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4.3.2016

The raspberry pi 3 is here! I'm glad to say I got my order in at 7am on the day of the announcement; it took several days to arrive from the Pi Hut, but was worth the wait. I really love the Raspberry Pi philosophy of making good computing cheap enough for everyone to hack around with so I was hopeful it would be a great upgrade - I wasn't dissapointed! I bought this with the intention to use with my PiBorg Red edition robot. I've got a Pi Zero which I'm still testing, and a Pi 2 B, which I use as an arcade emulator using the open source RetroPie software suit.I'm pleased to see that the Raspberry Pi 3 was made with backwards compatibility in mind, and it slots straight onto support mounts setup for the RaspPi 2,which makes upgrading older products a breeze. Just a quick note that if you're coming from an older model B you're likely to need to update to the latest ARMv7+ version of Raspbian to make proper use of the additional cores - this newer version will still work if you put the card back into your older Pi anyway, so it's definitely worth doing (just make sure you back it up first, as usual).The biggest change from my point of view is actually the inclusion of Bluetooth and wifi on-board in this revision - long awaited! I can now drop the dongles and free up the usb ports. I've tested it by using my existing RetroPie sd card, straight out of my RasPi2 and it booted and played flawlessly without any changes needed. I never considered the previous board as slow in any respect but the upgraded CPU actually made the whole RetroPie significantly speedier to boot and load. You can just about make-out the antenna for the bluetooth and wifi on the photo's I've uploaded, it's a miniscule white rectangle on the outer edge, between the display connector port and the GPIO pins. Considering it's frankly comically compact size, it seems to get fantastic reception!I can confirm that the Pi3 fits perfectly into existing Pi2 B cases. I've not been able to test a metal case yet, but I strongly suspect that they'll interfere somewhat with the onboard wifi module. If I have any trouble I'll come back and update.This version has the full size HDMI port, which I personally prefer over the PiZero's mini HDMI.With the faster CPU comes increased power requirements, I would strongly suggest against trying to use this in any kind of intensive application, with any peripherals attached etc, from a standard PC USB port as it would only supply 500ma. Get yourself a 2.5amp plug-in adapter and power it from the mains for the most stable results. You definitely notice the increased power draw.It's a shame that it doesn't come with a gigabit network port, but the b/g/n wifi adapter gives added versatility which makes the gigabit omission more of 'a shame' than 'a deal-breaker'.I believe the lack of gigabit is due to the fact that the current ethernet features an onboard ethernet-to-usb translation that shares the same usb pathways as the 4x usb ports.If my review or photo's have been of any help please do click 'yes' to rate my review below. I see I've got a couple of unhelpful votes, I'm not sure why, but if you'd like to know anything else please ask and I'll do my very best to test it out and let you know!** UPDATE: Although the 3 fits perrfectly in 2 cases, I've noticed that the activity/power lights don't match up with the holes in some cases as their location ont he pi has changed. It's only a small change but one to be aware of in case you rely on the little little blinking lights for any reason. Pi On - Happy Pi Day!
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13.12.2016

