# Raspberry Pi

Tool · [Standard tools and platforms](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tools)

Also called: RasPi, Raspberry Pie, RPi

A small, low-cost computer on a single board, used for learning, [prototypes](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/prototype) and sensors.

**For example:** A [hardware](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/hard-tech) [founder](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/founder) builds the first [prototype](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/prototype) of a soil sensor on a Raspberry Pi.

Official site: <https://www.raspberrypi.com>

## Connects to (4)

- [Open source hardware](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/open-source-hardware): Physical products whose design files are published so anyone can study, change, make and sell the design or hardware based on it.
- [Prototype](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/prototype): An early, rough version of a product made to test an idea or show others what you mean.
- [Arduino](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/arduino): An open-source electronics platform of small boards and free software for building devices that read sensors and control lights and motors.
- [Makerspace](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/makerspace): A shared workshop with tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters and electronics benches that members can use.

Map view: https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/raspberry-pi