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Raspberry Pi is a family of small computers made by Raspberry Pi Holdings plc, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. Most members are complete Linux computers on a single board: plug in a screen, keyboard and microSD card with Raspberry Pi OS and you get a desktop and Python. They also have a row of pins (GPIO) for switching LEDs and reading digital sensors from Python with the GPIO Zero library. The family also includes the Pico boards, which are microcontrollers instead: they do not run Linux, and a program is flashed to on-board memory, closer to an Arduino. A Linux Raspberry Pi cannot read analog voltages on its own, so many projects add a converter chip or a microcontroller such as a Pico. This page explains the family; individual boards have their own records.

Profile overall:Evidence: InferredLast reviewed 2026-10-19 · audited

Models on BenchRove

Specs live on each model's page, not here.

History & Evolution

  1. 2008 Evidence: Documented

    Founders begin the Raspberry Pi project ("autumn of 2008", per Eben Upton).

    Evidence (1)

    • Eben Upton writes that a handful of founders set off on the Raspberry Pi journey in the autumn of 2008. Evidence: Documented

      Raspberry Pi Ltd (Eben Upton) · Raspberry Pi IPO, datePublished 2024-06-11 (WebFetch) · retrieved 2026-10-19

  2. 29 February 2012 Evidence: Documented

    The first Raspberry Pi (Model B) goes on sale, with manufacturing licensed to Premier Farnell and RS Components.

    Disputed: Raspberry Pi pre-announced the launch for 06:00 GMT on 29 February 2012 and the BBC reported the on-sale that day; the migrated launch post's metadata shows 1 March 2012, which BenchRove treats as a metadata artefact.

    Evidence (3)

    • The BBC reported on 29 February 2012 that the Raspberry Pi had gone on sale for the first time. Evidence: Documented

      BBC News · The Raspberry Pi computer goes on general sale, published 29 February 2012, first sentence · retrieved 2026-10-19

    • At launch Raspberry Pi licensed manufacture to Premier Farnell and RS Components. Evidence: Documented

      Raspberry Pi · The Raspberry Pi launch (WebFetch); page metadata datePublished 2012-03-01 · retrieved 2026-10-19

    • Raspberry Pi pre-announced a big announcement for 0600h GMT on Wednesday 29 February 2012 (post dated 27 Feb 2012). Evidence: Documented

      Raspberry Pi (Eben Upton) · Ladies and gentlemen, set your alarms! (27 Feb 2012), post body (WebFetch 2026-10-19) · retrieved 2026-10-19

  3. June 2019 Evidence: Documented

    Raspberry Pi 4 launched.

    Evidence (1)

    • Raspberry Pi states it launched Raspberry Pi 4 in June 2019. Evidence: Documented

      Raspberry Pi Ltd · Introducing Raspberry Pi 5, opening paragraphs (WebFetch); page datePublished 2023-09-28 · retrieved 2026-10-19

  4. 21 January 2021 Evidence: Documented

    Raspberry Pi Pico, the first microcontroller-class product, goes on sale, built on the in-house RP2040 chip.

    Evidence (1)

    • Raspberry Pi Pico, built on RP2040, was announced on sale on 2021-01-21 as the first microcontroller-class Raspberry Pi product. Evidence: Documented

      Raspberry Pi Ltd · Raspberry Pi Silicon: Pico now on sale, 2021-01-21 (fetched via WebFetch; curl 403) · retrieved 2026-10-19

  5. 28 September 2023 Evidence: Documented

    Raspberry Pi 5 introduced, the first Raspberry Pi computer with in-house silicon (the RP1 I/O controller).

    Evidence (1)

    • Raspberry Pi announced Raspberry Pi 5 on 28 September 2023, the first Raspberry Pi computer to feature silicon designed in-house (RP1). Evidence: Documented

      Raspberry Pi Ltd · Introducing Raspberry Pi 5, opening paragraphs (WebFetch); page datePublished 2023-09-28 · retrieved 2026-10-19

  6. 11 June 2024 Evidence: Documented

    Raspberry Pi announces its IPO and its listing on the London Stock Exchange as Raspberry Pi Holdings plc.