Raspberry Pi 3 Model B 1.2 GHz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 Motherboard - GreenSold and dispatched by Amazon£32.95If you are considering buying a Raspberry Pi for a project, buy this latest Raspbery Pi 3 instead of the old versions. The features include: System on Chip (SoC) : Broadcom BCM2837 CPU: A 1.2GHz 64-bit quad-core ARMv8 GPU: Broadcom Video Core IV RAM: 1GB LPDDR2 (900 MHz) Networking: 10/100 Ethernet, 2.4GHz 802.11n wireless Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.1 Classic, Bluetooth Low Energy Storage: micro-SD GPIO: 40-pin header Ports: HDMI, 3.5mm audio-video jack, 4×USB 2.0, Ethernet, Camera Serial Interface (CSI), Display Serial Interface (DSI)The key difference compared to the old versions is that the Pi 3 has on board Wi-Fi!No need for a wireless dongle to connect the Pi to the internet.Although you may not require Wi-Fi, it's best to invest in the Pi 3 because you may need it in the future. I have used the Wi-Fi and it's just like connecting a laptop to the internet- Find the network and connect and then enter the password. Simple and easy. Some reported that their Pi gets hot, even in idle mode (when it’s not doing anything). That is not the case for me- it’s just warm in idle.There are other things to consider such as a case and other components. SD card with an operating system such as Raspbian is a MUST (downloadable on official Pi website). This is not included so I recommend getting a SD card - minimum of 16gb, as approximately 4GB is taken up by the operating system. If your project requires you to save pics and vids, then probably 32gb would be idea.The Raspberry Pi will require a power source, which is NOT included. This can be either from the mains plug to micro-usb (e.g. Samsung S4 charger) or from a laptop/pc USB to micro-USB. I have used my smartphone charger to power up the Pi and it works perfectly. I have also used an external power bank and it works. I would definitely recommend using a mains plug to ensure that the Pi gets enough input, especially if your project is quite demanding. Other basic things will be required such as a mouse, keyboard and a monitor. And yes, it will work on a TV (if it supports HDMI).I have purchased a case (suitable for Pi 2) and I see that my Pi 3 fits in perfectly. Be aware though that some Pi 2 cases may not actually fit on Pi 3 (read reviews from buyers).It’s a great product and I was actually surprised how small it is when it was delivered. Secondly, I was quite worried that I received a second-hand product because the Raspberry Pi was wrapped in an anti-static packaging seemed like it was open (one end was cut off). I then found out that the wrapping is meant to be like that. It also came in an official/genuine box.I cannot stress the fact how important and helpful the online materials are. I personally wouldn't have a clue what to do. There are online tutorials such as ‘how to’ set a Raspberry Pi up for the first time, inspirations, setting up SD card, etc.This small beast can accomplish anything! Great product and I recommend it.Any questions regarding about this item, please leave a comment and I'll try to get back to you ASAP.I would really appreciate it if you marked this review as helpful or not so that I can improve my future reviews.
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14.4.2016

This is my first Raspberry Pi. Very impressed so far.You can buy a bundle with everything you need but I found it was cheaper to buy everything separate - even going for a bigger SD card can save you money compared to buying a bundle.I am using this as a media center and a quick web server for testing, a few things to note:- very easy to set up and get going. Good guides on the Raspberry Pi website to help you.- OSMC is a great front end and makes it a very capable media player. Attaching an external hard drive is simple and OSMC displays your media in a brilliant, clean and easy to use front-end.- Can control it via the TV remote!(This may only work for certain make/models of TV but on my Samsung it is fine).- Very easy to wipe and start again if you do anything wrong. A quick format of the card, put the NOOBS software back on and start again.- OSMC comes with various scripts to automatically set up sharing (so you can access your SD card or external drive via your windows or mac PC via Windows Explorer/Mac Finder - this is a very simple process)- setting up Apache to run your own little webserver and testing stuff out just requires a few commands to be typed in but is reasonably straight forward and quick to do.Things that didn't quite go right:- I had several FAT errors when booting up the first couple of times. Turned out this is a common-ish issue with SD Card readers built into computers - when I used an external card reader to format and set up the SD card everything worked fine.- There are loads of tutorials/guides on-line which can be really helpful but as there are different versions of the Raspberry Pi and different versions of the software you can put on (as well as different versions of Linux they are all based on) you can read conflicting and confusing advice and not everything I followed worked first time. Like anything if you are patient, prepared to try a few things, and remember to back up any important files before making any changes you'll get there in the end!I'd recommend one of these! (Am already thinking about how I could use another...)
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5.8.2017

