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Pi Town's Recommended Raspberry Pi Kit


If you're looking for an awesome Raspberry Pi 3 kit that won't break the back, check out the Vilros Raspberry Pi 3 Starter Kit Bundle. It comes with:

  • Raspberry Pi 3 Model B
  • Raspberry Pi Enclosure Case (Piano Black) 
  • 32 GB Micro Sd Card Preloaed with NOOBS 
  • SD card Adapter 
  • 2500 mA Micro USB Power Supply -- 5-Feet Long (110/220 Compatible) 
  • High Quality HDMI Cable 
  • Heatsink for Raspberry Pi - Set of 2 Heat Sink

This is the current Pi kit that I'm working with for most of my projects here and it is great. All the parts seem like very good quality and I'm not sure you could put together a kit for less than this one costs on Amazon. It also comes with a very helpful guide for getting started with the Raspberry Pi. So check it out if you're looking to get a Pi or upgrade your older one: Vilros Raspberry Pi 3 Starter Kit Bundle

How much power does a Raspberry Pi Need?

TL:DR - Grab this power supply for your Raspberry Pi to make sure it gets enough power to operate correctly: AmazonBasics Dual Port USB Wall Charger - 2.1 Amp

I just sold by Raspberry Pi B+ (the original Pi) and I'm preparing to purchase a Raspberry Pi 3. The old Pi did a great job, but will now move on to its next life as an even more budget-friendly device for the next person.

In getting ready for the new Pi, I wanted to make sure I get the right power supply this time. My previous power supply was just a phone charger that only put out 1.5 amps. I found out that 1.5 amps was really the lower boundary for a smooth Raspberry Pi experience.

The Raspberry Pi organization recommends 1.8 amps for the Raspberry Pi 3:


So I'm planning on grabbing this power supply from Amazon: AmazonBasics Dual Port USB Wall Charger - 2.1 Amp. It outputs 2.1 amps so should cover my needs for the new Pi.