If you’re new to the Raspberry Pi system, the following guides can guide you through various kits with pros and cons!
Raspberry Pi Kit
The Raspberry Pi kit is a great way to get into coding and computing. The kit is perfect for people who want to learn how to code, create websites, or work with electronics.
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If you are a novice, you may be unsure of where to even get started or what things you will need to purchase to get your thing off the ground. It may be a good idea to review a few starter kits that come with all the things you will need. Just like with the Arduino starter kit evaluation, I’ll examine 3 popular choices and settle for one product in each category.
I’ll go over a couple of Raspberry Pi 4 starter kit alternatives in this article. Remember to perform some independent study to locate the greatest answer for your needs and desires.
A Raspberry Pi Kit With the Essentials
I’ll go over a couple of Raspberry Pi 4 starter kit alternatives in this article. Remember to perform some independent study to locate the greatest answer for your needs and desires.
With these criteria in mind, many beginners choose a starter package like the one below.
Most of them also include a preloaded SD card, allowing you to utilize the Raspberry Pi right away.
If you have not been a beginner for some time, you should avoid purchasing one of those kits because they’re usually much more expensive than the individual components. The total I saw on the package I purchased totaled about $120. The same components would come out to around $90. However, more affordable kits are available.
Pros
- Convenient
- Ready out of the box
- Perfect for absolute newcomers
Cons
Usually quite expensive
Starter Kits for Electronic Experiments
These kits are very similar to the Arduino starter kits, discussed in another article.
However, read the product description carefully because some of them do not include the Raspberry Pi or feature an earlier version (like in this case, the Raspberry Pi 3).
Pros
- A good starting point for beginners
- Can be used for many experiments
Cons
- Experience with electronics recommended
- Some kits don’t include the Raspberry Pi
- Can be a bit overpriced
Starter Kits for Gaming
Naturally, there are a plethora of starting kits available that include everything you’ll need to get started.
The bundle I chose comes with a stylish casing, controllers, HDMI and power cords, and everything else you’ll need to get started. However, I have yet to come across a kit that includes the latest Raspberry Pi 4. Instead, most of them include an older version. However, imitating outdated consoles should be plenty. Such kits often cost between $70 and $90 USD, which I believe is a fair price.
Pros
- Usually, all the software, you need, is pre-loaded (no games)
- Can be used out of the box
- Appearance
- Fair price
Cons
- Currently only available with the older Raspberry Pi
summary
These Raspberry Pi kit are excellent gifts for beginners. You can save money by purchasing all of the components separately. When it comes to starter kits, the design and convenience are usually the most important factors.