    Evidence (1)

    • On 2024-06-11 Raspberry Pi announced it had listed on the London Stock Exchange as Raspberry Pi Holdings plc. Evidence: Documented

      Raspberry Pi Ltd (Eben Upton) · Raspberry Pi IPO, datePublished 2024-06-11 (WebFetch) · retrieved 2026-10-19

  7. 14 June 2024 Evidence: Documented

    Raspberry Pi Holdings plc shares are admitted to trading on the LSE Main Market (ticker RPI).

    Disputed: 11 June is when Raspberry Pi announced its IPO and listing; 14 June is when the shares were formally admitted to the Main Market.

    Evidence (1)

    • Raspberry Pi Holdings plc shares were admitted to trading on the LSE Main Market under the ticker RPI (RNS, 14 June 2024). Evidence: Documented

      Raspberry Pi Holdings plc RNS via Investegate · Admission to Trading on the London Stock Exchange, 14 June 2024 · retrieved 2026-10-19

How it works Evidence: Documented

A classic Raspberry Pi is a whole computer on one board. It starts from a microSD card that holds the operating system (usually Raspberry Pi OS, made with the Raspberry Pi Imager tool). Once it boots you can use it like a desktop PC, or reach it over the network. The 40-pin header lets Python programs turn pins on and off and read digital sensors. A Pico is different: you copy one program onto it and it runs that program by itself, with no operating system and no desktop.

More detail (advanced)

Linux models run a Debian-based OS (Raspberry Pi OS) on Arm Cortex-A cores; GPIO, I2C, SPI and UART are exposed on the 40-pin header at 3.3 V logic and driven from user space (for example the GPIO Zero library). Because Linux is not a real-time OS and the header has no ADC, timing-critical or analog work is usually offloaded to an external ADC (e.g. ADS1115 over I2C) or to a microcontroller such as a Pico. Compute Modules carry the same core hardware without connectors, for embedding on a custom carrier board. Pico boards use RP2040/RP2350 microcontrollers programmed with the C/C++ SDK or MicroPython and flashed to on-board memory.

Evidence (8)

  • Raspberry Pi documents several series: classic SBCs, Zero, keyboard computers (X00), Compute Modules and Raspberry Pi Pico. Evidence: Documented

    Raspberry Pi Ltd · Introduction (github.com/raspberrypi/documentation master, computers/raspberry-pi/introduction.adoc), series list · retrieved 2026-10-19

  • Raspberry Pi OS is the official, free OS, based on Debian, and is installed with Raspberry Pi Imager (available for Windows, Mac and Linux). Evidence: Documented

    Raspberry Pi Ltd · Raspberry Pi OS introduction (os/rpi-os-introduction.adoc), first paragraphs · retrieved 2026-10-19

  • The GPIO Zero library is documented for controlling GPIO devices with Python. Evidence: Documented

    Raspberry Pi Ltd · Use GPIO from Python (os/using-gpio.adoc) · retrieved 2026-10-19

  • Pico boards are microcontroller boards that do not run Linux; programs are flashed to on-board memory, and they suit real-time control. Evidence: Documented

    Raspberry Pi Ltd · Introduction (github.com/raspberrypi/documentation master, computers/raspberry-pi/introduction.adoc), series list · retrieved 2026-10-19

  • Raspberry Pi states that Raspberry Pi on its own does not support analogue input, and that many applications pair a Raspberry Pi with a microcontroller. Evidence: Documented

    Raspberry Pi Ltd · Raspberry Pi Silicon: Pico now on sale, 2021-01-21 (fetched via WebFetch; curl 403) · retrieved 2026-10-19

  • Raspberry Pi 5 GPIO header pins are 3.3 V logic; do not apply 5 V to them. Evidence: Documented

    From Raspberry Pi 5 · Raspberry Pi Ltd · GPIO and the 40-pin header > Alternative functions; Voltage specifications · retrieved 2026-10-18

