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IMPORTANT For USB devices other than a mouse and a simple wired keyboard (for
USB devices drawing more than 100mA) a powered USB hub is strongly recommended.
A technical discussion as to why can be found here (http://www.raspberrypi.org/phpBB3/
viewtopic.php?f=24&t=5830) . Specifically the RPI's built in USB hub is designed only
for "Single current unit" USB devices. Note that when using Revision 2 (or later) boards
the problem has been mitigated somewhat with the removal of the USB polyfuses, still
due to the limited current the PI can provide to USB devices, due to its main polyfuse, its
still recommended to use a hub for all USB peripherals requiring more than 100mA.
The following are more or less essential, and are all available from The Pi Hut's
Raspberry Pi Store (http://thepihut.com/) :
▪ Raspberry Pi board
▪ Prepared Operating System SD Card
▪ USB keyboard
▪ Display (with HDMI, DVI, Composite or SCART input)
▪ Power Supply
▪ Cables
Highly suggested extras include:
▪ USB mouse
▪ Internet connectivity - a USB WiFi adaptor (Model A/B) or a LAN cable (Model
B)
▪ Powered USB Hub
▪ Case
▪ Real Time Clock - If you can't count on Network Time
▪ SD card reader - if you need to prepare your own SD card
Prepared Operating System SD Card
As the RPi has no internal storage or built-in operating system it requires an SD-Card that
is set up to boot the RPi.
▪ Have a look at RPi Easy SD Card Setup to create your own preloaded SD Card.
▪ If you want an extensive technical explanation, look here : Create your own
preloaded card using any RPi VerifiedPeripherals#SD_cards card you have and
this HowTo .
▪ Preloaded SD cards will be available from the RPi Shop
(http://www.raspberrypi.com) , The Pi Hut's Raspberry Pi Store
(http://thepihut.com/) or eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330743733755) .
▪ For configuration of boot options and extensive graphic modes, look at the
Configuration page.