Where To Start With Starter Development Kits: Raspberry Pi 3 Model B

Perfect for your Internet of Things (IoT) designs.

By Editorial Team Last updated Jul 21, 2017

Raspberry Pi 3 Model B — Credit: Raspberry Pi

Credit: Raspberry Pi

Single-board computer with wireless LAN and Bluetooth connectivity. The Raspberry Pi 3 is the third-gen Raspberry Pi. It replaced the Raspberry Pi 2 Model B in February 2016.

The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B looks identical to the Pi 2 B at first glance. It is the same size and has much of the same components on board. So what is the difference? The new Pi 3 brings more processing power and on-board connectivity, saving you time with the development of your applications. Perfect for your Internet of Things (IoT) designs.

What is the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B for? IoT designs.
How much does the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B cost? Currently available at £32.95.
What’s not in the box? Micro SD card with NOOBS and MicroUSB power supply (2.1A).

Tech Specs of the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B

Classification	Computer board
Technology	Wireless module
Device core	ARM Cortex-A53
Connectors	microUSB connector for 2.5A power supply, 10/100 Ethernet port, HDMI video/audio connector, RCA video/audio connector, CSI camera connector, four times USB 2.0 ports, 40 GPIO pins, chip antenna, DSI display connector, microSD card slot
Dimensions	85x56x17mm
Processor	Dual core Videocore IV multimedia co-processor
Memory	1GB LPDDR2 memory
Connectivity	802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN, Bluetooth 4.1 (Classic & Low Energy)