The new model (RPi 3) is much faster than its predecessors. Indeed, it’s 10x faster than RPi 1, and double the speed of RPi 2. Now with integrated WiFi and Bluetooth 4.1 which deliver flexibility in siting the Raspberry Pi, and make it more attractive as a set-top computer, a video server, game emulator, and infinitely more. This thing screams!The performance is amazing on this tiny thing!I am not commenting on the price by this seller. Yes it's over MSRP, but that's the price for getting it overnight vs standing in line and not getting one because it's sold out. This is just a review of the product itself.—The measurements are identical to the Raspberry Pi 2, which is great since all of your accessories will work perfectly.The RPi 3 includes the same 40-pin GPIO header which allows for extensions into the real world. Blinking lights, motors, talking robots, etc. Same CSI and DSI interfaces to enable camera and display modules.Same as RPi 2, it includes an HDMI out to view on a TV or computer monitor. But it can easily be set up as headless (no display).The 802.11a/g/n is provided by the BCM43438 chip, which also provides Bluetooth 4.1 capability.IMPORTANT! Keep in mind to get things running you’ll three things 1) a microSD card (8GB or larger; class 10) 2) a computer to flash the linux operating system into the microSD 3) a USB keyboard+mouse 4) 2amp micro USB power supply.Performance is killer on this thing. Booting is incredibly fast and I can’t wait to overclock this little desert. It runs at 1.2GHz (64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex A53). It boots faster, it runs faster, it responds faster.With the integrated WiFi + Bluetooth, you no longer need a USB hub for all your devices. A bluetooth keyboard/mouse will not take RPi 3’s precious USB ports. You’ll have them open for any peripheral you wish, hard drives, microphones, printers, etc.Good:PriceQuality of buildEasy of use (assuming you’re techie)WiFi + BLE supportMuch faster processingPrice, again!The wishful thinking
 Wish the micro SD card was spring loadedWish it had more on-board LEDs for debugging.
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3.4.2017

I bought this Raspberry Pi mainly to use it for home automation as I saw in lots of Youtube Tutorial Videos, but also to see what it could do further than the Arduino. It came within 4 days in a small box, along with a quick start guide, explaining how to quickly install a GUI, and a safety guide. The raspberry pi itself was in a relatively stiff paper bag, probably to protect the I/O pins and the connections from being bent during transport.This model of the Raspberry Pi includes on-board Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but if you plan on using the Wi-Fi functionality a lot I would use the Ethernet connection is the Wi-Fi is sometimes a bit flaky, fixed with a reboot of the system.The Raspberry Pi is easy to use,from any age above 9 - if you are not confident with coding you can install a Graphical User Interface or if you are confident you can use the terminal itself. There are many resources and instructions online if you need any help.The only problem I have is that whenever I boot it up there is a small, yellow lightning bolt in the top right corner, symbolizing that the power from the Micro-USB connection is too low. I have tried multiple USB power supplies and cables, as well as using a powered USB hub for the peripherals, but it remains there. Despite this, the functionality is the same, and it still works perfectly.I would certainly recommend this to anyone interested in computers or programming, because it provides a great start with all the things that this small device can do. This device is well worth it’s price (£31.99), and I would buy one again if I had another project to work on. When buying this, remember to make sure you have a micro USB power supply (a mobile one should work fine) and a micro SD card with a minimum capacity of 8gb, although preferably 16gb, because the Raspberry Pi needs those to function. Make sure you also have some sort of computer with you with an internet connection to download all the setup files needed.
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16.8.2017