  • On the 40-pin header, the Raspberry Pi hardware documentation lists I2C on GPIO2/GPIO3, SPI0 and SPI1, serial on GPIO14/GPIO15 and hardware PWM on GPIO12/13/18/19 (generic page for current boards). Evidence: Documented

    From Raspberry Pi 5 · Raspberry Pi Ltd · GPIO and the 40-pin header > Alternative functions; Voltage specifications · retrieved 2026-10-18

  • Pico is programmable in C and MicroPython and supports drag-and-drop programming over USB mass storage. Evidence: Documented

    From Raspberry Pi Pico (RP2040) · Raspberry Pi · Specification list; Obsolescence section; intro paragraphs · retrieved 2026-10-16

What can you build or do with it?

  • First general-purpose computer for learning to code Evidence: Documented

    Its role
    Desktop Linux computer running Python and Thonny
    You also need
    microSD card, power supply, display, keyboard, mouse
    Difficulty
    Beginner

    Raspberry Pi OS

    Evidence (2)

    • Raspberry Pi OS is the official, free OS, based on Debian, and is installed with Raspberry Pi Imager (available for Windows, Mac and Linux). Evidence: Documented

      Raspberry Pi Ltd · Raspberry Pi OS introduction (os/rpi-os-introduction.adoc), first paragraphs · retrieved 2026-10-19

    • Raspberry Pi OS is the official operating system for Raspberry Pi computers, is free, and is based on Debian Linux with support for over 69,000 Debian packages. Evidence: Documented

      From Raspberry Pi OS · Raspberry Pi Ltd · Raspberry Pi OS: intro; OS installation (Editions, Architecture); Use Python on a Raspberry Pi; Use GPIO from Python · retrieved 2026-10-18

  • Blink LEDs and read buttons from Python Evidence: Documented

    Its role
    GPIO Zero drives header pins
    You also need
    LEDs, resistors, buttons, breadboard
    Difficulty
    Beginner

    Maker documentation

    Evidence (2)

    • The GPIO Zero library is documented for controlling GPIO devices with Python. Evidence: Documented

      Raspberry Pi Ltd · Use GPIO from Python (os/using-gpio.adoc) · retrieved 2026-10-19

    • Raspberry Pi 5 GPIO header pins are 3.3 V logic; do not apply 5 V to them. Evidence: Documented

      From Raspberry Pi 5 · Raspberry Pi Ltd · GPIO and the 40-pin header > Alternative functions; Voltage specifications · retrieved 2026-10-18

  • Read an analog sensor Evidence: Documented

    Its role
    Pi reads an external I2C ADC
    You also need
    ADS1115 breakout, sensor
    Difficulty
    Intermediate

    Read an analog sensor with a Raspberry Pi

    Evidence (2)

    • Raspberry Pi states that Raspberry Pi on its own does not support analogue input, and that many applications pair a Raspberry Pi with a microcontroller. Evidence: Documented

      Raspberry Pi Ltd · Raspberry Pi Silicon: Pico now on sale, 2021-01-21 (fetched via WebFetch; curl 403) · retrieved 2026-10-19

    • The ADS1115 is a 16-bit, I2C-compatible ADC with four single-ended or two differential inputs and a 2.0 V to 5.5 V supply range, so it can be supplied at 3.3 V. Evidence: Documented

      From Read an analog sensor with a Raspberry Pi · Texas Instruments · ADS111x datasheet SBAS444E: Features; section 7 Table 7-2 ADDR pin connection · retrieved 2026-10-18

  • Real-time or analog control alongside a Linux computer Evidence: Documented

    Its role
    Pico handles timing-critical I/O; Pi handles networking, storage and UI
    You also need
    Raspberry Pi Pico or Pico 2, USB cable
    Difficulty
    Intermediate

    Raspberry Pi Pico 2

    Evidence (2)

    • Raspberry Pi states that Raspberry Pi on its own does not support analogue input, and that many applications pair a Raspberry Pi with a microcontroller. Evidence: Documented

