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Initial State’s Raspberry Pi + Internet of Things

Image of Initial State's piot 101The Raspberry Pi is a low cost, credit-card sized computer that can be used to build amazing things. The Internet of Things (IoT) is the exploding network of objects, sensors, and "things" connected to the internet. This hands-on workshop from Initial State teaches the basics of using a Raspberry Pi and how to use a Pi to create an Internet of Things application.

Why is this important? The Internet of Things is predicted by Cisco to blossom into a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity. Research believes that 50% of this opportunity will be realized by Makers and young startup companies. Raspberry Pi has quickly become the device of choice for millions of Makers around the world due to its ease-of-use, features, and cost. This workshop will takes the Maker from Novice to IoT Maker in two hours.

Step-By-Step Tutorial

piot 101

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STD 1 YEAR SERVICE SUBSCRIPTION21-10008STD 1 YEAR SERVICE SUBSCRIPTION0 - Immediate$92.35View Details

Associated Parts

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RES 220 OHM 5% 1/4W AXIALCF14JT220RRES 220 OHM 5% 1/4W AXIAL93369 - Immediate
30000 - Factory Stock		$0.15View Details
RES 10K OHM 5% 1/4W AXIALCF14JT10K0RES 10K OHM 5% 1/4W AXIAL586454 - Immediate
605000 - Factory Stock		$0.15View Details
CABLE M-M HDMI-A 3' SHLD1721001-03CABLE M-M HDMI-A 3' SHLD420 - Immediate$13.36View Details
SENSOR TEMP -55~125C LEAD WIRE381SENSOR TEMP -55~125C LEAD WIRE935 - Immediate$15.31View Details
RASPBERRY PI 3 STARTER KIT13826RASPBERRY PI 3 STARTER KIT0 - Immediate$165.95View Details
BLACK USB KEYBOARD1738BLACK USB KEYBOARD58 - Immediate$28.80View Details
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS59140-1-S-03-ASENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS1569 - Immediate$4.93View Details
MAGNET 0.906"L X 0.236"W PLASTIC57140-000MAGNET 0.906"L X 0.236"W PLASTIC15728 - Immediate$2.99View Details
GRAPHIC DISPLAY TFT RGB 5"2260GRAPHIC DISPLAY TFT RGB 5"0 - Immediate$117.10View Details
Published: 2017-05-17

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