I'm not going to explain what a Raspberry Pi is here - there are plenty of resources on line to learn that. Suffice to say that every home should have one and use the many resources to learn more about how computers work and how you can begin DIY projects with them like you might with many other traditional tools and materials.I'm comfortable with computers but I'm not a coder or engineer. This is our 3rd Pi (we have a Pi 2 and a Zero) I feel that the Pi Model B has reached a nice balance with this iteration - Out of the box, there's little you are likely to need to get going - Wifi and Bluetooth add huge functionality and simplicity, freeing up a USB port. The increased processor power is always welcome,too.One thing I would advise for beginners is to get the official Pi 3 power supply as the demands of the Pi 3 are slightly higher than that of the Pi 2 and I have seen reports of problems when it is under powered.At the price, it's crazy how much computer you get for your money; and what you can learn to do with it, and that's the real point of these computers - yes you could use it as your main computer for day to day desktop tasks if you really wanted to, but it gets you closer to the 'metal' bringing the relationship between you and the machine to a point where you can bend it to your will once you've started learning how to. Children love learning to code with scratch and that is only the beginning.Create a retro arcade machine, automate your home, or even turn it into a single use computer which waters the plants automatically. The possibilities are honestly endless.Read up on it, buy one and have a go. Even if you only learn some principles, it helps to demystify the world of computing and greater understanding of software in particular is an essential tool for the future.
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8.6.2017

Good price. Works pretty good with Raspbian, LibreELEC, OpenELEC and OSMC (I've tried them all, in a vain attempt to get Acestream player running at all, or without chopping - didn't try it via WINE yet)... If you're looking for a tiny media centre or something to tinker with, be it electronics or wanting to get into Linux, this machine will definitely cut the mustard. I've yet to try the USB boot (you have to enable it via an OS) but so far, running from a 16GB SDHC card with 2 OSes installed it takes about 30-45 seconds to boot.That said, I've had plenty of fun and headaches with this little beast. Linux (ARM-based)is not for the faint of heart but there are a lot of Linux distros and a lot of support (if you ignore the self-proclaimed geeks who look down their noses, and yes, Windows forums have plenty of them too). Just remember not to use an x86/x64 OS designed for PCs! The loss of a star isn't down to much other than what I consider to be a severe limitation with the 1GB of memory when you want to run a full OS, however for the majority of users it's probably enough. I got heatsinks and a case with a fan, and proceeded to overclock my Pi... The GPU runs at a base frequency of 400MHz I believe, with the heatsinks and cooling fan on mine, I was able to push mine up to 550MHz - it may have gone even further but I didn't want to push my luck lol. RetroPie ran a bit better with the overclocked GPU but again, personal choice.All in all, I don't feel I wasted my money, even though I didn't get it to cleanly do what I hoped it would do (and many users online claiming it would, I think, are talking rubbish) and I haven't even started delving into the GPIO side of it yet. If you do want something with more grunt, there's the ODROID series but it's more expensive obviously.
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9.5.2016

Better performance than ever! The CPU has not only been overclocked, the architecture has been improved as well, Which gives a nice boost to the overall feel of the machine. It has a good wireless internet connection, which hasn't dropped on me yet and I have been downloading things at good speed all day. It was also easy to get the NOOBS (New Out Of the Box) software off the website and to extract the zipped file onto the microSD card I use for my Raspberry Pi. I use a 32GB one myself and that seem's to be plenty for this. I have Kodi media centre and Raspbian installed with some games like FreeCiv and OpenTTD (Which I am currently rather addicted too!)and I still have over 9 gigabytes left on my memory card.I can confirm that this does run hotter than the Pi 2 (Which ran rather hot when playing Open Arena and I foolishly stuck my finger on the "Cute little processor" to see how hot it got, the answer? Well, it felt rather hot I gathered that much haha! But I put some heat sinks on the processor and the other chip behind the USB sockets and it seems to be quite happy.When I installed the OS there where some updates so don't forget to "Sudo apt-get update && Sudo apt-get upgrade" when you first start it up after installing OS just to make sure you're all up to date and all! I just noticed when I glanced up to the right corner, the Pi is only using 1-2% while I'm writing this review on the Raspberry Pi 3! Although the OS is 32bit it does seem to only sip power from the new A53 processor! A far cry from my original model B+ Raspberry Pi 1.Overall good addition of features and a good upgrade!
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18.3.2017

