Questions tagged [pi-models]
This tag is for questions about the difference between models, e.g. A, A+, B, B+, 2B, 3B, 3B+, 3A+, 4B, Zero, Zero W and Compute Module.
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How do you connect 1 or more Waveshare 2.9inch eInk to Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (2018)?
Apologies for this newbie question, but I am not sure how to safely (?) connect at least one Waveshare 2.9inch eInk module to a Rasp Pi 4 Model B. I am assuming that the colored wires go into some of ...
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Suitable Rpi model and camera module?
I wanna ask... If my project is focused on a camera monitoring surveillance system that is mainly to detect images of small animals like rats especially at night in paddy fields area, can you suggest ...
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Tkinter's 'create_text' inconsistent between raspberry pis
This one has me completely stumped, hoping someone can point me in the right direction! Here's my MRE of the issue: from tkinter import * root = Tk() w = 200 h = 200 c = Canvas(root, width=w, ...
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Raspberry Pi model information - 2018 vs 2019
I bought a Raspberry Pi 4 4GB - 2019 model from amazon The seller says the model is 2019 But in the Pi circuit board its mentioned 2018. So did I receive an old model or does the circuit board ...
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Is this power supply safe to use?
I've never used Raspberry Pi before. I've got myself Model B but it didn't come with its power supply. On their official website I've got this info: You need a good-quality power supply that can ...
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Hardware Level Query for Pi Version
Is there a way you can query the model and revision of a Pi from a script without accessing files that are generated at install time for the OS? I have a project where a web page needs to display the ...
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Crosscompiling: exact archictecture for all models
I would like to crosscompile some piece of C++ software in a way that I can run on every Raspberry Pi. I am confused about the parameter -march. I've found a great deal of resources recommending to ...
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What are the differences between the the models 3B+ and the new 3A+?
The Raspberrypi Foundation just announced: New product: Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ ... releasing the Pi 3 A+ as [...] one of our most frequently requested “missing” products. By the way, the ...
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What model of PI lacks HDMI but has Ethernet support?
I like specifications of raspberry pi zero, and i want to make similar router-like device. The device is intended for some statistics monitoring, it should collect statistic from multiple hosts and ...
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What Pi Model & OS version is installed
Users often seem confused about what Pi model they have and what OS version is installed or how to find details. Where is this located?
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Is upgrading a pi as simple as swapping the memory cards?
I'm currently using a first generation Pi Model B and have ordered a new Pi 3 Model B+. When it arrives, is it as simple as taking the memory card from the older machine and adding it to the new one? ...
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Time-lapse images not fully-rendered with example
I am having inconsistent results while taking time-lapses. I have batches where almost all images are incomplete/garbled/not fully-rendered while other images are perfect. Then, I'll get a batch where ...
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Dimension of Model B rev 2 mounting holes
I want to make some laser cut mounting brackets for some Model B rev 2 (NOT model B+) - this is the Raspberry Pi with 2 mounting holes. I can find a pdf with a cutting template but no 2d diagram or ....
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Will a device designed for the 2x13 pins of Model A also work on Model B with 2x20 pins? [duplicate]
Will a device, e.g. this transciever, that is designed to be placed on the 2x13 pins of a Model A Raspberry also work if used with a 40pin Raspberry, i.e. are the pins that same? When viewing some ...
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Do I need the Connection Bridge if I want to connect e-Health Sensor Shield with raspberry pi 3 model b?
I read here in the description below that : This product is compatible with Arduino, Raspberry Pi (Model B+), Raspberry Pi 2 (Model B) and Intel Galileo boards. but this confused me for two ...
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