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DO NOT use this tag for new questions; Identify actual OS e.g. Raspberry Pi OS-Buster .
Raspbian renamed Raspberry Pi OS (32-bit) is a family of GNU/Linux operating systems derived from Debian. Version numbering follows that of Debian and the current stable is 11 (Bullseye). Raspberry Pi OS is the most widely used Pi based distro.
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For questions that apply specifically to the Raspberry Pi 3 and not other/all models.
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GPIO stands for General Purpose Input Output and can be used to receive and send digital signals to and from simple electronics from the Raspberry Pi.
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Python is a general-purpose, dynamically typed, object-oriented high-level programming language. Interpreters for versions 3.x and 2.x come installed on the Raspberry Pi's most popular operating system distributions.
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Questions about home networks, internet, repository issues or anything else regarding networks.
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Questions on the use of Wi-Fi (local area wireless computer networking technology). This tag is also used for generic "wlan" questions since they are commonly synonymous. Note shopping questions are off-topic.
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For questions that apply specifically to the Raspberry Pi 4 and not other/all models.
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Questions relating to the Raspberry Pi USB ports and specific Raspberry Pi USB devices and device interaction.
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This refers to the quad-core Raspberry Pi 2 (currently only available as a "B" model with Ethernet and four USB ports), with 1 gigabyte of RAM.
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SSH (secure shell) is a network protocol to provide encrypted communication using a client-server architecture. Question include the configuration of the sshd server on the Pi.
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Questions relating to the physical components that the Raspberry Pi consists of.
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The Raspberry Pi has an analogue stereo audio jack output (Pi 1 A/B/B+, Pi 2, not Pi Zero), and audio can also be heard through the digital HDMI output (all models).
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Use the Camera tag for any questions related to how to use a camera or webcam with the Raspberry Pi.
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SD (Secure Digital) cards and their associated SC/HC/XC technologies are the primary storage medium for the Raspberry Pi. The Pi Models A and B use SD Cards, and new models use Micro SD. SD cards are non-volatile flash memory.
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Power is the rate at which energy is supplied or consumed, often measured in Watts. This tag covers electrical power specifically, the voltage and current specifications for supplying power to the Pi, the specifics of power consumption by the Pi, and methods for controlling Pi power consumption.
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Linux is a contemporary multi purpose operating system. The Raspberry Pi can run one of a number of Linux distributions, the most popular being the official "Raspberry Pi OS" (formerly Raspbian).
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For questions pertaining to Bluetooth setup, usage and troubleshooting on the Raspberry Pi, whether onboard or via a USB dongle.
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Raspbian-Stretch is a GNU/Linux operating system derived from Debian 9, initially released in August 2017. Raspbian is the most widely used Pi based distribution and the one recommended by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, who distribute their own images of it in 3 flavours, a full version with Desktop GUI and recommended software, Desktop GUI, and a "lite" version without any GUI pre-installed.
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I²C stands for Inter-Integrated circuit, and is a data transferation system that allows connections between computers or microcontrollers and low-level peripherals (e.g. sensors or EEPROMS). It is a multi-master, multi-slave, single-ended, serial computer bus.
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The methods for powering the Raspberry Pi (typically via its micro-USB connection.)
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Ethernet is a family of wired computer networking technologies for local area networks (LANs).
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HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface. Along with the Composite RCA, HDMI is one of the devices' two video outputs. It provides high quality digital video.
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is the process of sending data one bit at a time, sequentially, over a communication channel or computer bus. Traditionally "serial" relates to a three (or more with hardware handshaking) wire system (TIA-232-F), now using ∓25V Voltages. Technically speaking the specialized SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) and I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) buses are serial communication systems as well - use one of those tags if they would be more appropriate!
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This refers to the single-core Raspberry Pi Zero, with 512 MB of RAM and smaller form factor than models A+/B+/2B.
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Display relates to the use and output of display systems for the Rasberry Pi. The built-in video connectors are HDMI, RCA composite (yellow plug), and a 4-pole 3.5 mm jack.
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rpi.gpio refers to the package name of a Python module for accessing the Raspberry Pi's GPIO pins. The module allows GPIO pins to be initialised, turned on, and turned off. It uses a functional programming style.
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For questions dealing with devices that measure the physical world around us and translate it into signals for the Raspberry Pi.
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Raspbian-Jessie is a GNU/Linux operating system derived from Debian 8. Initially released in September 2015, superseded by Raspbian-Stretch in August 2017.
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Use this tag when referring to the Python 3 language. This can include discussions about specific features unique to the language or perhaps when referring to software that requires Python 3 in order to function. Note that general programming questions are often better suited to Stack Overflow; use this tag only where directly relevant to the Pi.
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Wireless is a term used to describe anything that can, due to new technologies, function, fully or partially, without wires. Generally this is wireless network (WiFi), or wireless connection with USB devices (bluetooth), but wireless power is also starting to emerge.
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The CSI interface camera from the Raspberry Pi Foundation available in a natural colour and a NoIR version without infrared filter, latter is suited for night vision and other special applications.
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