Well I was excited to get the Pi3 and it arrived today. I put my SD card from the Pi2 in there and it all booted up fine. I noticed an immediate problem with the onboard wifi though and had no bluetooth.Bluetooth not a problem, I just plugged in my pi2 setup (temporary and so it's just the drivers are probably not installed - not an issue)Wifi problem : First off it just didn't see my SID even though it's set to broadcast.It saw tons of other SIDs all round me and that was curious so I got into my router to check some things. I noticed only one thing and that was that was broadcasting on channel 13.My old adapter has no problem with this but if you SSH in and do: sudo iwlist wlan0 channel Youwill probably see that it only detects up to channel 11.The solution although I haven't got that far I found was to first set your wifi country to GB - via raspi-config > localization Then you need to update / upgrade. The problem seems to be that not all countries allow channel numbers above 11 and so the firmware needs to be configured to look for channels higher than this and the country spec is an important part of this process as channel 12 and 13 are valid for GB and some other countries. Thankfully this can be sorted as I prefer to use channel 13 since it's the strongest channel for me.For those that come up across this problem then search google for 'get-channels-12-and-13-on-the-raspberry-pi-3' which will provide full instructions and the description of the problem
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1.12.2016

AWESOME! This is my second RPi 3, and my 3rd Pi in total. Got this one for a portable PC project along with an LCD screen and it works brilliantly. Now, onto the review of the Pi:If you're looking to learn to program then this is great! If you're looking to help kids learn to program it's also awesome. You just can't break it that bad. It takes almost no time at all to install the OS again. This is much better for newbs than any other fruit Pi based board. The reason for this is the community. So many people to talk to and to ask.The default OS, Raspian, is a fork of Debian. That's the most stable Linux distro, but you can also get others. It comes with a nice desktop and some awesome default programs.Both versions of Python, with Pygame and some example games to learn with. It also comes with Java apps but I don't know Java and couldn't be bothered to work them out, but they're both University of Kent stuff so I trust it's good.In short, if you want to learn to program then this is an amazing tool! Use it well and learn to program. It was my first PC and now I'm an app developer! Go far. Also, this board won't lose it's power later on. It's not going to be obselete later on in your programming life. It might go out during the middle, especially for games or iOS apps but later when you want to do low level things it becomes perfect again for its ease of use and the fact you don't have to worry about it ever again.
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27.5.2017

This is the 5th Raspberry Pi B 3 that i am purchasing (yes, after 5 days of waiting for it to be despatched, i have not received it yet). Altogether, it is an amazing board with many possibilities and many optional extras that will add to its capabilities. there is a common problem with almost all of them though, I will bet you that once you receive your board, you will find that either one or more of the USB socket(s) or the Bluetooth chip, or the wifi chip doesn't work and after sending it back 2 or 3 times, you will learn to compromise. I think the best compromise is to keep the one with a faulty USB socket and try to remedy the problem by buying a hub.dont let this stop you from buying one though because you will (if bought from Amazon) eventually receive it.The main beef is not with the board but with Amazon's dirty tactics. they want people to join their Prime program and for many people it is probably a good program saving them a lot of money during the course of their membership but i do not buy frequently enough to take up a Prime for a free next day delivery and as such, this is the 5th day since i ordered some stuff (all available) and am still waiting for them to be despatched. I remember and miss the days when buying from Amazon didn't come with a built in frustration period but hey, someone in Amazon believes that a quick jump in their profits will outweigh losing customers.
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2.1.2017

I've been using these little gadgets since the very first model, and they just get better and better. At least some of the version 2 units had a flaw in which the SD card socket would not latch properly, so the card popped out unexpectedly. The SD slot on this one has no spring, so you have to remove the card by gripping it with your fingertips. It's a bit of a nuisance, but nowhere near as much a nuisance as losing the operating system in the middle of something critical. So this is a change for the better.In most functional respects, however, this model is the same as previous ones, so if you are familiar with the product line, you will know what to expect.Itś perhaps a bit faster -- this one is just about fast enough for routine desktop use (web browsing, email, etc). It will play 1080p video content through its HDMI port, using the highly-optimized player specifically written for it. In general, however, I think these units are better suited to embedded applications.Potential buyers should be aware that these units are marketed for enthusiasts -- mine came with no instructions whatsoever. If you're not familiar with the Raspberry Pi, you should put aside a couple of days to gather the information you need to use it successfully -- longer, perhaps, if you're not a geek. Or buy one fully assembled into a case with an operating system installed (which won't cost all that much extra).
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11.7.2016

