Raspberry Pi 4

Raspberry Pi 4 model B

De Raspberry Pi 4B is the best mini computer under $100 on the market. It has the size of a debit card but offers many functionalities. The brain is a Broadcom BCM2711, Quad core Cortex-A72 (ARM v8) 64-bit SoC. With the Raspberry Pi 4 boards for the first time it is possible to choose the working memory yourself. The base model is just like the predecessors 1GB RAM. Do you want more? No problem! You can also choose 2GB, 4GB or even 8GB RAM. Also new on the Pi 4 is the HDMI port or rather the two Micro HDMI ports. You can now connect two screens to the Pi4 with up to 4K Resolution per screen. Ideal for multitasking or narrowcasting projects. You can wirelessly connect the Pi 4 to the internet and/or Bluetooth devices. Do you need faster internet? Then you can also use the gigabit ethernet port.

Getting started with the Pi4

Do you want a Raspberry Pi buy 4? Keep in mind that this is delivered bare. You have a Micro SD card with an OS like Raspberry Pi OS or Ubuntu required for the Pi 4 to work. In addition, you need to power the Pi. By default, this is done via the USB-C connector to which you can connect a 5V 3A power supply. But you can also use the PoE+ HAT, for example. Like a big computer, you want the Raspberry Pi 4 protect. There are a lot of housings available. They come in all colours, sizes and materials. A popular choice is a metal cooling housing. This protects the Pi and cools it at the same time. Are you going to use the Pi as a desktop computer? Then you need a Micro HDMI cable, monitor, keyboard and mouse. Are you going to use the Pi for home automation? Then you may need a P1 cable and a network cable.