Raspberry Pi Model B+

[@2231puppy]

Ahh, the old intro. Beautiful.

[@ExplainingComputers]

I did like that old intro.

[@Harry-uc4fo]

6/7 years later and I'm still rocking one of these bad boys

[@IAMGWH1]

July 31 2022 I bid & won this Pi 1 Model B+ with a clear case for $29 thinking it was the newer model 3B+! I’m glad you have this info so I know I didn’t do that bad and can still use it? WOW THANKS!

[@w.rustylane5650]

Nice video tutorial. I have learned more about my Raspberry Pi 3 from you than from any other source. Keep up the great work! You know how to keep one´s attention, that´s for sure! :-D I love you ingenuity for putting scrap ¨things¨ to good use. I never throw anything away without thinking how it could be re-purposed.

[@FabricioSF84]

Congratz for the great job! Just ordered my Raspberry Pi today and I'm looking foward to learn from your videos!

[@ExplainingComputers]

Fabrício Schiavon Fernandes Excellent! :) Start with Raspbian -- although an XBMC install is also very good to experiment with! :)

[@gregghernandez2714]

Soap dispenser tube?! My oh my, I would have never thought of that. That is so very cool! I wish I wouldn't have thrown away all those thousands of soap dispenser tubes in the past. Very helpful and useful tutorial. My model B+ should be waiting for me when I get home today. I am so glad that there are now 4 USB ports, no need for a powered USB hub anymore, unless of course I want to attach a USB hard drive.

[@MrMoonpie001]

Wow Chris! That was quick, getting the product and getting your video out to the folks, thank you! Sound like all the things so far are going in the right direction with the Pi, just a matter of what to do with it from here! The options are unlimited, I agree robotics seem to be where the most usefulness will evolve as well as a teaching tool of course. Thank you for your efforts Chris, you are much appreciated! Moonpie

[@ExplainingComputers]

Many thanks for this. And there is now a Banana Pi on the way to me to make a video about, so that will be posted in a few weeks! :)

[@MrMoonpie001]

Look forward to it as always! Rich

[@marciomaiajr]

Still running a Pi 1 in headless mode. Incredible that you can run a fully functional UNIX system on a cheap computer like that. When I was in the university we had only one UNIX machine and it was really expensive.

[@techtechnicalgaming]

Still running it after 3 years

[@Viewbob_True]

This may end up being the Pi I will buy. I've been considering it for a while and with this new model out then sometime soon perhaps. Plus it's good to see a new video from you, just the other day I was wondering where you had gone!

[@ExplainingComputers]

I am still here -- and have uploaded four new videos this month! :) Next will be one called "Medical 3D Printing" over on my ExplainingTheFuture channel.

[@akweo]

why don't you make a video . instead of making us read your memoirs

[@thestartupguy3975]

Thank you so much fro the info! I have been wanting a PC kit, and I found this model. I knew barely anything about it until I saw this video. Thanks so much!

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks for this. This video is quite old -- the latest Pi is the 3B+: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6vGlnqcoLqnkLc

[@05Rudey]

I've had a Raspberry Pi for (I think) 3 years now, i enjoy using it, can't wait for this one and the Pi-Top.

[@clarkeeeee]

Awesome DIY mount!!

[@Scioneer]

Now that the sources are released I can't wait for the Videocore4 driver to be fully functional. I'm already impressed by the difference between the Raspian that came on my card and the recent one with just some of the GPU Hardware Acceleration implemented.

[@archie1680]

i.m new to programming i learned a lot from raspberry pi especially python programming. my raspberry pi is already a one year old but still everyday i use it.

[@menguardingtheirownwallets6791]

The Rasberry PI is perfect as an orbital rocket control computer. A few of those can pretty much handle all of the computational duties a full-sized rocket could possibly need.

[@raydeen2k]

Just got a B+ kit for $68 US (from Canakit) and hooked it up to our 'TV' (19" ViewSonic monitor). Not sure what I'm going to do with it yet except living room coding but it's just too cool of a little box not to have. I'm thinking/hoping that I can install XMBC for media playback along with the regular Raspian DE and have the best of both worlds. It's just too cool having a little computer that small and capable.

[@AbhiZapper]

Nice video,.. can't wait to buy it

[@AngeloGi]

That's a great upgrade! Though I do hope it had at least a slight improvement on GPU or CPU specs!

[@ExplainingComputers]

The Model B+ CPU/GPU and RAM are the same as the Model B. For higher specs, for now, you need something like a Banana Pi -- and I hope to do a review/setup of that sometime in August. So keep watching! :)

[@TheWolfinator123]

ExplainingComputers I'd rather take a BeagleBone

[@DamnitRoman]

They should make an A+ version with a dual core 1ghz processor, 768MB RAM and a slightly better GPU. It should also come with a heatsink on the CPU and GPU for overclocking, e.g. taking the CPU from 1ghz to 1.2ghz and the GPU from 500mhz to 600mhz.