      Raspberry Pi Ltd · Raspberry Pi Silicon: Pico now on sale, 2021-01-21 (fetched via WebFetch; curl 403) · retrieved 2026-10-19

    • Pico boards are microcontroller boards that do not run Linux; programs are flashed to on-board memory, and they suit real-time control. Evidence: Documented

      Raspberry Pi Ltd · Introduction (github.com/raspberrypi/documentation master, computers/raspberry-pi/introduction.adoc), series list · retrieved 2026-10-19

  • Host for a USB measurement instrument in a lab or field logger Evidence: Documented

    Its role
    Linux host running vendor drivers (e.g. LabJack LJM, PicoLog 6)
    You also need
    The instrument; vendor Linux/Arm package
    Difficulty
    Intermediate

    LabJack T7

    Evidence (2)

    • LabJack lists LJM support for a Raspberry Pi running a distribution of Linux. Evidence: Documented

      LabJack · LJM Library Overview, supported platforms · retrieved 2026-10-19

    • The series is supported on Windows, macOS and Linux; Raspberry Pi 4B/5 support is limited to PicoLog 6 and drivers, not PicoScope 7. Evidence: Documented

      From PicoScope 2000 Series · Pico Technology · Overview text; specification tables (Vertical, Horizontal, Software, General) · retrieved 2026-10-16

  • Small headless server or network appliance Evidence: Documented

    Its role
    Linux box reached over SSH or a web interface
    You also need
    Network connection, adequate power supply and cooling
    Difficulty
    Intermediate

    Raspberry Pi 5

    Evidence (2)

    • Raspberry Pi OS is the official, free OS, based on Debian, and is installed with Raspberry Pi Imager (available for Windows, Mac and Linux). Evidence: Documented

      Raspberry Pi Ltd · Raspberry Pi OS introduction (os/rpi-os-introduction.adoc), first paragraphs · retrieved 2026-10-19

    • A Pi 4 power supply may be under-powered; a 5V 5A USB-C supply is recommended. Evidence: Documented

      From Raspberry Pi 5 · Raspberry Pi Ltd · Sections 'Specification', 'Your questions answered', 'Obsolescence' · retrieved 2026-10-16

  • Embed Pi hardware inside your own product Evidence: Documented

    Its role
    Compute Module on a custom carrier board
    You also need
    Carrier board design, CM-specific documentation
    Difficulty
    Advanced

    Maker documentation

    Evidence (2)

    • Compute Modules provide classic-SBC hardware in a smaller form factor with no on-board connectors, for embedded and industrial use. Evidence: Documented

      Raspberry Pi Ltd · Introduction (github.com/raspberrypi/documentation master, computers/raspberry-pi/introduction.adoc), series list · retrieved 2026-10-19

    • Upton states that industrial and embedded customers account for over two-thirds of Raspberry Pi sales (as of June 2024). Evidence: Documented

      Raspberry Pi Ltd (Eben Upton) · Raspberry Pi IPO, datePublished 2024-06-11 (WebFetch) · retrieved 2026-10-19

Strengths & limitations

Strengths

  • Full Linux computer with official, free, Debian-based OS and a large package base. Evidence: Documented
    Evidence (1)

    • Raspberry Pi OS is the official operating system for Raspberry Pi computers, is free, and is based on Debian Linux with support for over 69,000 Debian packages. Evidence: Documented

      From Raspberry Pi OS · Raspberry Pi Ltd · Raspberry Pi OS: intro; OS installation (Editions, Architecture); Use Python on a Raspberry Pi; Use GPIO from Python · retrieved 2026-10-18

  • One vendor covers Linux computers and microcontroller boards, documented together. Evidence: Documented
    Evidence (2)

    • Raspberry Pi documents several series: classic SBCs, Zero, keyboard computers (X00), Compute Modules and Raspberry Pi Pico. Evidence: Documented

      Raspberry Pi Ltd · Introduction (github.com/raspberrypi/documentation master, computers/raspberry-pi/introduction.adoc), series list · retrieved 2026-10-19

