Raspberry Pi Computer Architecture Essentials
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Basic hardware needed

In order to get up and running with your Raspberry Pi 2 you will need the following additional hardware components:

  • MicroSD card
  • Micro USB power cable
  • Monitor—preferably HDMI
  • HDMI cable or 3.5mm to RCA AV cable
  • USB keyboard
  • USB mouse
  • Protective case—optional
  • Wi-Fi dongle or Ethernet cable

Many websites offer starter kits that include some of these components, and an existing monitor can be reused.

The eLinux website also provides a good guide to peripherals at http://elinux.org/RPi_VerifiedPeripherals.

Before we can power up and start using our Raspberry Pi, however, we need to install an operating system on a microSD card.