[@andreschavesdiaz]

Well, how interesting they released the A+ almost a week later after your comment.

[@DamnitRoman]

Andres Chaves The A+ is not faster. The A+ only has 256MB of RAM and lacks lots of features on the board itself. But yeah it is weird lol.

[@andreschavesdiaz]

I know, I know, it ain't more powerful. But it is smaller and cuter (imho).

[@sk98ification]

your videos are super helpfull, thanks a lot!

[@vikkstarvikkstar-ic8gv]

Sorry I'm kind of a *NOOB* at this. See what I did there? But do you actually need the ethernet cable to do this? If so, what do you connect the ethernet cable from the Raspberry Pi to?

[@BGHMTech]

I'm planning to buy the pi 2 and the case you had bought as well, but I saw that you made a homemade case instead, doesn't the case work with the pi b+ or pi 2?

[@BGHMTech]

well I guess I'm just gonna make the same case as you did here :-)

[@ExplainingComputers]

BGHM Tech My "case" will work with the Pi 2 -- as I hope to show here as soon as my Pi 2 arrives! :)

[@BGHMTech]

ExplainingComputers awesome, I really loved that you replied quickly thanks!

[@BGHMTech]

ExplainingComputers Just bought the pi 2 :-)

[@LudwigSpiegel]

Nice video! Thank you!

[@Darklight2360]

I have a problem i was building my computer and wi fi module cables came off can i put them back in or should i conntat the warranty?

[@Retroid82]

Nice video I am lookong into one of these but its actually XBMC it stands for xbox media centre not xmbc. This is one of the main attractions for me.

[@vasilibougiamas2958]

What cable is needed for the RCA composite out as well as sound for this model of the pi?

[@ExplainingComputers]

You need a lead that plugs into the Pi with one of those four-pole 3.5mm jacks at the end -- like the ones used to connect stereo headphones with a microphone, except here the extra contact is used for the composite video. At the other end you probably want three phono jacks (two for audio, one for composite video).

[@vasilibougiamas2958]

Thanks, even though I already ordered one on the internet.

[@decentpuppet]

May i know how its look like? Share me some link please..

[@ExplainingComputers]

decent puppet Scroll down to the bottom of this Adafruit page for a picture of this kind of lead: learn.adafruit.com/introducing-the-raspberry-pi-model-b-plus-plus-differences-vs-model-b/audio-slash-video

[@decentpuppet]

thank you ExplainingComputers :) but i still dunno what is the cable called? do u mind to tell me..because i plan to buy one..

[@mhrshuvo]

is it possible to identify pi 3 where it is made China or UK. and which is the best..

[@lorderectus1849]

It’s the model B!

[@HoucemEddineSaad]

Anything about Quantum CPUs Or Quantum Programming in your next videos?

[@ExplainingComputers]

Not planned as yet, but an interesting idea! My quantum computing video has been popular and (as with the Pi videos) I do have a strategy now of following up on popular stuff . . .

[@LuisLucio7]

Very nice

[@Alynutza008]

Can I programm a tv eeprom or the carprog with it?

[@An.Individual]

It's now 2021 and I still have a Pi 1 Model B. It runs Pi Hole OK, not sure what else though.

[@mainganmcginnis3923]

is it possible to use the 3.5 millimeter jack to output video instead of the hdmi,i find it is easier to use a tv with rca inputs then hdmi.

[@ExplainingComputers]

+Miangan Mcginnis Yes, the 3.5mm jack outputs both stereo audio and composite video -- it is one of those jacks with four pins, rather than the usual (stereo audio) three.

[@ccccahwhsygsawhushshd9729]

Does support steam and windows 7

[@lorderectus1849]

The silver men are speechless 😶

[@samuelganawah8279]

what is the size is the screws and nuts

[@ExplainingComputers]

Samuel Ganawah They are very tiny, and were found in a bits box from a previous project, so I don't have the exact spec. But I think they are a 2mm thread and about 20mm in length. They have to be small, as the mounting holes on the Pi board are less than 3mm.

[@samuelganawah8279]

Thanks

[@JoeM27]

Is the raspberry pi powerful enough to play 1080p video over the network ?

[@ExplainingComputers]

Yes, you can play H.264 1920x1080 media at 24, 25 or 30fps no problem, as the GPU handles the decode. Other formats or higher frame rates will struggle though.

