Raspberry Pi 2

Raspberry Pi 2 Model B is the second edition of Raspberry Pi computers. Raspberry Pi 2 is much more powerful and faster than the original Raspberry Pi 1 Model B+, which was replaced by it in February 2015.

Raspberry Pi 2 Specifications:

• A 900MHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 CPU
• 1GB RAM
• 40 GPIO pins
• Full HDMI port
• Ethernet port
• Combined 3.5mm audio jack and composite video
• Camera interface (CSI)
• Display interface (DSI)
• Micro SD card slot
• VideoCore IV 3D graphics core

Raspberry Pi 2 Benefits

Get personal with your Pi. Welcome to the Raspberry Pi™ 2, the single board computer that thinks it’s a home PC. Enhanced Quad Core Processor and 1GB RAM now provides you with the opportunity to:

• Build your own workstation – create and manage your documents and spreadsheets with ease using LibreOffice™
• Faster and more enjoyable gaming – experience less lag and more seamless gaming in all your favourites. Can’t wait to demolish buildings in Minecraft™, trigger your TNT now and be amazed by the results!
• No more buffer face – boots up Raspbian in less than half the time as the Model B+
• More power for your favourite projects – create Space Programs, Time Lapse Videos, GPS tracking, HD audio and lots more with a full ecosystem of supporting accessories.
• All your previous Raspberry Pi projects are 100% backward compatible with the new Raspberry Pi 2 Model B 1GB

Raspberry Pi 2 Features

• Broadcom BCM2836 Arm7 Quad Core Processor powered Single Board Computer running at 900MHz
• 1GB RAM so you can now run bigger and more powerful applications
• Identical board layout and footprint as the Model B+, so all cases and 3rd party add-on boards designed for the Model B+ will be fully compatible.
• Fully HAT compatible
• 40pin extended GPIO to enhance your “real world” projects. GPIO is 100% compatible with the Model B+ and A+ boards. First 26 pins are identical to the Model A and Model B boards to provide full backward compatibility across all boards.
• Connect a Raspberry Pi camera and touch screen display (each sold separately)
• Stream and watch Hi-definition video output at 1080P
• Micro SD slot for storing information and loading your operating systems.
• Advanced power management:
• You can now provide up to 1.2 AMP to the USB port – enabling you to connect more power hungry USB devices directly to the Raspberry PI. (This feature requires a 2Amp micro USB Power Supply)
• 10/100 Ethernet Port to quickly connect the Raspberry Pi to the Internet
• Combined 4-pole jack for connecting your stereo audio out and composite video out

Raspberry Pi 2 vs Raspberry Pi B+