Hardware Reference
In-Depth Information
HDMI
stands for
High-Definition Multimedia Interface
. HDMI devices are used
to transfer video and audio data from a source device—such as your Raspberry
Pi—to a compatible HDMI device like a digital TV or monitor.
USB
stands for
Universal Serial Bus.
You have probably used a USB port on a
computer to plug in a webcam or a portable memory device like a memory stick.
An
SD card
, or
Secure Digital memory card,
stores data or information. SD
cards are most often used in digital cameras, to store images that can then be
transferred to a computer using an SD card reader.
What Other Equipment Is
Helpful?
The following additional accessories are not vital but you might want to consider
acquiring some of them to improve your Raspberry Pi experience.
•
A case
—To protect your Raspberry Pi from damage and make it easier for you to
carry, think about buying a case like the PiBow shown in Figure 1-2, designed
and manufactured by Pimoroni (
http://shop.pimoroni.com/products/
pibow
). The great thing about this case is that it's colourful and fun, and the
ports are also labelled to remind you where each cable should be inserted.
FIGURE 1-2
The PiBow case can help protect your Raspberry Pi.
Reproduced by permission of Pimoroni
