{"product_id":"raspberry-pi-3-a-b","title":"Raspberry Pi 3","description":"\u003c!-- Section: Product Title \u0026 Introduction --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 12px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\n    Raspberry Pi 3 — 64-Bit Linux SBC with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth \u0026amp; 40-Pin GPIO\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n    A \u003cstrong\u003equad-core 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53\u003c\/strong\u003e, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and a full 40-pin GPIO header — all on a board smaller than a credit card. Pick Model A+ for tight spaces and low power, or Model B\/B+ when you need Ethernet and four USB ports.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Section: Key Highlights --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:22px;line-height:1.6;list-style-position:outside;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:14px;padding-left:0;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003e64-Bit Quad-Core Processing\u003c\/strong\u003e — The ARMv8 Cortex-A53 architecture handles multithreaded Python,\n        Node.js, and OpenCV workloads that would stall simpler microcontrollers.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:14px;padding-left:0;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eWireless Out of the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e — Every board ships with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, eliminating the\n        external adapters that clutter older SBC setups and create RF interference problems.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:14px;padding-left:0;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003e40-Pin GPIO — Full HAT Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — The header pinout is identical across all Pi 3\n        models, meaning every HAT, breakout board, and shield in the ecosystem works regardless of which variant\n        you choose.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:14px;padding-left:0;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eMature, Stable Software Stack\u003c\/strong\u003e — Years of Raspberry Pi OS releases mean driver support is\n        deep, community answers are abundant, and the firmware is hardened for long-running deployments.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:14px;padding-left:0;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Camera \u0026amp; Display Ecosystem\u003c\/strong\u003e — The dedicated CSI and DSI ports let you attach\n        the official Pi Camera Module or the 7-inch touchscreen display without occupying any USB bandwidth.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:14px;padding-left:0;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eMicroSD Flexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — Boot from any Class 10 \/ UHS-I microSD card loaded with\n        Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, Kali Linux, or hundreds of other community-maintained distributions.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:14px;padding-left:0;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003ePower-Efficient for Always-On Use\u003c\/strong\u003e — Model A+ idles at around 200mA, making it practical\n        for battery-backed sensor nodes, solar-powered field loggers, and wall-outlet IoT gateways that never\n        switch off.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:14px;padding-left:0;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eOne Platform, Thousands of Tutorials\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Pi 3 remains one of the most documented SBCs\n        in history. Getting from unboxing to a running project is measured in minutes, not days.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Section: Technical Specifications --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;font-weight:700;margin:24px 0 10px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;min-width:460px;border:0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:700;color:#BAFF02;width:35%;\"\u003e\n                    Specification\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:700;color:#BAFF02;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n                    Model A+\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:700;color:#BAFF02;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n                    Model B\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:700;color:#BAFF02;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n                    Model B+\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:600;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eSoC\n                \u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    BCM2837B0\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    BCM2837\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    BCM2837B0\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:600;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eCPU\n                \u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd colspan=\"3\" style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 (ARMv8 64-bit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:600;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eCPU\n                    Clock Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    1.4GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    1.2GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    1.4GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:600;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eRAM\n                \u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    512MB LPDDR2\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    1GB LPDDR2\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    1GB LPDDR2\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:600;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    Wi-Fi\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    802.11 b\/g\/n (2.4GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    802.11 b\/g\/n (2.4GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    802.11 b\/g\/n\/ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:600;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    Bluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eBT\n                    4.2 \/ BLE\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eBT\n                    4.1 \/ BLE\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eBT\n                    4.2 \/ BLE\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:600;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e—\n                \u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    100Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    300Mbps (Gigabit via USB 2.0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:600;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eUSB\n                    Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e1×\n                    USB 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e4×\n                    USB 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e4×\n                    USB 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:600;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eGPIO\n                \u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd colspan=\"3\" style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    40-Pin Header (I²C, SPI, UART, PWM, 3.3V \u0026amp; 5V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:600;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    Video Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd colspan=\"3\" style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    Full-Size HDMI (1080p30 \/ 1080p60)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:600;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    Camera Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd colspan=\"3\" style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    CSI-2 (15-pin ribbon, supports Pi Camera v1 \u0026amp; v2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:600;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    Display Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd colspan=\"3\" style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    DSI (15-pin ribbon, supports official 7\" touchscreen)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:600;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd colspan=\"3\" style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    3.5mm TRRS (audio + composite video) + HDMI audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:600;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd colspan=\"3\" style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    MicroSD slot (Class 10 \/ UHS-I recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:600;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    Power Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd colspan=\"3\" style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e5V\n                    \/ 2.5A via Micro USB\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:600;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003ePoE\n                    Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e—\n                \u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e—\n                \u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    Yes (with PoE HAT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:600;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    Board Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e65\n                    × 56mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e85\n                    × 56mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e85\n                    × 56mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:0;font-weight:600;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eOS Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd colspan=\"3\" style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:0;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eRaspberry Pi OS\n                    (32\/64-bit), Ubuntu, Kali Linux, LibreELEC, and more\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Section: Model Comparison --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;font-weight:700;margin:24px 0 10px;\"\u003eWhich Model Is Right for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n    The three Pi 3 variants share the same GPIO pinout and software stack, so your code and HATs move between them\n    without modification. The decision comes down to physical constraints and connectivity needs.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;min-width:400px;border:0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:700;color:#BAFF02;width:32%;\"\u003e\n                    Compare\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:700;color:#BAFF02;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n                    Model A+\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:700;color:#BAFF02;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n                    Model B \/ B+\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:600;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eRAM\n                \u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    512MB\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    1GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:600;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eUSB\n                    Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e1\n                \u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e4\n                \u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:600;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    Wired Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eNo\n                \u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:600;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    Dual-Band Wi-Fi\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eNo\n                    (2.4GHz only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    B+: Yes (2.4 + 5GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:600;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    Board Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    Compact — 65×56mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    Standard — 85×56mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;font-weight:600;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eIdle\n                    Power Draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    ~200mA (lower)\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n                    ~260–300mA (higher)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:0;font-weight:600;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eBest Suited For\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:0;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eEmbedded, battery-powered, and\n                    space-limited builds\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:0;text-align:center;word-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eDesktop use, networking projects,\n                    and multi-peripheral setups\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Section: Common Applications --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;font-weight:700;margin:24px 0 10px;\"\u003eCommon Applications \u0026amp; Use Cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:22px;line-height:1.6;list-style-position:outside;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:14px;padding-left:0;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eIoT Sensor Gateway\u003c\/strong\u003e — Aggregate data from BLE sensors, Zigbee modules, or serial\n        peripherals and push readings to MQTT brokers, InfluxDB, or cloud APIs over Wi-Fi or Ethernet.