    • Pico boards are microcontroller boards that do not run Linux; programs are flashed to on-board memory, and they suit real-time control. Evidence: Documented

      Raspberry Pi Ltd · Introduction (github.com/raspberrypi/documentation master, computers/raspberry-pi/introduction.adoc), series list · retrieved 2026-10-19

  • Documented long production commitments on current models (see model records). Evidence: Documented
    Evidence (3)

    • Raspberry Pi 5 will remain in production until at least January 2036. Evidence: Documented

      From Raspberry Pi 5 · Raspberry Pi Ltd · Sections 'Specification', 'Your questions answered', 'Obsolescence' · retrieved 2026-10-16

    • Raspberry Pi states Zero 2 W will remain in production until at least January 2030. Evidence: Documented

      From Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W · Raspberry Pi Ltd · Overview p.2; Specification p.3 · retrieved 2026-10-18

    • Raspberry Pi guarantees availability of Pico 2 until at least January 2040. Evidence: Documented

      From Raspberry Pi Pico 2 · Raspberry Pi Ltd · About Raspberry Pi Pico 2 (features, headline features); 3.3 Recommended operating conditions; availability statement · retrieved 2026-10-18

  • Education-focused origin and a separate educational charity (the Raspberry Pi Foundation). Evidence: Documented
    Evidence (1)

    • The Raspberry Pi Foundation is a UK company limited by guarantee and a charity registered in England and Wales (number 1129409). Evidence: Documented

      Raspberry Pi Foundation · About us, footer/legal statement · retrieved 2026-10-19

Limitations

  • Linux models have no on-board analog input; an external ADC or microcontroller is needed. Evidence: Documented
    Evidence (1)

    • Raspberry Pi states that Raspberry Pi on its own does not support analogue input, and that many applications pair a Raspberry Pi with a microcontroller. Evidence: Documented

      Raspberry Pi Ltd · Raspberry Pi Silicon: Pico now on sale, 2021-01-21 (fetched via WebFetch; curl 403) · retrieved 2026-10-19

  • GPIO is 3.3 V logic; applying 5 V can damage the board. Evidence: Documented
    Evidence (1)

    • Raspberry Pi 5 GPIO header pins are 3.3 V logic; do not apply 5 V to them. Evidence: Documented

      From Raspberry Pi 5 · Raspberry Pi Ltd · GPIO and the 40-pin header > Alternative functions; Voltage specifications · retrieved 2026-10-18

  • Linux is not real-time; precise timing is better done on a microcontroller (inference). Evidence: Inferred
    Evidence (1)

    • Linux Raspberry Pi models are less suited than Pico to hard real-time control (inferred from the docs positioning Pico as ideal for real-time control). Evidence: Inferred

      Raspberry Pi Ltd · Introduction (github.com/raspberrypi/documentation master, computers/raspberry-pi/introduction.adoc), series list · retrieved 2026-10-19

  • Newer models need matching OS releases and stronger power supplies (Pi 5 needs Bookworm or later and a 5 V 5 A supply for full USB power). Evidence: Documented
    Evidence (2)

    • Raspberry Pi OS versions older than Bookworm do not work with Pi 5. Evidence: Documented

      From Raspberry Pi 5 · Raspberry Pi Ltd · Sections 'Specification', 'Your questions answered', 'Obsolescence' · retrieved 2026-10-16

    • A Pi 4 power supply may be under-powered; a 5V 5A USB-C supply is recommended. Evidence: Documented

      From Raspberry Pi 5 · Raspberry Pi Ltd · Sections 'Specification', 'Your questions answered', 'Obsolescence' · retrieved 2026-10-16

Alternatives & comparisons

  • Arduino boards

    microcontroller board platform · different category

    Not a like-for-like swap: A microcontroller board runs one program without Linux; compare it with Pico, not with a Linux Pi.

