Processor | 1.2 GHz |
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RAM | 1 GB |
Wireless Type | Bluetooth |
Raspberry Pi 3 with 2.5A Micro USB Power Supply (UL Listed)
Brand | CanaKit |
Model Name | raspberry pi |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 1 GB |
CPU Speed | 1.2 GHz |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi, USB |
About this item
- Includes Raspberry Pi 3 (RPi3) Model B Quad-Core 1.2 GHz 1 GB RAM
- On-board WiFi and Bluetooth Connectivity
- CanaKit 2.5A USB Power Supply with Micro USB Cable and Noise Filter - Specially designed for the Raspberry Pi 3 (UL Listed)
- Set of 2 Heat Sinks
- CanaKit Quick-Start Guide
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Easy to assemble | 4.9 | 3.6 | 5.0 | — | — | 4.8 |
Value for money | 4.8 | 4.0 | — | — | 4.3 | 4.5 |
For beginners | 4.7 | 4.1 | 5.0 | — | 4.1 | — |
Easy to use | — | 4.8 | — | — | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Sheerness | — | 4.4 | — | — | 4.8 | 4.4 |
Sold By | — | Seeed Studio Official | RasTech US | MemoryWhiz | MemoryWhiz | MemoryWhiz |
hardware interface | usb | — | — | bluetooth | bluetooth | — |
RAM size | 1 GB | 0.51 GB | 8 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
RAM tech | — | LPDDR2 | LPDDR4X 4267 | — | LPDDR2 | sdram |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi, USB | Bluetooth | USB, HDMI | Bluetooth, GPIO, Ethernet | USB | Bluetooth |
wireless standard | bluetooth | 802 11 B, bluetooth | 802 11 AC, bluetooth | bluetooth | bluetooth | bluetooth |
core count | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
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Technical Details
Brand | CanaKit |
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Series | raspberry pi |
Item model number | 99148 |
Item Weight | 5.6 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 8.5 x 5.6 x 1.6 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8.5 x 5.6 x 1.6 inches |
Number of Processors | 4 |
Manufacturer | CanaKit |
ASIN | B01C6FFNY4 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 28, 2016 |
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4.8 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #2,630 in Single Board Computers (Computers & Accessories) |
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Product Description
An exclusive Starter Kit from CanaKit that includes the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B and everything you need to get up and running within minutes in the exciting world of Raspberry Pi!
The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B is the third generation Raspberry Pi and 10x faster than the first generation Raspberry Pi. Additionally, it incorporates built-in WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity.
To take full advantage of the improved power management on the Raspberry Pi 3 and provide even support for even more powerful devices on the USB ports, a 2.5A adapter is recommended. The included power supply in this kit incorporates a noise filter to provide the highest stability and comes with a 5-foot cable. This power supply can power the Raspberry Pi 3 and other USB accessories (such as most portable hard drives) without requiring an external powered USB hub.
Kit Includes:
- Raspberry Pi 3 (RPi3) Model B Quad-Core 1.2 GHz 1 GB RAM
- CanaKit 2.5A Micro USB Power Supply with Noise Filter (UL Listed) specially designed for the Raspberry Pi 3 (5-foot cable)
- Set of 2 Heat Sinks
- CanaKit Quick-Start Guide
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Customers like the durability, ease of setup, quality and heat of the single board computer. For example, they mention that it comes with a couple of heat sinks and that it works great at handling Hi-Def media. That said, they appreciate the power supply and wifi capabilities.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the single board computer. They mention that the GPU is very good at handling Hi-Def media, and the kit is excellent. They also say that it gets the job done and is an awesome little computer. Customers also say it's a good basic Raspberry Pi 3 kit for a reasonable price. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Pi 3 with 2.5 power supply is a good "Kit", and a good start to a Raspberry system." Read more
"...Pi 3 in itself was in excellent condition, no broken parts, no missing pieces, everything as described as delivered. Excellent...." Read more
"...It is best suited for surfing the web and addressing email, or as a hotspot, nas, repeater, piratebox, etc...Cons:..." Read more
"...In my experience, the CanaKit case is a good case, but I really like my official case, partly for build quality, partly for sporty looks." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the single board computer. They say it is a good value for connecting the I/O pins, and reduces cost. They also mention that it is an affordable way to kick-start your first Raspberry Pi. Customers also say that the running cost is ridiculously efficient, and the charger looks good and is not cheap. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...CanaKit are able to deliver such outstanding value for such an attractive price, and at the same time pay utmost attention to the delivery process..." Read more
"...and the price seems reasonable...." Read more
"...than a micro-controller, or something that runs Linux, it offers quite a lot for the price...." Read more
"...great thing about RPI is that is highly versatile yet running cost is ridiculously efficient...." Read more
Customers find the setup of the Pi 3 to be very easy. They mention that the paper instructions and online instructions are easy to use. The hardware comes neatly packed with instructions and the perfect power supply. Customers also say that the heat sinks are easy and quick to install.
