I was able to find a 400 pretty easily. Granted, it was the kit that cost an extra $30, but that wasn't a big deal considering I got a decent power supply and micro HDMI cable with it.
What would you recommend to a beginner? I'm more than a beginner when it comes to "code" but not like professional or even advanced amateur even though I can usually figure out how to "make it work", sometimes :(
I feel that. One of my first raspberry pi projects was a magic mirror, it's basically a pi hooked up to a display and you can program in modules to display custom data, like a weather forecast for your area along with your Google calendar showing the upcoming appointments.
I'd say a raspberry pi 4B with at least 2GB of ram is fine, but upping the ram will let you do more with it.
Docker projects are also fun, like making a pihole.
These projects have lots of documentation and support, so you're always a Google search away from help.
I think as an initial go, I would recommend just getting raspbian/Linux in general onto a pi or other board, and messing with the CLI. Just having a pi and being comfortable trying things out is huge. Plus, with it being on a micro SD card, you can very easily break things and wipe the card and recreate your setup.
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EvilBit@lemmy.world · 42 pts · 2y
I mean, good for rpi, but isn’t this headline basically “scientists use computers for stuff”?
cheese_greater@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 2y
Is it possible for the average bear to get their hands on a Raspberry Pi these days?
realharo@lemm.ee · 11 pts · 2y
Yes, the shortage is long over. You may have to wait about a month or two for the latest one, but otherwise they're plentiful.
fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 2y
Digikey and mouser have piles of the 4 sitting around. And if it’s not in stock they’ll put you in a queue until they are.
spongebue@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
I was able to find a 400 pretty easily. Granted, it was the kit that cost an extra $30, but that wasn't a big deal considering I got a decent power supply and micro HDMI cable with it.
T4UTV1S@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Yeah, if you're not looking for the latest and greatest pi out there, it's actually pretty easy to get your hands on one
cheese_greater@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
What would you recommend to a beginner? I'm more than a beginner when it comes to "code" but not like professional or even advanced amateur even though I can usually figure out how to "make it work", sometimes :(
T4UTV1S@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
I feel that. One of my first raspberry pi projects was a magic mirror, it's basically a pi hooked up to a display and you can program in modules to display custom data, like a weather forecast for your area along with your Google calendar showing the upcoming appointments.
I'd say a raspberry pi 4B with at least 2GB of ram is fine, but upping the ram will let you do more with it.
Docker projects are also fun, like making a pihole.
These projects have lots of documentation and support, so you're always a Google search away from help.
cheese_greater@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
Would you suggest that for a beginner? I like the whole pi-hole concept as a project and as an end to a means as well
T4UTV1S@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
I think as an initial go, I would recommend just getting raspbian/Linux in general onto a pi or other board, and messing with the CLI. Just having a pi and being comfortable trying things out is huge. Plus, with it being on a micro SD card, you can very easily break things and wipe the card and recreate your setup.