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Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Starter Kit

There's a lot of Raspberry Pi information going around lately. Whether it’s Pi 3, Zero, Zero W or one of the many previous iterations, any forum will have thousands of people giving all the answers possible to a problem. Though most methods work for any version, it can be tough to decide which information to choose. The Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Starter Kit is a great way to gain a solid introduction to the small, credit-card-sized computer. With this kit you will be able to get your Raspberry Pi 3 B+ connected through our SparkFun Pi Wedge to a breadboard and, by utilizing the RPi's 40-pin GPIO, will be able to control pushbuttons, LEDs and a host of user-created circuits.

The online guides and tutorials we will be providing for the kit and the full release of the RPi 3 B+ will contain step-by-step instructions for how to set up your Raspberry Pi and how to program it in a variety of languages.

This kit will not require any soldering and is recommended for anyone with a drive to learn more about the Raspberry Pi and its programming. So if you are looking for a new challenge or a way to get in on the RPi craze, check out the Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Starter Kit!

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Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Starter Kit Product Help and Resources

Raspberry Pi 3 Starter Kit Hookup Guide

April 11, 2016
Guide for getting going with the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B and Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ starter kit.
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Graph Sensor Data with Python and Matplotlib

July 23, 2018
Use matplotlib to create a real-time plot of temperature data collected from a TMP102 sensor connected to a Raspberry Pi.
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Introduction to MQTT

November 7, 2018
An introduction to MQTT, one of the main communication protocols used with the Internet of Things (IoT).
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How to Use Remote Desktop on the Raspberry Pi with VNC

July 9, 2018
Use RealVNC to connect to your Raspberry Pi to control the graphical desktop remotely across the network.
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Setting up a Raspberry Pi 3 as an Access Point

April 23, 2018
This guide will show you how to configure a Raspberry Pi as an access point and connect it to your local Ethernet network to share Internet to other WiFi devices.
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Python GUI Guide: Introduction to Tkinter

August 13, 2018
Tkinter is the standard graphical user interface package that comes with Python. This tutorial will show you how to create basic windowed applications as well as complete full-screen dashboard examples complete with live graph updates from matplotlib.
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Computer Vision and Projection Mapping in Python

February 6, 2019
Use computer vision to detect faces and project images on top of them.
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Raspberry Pi Safe Reboot and Shutdown Button

April 20, 2020
Safely reboot or shutdown your Raspberry Pi to avoid corrupting the microSD card using the built-in general purpose button on the Qwiic pHAT v2.0!
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How to Run a Raspberry Pi Program on Startup

September 18, 2018
In this tutorial, we look at various methods for running a script or program automatically whenever your Raspberry Pi (or other Linux computer) boots up.
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Raspberry gPIo

October 29, 2015
How to use either Python or C++ to drive the I/O lines on a Raspberry Pi.
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How to Make a Magic Mirror with Raspberry Pi

June 17, 2020
Need a great project for your Raspberry Pi 4 kit? Use it to create a command center to display the weather, clock, your calendar, or even a news feed!
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Python Programming Tutorial: Getting Started with the Raspberry Pi

June 27, 2018
This guide will show you how to write programs on your Raspberry Pi using Python to control hardware.
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Core Skill: Programming

If a board needs code or communicates somehow, you're going to need to know how to program or interface with it. The programming skill is all about communication and code.

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Skill Level: Competent - The toolchain for programming is a bit more complex and will examples may not be explicitly provided for you. You will be required to have a fundamental knowledge of programming and be required to provide your own code. You may need to modify existing libraries or code to work with your specific hardware. Sensor and hardware interfaces will be SPI or I2C.
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Core Skill: Electrical Prototyping

If it requires power, you need to know how much, what all the pins do, and how to hook it up. You may need to reference datasheets, schematics, and know the ins and outs of electronics.

2 Electrical Prototyping

Skill Level: Rookie - You may be required to know a bit more about the component, such as orientation, or how to hook it up, in addition to power requirements. You will need to understand polarized components.
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No boot right out of the box

by verified purchaser

You buy a starter kit because you don't know anything about the platform and on a recommendation that it will work with my real target, the pulsed radar breakout. Now it appears that there's an issue with the SD card, or the files on it, or the hardware to support it. I think I know this because I'm now deeply immersed in the forum(s) in order to figure out why the ACT led won't blink at all with the system hooked up using only the parts suggested in the hookup guide. The forum says that every PI is factory tested before it leaves so how did it arrive this way? Not exactly the path of learning I was looking for...Going back to previous reviews, it appears they are 3+ years old and should probably be removed to encourage more current feedback.

Funda replied on November 4, 2021:

I am sorry to hear your Pi starter kit is not working properly. If you fill out a return ticket we can get you taken care of: https://www.sparkfun.com/returns

It is a great kit overall

by verified purchaser

I liked the kit and how fast it was shipped. I like the quality of SparkFun overall. However, I found out that the SDCard reader is faulty. When I plug it into the computer USB port, it because very hot (means some short circuit). I couldn't use it but I managed to work directly with the Pi through SSH.

Funda replied on December 20, 2021:

I am sorry to hear your kit had a defective SD card reader. If you fill out a return ticket we can get you taken care of: https://www.sparkfun.com/returns