'''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 without any additional required training (Level 1).
:'''[https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/computers/raspberry-pi.html Raspberry Pi hardware]'''
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:'''[https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/ Raspberry Pi]''' — official documentation
:'''[https://www.raspberrypi.com/tutorials/ Raspberry Pi tutorials]''' — "build easily and affordably"
==Tips==
==Tips==
:[https://shopmakergenix.blogspot.com/2021/04/50-raspberry-pi-hacks-tips-you-should.html '''50 Raspberry Pi Hacks & Tips You Should Know''']
:'''[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]'''
:'''Shut down the Raspberry Pi properly:'''
:: use the GUI or 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>
'''Shut down the Raspberry Pi properly:'''
:☐ Just pulling the plug could cause memory card corruption.
:☐ Use the graphical user interface (GUI), or
:☐ Use the command: <code>sudo shutdown -h now</code>
*'''To find out which shell you're using, run the command''' <code>echo $SHELL</code> or <code>ps $$</code>
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*'''List font cache''' <code>fc-list | grep "DejaVu Sans"</code>
:At times the Pi 3 B+ may seem slow or unresponsive, so check the green light at the edge of the board for activity.
*'''If a Pi 3 B+ seems slow or unresponsive, 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
==For Additional Help==
: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==
[https://shopmakergenix.blogspot.com/2021/04/50-raspberry-pi-hacks-tips-you-should.html '''50 Raspberry Pi Hacks & Tips You Should Know''']
===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://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''']
::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
[https://pimylifeup.com/raspberry-pi-rotate-screen/ '''Rotate the Raspberry Pi screen''']
:3) Raspberry Pi from Epilog engraver area
:4) Raspberry Pi from 3D Printer donation
:5) "r pi 3 friendly" Dell monitors (quantity 5)
===[[Donations Received]]===
==Application Software==
===[[Wish List#Raspberry Pi|Wish List]]===
'''Links to external sites:'''
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/software/ Raspberry Pi Imager]''' — install Raspberry Pi OS and other operating systems
:'''[https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-touch-display/ official Raspberry Pi touch screen]'''
:'''Raspberry Pi 4 or 400'''
==Application Software ==
Links to external sites:
:[https://www.balena.io/etcher/ '''balenaEtcher'''] — flash or clone OS images to SD cards & USB drives
:[https://www.geany.org/ '''Geany'''] — powerful, stable and lightweight programmer's text editor
:[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://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://imagemagick.org/ '''ImageMagick'''] — create, edit, compose, or convert digital images
:[https://www.libreoffice.org/ '''LibreOffice'''] — "private, free and open source office suite"
:[https://sonic-pi.net/ '''Sonic Pi'''] — code-based music creation and performance tool
:[https://sonic-pi.net/ '''Sonic Pi'''] — code-based music creation and performance tool
