Raspberry Pi

[avi]

There are many good blogs and many projects.
I bought this: Amazon.com: Programming the Raspberry Pi: Getting Started with Python (9780071807838): Simon Monk: Books

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Its a good guide.

Thanks for the book recommendation.

I know there are many good blogs out there, but I wanted to know if anyone in TE did some cool projects...
varkey - any projects you worked on mate ?

btw from which site you guys buy accessories for Pi ?

 

[d6bmg]

btw from which site you guys buy accessories for Pi ?

me?
I bought all acessories from ebay using various flat discount coupons, which are periodically released for new accounts. :bleh:

 

[avi]

What all accessories you have apart from charger & wifi dongle?

 

[d6bmg]

I didn't buy wifi dongle.
Bought:
1. DVI to HDMI cable
2. HDMI cable
3. Charger
4. A 4ft long micro SUB to USB cable
5. Two cases
6. 2x Hearsink set (from ebay.com)

 

[avi]

Anyone here bought & used little LCD screens with Pi?

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worth trying :

 

[d6bmg]

^^ LOL.
One can easily get a 80mm fan and connect it to 5V USB instead.

 

[d6bmg]

Guys, suggest me a good power adapter for my pi which can also power up my USB external HDD (without any power)
The cheap power adapter I've bought was a big dud.

 

[ibose]

I would suggest a good powered usb hub which could power your rpi, kbd, mouse and external hdd .. I am using one from logitech which works pretty well ..

More information here -

RPi Hardware - eLinux.org
Raspberry Pi ? View topic - power pi from usb hub connected to pi.

 

[varkey]

I would suggest a good powered usb hub which could power your rpi, kbd, mouse and external hdd .. I am using one from logitech which works pretty well ..

More information here -

RPi Hardware - eLinux.org
Raspberry Pi ? View topic - power pi from usb hub connected to pi.

+1 I used a Belkin 4 port powered USB hub when I had my RPi. It came with a 5V 3A power supply and it cost me only about Rs 450 or so at that time. It was able to power the Pi, keyboard, mouse, hard disk/wifi adapter.

 

[d6bmg]

I would suggest a good powered usb hub which could power your rpi, kbd, mouse and external hdd .. I am using one from logitech which works pretty well ..

More information here -

RPi Hardware - eLinux.org
Raspberry Pi ? View topic - power pi from usb hub connected to pi.

Thanks a lot.

@varkey: bought from where? local market?

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Cause the lowest online price I see for it is 1K

 

[varkey]

Bought it from Futurebazaar with a 150 off coupon. It was few months back.

 

[d6bmg]

normal price have been increased to 995/- now. :-(

So I guess I won't be getting it under 600/-

 

[krishnenduk]

^ Have you tried ordering from modmypi? I'm afraid I'll be charged customs for it. :|

I have ordered a heatzinc pack and a case for pi from modmypi... I havent charged any customs for the package.. The package was too small....

 

[viralbug]

Package being too small plus the items must have been the reason. Indian customs will surely charge something the moment they find a circuit board sort of thing. :/
Anyways, I finally ordered a pi from ebay.in. Don't see the prices coming down and didn't want to wait.

 

[d6bmg]

Package being too small plus the items must have been the reason. Indian customs will surely charge something the moment they find a circuit board sort of thing. :/
Anyways, I finally ordered a pi from ebay.in. Don't see the prices coming down and didn't want to wait.

For how much did your order it?

 

[viralbug]

Rs.3090 to be exact. Used a coupon. Getting a GPIO cable and wooden keychain free with it.

 

[d6bmg]

Rs.3090 to be exact. Used a coupon. Getting a GPIO cable and wooden keychain free with it.

Ok, got it. I bought pi from the same seller.

 

[bajaj151]

What are the advantages of using Pi over RTN13u ?

1) What else I can do other than downloading?
2) Will it support direct downloads?
3) What else do I need to buy and what's the approx cost for other components?

 

[varkey]

What are the advantages of using Pi over RTN13u ?

1) What else I can do other than downloading?
2) Will it support direct downloads?
3) What else do I need to buy and what's the approx cost for other components?

If you need to use it as a download box, there are much better and cheaper alternatives. I wouldn't advice you to go for a Pi.

 

[d6bmg]

If you need to use it as a download box, there are much better and cheaper alternatives. I wouldn't advice you to go for a Pi.

For download pogoplug is better & cheaper than raspberry pi.