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Ultra low-cost computer the size of a credit card. Also check the Raspberry Pi SE: http://raspberrypi.stackexchange.com/

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The Raspberry Pi is an ultra low-cost computer ($25 for Model A and $35 for Model B). Features include:

  • RCA (composite) and HDMI video out
  • 3.5mm and HDMI audio out
  • 256 (Model As and old Model Bs) or 512 MB (Model B rev. 2) of RAM
  • Broadcom BCM2835 system-on-chip (SoC)
    • 700 MHz ARM11 processor
    • VideoCore IV GPU
  • SD card used as the boot device

For more information about the Raspberry Pi, please visit the Raspberry Pi FAQ and the Raspberry Pi SE.

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How much space does Raspbian use?

I can't find any info about how much space Raspbian uses. I have checked the wikipedia article about it and the official FAQ.
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How does a Raspberry Pi 4 truly compare against a modern desktop CPU?

I am trying to find raw benchmark numbers between any fairly modern desktop processor and the Raspberry Pi 4gb/8gb, but I am struggling to do so. I understand that there are architectural differences meaning that some benchmarks can not be run on…
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Format an external drive with ext4

I have a Raspberry PI to which an external 1T hard drive is attached by USB. The USB drive works fine if it is formatted in FAT but if I format the drive in ext4 the drive does not mount correctly and it gives me all sorts of error. This is what I…
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Can I convert HDMI output to something that I could read into a USB port?

I want to use a Raspberry Pi (RP) as an SSH server, but I don't have an HDMI or RCA monitor/TV to use with it. It is possible to convert the HDMI/RCA output of the Raspberry Pi to USB that can be read by my computer (a laptop) so I won't need a…
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How can I get feh image viewer to view Windows PC networked files?

I have a raspberry pi and use the feh image viewer https://feh.finalrewind.org/ This works great when my photos are on USB. I would now like to access my photos via LAN instead from a Windows PC. I can view my Windows PC folders in vncviewer…
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Symbol Technologies LS2208 USB barcode scanner not working with Raspberry Pi 2

I have a Symbol Technologies LS2208 USB barcode scanner plugged into my brand new Raspberry Pi 2. I’ve installed Raspbian as the OS and everything seems to be working—It is recognized as an HID device—but the barcode scanner doesn’t seem to be…
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Raspberry Pi wired Ethernet keeps disconnecting

Hi when I boot up my Raspberry Pi it stays connected for about 2 minutes but suddenly disconnects. It does not reconnect unless I reboot it. Please help.
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Raspbmc on a Raspberry Pi

I am running raspbmc on a Raspberry Pi (Model B). I am wondering if: there are any modifications or settings I can change to make the menu faster? Navigation is very slow on this device. there is a way for me to search for a title without having to…
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Raspberry pi keyboard layout is messed up

I changed my pi's keyboard layout to US. After the restart, the keyboard is completely messed up. typing 's' shows 'o' and so on. Long story short, I'm not even able to login. Is there a way to restore the default settings before login? Thanks
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Can't Flash SD Card

I am trying to flash my SD card on my Mac and receive an error message in the Terminal: Command entered: sudo python raspiwrite.py Response: File "raspiwrite.py", line 177 else ^ SyntaxError: invalid syntax I downloaded the necessary…
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Systemd service isn't recognized when using enable option but it's recognized on status

I got this problem. This even work when using start/stop but not on enable. What can be wrong? pi@raspberrypi:/etc/systemd/system $ service gserv enable gserv: unrecognized service pi@raspberrypi:/etc/systemd/system $ service gserv status …
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Can't ping “raspberrypi.local” but can use IP address with a Raspberry Pi 4B

I am using WSL on Windows and while I am able to ping and ssh into my Raspberry Pi using its IP address, but I am not able to use raspberrypi.local. I am using a Raspberry Pi 4B, so avahi-daemon is already on it and, according to the Raspberry Pi…
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How to start MAME on Raspbian Lite

I downloaded Raspbian Buster Lite for my Raspberry 3B+ board. Works fine. Now I'd like to add MAME so I type: sudo apt-get install mame Libraries are downloaded and MAME gets installed. However, when I type MAME at the command prompt, I immediately…
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Cannot access the [bbbb::100] server page in 6lbr

I installed 6lbr on raspbian wheezy and when I run the server, I got a messages as "6LoWPAN border router started" but I am unable to access the [bbbb::100] server page. Also when I check "ifconfig", im able to see only eth0 and lo0 interfaces only.…
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How to use 2.5mm A/V output of intercom device to capture video stream/images in Raspberry Pi3 Model B?

I have intercom device which has 2.5mm A/V output. I want to use this output to capture video/ images in my Rasp PI3 I have already searched on internet regarding different cables but found very few matching my requirement. I would like to know…
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