Raspberry Pi Kit Workshop
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The Workshop
AboutIn this beginner friendly workshop, we'll cover the basics of how to use a Raspberry Pi and offer a peek into its history. You'll receive a kit in the mail to follow along the tutorials with us. After the initial welcome presentation on January 18, you can continue to explore the range of activities available through the operating system and the kit on your own. The organizers will continue to provide support via Slack, Zoom, and email for any questions you may have about the kit.
Shipping
We'll ship the kit free of charge to anywhere in the world. In the weeks leading up to the workshop, you'll be contacted by the organizer. They'll ask you to sign a liability waiver. Don't let the form worry you. The Raspberry Pi Kit is very safe. This is a standard process for anything shipped out by the university. You'll return the waiver along with a shipping address and phone number. We'll then ship the kit out to you along with a return label, so it's easy for you to send it back.
Duration
You get to keep the kit for the two week Wintersession period. Please have it back in the mail by Friday, January 29 2021.
The Raspberry Pi Kit
Not the Kind You Eat
The Raspberry Pi is a small and affordable single-board computer used by hobbyists, students, and computer scientists. It's an excellent platform for learning Linux operating systems, computer networking, electronics, and programming. The Pi's popularity (over 30 million sold) has lead to a massive online community and a wealth of resources for self-guided learning.
The Best Pi Kit Ever
Assembling a kit for the Pi is a challenge due to its modular design. What to include is highly dependent on the user and what their goals are. For novices, deciding what to purchase can be an anxiety inducing experience. There are hundreds of Pi kits on the internet and many appear to only vaguely address a user's needs. StudioLab's solution was to create a self-contained kit that allows for immediate and comfortable access to all the features of the Raspberry Pi. This ultimately meant including a high-quality version of everything, pre-installing some of our favorite programs, and packing it all in a cute carrying case. We hope you like it.
What's Included in the Kit
- Raspberry Pi 4 (4GB) with Case
- 5V DC 3.5A Power Supply
- 32 GB SD Card (StudioLab OS)
- 32 GB SD Card (Blank)
- Micro SD Card Reader
- 13.3" 1920x1080 Monitor
- 12V 2A Power Supply
- HDMI → Micro HDMI Cable
- USB-C Cable
- USB Mouse and Pad
- USB Keyboard
- USB NES Gamepad
- Electronics Kit
- Carrying Case
The Organizers
Brendan Byrne - https://brendanbyrne.info
Brendan Byrne is an electronic musical instrument and video game controller designer from Brooklyn. He received an MFA from Parsons School of Design in 2015 and went on to work as a technology specialist for the NYU Game Center. Brendan continues to take on freelance projects and maintains a personal creative practice. Here at Princeton, Brendan manages the Council on Science and Technology’s StudioLab.
StudioLab - https://cst.princeton.edu/studiolab
As part of the Council on Science & Technology, StudioLab nurtures interdisciplinary networks of arts, sciences, and humanities practitioners, regardless of their level of experience.Through workshops, lectures, and hackathons, they support experimentation and exploration through innovative uses of technology. StudioLab provides a library of games, digital fabrication technologies, and immersive media in a hybrid space at the intersection of the laboratory and artist’s studio.
The Council on Science and Technology - https://cst.princeton.edu
The CST is comprised of dedicated faculty and staff who work to advance STEM literacy across Princeton University and beyond through rigorous course development, creative interdisciplinary programming, and robust educational research. By developing strong collaborations across disciplines, the CST seeks to ensure that all members of the Princeton University community, regardless of their background, experience, or discipline, can engage with, appreciate, and apply science in their everyday lives, in their careers, and in society.