"...beautifully, was a Very Helpful Startup Guide by CanaKit that was very intuitive. And very well presented, a nice color pamphlet...." Read more
"...It came with a large, easy to read getting started booklet for those who are completely new to setting this up...." Read more
"...*Provided directions were nice to have to point me in the right direction (if I hadn't known where to go prior to purchase)...." Read more
"...I brought this to install RetroPie on it and was so simple and easy, anyone with a little back with basic code or not even needed with these devices...." Read more
Customers like the durability of the single board computer. They mention the components included in the kit are high quality, the construction is good, and the charger is decent quality. Some say that the product is very reliable and works well.
"...The Raspberry Pi 3 in itself was in excellent condition, no broken parts, no missing pieces, everything as described as delivered. Excellent...." Read more
"...The 2.5A micro USB power supply feels very high quality, better than ones I've used for phones...." Read more
"...working with PIs or are expanding your farm, this is a great, quality kit, from people who really care." Read more
"...defaced the Raspberry Pi branding/Box/Information, and seemed incredibly unnecessary...." Read more
Customers like the wifi. They mention that it provides enough power for countless different projects. They also appreciate the power supply, saying that it is adequate for the highest load.
"...The 3B costs more, but it is more powerful...." Read more
"...Included power supply provides ample power, and I've had no issues with it so far.*..." Read more
"...just slightly larger than a credit card, yet it can do all sorts of amazing things...." Read more
"...Regardless, it is so powerful that I can run all those services without interfering others...." Read more
Customers like the heat sinks that come with the single board computer. They say the heatsinks serve their purpose and help reduce the heat. Some customers also say the sinks are a nice touch and a great bonus.
"...They should help reduce the heat, but I'm not sure if it would eliminate reaching critical temperatures depending on the tasks being performed." Read more
"...above has plenty of clearance for a heatsink here and also has a cooling fan that will cool the SOC, ram, and lan chips...." Read more
"...If you push it to 100% on all 4 cores it can heat up and start throttling even with the heatsink kit...." Read more
"...The grease is sufficiently adhesive that the heatsink didn't move around...." Read more
Customers like the power supply of the single board computer. They mention that the power cable it comes with is great, and the power plug is easily attached to the Pi3. The power supply is ample for the DAC and a few flash drives. Some say that the kit comes with a certified power supply.
"...B the 2 extra USB ports are a nice addition, and the USB ports now have enough power to run an external hard drive (my original Pi-B could not)...." Read more
"...The hardware comes neatly packed with instructions and the perfect power supply...." Read more
"...Raspberry Pi 3 works as expected.Con:The power supply can't provide 2.5A.Head sinks seems unnecessary for a Plex server." Read more
"...The kit retails at about $5 above the Pi alone, but comes with a certified power supply and some heatsinks - whether that's worth it or not is up to..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the single board computer. They mention that it is sleek, well designed, and well presented. Some appreciate the cute heatsinks. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...And very well presented, a nice color pamphlet...." Read more
"...But all in all, in spite of that limitation, it does make a nice media center...." Read more
"After envying a co-worker's little tiny computer I bought this Pi 3. Very cool/slick and an interesting tech toy...." Read more
"This case is a beautiful and elegant addition to my Pi 3 Model B setup...." Read more
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The basic parts that you need are:
The Raspberry Pi
A 5v 2.5a or greater power supply
The video cable
A SD or Micro SD chip
A USB wifi transmitter receiver
A USB keyboard
A USB mouse
A Raspberry Pi 1B only has two USB ports, so unless you can connect to a switch or router with a LAN cable you can't plug everything in. The Raspberry 2B and 3B have four USB ports, so you can plug in keyboard, mouse, and wifi. The 3B costs more, but it is more powerful. Some applications require less power than the 2B, or even the 1B, and if that's what you are going for fine, but if your application is undefined, then more is better. Get the 3B.