    Read the comparison: Arduino vs Raspberry Pi

  • ESP32 boards

    microcontroller board · different category

    Not a like-for-like swap: ESP32 is a Wi-Fi microcontroller; the fair comparison is with Pico W / Pico 2 W, not a Linux Pi.

    Read the comparison: Raspberry Pi Pico vs ESP32

  • A PC with a USB DAQ (e.g. LabJack T7)

    measurement system · different category

    Not a like-for-like swap: A DAQ device is a measurement instrument with vendor-specified analog inputs and needs a host; a Pi is a host computer with no analog inputs.

Integrations

Grouped by how well each one is supported. Each label shows the weakest evidence behind the entry.

Documented integrations (8)

  • Raspberry Pi OS (Debian-based; current Trixie, previous Bookworm) Evidence: Documented

    OS
    Raspberry Pi OS
    Evidence (2)

    • Raspberry Pi OS is the official, free OS, based on Debian, and is installed with Raspberry Pi Imager (available for Windows, Mac and Linux). Evidence: Documented

      Raspberry Pi Ltd · Raspberry Pi OS introduction (os/rpi-os-introduction.adoc), first paragraphs · retrieved 2026-10-19

    • On the downloads page on 2026-10-18 the current Raspberry Pi OS builds are Debian 13 (trixie) with kernel 6.18, released 6 Oct 2026; the 64-bit compatibility list includes Raspberry Pi 5 and Zero 2 W, and the 32-bit list is "All Raspberry Pi models". Evidence: Documented

      From Raspberry Pi OS · Raspberry Pi Ltd · Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit) and (32-bit) sections: compatibility list and release table · retrieved 2026-10-18

  • Raspberry Pi Imager (runs on Windows, macOS, Linux) Evidence: Documented

    Evidence (1)

    • Raspberry Pi OS is the official, free OS, based on Debian, and is installed with Raspberry Pi Imager (available for Windows, Mac and Linux). Evidence: Documented

      Raspberry Pi Ltd · Raspberry Pi OS introduction (os/rpi-os-introduction.adoc), first paragraphs · retrieved 2026-10-19

  • GPIO Zero Python library Evidence: Documented

    Evidence (1)

    • The GPIO Zero library is documented for controlling GPIO devices with Python. Evidence: Documented

      Raspberry Pi Ltd · Use GPIO from Python (os/using-gpio.adoc) · retrieved 2026-10-19

  • I2C, SPI, UART, PWM on the 40-pin header (3.3 V) Evidence: Documented

    Protocols
    I2C, SPI, UART, PWM
    Revisions
    Generic page for current boards; see tech-raspberry-pi-5
    Evidence (1)

    • On the 40-pin header, the Raspberry Pi hardware documentation lists I2C on GPIO2/GPIO3, SPI0 and SPI1, serial on GPIO14/GPIO15 and hardware PWM on GPIO12/13/18/19 (generic page for current boards). Evidence: Documented

      From Raspberry Pi 5 · Raspberry Pi Ltd · GPIO and the 40-pin header > Alternative functions; Voltage specifications · retrieved 2026-10-18

  • Pico C/C++ SDK and MicroPython Evidence: Documented

    Evidence (2)

    • Pico is programmable in C and MicroPython and supports drag-and-drop programming over USB mass storage. Evidence: Documented

      From Raspberry Pi Pico (RP2040) · Raspberry Pi · Specification list; Obsolescence section; intro paragraphs · retrieved 2026-10-16

    • Pico boards are microcontroller boards that do not run Linux; programs are flashed to on-board memory, and they suit real-time control. Evidence: Documented

      Raspberry Pi Ltd · Introduction (github.com/raspberrypi/documentation master, computers/raspberry-pi/introduction.adoc), series list · retrieved 2026-10-19

  • LabJack LJM library on Raspberry Pi running Linux Evidence: Documented

    Versions
    LJM 1.2304 (Linux ARM64 installer 2025-05-07) for a 64-bit OS; older ARMv7/ARMv6 builds are separate
    OS
    64-bit Raspberry Pi OS / Linux (ARM64 build; glibc 2.36+)

    Kipling, LJLogM and LJStreamM are not supported on ARM; use LJM from your own program.

