Your Raspberry Pi has a number of USB ports, so you can connect a variety of devices, including a mouse and keyboard. Choosing a USB or Bluetooth mouse and keyboard All of these cables can be easily obtained online, or from your local computer retail store. For older models, you can use a standard HDMI to HDMI cable, and for Raspberry Pi Zero, you’ll need a mini HDMI to HDMI cable. If you’re using a Raspberry Pi 4, you’ll need a micro HDMI to HDMI lead, and you can connect up to two monitors to your Raspberry Pi. Your Raspberry Pi connects to any HDMI monitor or television. Choosing an HDMI monitor or television and cable

Setting up your microSD card is straightforward, but for an even easier alternative, many of our Approved Resellers offer pre-loaded microSD cards that are ready to use. We recommend using a card with at least 16GB storage, and it’s worth buying a good-quality one from a reputable manufacturer.

The greater the capacity of your microSD card, the more data you can store. The microSD card contains the operating system for your Raspberry Pi, and it also stores all your files. Your Raspberry Pi uses a microSD card as its memory, in the same way that a conventional desktop or laptop computer uses a hard drive. USB-C and micro USB adapters for mobile phones and hand-held games consoles may not provide sufficient or reliable power. Our official 12.5W Micro USB Power Supply is a high-quality, reliable choice. Raspberry Pi Zero models, along with older models of Raspberry Pi, need a micro USB power supply. We recommend our official 15W USB-C power supply, available in a variety of regional formats. If you’re setting up our latest model, Raspberry Pi 4, you’ll need a USB-C power supply. These come ready to use and don’t need any setup. Unless your usual computer has a dedicated microSD card slot, you’ll need an SD card adapter to allow you to connect your card to it these are inexpensive and easy to buy online.Īlternatively, you can buy a pre-loaded microSD card from many of our Approved Resellers. We’ll refer to this as “your usual computer”, to distinguish it from the Raspberry Pi computer that you are setting up. For the initial setup of your microSD card, you’ll also need:Īnother computer connected to the internet. Read on to find out what you need for your type of Raspberry Pi. Some of these items vary depending on the model of Raspberry Pi you have. You need a few basics to get your Raspberry Pi computer up and running.

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