[@JoeM27]

Thanks for the feedback ! ExplainingComputers

[@formerlycringe]

My Model B is going to stream internet radio. I dont know what the B+ should do.

[@HamguyBacon]

will you ever do a video on banana pi?

@Sir Vergil I guess it depens on what you plan on doing. It is easy to set up then technical uses need you to learn a few languages of code.

[@blue4lifeblue]

how can you makeit take more current?

[@metallitech]

Yo have they got things working with the GPU so that, for example, web browser scrolling is smooth? Because initially they didn't have that working properly.

[@rickwhit6493]

Can you use a USB Bluetooth adapter with this for headset capabilities?

[@ExplainingComputers]

rick Whit The hardware would certainly work -- and I have read of people using Bluetooth audio with a Raspberry Pi. So I would Google a bit for drivers to be safe before committing to a purchase.

[@rickwhit6493]

ExplainingComputers Two weeks ago, I didn't know what a raspberry Pi was. I received my b+ this week and now have the Raspbian software installed, USB Bluetooth, and USB wireless installed and working. Now, my next question....can this device support a SATA SSD (hardrive). The purpose for this device (Raspberry) is to control sensor devices in a fuel cell generator...so I have quite a way to go...but pretty much impressed with the ease in programing this device.

[@ExplainingComputers]

rick Whit There may be some hardware add on out there, but there is no native SATA on the Raspberry Pi -- you need a Banana Pi for that.

[@zeejenkins]

What keyboard do you have on your table at around 4:15 ?

[@ExplainingComputers]

It is a Periboard-407B Mini Design Keyboard by Perixx.com.

[@s4vnt]

does it have wifi?

[@SirVergil]

Is it hard to use Raspberry Pi for someone who is new to this ?

[@ExplainingComputers]

You need a bit of patience, but anybody who is familiar with using a computer should have no problems. Start with something like setting up Raspbian (as I show in my "Setting Up a Raspberry Pi" video), or a media player (as I show in my "Raspberry Pi XMBC Media Player" video). The latter option allows you to set up a Raspberry Pi to do something useful very quickly, and then after that you can experiment with other things. Maybe in time some electronics/robotics stuff and a bit of programming! :)

[@SirVergil]

ExplainingComputers Awesome ! Thank you.

[@legomanharrison]

Could I mod a Xbox 360 or the controller of it withy the pi? I wanna try to install some mods into my controller. 😁

[@mihailvormittag6211]

👍

[@themichealjordanofbirdwatc9409]

what does PI stand for?

[@MrTheKrafter]

3.14....

[@geowal91]

I don't think much to the Raspberry Pi, honestly. Being an quite efficient with C and microcontrollers I never really bothered with the R Pi because I couldn't integrate the chip directly in my designs (being BGA). Recently I needed something a little much powerful for a project and on a wim bought a R Pi. I have found just about nothing on efficient code with C (it's out there but very little). If you want to make a little linux computer and run some inefficient, boring, non industry standard Python then the R Pi is for you it seems...... unless you're an engineer capable of writing the C from scratch.

[@SibiNehrutheblogger]

can it run android

[@DerekDickerson]

ExplainingComputers The raspberry pi has always had 40 GPIO pins

[@eznugse]

No, the earlier versions only had 26 pins.

[@maximilianbatz2070]

Don't confuse the Pi Model B+ with the new (2018) Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ . I have written an extensive article (in German) here: buyzero.de/blogs/news/raspberry-pi-3b-alle-fakten

[@lionwangsinovoip]

cool

[@legomanharrison]

If I wanted to, could I mod a Xbox 360 controller? I want to install some mods to it so I can use aimbots on my friends😁

[@ExplainingComputers]

HOgburn I don't see why not! :) You could interface the buttons to the Pi via the GPIO pins.

[@hameedurrehman7030]

Raspberry Pi Zero or other models may be use in robotics and fifth generation computing technology but in normal life no uses. but this technology help those peoples they want some things to change

[@crisbarcelino6899]

subscribed!! and Like nice amazing info..you remind me of the late John Lennon

[@robertcwy]

Is this dude a vampire?

[@ArizonaBaySwimming]

i can't think of a single good use for this control some flashing leds wow wtff boring

[@s4vnt]

wtf was dat intro

[@FatalistCatalist]

You look like an old lesbian with menopause.

[@googleuser7202]

This is obviously not the pi3 B+ because it came out March 1st 2018 so this is fake news

[@ExplainingComputers]

This is not fake news, and I very much resent your accusation. As the date clearly shows, this video was uploaded on July 25 2014, and is a review of the Raspberry Pi Model B+ -- ie the Raspberry Pi 1 Model B+ -- that launched in the Summer of 2014.