While the Raspberry Pi is an excellent and affordable mini Linux computer with a stylish and functional desktop user interface, it has plenty of scope beyond that of a regular PC. Here’s an overview of the physical computing capabilities of the Pi.
GPIO pins
Since 2014, with the release of the Model B+, the Raspberry Pi’s form factor has stayed the same, including the uniform 40-pin GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) pin header.
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