    Evidence (2)

    • LabJack lists LJM support for a Raspberry Pi running a distribution of Linux. Evidence: Documented

      LabJack · LJM Library Overview, supported platforms · retrieved 2026-10-19

    • LabJack ships an LJM build for Linux ARM64 for a Raspberry Pi running a 64-bit operating system; Kipling, LJLogM and LJStreamM are not supported on ARM. Evidence: Documented

      LabJack · LJM Software Installer - Linux ARM Family, ARM64 section (fetched as .md) · retrieved 2026-10-19

  • PicoLog 6 and Pico drivers on Raspberry Pi 4B/5 (not PicoScope 7) Evidence: Documented

    Revisions
    Raspberry Pi 4B and 5 only
    Evidence (1)

    • The series is supported on Windows, macOS and Linux; Raspberry Pi 4B/5 support is limited to PicoLog 6 and drivers, not PicoScope 7. Evidence: Documented

      From PicoScope 2000 Series · Pico Technology · Overview text; specification tables (Vertical, Horizontal, Software, General) · retrieved 2026-10-16

  • NI LabVIEW via the LabVIEW Hobbyist Toolkit (formerly LINX) Evidence: Documented

    Versions
    Raspberry Pi boards up to Raspberry Pi 5; Bookworm and Pi 5 support from LabVIEW Community Edition 2024 Q1; toolkit for LabVIEW 2021 and later
    OS
    Windows (development host)

    Community Edition is non-commercial only and not for use at degree-granting institutions. LINX by Digilent is deprecated (headless deploy only up to Pi 3).

    Evidence (1)

    • NI states the LabVIEW Community Edition (free for non-commercial use; not for use at degree-granting institutions) includes the LINX toolkit, now the LabVIEW Hobbyist Toolkit, for Raspberry Pi, BeagleBoard and Arduino. Evidence: Documented

      NI · KB "Using Raspberry Pi or Arduino with LabVIEW" (updated Oct 8, 2025), Solution: LabVIEW Hobbyist Toolkit; LINX by Digilent (deprecated) · retrieved 2026-10-19

Plausible (not documented by the maker) (1)

  • Arduino board as USB serial co-processor Evidence: Documented

    Common pattern; not tested by BenchRove.

    Evidence (1)

    • Raspberry Pi states that Raspberry Pi on its own does not support analogue input, and that many applications pair a Raspberry Pi with a microcontroller. Evidence: Documented

      Raspberry Pi Ltd · Raspberry Pi Silicon: Pico now on sale, 2021-01-21 (fetched via WebFetch; curl 403) · retrieved 2026-10-19

Alternatives to an integration (2)

  • External ADS1115 ADC instead of on-board analog input Evidence: Documented

    Evidence (1)

    • The ADS1115 is a 16-bit, I2C-compatible ADC with four single-ended or two differential inputs and a 2.0 V to 5.5 V supply range, so it can be supplied at 3.3 V. Evidence: Documented

      From Read an analog sensor with a Raspberry Pi · Texas Instruments · ADS111x datasheet SBAS444E: Features; section 7 Table 7-2 ADDR pin connection · retrieved 2026-10-18

  • Pico / Pico 2 as the analog and real-time front end Evidence: Documented

    Evidence (2)

    • Raspberry Pi states that Raspberry Pi on its own does not support analogue input, and that many applications pair a Raspberry Pi with a microcontroller. Evidence: Documented

      Raspberry Pi Ltd · Raspberry Pi Silicon: Pico now on sale, 2021-01-21 (fetched via WebFetch; curl 403) · retrieved 2026-10-19

    • As a documented alternative, the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 board exposes 26 multi-function 3.3 V GPIO of which three can be used for ADC, and the MicroPython RP2 quick reference gives a standard ADC range of 0-3.3 V. Evidence: Documented

      From Read an analog sensor with a Raspberry Pi · Raspberry Pi Ltd · Pico 2 datasheet, key features · retrieved 2026-10-18

