Introduzione

Il Raspberry Pi is a super popular single-board computer. Hobbyists, teachers, and coders love it for its flexibility and low price. It’s great for DIY projects, learning to code, or building test systems. But, like all tech, it has cool stuff and some limits. These need thinking about before starting a project.

5 Pros of Raspberry Pi

Vast Peripheral Support

Raspberry Pi has 26 GPIO pins. These are awesome for connecting stuff in embedded projects. General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pins let users hook up LEDs, motors, sensors, and displays. It works with almost all gear that Arduino does. Plus, the Raspberry Pi world is huge. It offers cases, HATs (Hardware Attached on Top), cooling fans, and other goodies to make it even better.

Multiple Sensors

Thanks to those GPIO pins, tons of displays, modules, and sensors can connect. This makes it perfect for IoT projects needing lots of environmental or motion sensors at once. It doesn’t have analog input like some Arduino boards. But digital sensors plug in easy-peasy.

Supports All Types of Codes

Raspberry Pi shines for coding freedom. It runs a Linux desktop where almost any coding language works—C, C++, C#, Ruby, Java, Python, you name it. This is great for folks learning to program or trying new languages. It hits the mark for cheap computing, making coding easy for everyone.

Faster Processor

Compared to Arduino’s microcontroller, Raspberry Pi’s processor is zippy. The 4B variant rocks a 1.6 GHz processor. This handles multitasking and tougher tasks like video streaming or image processing. The price-to-power ratio is super-duper.

Can Be Used as a Portable Computer

One cool feature is acting like a full computer. Hook up a display, and it’s a pocket PC. It handles web surfing, office work, media playback, and coding apps. Big-name apps like Google Chrome and VLC work on Raspbian, too.

5 Cons of Raspberry Pi

Missing eMMC Internal Storage

One big downside is no built-in storage. Raspberry Pi needs a micro SD card to act as storage. SD cards are slower than eMMC storage found in boards like BeagleBone or Asus Tinker Board. This makes booting and read/write speeds pokey.

Graphics Processor Missing

Raspberry Pi handles basic graphics with a CPU-GPU mix. But it lacks a dedicated GPU unit. This limits it for heavy tasks like video editing or gaming. The processor does all the work, which isn’t great.

Impractical as a Desktop Computer

It’s pitched as a desktop replacement for simple tasks. But it’s not perfect. Even with 4GB RAM models, 4K 60 FPS videos stutter. Opening lots of browser tabs or running big apps slows it down. Watching Netflix or Amazon videos needs extra codecs, and streaming quality can still be iffy.

Overheating

Heat is another issue. Raspberry Pi doesn’t come with heat sinks or fans. Long tasks can make it super hot, over 70°C in places like South Asia. Without cooling, heavy computing tasks cause trouble.

Not Able to Run Windows Operating System

Some folks try running Windows on ARM-based devices. But it’s just a fan-made Windows 10 port. Microsoft doesn’t support it. It crashes a lot with bugs, making it tough for users needing Windows apps. The “.exe” format support makes Windows apps more common.

Custom Displays for Raspberry Pi from Kadi Display

To make Raspberry Pi projects shine—like kiosks, handheld gadgets, or industrial screens—great displays are key. Display Kadi offers a wide range of custom TFT-LCD modules made for embedded systems like Raspberry Pi.
Cover glass can be tweaked for logo, color, shape, or thickness. Need screens that pop in sunlight? High-brightness displays hit up to 2500cd/m². Rugged panels work in tough settings. These keep content clear in all lighting.
Kadi’s customization goes beyond panels:

• Interfaces like TTL, LVDS, MIPI, EDP, DP, HDMI, Type-C, VGA, or USB-A can be tailored for specific needs.
  Plus, Kadi uses Shenzhen’s supply chain perks to deliver fast display solutions without skimping on quality.
  Examples include:

• 10.1inch IPS 1920×1200 TFT LCD con interfaccia LVDS

• 7.5 inch 800 X 800 Square TFT-LCD MIPI Interface TFT-LCD

• 5.0-Inch 800*480 DSI MIPI Display for Raspberry Pi
  These displays have high contrast ratios, awesome color, tough build, and wide viewing angles up to 178 degrees. They’re perfect for Raspberry Pi setups.

  Contact Kadi Display now.

Domande frequenti

Can any monitor be used with Raspberry Pi?

Yes, but displays from Kadi Display fit better. They use interfaces like HDMI or MIPI DSI made for embedded systems.

What kind of programming languages can be used on Raspberry Pi?

It runs a Linux desktop where tons of languages work, like Python, JavaScript, C++, Ruby, and more.

How to prevent Raspberry Pi from overheating?

Try adding heat sinks or fans to keep it cool.