino, Python, Node.js and Wolfram.
Arduino Shield for the Intel Edison — This Arduino Shield for the Intel Edison takes the awesome power of the Intel Edison and combines it with all the user-friendliness of the Arduino platform. Snap it onto your Intel Edison board and you have an Arduino platform with WiFi, Bluetooth and gobs of processing power.
DragonBoard 410C — Speaking of powerful single-board computers, the DragonBoard 410C from Arrow and Qualcomm packs a ton of power in a package about the size of a playing card. This board is built around the SnapDragon 410C Processor from Qualcomm, and features enough I/Os and computing power to handle just about any project you throw at it.
BeagleBone Black Industrial — The BeagleBone Black Industrial takes the development platform you know and love and makes it even better. This industrial version of the popular BeagleBone is built to handle the most intense applications, and can take a licking (up to 185 degrees F) and keep on ticking.
There you have it! With this selection of products, you can get your Pi 3 up and running or take the next step in your embedded electronics journey. Enjoy!