Raspberry Pi Controllers

The Raspberry Pi controller is a compact computer that comes equipped with all the main interfaces. It allows you to create a full-fledged workstation with a display, keyboard, mouse, and familiar window controls based on the Linux system.

Moreover, you can also use this controller as a part of a smart home device, a compact drone control system, or any other DIY project. You can connect a camera, external display or projector, and any devices with a USB connection. It is also possible to connect to the Internet through Ethernet or WiFi, which enables remote control, web interface, and other network-related functionalities.

The computing power of the device depends on the version of the device you have. The processors are single or multi-core ARM processors, with frequencies ranging from 700 MHz to 2.4 GHz. They come equipped with 512 MB to 8 GB of RAM, and passive cooling. This generally corresponds to the minimum system requirements of modern operating systems, although power consumption is prioritized over power.

Therefore, it makes sense to use such a mini-computer in cases where it needs to be on 24/7, but does not require a large amount of computing resources, or when compact size and battery power are required.

In addition to standard computer interfaces, there is a set of RPIOs (general-purpose input/output ports). They allow you to connect various peripherals directly to the controller, such as sensors, relays, and use them as digital and analog inputs. Each input is programmed separately without being tied to any function strictly.

The Raspberry Pi computer usually runs on a specially modified Linux operating system. However, you can also run Windows 10 and 11 on it. In this case, you can use the console interface in which the necessary scripts will be launched. This saves resources, which is especially important when creating projects that require low power consumption or use all controller resources.

If you want to control the controller functions via GPIO ports, you generally use Python scripts or the Linux console. However, nothing prevents you from using the familiar window interface.