'''Raspberry Pi's are "single-board and modular computers or micro controllers, built on the Arm architecture, often running a Linux operating system."'''
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, software, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.
To help out with Raspberry Pi projects at PPM, post your ideas and comments on our Slack #electronics channel.
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All our members can work on their Raspberry Pi projects at PPM without any additional required training (Level 1).
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'''We have on hand several Raspberry Pi boards, of various models,''' as well as other computers throughout our space for all our members to use
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== External Training ==
'''Links to external sites:'''
:'''[https://pip.raspberrypi.com/ Product Information Portal]'''
:'''[https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/computers/raspberry-pi.html Raspberry Pi hardware]'''
:'''[https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/ Raspberry Pi]''' — official documentation
:'''[https://www.raspberrypi.com/tutorials/ Raspberry Pi tutorials]''' — "build easily and affordably"
==Classes and Training==
==Tips==
===Area Contact -- Volunteers needed ===
:To help out with the Raspberry Pis, post your ideas and comments on Slack
===Classes===
:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
===Training===
Links to other sites (external links):
:[https://www.techrepublic.com/article/raspberry-pi-cheat-sheet/ '''Raspberry Pi cheat sheet''']
:'''[https://www.dexterindustries.com/howto/run-a-program-on-your-raspberry-pi-at-startup/ Five Ways To Run a Program On Your Raspberry Pi At Startup]'''
:☐ Just pulling the plug could cause memory card corruption.
:'''Shut down the Raspberry Pi properly:'''
:☐ Use the graphical user interface (GUI), or
::use the GUI or the command: <code>sudo shutdown -h now</code>
:☐ Use the command: <code>sudo shutdown -h now</code>
::(just pulling the plug may cause memory card corruption.)
:How to [https://pimylifeup.com/raspberry-pi-rotate-screen/ '''Rotate the Raspberry Pi screen''']<br>
*'''To find out which shell you're using, run the command''' <code>echo $SHELL</code> or <code>ps $$</code>
*'''List font cache''' <code>fc-list | grep "DejaVu Sans"</code>
*'''If a Pi 3 B+ seems slow or unresponsive, check the green light at the edge of the board for activity'''
:At times the Pi 3 B+ may seem slow or unresponsive, so check the green light at the edge of the board for activity.
:'''Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ (2017) 1400 MHz:'''
::WolframMark Benchmark Result: 0.14
:'''Raspberry Pi 400 1800 MHz:'''
::WolframMark Benchmark Result: 0.23
:'''Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (2018), 2000 MHz:'''
::WolframMark Benchmark Result: 0.24
[https://shopmakergenix.blogspot.com/2021/04/50-raspberry-pi-hacks-tips-you-should.html '''50 Raspberry Pi Hacks & Tips You Should Know''']
[https://shopmakergenix.blogspot.com/2021/04/50-raspberry-pi-hacks-tips-you-should.html '''50 Raspberry Pi Hacks & Tips You Should Know''']
==For Additional Help ==
[https://www.dexterindustries.com/howto/run-a-program-on-your-raspberry-pi-at-startup/ '''Five Ways To Run a Program On Your Raspberry Pi At Startup''']
:Use the PPM Slack channels #electronics or #general
:[[How To Slack#Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
:Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.
==Equipment Lists==
===Hardware ===
:1) Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (heatsinks, no case) for "[[Mall Map|'''Mall Map''']]"
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::large HDMI (VIZIO) display with remote
[https://pimylifeup.com/raspberry-pi-rotate-screen/ '''Rotate the Raspberry Pi screen''']
::32GB SD card (no SSD)
:: wired USB keyboard and mouse (Dell)
::Wi-Fi connection
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:2) Raspberry Pi with volumio audio player
==Application Software==
:3) Raspberry Pi from Epilog engraver area
'''Links to external sites:'''
:4) Raspberry Pi from 3D Printer donation
:5) "r pi 3 friendly" Dell monitors (quantity 5)
===[[Donations Received]]===
:'''[https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/ Raspberry Pi Imager]''' — install Raspberry Pi OS and other operating systems
===[[Wish List#Raspberry Pi|Wish List]]===
Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
::'''[https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-2-Pack-microSDHC-Memory-2x32GB/dp/B08J4HJ98L/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2ZOCGG87CJ7VI&keywords=32+gb+micro+sd+card&qid=1661902842&sprefix=32+gb+micro+sd+card%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-3 micro SD cards, any size]'''
::'''[https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-touch-display/ official Raspberry Pi touch screen]'''
::'''Raspberry Pi 4 or 400'''
==Software==
:[https://www.geany.org/ '''Geany'''] — powerful, stable and lightweight programmer's text editor
:[https://www.balena.io/etcher/ '''balenaEtcher'''] -- flash or clone OS images to SD cards & USB drives
:[https://www.wolfram.com/raspberry-pi/ '''Mathematica'''] — free license on every Raspberry Pi
:[https://www.geany.org/ '''Geany'''] -- powerful, stable and lightweight programmer's text editor
:[https://www.wolfram.com/raspberry-pi/ '''Mathematica'''] -- free license on every Raspberry Pi
:[https://pi.processing.org/get-started/ '''Processing'''] -- language for learning and prototyping
:[https://scratch.mit.edu/about '''Scratch'''] -- the world’s largest coding community for children
:[https://sonic-pi.net/ '''Sonic Pi'''] -- code-based music creation and performance tool