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:14px;padding-left:0;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eHome Automation Hub\u003c\/strong\u003e — Run Home Assistant, openHAB, or custom Python scripts to toggle\n        relays, read temperature sensors, and control smart home devices via the GPIO header and I²C bus.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:14px;padding-left:0;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Tools (Pi-hole, VPN, NAS)\u003c\/strong\u003e — The B\/B+ models with Ethernet are popular choices\n        for Pi-hole ad blocking, WireGuard VPN servers, and lightweight Samba file shares on the home network.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:14px;padding-left:0;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eRobotics \u0026amp; Motor Control\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pair with a motor driver HAT to command DC motors,\n        servos, and stepper motors while simultaneously reading encoders and IMUs over I²C or SPI — all from a\n        single Python or C++ program.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:14px;padding-left:0;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eMachine Vision \u0026amp; Camera Projects\u003c\/strong\u003e — Connect the official Pi Camera Module v2 via CSI\n        for 8MP still images or 1080p30 video. Run OpenCV or TensorFlow Lite for real-time image classification,\n        barcode reading, or motion detection.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:14px;padding-left:0;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eEducational Linux Desktop\u003c\/strong\u003e — Boot Raspberry Pi OS Desktop and get a fully functional\n        programming environment with Thonny (Python), Scratch, and the Chromium browser on any HDMI monitor.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:14px;padding-left:0;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eRetro Gaming Console\u003c\/strong\u003e — Install RetroPie to emulate NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, PlayStation,\n        and dozens of other classic platforms with near-perfect performance at Pi 3 clock speeds.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:14px;padding-left:0;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eKiosk \u0026amp; Digital Signage\u003c\/strong\u003e — The compact form factor and HDMI output make the Pi 3 a\n        go-to for always-on digital signs, info panels, and touch kiosks in commercial and educational settings.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:14px;padding-left:0;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eBattery-Powered Field Logger (A+ Model)\u003c\/strong\u003e — At roughly 200mA idle, Model A+ can log\n        sensor data from a 10,000mAh power bank for 30+ hours without a charger — useful for environmental\n        monitoring, weather stations, and field research.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:14px;padding-left:0;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eCI\/CD Build Nodes \u0026amp; Lightweight Servers\u003c\/strong\u003e — Run a Jenkins agent, Docker containers,\n        or a lightweight web server (Flask, FastAPI, Nginx) for local development environments and\n        internal tooling.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Section: What's in the Box --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;font-weight:700;margin:24px 0 10px;\"\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1× Raspberry Pi 3 Series Board (variant as selected at checkout)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px;line-height:1.7;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e MicroSD card, power supply, and case are sold separately.\n    You will need a \u003cstrong\u003e5V \/ 2.5A Micro USB power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eClass 10 or UHS-I microSD\n        card\u003c\/strong\u003e (8GB minimum, 16GB+ recommended) to get started. A supply rated below 2.5A may cause\n    undervoltage warnings under load.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Section: FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;font-weight:700;margin:24px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1a1a;border-left:3px solid #BAFF02;border-radius:4px;padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700;color:#BAFF02;margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.5;font-size:0.97em;\"\u003eWhat operating systems\n        can I run on the Raspberry Pi 3?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;font-size:0.94em;\"\u003e\n        The Pi 3 officially supports \u003cspan style=\"color:#BAFF02;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRaspberry Pi OS\u003c\/span\u003e (32-bit and\n        64-bit), but the community has\n        ported dozens of distributions to it — including \u003cspan style=\"color:#BAFF02;font-weight:600;\"\u003eUbuntu\u003c\/span\u003e,\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#BAFF02;font-weight:600;\"\u003eKali Linux\u003c\/span\u003e, Manjaro ARM, \u003cspan style=\"color:#BAFF02;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLibreELEC\u003c\/span\u003e, RetroPie,\n        and DietPi. Any ARMv7 or ARMv8 Linux image built for the BCM2837 family will run on Model A+, B, and B+.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1a1a;border-left:3px solid #BAFF02;border-radius:4px;padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700;color:#BAFF02;margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.5;font-size:0.97em;\"\u003eHow much power does the\n        Raspberry Pi 3 need, and can I power it from a USB phone charger?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;font-size:0.94em;\"\u003e\n        The official recommendation is a \u003cspan style=\"color:#BAFF02;font-weight:600;\"\u003e5V \/ 2.5A Micro USB supply\u003c\/span\u003e.\n        Many phone chargers are\n        rated at 5V \/ 1A or 5V \/ 2A, which is often enough at idle but will trigger the low-voltage lightning\n        bolt warning when USB devices or the CPU are under load. Use a dedicated Pi power supply or a high-quality\n        charger rated at \u003cspan style=\"color:#BAFF02;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2.5A or above\u003c\/span\u003e to avoid throttling and\n        unexpected reboots.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1a1a;border-left:3px solid #BAFF02;border-radius:4px;padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700;color:#BAFF02;margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.5;font-size:0.97em;\"\u003eWhat is the difference\n        between the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B and Model B+?