Thursday, March 10, 2016

Raspberry Pi 3 open box and first boot Raspbian Jessie

This video show open box of the new Raspberry Pi 3:







This video show how Raspberry Pi 3 first boot Raspbian Jessie 2016-02-26 version. This version added support for Pi 3, including Wifi and Bluetooth, and provide option to set wifi country code in raspi-config.



For temporary, a Raspberry Pi 2 transparent case is used.



Note, the LED is relocated on Raspberry Pi 3.


As always, I will update and upgrade apt-get and update firmware.
$ sudo apt-get update
$ sudo apt-get upgrade
$ sudo rpi-update

Sunday, March 6, 2016

Official Raspberry Pi 3 Case

The Official Case of the Raspberry Pi Foundation has been refreshed for the Pi 3. Designed with HATs in mind and featuring multiple removable panels. Enclose your board as much or as little as necessary to best suit your latest project.

Official case for the Raspberry Pi from the Raspberry Pi Foundation
Removable Lid provides easy access to the camera and display ports
Removable Side Panels with easy access to the GPIO port
Removable Top Frame
Designed with Pi HAT's in mind



Thursday, March 3, 2016

Buy Raspberry Pi 3 Model B Board

Raspberry Pi 3 Model B Board


  • Quad-Core Broadcom BCM2837 64bit ARMv8 processor 1.2GHz
  • 1GB RAM
  • BCM43143 WiFi on board
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) on board
  • Power source up to 2.5 Amps (can now power even more powerful devices over USB ports)




CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 with 2.5A Micro USB Power Supply (UL Listed)


  • Includes Raspberry Pi 3 (RPi3) Model B Quad-Core 1.2 GHz 1 GB RAM
  • On-board WiFi and Bluetooth Connectivity
  • CanaKit 2.5A USB Power Supply with Micro USB Cable and Noise Filter - Specially designed for the Raspberry Pi 3 (UL Listed)
  • Set of 2 Heat Sinks
  • CanaKit Quick-Start Guide