+ Dual-band 802.11ac wireless LAN (WLAN) for faster connectivity
+ Bluetooth 4.2 for low-power wireless communication
+ Dual-band 802.11ac wireless LAN (WLAN) for faster connectivity
+ Bluetooth 4.2 for low-power wireless communication
10/100Mbps RJ45 Ethernet port for wired connectivity
MicroSD card slot for storage expansion (supports up to 512GB)
40-pin general-purpose input/output (GPIO) header for connecting sensors, actuators, and other devices
HDMI 2.0a port supporting 4K resolution at 60Hz
Supports Raspberry Pi camera modules (not included)
Compatible with a variety of operating systems, including Raspbian, Ubuntu, and Windows 10 IoT
Powered via micro-USB port (5V, 2.5A recommended)
Board Dimensions
85mm
56mm
17mm
Kit Contents
| The Raspberry Pi 3B+ Official Kit includes |
Raspberry Pi 3B+ board
Power supply (5V, 2.5A)
Micro-USB cable
HDMI cable
Official Raspberry Pi 3B+ case
Quick start guide
Functionality
| The Raspberry Pi 3B+ Official Kit is designed for a wide range of applications, including |
Create connected devices, such as home automation systems, weather stations, and sensor networks
Build robots, drones, and other autonomous systems
Develop AI-powered projects, such as image recognition, natural language processing, and predictive analytics
Create media centers for playing videos, music, and streaming online content
Emulate classic video games using RetroPie and other emulators
Benefits
Affordable and compact design
High-performance processing and memory
Wireless connectivity options
Expandable storage capabilities
Compatible with a wide range of operating systems
Large community support and extensive documentation
Target Audience
| The Raspberry Pi 3B+ Official Kit is suitable for |
Developers, engineers, and researchers working on IoT, robotics, and AI projects
Makers, tinkerers, and enthusiasts interested in exploring the world of IoT and robotics
Teachers and educators using the Raspberry Pi in classrooms and workshops
Warranty and Support
The Raspberry Pi 3B+ Official Kit comes with a 1-year limited warranty. Extensive documentation, tutorials, and community support are available on the official Raspberry Pi website.
Raspberry Pi 3B+ Official Kit DocumentationOverviewThe Raspberry Pi 3B+ Official Kit is a single-board computer (SBC) that provides a comprehensive platform for IoT development, robotics, and other applications. The kit includes the Raspberry Pi 3B+ board, a quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU, 1GB RAM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity.Technical SpecificationsProcessor: Quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU
RAM: 1GB
Storage: MicroSD card slot
Networking: 802.11ac wireless LAN, Bluetooth 4.2
USB: 4x USB 2.0 ports
GPIO: 40-pin GPIO header
Operating System: Raspbian (official OS), supported by Windows, macOS, and LinuxCode Examples### Example 1: Blinking an LED using PythonThis example demonstrates how to use the Raspberry Pi 3B+ to control an LED connected to one of the GPIO pins.Hardware RequirementsRaspberry Pi 3B+
LED
1k resistor
Breadboard
Jumper wiresSoftware RequirementsRaspbian OS
Python 3.xCode
```python
import RPi.GPIO as GPIO
import time# Set up GPIO mode
GPIO.setmode(GPIO.BCM)# Set up the LED pin as an output
LED_PIN = 17
GPIO.setup(LED_PIN, GPIO.OUT)try:
while True:
# Blink the LED
GPIO.output(LED_PIN, GPIO.HIGH)
time.sleep(1)
GPIO.output(LED_PIN, GPIO.LOW)
time.sleep(1)
except KeyboardInterrupt:
# Clean up GPIO on exit
GPIO.cleanup()
```
Explanation1. Import the required Python libraries: `RPi.GPIO` for GPIO control and `time` for delay.
2. Set up the GPIO mode using `GPIO.setmode(GPIO.BCM)`.
3. Set up the LED pin as an output using `GPIO.setup(LED_PIN, GPIO.OUT)`.
4. Use a `while` loop to infinitely blink the LED by setting the output high and low using `GPIO.output(LED_PIN, GPIO.HIGH)` and `GPIO.output(LED_PIN, GPIO.LOW)`.
5. Use `time.sleep(1)` to introduce a 1-second delay between each state change.### Example 2: Reading Temperature and Humidity using DHT11 SensorThis example demonstrates how to use the Raspberry Pi 3B+ to read temperature and humidity values from a DHT11 sensor.Hardware RequirementsRaspberry Pi 3B+
DHT11 sensor
Breadboard
Jumper wiresSoftware RequirementsRaspbian OS
Python 3.x
DHT11 library (install using `pip install dht11`)Code
```python
import dht11
import time# Initialize the DHT11 sensor
dht = dht11.DHT11(pin=17)try:
while True:
# Read temperature and humidity values
result = dht.read()
if result.is_valid():
print("Temperature: {:.1f}C, Humidity: {:.1f}%".format(result.temperature, result.humidity))
else:
print("Error reading sensor data")
# Wait 2 seconds before taking the next reading
time.sleep(2)
except KeyboardInterrupt:
# Clean up on exit
pass
```
Explanation1. Import the required Python libraries: `dht11` for DHT11 sensor control.
2. Initialize the DHT11 sensor using `dht11.DHT11(pin=17)`.
3. Use a `while` loop to infinitely read temperature and humidity values from the sensor using `dht.read()`.
4. Check if the reading is valid using `result.is_valid()`.
5. Print the temperature and humidity values to the console using `print()`.
6. Introduce a 2-second delay between each reading using `time.sleep(2)`.These examples demonstrate the versatility of the Raspberry Pi 3B+ Official Kit in IoT development, robotics, and other applications. The kit provides a powerful platform for prototyping and building innovative projects.