A must have for any tech enthusiast, anyone looking to get into programming/electronics or just the average user who wants to try something new!This tiny £30 computer is capable of so much more than a standard PC, for a fraction of the price!Powered by the ARM architecture, it supports a wide variety of operating systems.For beginners, I recommend using Raspbian OS installed through the NOOBS easy installer (instructions can be found on the official Raspberry Pi website). It features a simple to use GUI and number of useful pre-installed utilities and applications such as Python and LibreOffice (Word, Excel and PowerPoint processor).I also recommend getting a case for the Raspberry Pi to protect it from getting damaged.I2C and GPIO functionality is what makes this product really special. I2C and GPIO functionality allows the user to connect electronic input/output components such as LCD displays, LED's, motors, buttons to the Rapsberry Pi 3! With so many electronic components that can be connected to the raspberry Pi 3 the possibilities are endless!The Rapsberry Pi 3 features 4 full sized USB ports, 1 ethernet port, 1 headphone port, a full sized HDMI port and a camera port for those who want to use a camera with their Raspberry Pi 3.The Rapsberry Pi 3 comes with WiFi and Bluetooth onboard, which means that you don't have to worry about buying separate wifi/bluetooth dongles.
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3.3.2016

This is an awesome bit of kit for budding Computing enthusiasts. For the price, size and power of the RB3 you can't go wrong.Whether you are trying to create your own robotics project, home entertainment system or simply want a Linux based computer in the house, this is the perfect device.This is great for you people who are looking to get into the world of programming and who want to learn more about computer science.There are a vast amount of resources available to support you with this device and all queries relating to different projects. From YouTube to the official raspberrypi.org website, you will find all the help you need and example projects to inspire you.The size and fittings match the previous RPI 2 B+.You can order SD cards with certain Linux distributions pre installed.This will save those less tech savvy people from having to mess around.Best thing about this is that it now has built in WIFI and Bluetooth modules. No more need to buy the separate dongles.Get one have a blast.I would recommend this to school students and tech savvy guys and girls who like to personalise their tech. There are a vast array of opportunities. I use mine as a media centre for the house through using the kodi distribution of Linux, kodi boots direct from power up to turn my normal HD TV into a slightly smarter media centre to link to other devices.
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21.9.2016

Compared to the RPi2 that this replaced, it is a revelation. Having Wi-Fi built in was immediately recognised by the NOOBS card, and gave me a huge choice of OS's I could install (not just Raspbian) making setting up LibreElec a breeze. The speed on this thing blows the RPi2 out of the water (though I had overclocked the 2 to 900MHz, there is still no comparison).The range of the Wi-Fi is limited, but then the "aerial" is a tiny component on the board, so no surprises there. However, as long as your expectations are realistic, it won't be too much of an upset.Unfortunately, they have dropped the "push in, push out" micro SD slot - this was a welcome feature on the RPi2 as it was great for switching over cards if it was encased - now,tweezers seem to be an essential addon! Be aware that this uses more power than the RPi2 (a proper PSU is recommended), and there is also a chip underneath the board that benefits from a heatsink (this may affect any case you currently use) - also, the position of the LED's has moved on the board. The mounting holes are in the same position, though.Bluetooth is also built in, but seems to be disabled by default - I have left it this way, as I can't find a use for a bluetooth connection, but I feel sure others may benefit.In short, definitely a worthwhile upgrade - highly recommended.
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