The Raspberry Pi itself doesn't use much power, but any thing connected to it that draws current from it, has to be accounted for. In a well defined application, you may be able to use a smaller power supply, but for general use, once again, more is better. Get 5v, at least 2.5 amps, and a USB micro connector.
Video Cable. Raspberry Pi kits that have video cables in them have HDMI cables in them. If you are connecting to a television or a monitor with an HDMI input, then all you need is an HDMI cable. AmazonBasic is a good one. I have my Raspberry Pi connected to a nice Dell 20 inch monitor, which has a DVI input, so I got an HDMI to DVI cable. It is AmazonBasic, and I recommend it if your monitor has a DVI input.
SD or Micro SD chip. If you have a Raspberry Pi 1B you need the SD chip, not the SD Micro chip. If you have the 2B or 3B, you need the SD micro chip. 8GB is enough, 16GB is plenty. Get a Class 10. If you already have an SD chip, try it, if it is 4GB or bigger, it will probably work. Bigger is still better, but it costs more. Unless you don't care about the cost, don't get a bigger SD chip than 16GB, unless you have a specific application that requires a lot of storage.
USB wifi transmitter receiver. Most USB wifi fobs will work with the Raspberry Pi, but some won't. Get one that is sold by somebody whose business is selling Raspberry Pis and accessories, or at least one that specifically says it works with Raspberry Pi. Start by checking your junk drawer. If you have a USB wifi fob, it will probably work. And if it doesn't, trying it won't break anything.
If you have a spare USB keyboard and mouse on hand, you are ready to go. If you have to buy one, check out AmazonBasic. They have stuff that is cheap, but that works pretty well.
The CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 with 2.5 power supply is a good "Kit", and a good start to a Raspberry system.
This SBC needs at least 5 volts and 2 amps, 2.5 amps is better. The power supply that comes with this kit provides that power. If you use another source make sure you use a good USB cable to feed it power.
This SBC is rock solid. It runs Chromium browser just fine. I have created a video with it but that is not it's forte. It is best suited for surfing the web and addressing email, or as a hotspot, nas, repeater, piratebox, etc...
Cons:
Doesn't have a power switch but it only pulls 2 watts or less powering a fan so why turn it off? If you feel you must turn it off you can with the halt command which brings the power usage down to 1 watt or less still powering the fan. Then just remove the power.
Other Thoughts:
This SBC is sensitive to under-voltage so if you are powering it with a battery make sure it can put out a solid 5 volts and 2 amps or more and that the USB cable is high quality so you don't get too much voltage drop across the cable.
If you push it to 100% on all 4 cores it can heat up and start throttling even with the heatsink kit. A 5 volt 40 mm fan running on 3 volts can cool it right down to safe temperatures. You can get the 3 volts from the GPIO.
There is no mystery to how this SBC boots an OS. It looks for the fat32 boot partition on the micro-sd card and boots from there. It can either boot an OS in another partition on the micro-sd card or on a USB flash drive, or another storage device. There is no MBR or such, just the boot partition. So, you can copy the files from the partitions of the image you download into the respective partitions on the storage device.
Using Linux I use losetup and mount to mount the partitions of the image and then use rsync to copy the files. I am sure there is a way to do it with MS windows but I am not familiar enough with that OS. You can also use dd in Linux but you lose control of the partitions size and locations.
Search the web for info about this SBC. There is a lot of projects and how-tos.
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Reviewed in Mexico on June 4, 2018