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Last week I ordered my first Raspberry Pi. My home server is all set up with an installation of KUbuntu 12.10 running on a VMWarePlayer to do the development stuff on and now I just can't wait for the damn thing to arrive and get my first project under way.
Counting the days!
"I had the right to remain silent, but I didn't have the ability!"
Ron White, Comedian
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Thanks Dave, I do have an old hub lying around and a bluetooth keyboard/mouse combination with the according dongle. Along with the stuff I ordered together with the Pi I'll be all set to go once it finally arrives.
Cheers!
"I had the right to remain silent, but I didn't have the ability!"
Ron White, Comedian
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And the first issue you are going to face is , your PI will not boot with wireless KB and mouse unless you have purchased a branded micro USB power adapter. Apple iPad, Nexus and iPhone adapters are the only products worked for me.
Also avoid Microsoft wireless keyboard-mouse combo. If you are using more USBs , ensure to buy a quality powered USB hub.
Power is the issue that takes your skin out while working with PI. All the best.
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Good point, I originally used an old Logitech G15 usb keyboard I had lyring around, unfortunately it had an LCD screen and back lit keyboard. needless to say, it didn't play well with the Pi due to power constraints.
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Thanks guys, I'll keep that in mind. I do have a couple of USB power supplies around especially the one for my Galaxy tablet should be fine.
Cheers!
"I had the right to remain silent, but I didn't have the ability!"
Ron White, Comedian
modified 12-Jan-13 17:48pm.
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I have two (both model B version 2). You don't need a keyboard/mouse/monitor for each one once you have the network set up. Headless operation from your Windows/Ubuntu machine works as well or better than direct connection to HDMI... but you have to do it the hard way initially to build the boot disk (SD card) and set up the network.
I also bought the 5V micro USB charger from the vendor (Newark), by which I avoided an entire class of problems. I understand from the masses that the main problems with the RPi involve power.
I am also building a project where I will run it headless off network and built my own power supply, which works fine. It is not power hungry but needs at least 700 mA, which most phone chargers do not supply.
Have fun with it! I haven't run out of things to do with it yet...
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Harvey
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