MAYURBHANJ SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING � LAXMIPOSI ,BARIPADA,757107

Prepared by Mr. Shaswata Mohanta (HOD E & TC Engineering Department)

Subject – VLSI & EMBEDDED SYSTEM

Chapter – 5 –System Design Method & Synthesis

Topic – Raspberry Pi

Semester – 5^th

Branch – Electronics & Telecommunication

AY-2021-2022, WINTER-2021

BASIC IDEA OF

RaspberryPi

Outline

• Introduction to Raspberry Pi
• Python
• Electronics
• Linux

What is a Raspberry Pi?

• University of Cambridge’s Computer Laboratory
• Decline in skill level
• Designed for education
• A credit card sized PC
• Plugs into a TV or monitor
• Inexpensive(ish) ~$35 each
• Capability:
• Programming
• Electronic Projects
• Office
• Play HD Videos

Variations of Raspberry Pi

• Hardware platform
• Raspberry Pi Zero ($5)
• Raspberry Pi
• Raspberry Pi 2
• Raspberry Pi 3 (with Wifi + Bluetooth)
• Software platform
• Noobs
• Raspbian
• 3^rd OS
• https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/

Kit Components

• Essential:
• Raspberry Pi board
• Prepared Operating System SD Card
• USB keyboard
• Display (with HDMI, DVI, or Composite input)
• Power Supply
• Highly suggested extras include:
• USB mouse
• Internet connectivity - LAN cable
• Powered USB Hub
• Case

Programming Languages

• The Raspberry Pi Foundation recommends Python
• Any language which will compile for ARMv6 can be used
• Installed by default on the Raspberry Pi:
• _C

^– C++

• Java
• Scratch
• Ruby

Challenges and Opportunities

• New operating system: linux
• Open-source, all almost tools/software are free
• Rich resources on the web due to its popularity
• Resources link: www.raspberrypicamp. org
• Pi Educational Document (resources above link)
• Pinet: Centralised user accounts and file storage system for a Raspberry Pi classroom. http://pinet.org.uk/

Linux

• Interesting, powerful
• Variations (Ubuntu, debian, feroda, redhat)
• Command line
• Raspberry Pi: Raspian (Debian-based)
• Pinet: Ubuntu server + Raspberry Pis
• Linux: robust, secure, easy to use, powerful