A beginner-focused guide to setting up a Raspberry Pi from scratch. Recommends buying a preloaded NOOBS microSD card to avoid imaging complexity, lists all required hardware parts with prices and supplier links (Adafruit, SparkFun, Digi-Key, Mouser), and walks through connecting peripherals, booting NOOBS v2.8 (Raspbian Stretch) and v3.1 (Raspbian Buster), using recovery mode, and making a backup copy of the microSD card. Also covers ESD safety basics and optional electronics starter parts for those interested in embedded systems projects.
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Contents:IntroductionSimplificationsDecisionsThe Raspberry PiParts: What You NeedSuppliers: Where To OrderShopping Lists: What To OrderConnecting EverythingBooting UpCopying The Micro SD CardUSB SticksWhere To Find Help2 Impressions