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;font-size:0.94em;\"\u003e\n        Model B+ is an improved revision of Model B. It upgrades the CPU clock from \u003cspan style=\"color:#BAFF02;font-weight:600;\"\u003e1.2GHz to 1.4GHz\u003c\/span\u003e, adds\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#BAFF02;font-weight:600;\"\u003edual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi\u003c\/span\u003e (2.4GHz + 5GHz), improves the\n        Ethernet controller for roughly 3× throughput\n        compared to Model B's 100Mbps, adds a \u003cspan style=\"color:#BAFF02;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePoE header\u003c\/span\u003e, and\n        improves the power circuit for cleaner 3.3V GPIO\n        output. If you're buying new today, Model B+ is the better choice for nearly every use case.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1a1a;border-left:3px solid #BAFF02;border-radius:4px;padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700;color:#BAFF02;margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.5;font-size:0.97em;\"\u003eDoes the Raspberry Pi 3\n        support 64-bit operating systems?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;font-size:0.94em;\"\u003e\n        Yes. The \u003cspan style=\"color:#BAFF02;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBCM2837 \/ BCM2837B0\u003c\/span\u003e SoC features a \u003cspan style=\"color:#BAFF02;font-weight:600;\"\u003e64-bit ARMv8 Cortex-A53\u003c\/span\u003e core. The 64-bit version of\n        Raspberry Pi OS is officially supported and stable on Pi 3. Running 64-bit gives you access to 64-bit\n        builds of software packages, slightly improved performance for certain workloads, and full compatibility\n        with 64-bit ARM containers.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1a1a;border-left:3px solid #BAFF02;border-radius:4px;padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700;color:#BAFF02;margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.5;font-size:0.97em;\"\u003eCan I use any microSD\n        card with the Raspberry Pi 3?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;font-size:0.94em;\"\u003e\n        The Pi 3 reads standard microSD cards. However, card quality has a significant impact on performance —\n        especially boot time and random read\/write speeds for the OS. Use a \u003cspan style=\"color:#BAFF02;font-weight:600;\"\u003eClass 10 or UHS-I (U1\/U3)\n            card from a reputable brand\u003c\/span\u003e. A \u003cspan style=\"color:#BAFF02;font-weight:600;\"\u003e16GB card\u003c\/span\u003e is a\n        comfortable minimum for Raspberry Pi OS with\n        desktop; \u003cspan style=\"color:#BAFF02;font-weight:600;\"\u003e32GB+\u003c\/span\u003e is recommended if you plan to install many\n        packages or store data locally.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1a1a;border-left:3px solid #BAFF02;border-radius:4px;padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700;color:#BAFF02;margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.5;font-size:0.97em;\"\u003eWill HATs designed for\n        Raspberry Pi 4 work on the Pi 3?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;font-size:0.94em;\"\u003e\n        Most HATs are electrically compatible because the \u003cspan style=\"color:#BAFF02;font-weight:600;\"\u003e40-pin GPIO\n            header pinout\u003c\/span\u003e is identical across Pi 3\n        and Pi 4. However, some HATs rely on Pi 4-specific features like USB 3.0, the dual-lane MIPI CSI-2\n        camera connector, or PCIe. Always check the HAT's datasheet for Pi 3 compatibility before purchasing.\n        HATs that use only \u003cspan style=\"color:#BAFF02;font-weight:600;\"\u003eI²C, SPI, UART, and standard GPIO pins\u003c\/span\u003e\n        almost always work on Pi 3 without any changes.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1a1a;border-left:3px solid #BAFF02;border-radius:4px;padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700;color:#BAFF02;margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.5;font-size:0.97em;\"\u003eDoes the Raspberry Pi 3\n        have built-in storage?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;font-size:0.94em;\"\u003e\n        No — the Pi 3 has no onboard \u003cspan style=\"color:#BAFF02;font-weight:600;\"\u003eeMMC\u003c\/span\u003e or built-in flash storage.\n        All storage is provided by the\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#BAFF02;font-weight:600;\"\u003emicroSD card slot\u003c\/span\u003e. You can also boot from a USB drive or an\n        external SSD connected via USB after\n        flashing a compatible bootloader, though microSD remains the primary and most straightforward option.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1a1a;border-left:3px solid #BAFF02;border-radius:4px;padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700;color:#BAFF02;margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.5;font-size:0.97em;\"\u003eIs the Raspberry Pi 3\n        still worth buying when the Pi 4 and Pi 5 are available?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;font-size:0.94em;\"\u003e\n        Absolutely — depending on the use case. The Pi 3 is an excellent fit for projects where the Pi 4\/5\n        is overkill: \u003cspan style=\"color:#BAFF02;font-weight:600;\"\u003ebattery-powered nodes\u003c\/span\u003e, compact embedded builds,\n        classroom kits, \u003cspan style=\"color:#BAFF02;font-weight:600;\"\u003eretro gaming consoles\u003c\/span\u003e,\n        always-on IoT gateways, and any deployment where long-term software stability and a known power budget\n        matter more than raw performance. The Pi 3 platform is mature, thoroughly documented, and proven in\n        production environments worldwide.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1a1a;border-left:3px solid #BAFF02;border-radius:4px;padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700;color:#BAFF02;margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.5;font-size:0.97em;\"\u003eCan I run Python and\n        Node.js on the Raspberry Pi 3?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;font-size:0.94em;\"\u003e\n        Yes — both are supported out of the box. \u003cspan style=\"color:#BAFF02;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRaspberry Pi OS ships with\n            Python 3 pre-installed\u003c\/span\u003e, and Node.js\n        can be installed via the official NodeSource repository or nvm. The Pi 3's \u003cspan style=\"color:#BAFF02;font-weight:600;\"\u003e1GB of RAM\u003c\/span\u003e (on B\/B+) is\n        sufficient for most Python Flask, FastAPI, or Node.js Express applications running locally or in\n        lightweight production setups.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1a1a;border-left:3px solid #BAFF02;border-radius:4px;padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700;color:#BAFF02;margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.5;font-size:0.97em;\"\u003eWhat's the GPIO voltage\n        on the Raspberry Pi 3, and is it 5V tolerant?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;font-size:0.94em;\"\u003e\n        All GPIO pins on the Raspberry Pi 3 operate at \u003cspan style=\"color:#BAFF02;font-weight:600;\"\u003e3.3V logic\n            levels\u003c\/span\u003e. 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