Raspberry Pi
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The Raspberry Pi is a single-board computer developed in the UK by the Raspberry Pi Foundation.
The design is based around a Broadcom BCM2835 SoC, which includes an ARM1176JZF-S 700 MHz processor, VideoCore IV GPU, and 256 or 512 MB of RAM. The design does not include internal storage, instead relying on an SD card for booting and long-term storage.
XBMC for Raspberry Pi
Team-XBMC developers ported XBMC to the Raspberry Pi using beta boards supplied by the RPi Foundation.
- Raspberrypi.org- XBMC running on Raspberry Pi
- YouTube video of XBMC running on Raspberry Pi
- XBMC Raspberry Pi support forum
Installing XBMC
The easiest way to install XBMC on an R-Pi is to use one of these pre-made OS/XBMC packages:
- OpenELEC - [ Installing ] - [ FAQ ] - [ Help forum ]
- Raspbmc - [ Installing: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux ] - [ FAQ ] - [ User guide ] - [ Help forum ]
- XBian - [ Why XBian? ] - [ Installing ] - [ FAQ ] - [ Starters guide ] - [ Forum ]
- For Mac users, an unofficial installer for Raspbmc and XBian is also available here
You can also install XBMC on Raspbian:
- Raspbian - http://www.raspbian.org/RaspbianXBMC
Preloaded XBMC SD Cards
The Pi Hut offer SD cards preloaded with XBMC, taking away the need to install it for yourself. Simply plug into your Pi, and away you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
- See: Raspberry Pi/FAQ
Specifications
| Model A | Model B | Model B (After Oct 2012) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target price: | USD $25 (GBP £16) | USD $35 (GBP £22) | |
| SoC: | Broadcom BCM2835 (CPU + GPU + DSP + SDRAM) | ||
| CPU: | 700 MHz ARM1176JZF-S core (ARM11 family) | ||
| GPU: | Broadcom VideoCore IV, OpenGL ES 2.0, 1080p30 h.264/MPEG-4 AVC high-profile decoder | ||
| Memory (SDRAM): | 256 MB (shared with GPU) | 512 MB (shared with GPU) | |
| USB 2.0 ports: | 1 | 2 (via integrated USB hub) | |
| Video outputs: | Composite RCA (PAL & NTSC), HDMI (rev 1.3 & 1.4), raw LCD Panels via DSI, 14 HDMI resolutions from 640×350 to 1920×1200 plus various PAL and NTSC standards. | ||
| Audio outputs: | 3.5 mm jack, HDMI | ||
| Onboard storage: | SD / MMC / SDIO card slot | ||
| Onboard network: | None[1] | 10/100 Ethernet | |
| Low-level peripherals: | 8 x GPIO, UART, I²C bus, SPI bus with two chip selects, +3.3 V, +5 V, Ground | ||
| Power ratings: | 500 mA (2.5 W) | 700 mA (3.5 W) | ??? |
| Power source: | 5 volt via MicroUSB or GPIO header | ||
| Size: | 85.60 × 53.98 mm (3.370 × 2.125 in) | ||
| Supported operating systems: | OpenELEC, Raspbmc, XBian, Raspbian, Debian GNU/Linux, Fedora, Arch Linux, RISC OS | ||
Notes
- ↑ Though the Model A doesn't have an RJ45 Ethernet port, it can connect to a network by using a user supplied USB Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter.