Last/final update 26 July 2021
Yet ANOTHER work in process ....
This page will likely remain a mess as I attempt to collect/record Raspberry PI links, harebrainers, procedures and/or experiences - mostly as a reference for myself, but hopefully helpful to others. Active projects are typically BOLDed, so I can quickly find sections.
Current PI Projects
RPi Research & NotesOur Pis
Random Raspberry Pi Links and Resources (probably in chronological order as I play/learn)
- Hardware that works for me (Note: I get kickbacks on Amazon links*)
- My Original PI! Element14 Raspberry PI Model B Starter Kit - $60 in Mar of 2014
// Used for original HomePi. Worked pretty well. Airprint only // - Monitor: HP W2071D - $90 (on sale at BestBuy in Mar 2014)
// Cheap 20" with dual inputs: DVI/HDMI for RaspPI. VGA for Monitor #2 in my Linux World // - USB Camera: Logitech HD Webcam C525, Portable HD 720p* - $40 via Amazon.com in Mar 2014
// did not require powered USB hub for my applications - motion webcam on original model B //
- Micro USB WiFi: Edimax EW-7811Un 150Mbps 11n Wi-Fi USB Adapter* - $9 via Amazon.com in Mar 2014
// For Original PI - same adapter was included with PI 2 Starter kit!. Ended up with A LOT of these! // - Wireless USB Keyboard/Trackpad: Logitech K400r - $30 on sale @ BestBuy in April 2014
// Pretty Handy for PI work - small/portable // - Apple Magic Keyboard works well via bluetooth on PI 3s and 4s
- My USB Virtual 5.1-surround USB 2.0 External Sound Card* - $1.68 via Amazon.com in Aug 2015
(with free shipping - and it actually WORKS! $1.68! How can that be?!) - My PI 2! Vilros Raspberry Pi 2 Complete Starter Kit* - $69 via Amazon.com in Aug 2015
(For HomePi w/ Shairport-sync and CutiePi) - My PI 3! CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 Ultimate Starter Kit - 32 GB Edition* - $89 via Amazon Mar 2016
(CanaKit components seemed a bit nicer than Vilros Kit. Included Breadboard for CutiePi Dev) - 3.5" Touch Screen (for Christmas!) - PITFT Plus 3.5 from Adafruit
// Guide - learn.adafruit.com/downloads/pdf/adafruit-pitft-3-dot-5-touch-screen-for-raspberry-pi.pdf //
- Ultimate Electronics Components Bundle Electronic Parts Pack Starter Kit* - $6.99 Mar 2017
// Buttons, resistors, LEDs & more // - Pi-EzConnect - Raspberry Pi 2 and Raspberry Pi 3 GPIO connector*. $20 via Amazon in Mar 2017
// Reusable RPI HAT to connect GPIOs, used for prototyping and temporary projects - works great! // 
- Official Raspberry Pi 3 Case - Black/Grey*
 - $8 via Amazon.com March 2017
- My PI 3! Pi 3 Model B Bare Essentials Kit w/ Heatsinks with 2.5A Power Supply* - $42 May 2017
- // HomePi Upgrade! HomeBridge added //
- HDMI->VGA Adapter Converter Male->Female w/ Micro USB & 3.5mm Audio* - $8 Sept 2017
// GramPi Work // - My PI Zero! CanaKit Raspberry Pi Zero W (Wireless) with Official Case and Power Supply*, $35 in Sep 2017
- My PI 3B+!~ Element14 Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Motherboard*, - $37 Oct 2018
// First Pi 3B+ Good enough for Grampi! // - Pi 3 B+ Case with Fan, 3Pcs Heatsinks and 5V 3A Power Supply with On/Off Switch* - $12 Oct 2018
// 3B+ for my parents - first production Grampi // - Vilros Raspberry Pi 3 Kit with Clear Case and 2.5A Power Supply* - $55 April 2018
- 2-Pack USB Audio Adapter (USB to Audio Jack, USB to Stereo, USB to 3.5mm Adapter)* - $10 June 2018
// CutiePi Repair. Also figured the $1.69 USB Dac would soon fail, but it keeps on working // - Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Case & Heatsinks 5V 3A Micro USB w/ ON/OFF Switch* - $10.99 July 2018
- // Not avail anymore, Alum/black used for final GramPi //
- My Pi 4! Vilros Pi 4 (4g) with USB-C & Micro HDMI Adapters* - $70 in Aug 2019
- Raspberry Pi 4B Aluminum Alloy Case with Cooling Fan (Black+Fan)* - $16 in Aug 2019
// This was a fail - no room for fan inside case wi/ heatsinks on Pi, was hot, not wild about metal cases // - Case for Raspberry Pi 4 Model B w/ Fan, HDMI Cable+Adatper, Heatsink & Card Reader* - $5 Nov 2019
// Nice 9 Layer case - brought temp down on PI 4 nicely - approx 36C. I used a quieter fan running at 5v // - Replacement Capacitors, Compatible with Samsung 204B Rev0.0 LCD Monitor* - $13.95 Feb 2020
// A GramPi Monitor blew up! They liked the square 640x480 screen! Repair kit worked fine // - Fans (x2) for Raspberry Pi 4 30mmx30mmx7mm, Brushless DC 3.3V 5V Quiet Fan* - $5.89 in Apr 2020
// Case fan started making noise. These are quite quiet! // - Acer K202HQL bd 20” (19.5" viewable) (1600 x 900) Monitor (DVI & VGA Ports)* - $69.99 in Jun 2020
// GramPi Monitor failure?!?! False alarm, they pulled the power cord! Kept Acer, it's nice for Pi's // - AmazonBasics USB Type-C to USB Type-C 2.0 Charger Cable - 3 Feet Black* - $8.06 in Jun 2020
// USB-C wall outlet power for Pi 4 - cable worked fine // - Inateck 2.5 Hard Drive Enclosure, USB 3.0, UASP Supported, FE2002* - $6.33 Aug 2020
// For MiPi Desktop replacement project - worked well // - Kingston 240GB A400 SATA 3 2.5" Internal SSD SA400S37/240G* - $34.99 in Aug 2020
// For MiPi Desktop replacement project - worked well // - FBHDZVV Power USB Switch Type-C Cable for Raspberry Pi 4* - $6.99 in Aug 2020
// For MiPi project, USB-C power from wall outlets, add on/off switch // - Samsung 32GB EVO Plus Class 10 Micro SDHC with Adapter 80mb/s* - $8.99 in Aug 2020
// More memory! // - AUKEY USB C to USB C Cable 6ft, USB 2.0, 60W Fast Charge Braided Nylon* - $8.99 Nov 2020
// Attempted to Power RPi 4 via USB-C charging port in wall outlet - FAIL, could not overclock // - Argon ONE Raspberry Pi 4 USB Type C Cable Power Supply | 5ft 5.25V/3.5A - $11.99 in Feb 2021
// More power for MiPi - overclocked. Cable works fine, no power switch // - DVI-D Dual Link-M (24+1) to HDMI-F Adapter* - $4.88 in Feb 2021
// Monitor rearrangement to bring MiPi to front and center - main computer in lab! //
** Yeesh! Do I have a Pi Problem? Still pretty cheap compooter fun considering **
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