Category: Raspberry Pi

Articles on the Raspberry Pi including Hints and Tips.

How do I setup Live TV on XBMC?

How do I setup Live TV on XBMC? Below are some basic and straightforward instructions to get Live TV set-up on your Media centre, computer, Raspberry PI or other device in just a few minutes. The below instructions assume you have a device setup with XMBC or later and have a Linux compatible TV tuner… Continue reading How do I setup Live TV on XBMC?

How do I Setup a fixed IP on XBMC?

How do I Setup a fixed IP on XBMC? Setting up a Fixed IP address on XBMC is actually fairly straight forward, but you will need to get some information before we start. You will need your Subnet Mask. The IP address of you router. The IP address of your ISP’s DNS servers. The IP… Continue reading How do I Setup a fixed IP on XBMC?

What Are The Differences Between The Models Of The Raspberry PI?

What Are The Differences Between The Models Of The Raspberry PI? Looking for information on the differences between the Model A and Model B versions of the Raspberry PI? check out the information below. Raspberry PI Model A 256MB RAM 1 USB socket No Network socket Raspberry PI Model B 512MB RAM 2 USB scoket… Continue reading What Are The Differences Between The Models Of The Raspberry PI?

How much does the Raspberry PI Weigh?

How much does the Raspberry PI Weigh? Looking for the Weight of the Raspberry PI? Check out the information below. Note the weight is the raw weight of the PCB, it does not include any case you might have fitted. Raspberry PI Weight The Raspberry PI weighs 45g         For more Tutorials… Continue reading How much does the Raspberry PI Weigh?

Why Does The Cursor Not Move When I Type In My Password On My Raspberry PI?

Why Does The Cursor Not Move When I Type In My Password On My Raspberry PI? Having problems typing in your password? Check out the information below. Raspberry PI passwords Unlike windows and most other operating systems when you type in your password on Linux the curser does not move or put any type of… Continue reading Why Does The Cursor Not Move When I Type In My Password On My Raspberry PI?

What are the pin outs on the Raspberry PI?

What are the pin outs on the Raspberry PI? Looking at using the inputs or outputs on your raspberry PI? Perhaps to simply turn an LED on or off or perhaps something more complicated like an LCD display. Well you will need to know what each pin it, luckily it is very simple just check… Continue reading What are the pin outs on the Raspberry PI?

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 Keyboard New high spec Model B has 2 USB ports and the basic Model A PI has a single USB port. All… Continue reading How Do I Connect A Mouse To My Raspberry PI?

What is the size of the Raspberry PI?

What is the size of the Raspberry PI? Looking for the size of the Raspberry PI? Check out the information below. Note these are the raw sizes of the PCB, it does not include any case you might have fitted. Raspberry PI Size 85.60 mm Long 56 mm Wide 21 mm Tall   Raspberry PI… Continue reading What is the size of the Raspberry PI?

What Is The Password For My Raspberry PI?

What Is The Password For My Raspberry PI? The below information applies to most distributions on Linux that are currently being used on the Raspberry PI, if it does not work then you will need to get the documentation for your exact distribution. e.g search on bing for “Default password” and then your Linux distribution… Continue reading What Is The Password For My Raspberry PI?