Known incompatibilities (3)

  • 5 V logic signals directly on GPIO Evidence: Documented

    Evidence (1)

    • Raspberry Pi 5 GPIO header pins are 3.3 V logic; do not apply 5 V to them. Evidence: Documented

      From Raspberry Pi 5 · Raspberry Pi Ltd · GPIO and the 40-pin header > Alternative functions; Voltage specifications · retrieved 2026-10-18

  • Raspberry Pi OS older than Bookworm on Pi 5 Evidence: Documented

    Revisions
    Pi 5
    Evidence (1)

    • Raspberry Pi OS versions older than Bookworm do not work with Pi 5. Evidence: Documented

      From Raspberry Pi 5 · Raspberry Pi Ltd · Sections 'Specification', 'Your questions answered', 'Obsolescence' · retrieved 2026-10-16

  • PicoScope 7 desktop application on Raspberry Pi Evidence: Documented

    Evidence (1)

    • The series is supported on Windows, macOS and Linux; Raspberry Pi 4B/5 support is limited to PicoLog 6 and drivers, not PicoScope 7. Evidence: Documented

      From PicoScope 2000 Series · Pico Technology · Overview text; specification tables (Vertical, Horizontal, Software, General) · retrieved 2026-10-16

Tutorials & learning resources

Official material first, then beginner to advanced.

  1. Getting started (Raspberry Pi documentation)

    writtenBeginnerOfficial

  2. How to set up a Raspberry Pi (official short)

    videoBeginnerOfficial

    Raspberry Pi · published 2022-12-13

    BenchRove read the title and description only; not watched. Content not verified.

    30-second teaser; transcript unavailable (metadata only). Not a full tutorial.

  3. Raspberry Pi 5: The Complete Beginner Setup Guide (Start to Finish!)

    videoBeginner Made by a distributor

    element14 presents · published 2026-02-26

    BenchRove read the description and transcript; not watched. Content not verified.

    Distributor-run channel (sells Pis). Omits the 1 GB model; OS version shown unverified.

  4. Raspberry Pi 5: Getting Started

    videoBeginner Sponsored by Micro Center

    Jeff Geerling · published 2024-07-05

    BenchRove read the description and transcript; not watched. Content not verified.

    Prices quoted in the video are outdated and are not reproduced.

  5. Raspberry Pi documentation - Compute Module

    referenceAdvancedOfficial

  6. Raspberry Pi 5: EVERYTHING you need to know

    videoAdvanced Sponsored by not named (paid-promotion declaration on YouTube)

    Jeff Geerling · published 2023-09-28

    BenchRove read the description and transcript; not watched. Content not verified.

    Launch-era, alpha firmware; prices, PCIe HAT ecosystem and sleep/WoL status are outdated.

Where to buy

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Choosing a model

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  • Raspberry Pi Approved Resellers · Approved reseller list

    Raspberry Pi recommends Approved Resellers or, for business purchases of certain products, buying direct.

Related on BenchRove

Sources & last review

Last reviewed 2026-10-19. Audited by BenchRove. Labels: Documented (from a primary source), Inferred (reasoned from sources), Unverified (not confirmed). How we verify

  1. Raspberry Pi Ltd (Eben Upton) · Raspberry Pi IPO, datePublished 2024-06-11 (WebFetch) · retrieved 2026-10-19
  2. BBC News · The Raspberry Pi computer goes on general sale, published 29 February 2012, first sentence · retrieved 2026-10-19
  3. Raspberry Pi · The Raspberry Pi launch (WebFetch); page metadata datePublished 2012-03-01 · retrieved 2026-10-19
  4. Raspberry Pi (Eben Upton) · Ladies and gentlemen, set your alarms! (27 Feb 2012), post body (WebFetch 2026-10-19) · retrieved 2026-10-19
  5. Raspberry Pi Ltd · Introducing Raspberry Pi 5, opening paragraphs (WebFetch); page datePublished 2023-09-28 · retrieved 2026-10-19
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