How Do I Connect A Mouse To My Raspberry PI?

How Do I Connect A Mouse To My Raspberry PI?

Looking for information on how to connect your mouse or keyboard to your Raspberry PI? Check out the easy instructions below.

Mouse or KeyboardHow Do I Connect A Mouse To My Raspberry PI?

New high spec Model B has 2 USB ports and the basic Model A PI has a single USB port.

All the USB ports can be used with USB 2.0 devices.

Just plug your Mouse or keyboard into a spare USB socket. If you don’t have a spare socket, connect a USB hub to provide more space.

If you have problems operating your mouse or keyboard it is most likely due to the fact the PI can only supply a small about of current to the USB devices. Connect your device via a powered USB hub and that should solve your problems.

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