The Raspberry Pi Foundation is a UK-based educational charity established in 2009 by a team of engineers and academics from the University of Cambridge, including Eben Upton. Their mission is to enable young people to realize their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies.

What began as a solution to declining computer science enrollment has evolved into a global phenomenon, with over 60 million Raspberry Pi Boards sold worldwide.  

The single-board computer design was inspired by classic machines like the BBC Micro, but with a modern approach focused on accessibility and education. Today, Raspberry Pi products range from the powerful Pi 5 to the microcontroller-based Pi Pico, serving diverse applications from education to industrial automation.

What makes them stand out is their commitment to open-source principles and educational mission. The foundation uses profits from hardware sales to fund charitable work, providing curriculum resources, teacher training, and non-formal learning opportunities that help young people develop computing skills worldwide. 

Raspberry Pi Model Comparison

Tip: If you’re new, start with the Raspberry Pi 4 — it balances power, compatibility, and community support perfectly.

Beginner Project Tutorials

1. LED Control

• Connect an LED to GPIO 17 with a 330 Ω resistor.
• Use Python’s GPIO library to toggle it ON/OFF.
• Learning outcome: Basic GPIO pin control and Python scripting.

2. Sensor Data Logger

• Connect a DHT11 sensor to read temperature and humidity.
• Display results on the terminal or upload data to ThingSpeak Cloud.
• Learning outcome: Using sensors and real-time data visualization.

3. IoT Smart Home Switch

• Control a lamp or fan via Wi-Fi using a relay module.
• Host a simple web server on Raspberry Pi using Flask or Node-RED.
• Learning outcome: Understanding IoT protocols and cloud integration.

💡 Pro Tip: Use Raspberry Pi OS or Ubuntu Server for easy GPIO, networking, and Python library access.

Robotics, AI & Home Automation Use Cases

Robotics

• Control motor drivers (L298N, L293D) and sensors for autonomous robots.
• Interface Pi cameras for computer vision and obstacle detection.
• Integrate AI models for gesture or voice control.

AI & Machine Learning

• Run lightweight AI models using TensorFlow Lite or Edge Impulse.
• Build facial recognition or object-tracking projects with the Pi Camera Module 3.
• Use Raspberry Pi 5 for real-time image processing and automation.

Home Automation

• Create a smart home dashboard to monitor temperature, motion, and light.
• Use MQTT or Home Assistant for centralized control.
• Automate lighting, fans, and security systems with connected relays and sensors.

💡 Did You Know? Raspberry Pi is widely used for industrial monitoring, energy control, and AI-based surveillance systems.

Raspberry Pi Boards, Kits, Cameras, Displays, & Cases in stock

Raspberry Pi single board computer is extensively used by people of all ages throughout the world to learn programming, understand how computers work, and create innovative IoT projects. It is a popular choice for educational applications and DIY electronics projects.

We have a variety of Raspberry Pi boards, kits, hats, displays, cameras, mouse, USB, SD cards, adapters, and keyboards at competitive and affordable price ranges.

From the most recent Raspberry Pi 5 8 GB and 4GB RAM to the incredibly versatile models 4, 3, Pico, Zero 2, and Compute Model, we have everything. 

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