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What Else Do You Need?

Before we start playing with this kit, let’s prepare the essential hardware.

Required Components

  • Raspberry Pi

    The Raspberry Pi acts as the brain, handling all computing, sensing, and control tasks.

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    • Compatible models: Raspberry Pi 5, Raspberry Pi 4, 3, or Raspberry Pi Zero 2W

    • Minimum: 2GB RAM β€” sufficient for all standard python projects and for using online AI services such as OpenAI Whisper, TTS, or LLMs.

    • Recommended: 4GB RAM or more β€” ensures smoother performance when running local AI models (e.g., Vosk speech recognition, Piper TTS, or lightweight LLMs) alongside camera streaming and control tasks.

  • Power Adapter

    This kit comes with an 18650 battery pack and a Fusion HAT+ board featuring a built-in charging circuit.

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    • For charging, it is recommended to use a 5V 3A power supply, such as the official Raspberry Pi 15W USB-C adapter.

    • You may also use a USB-C Power Delivery (PD) charger or a QC 2.0 fast charger.

    • A full charge typically takes about 2 hours (from 0% to 100%).

  • Micro SD Card

    The Raspberry Pi does not have a built-in hard drive. It boots and stores all files on a Micro SD card.

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    • Minimum: 16GB

    • Recommended: 32GB for better stability

    • Brand: Use reliable options such as SanDisk or Samsung to avoid read/write errors

Optional Components

Although not strictly required, the following peripherals will greatly improve your learning and debugging experience:

  • Monitor (HDMI or TV)

    For beginners, we strongly recommend a display with an HDMI input, so you can easily configure Raspberry Pi OS and run graphical programs.

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  • HDMI Cable (Standard / Mini / Micro)

    Different Raspberry Pi models use different HDMI connectors, be sure to check your Pi model and prepare the correct cable.

    • Raspberry Pi 4 / 5: Micro HDMI

    • Raspberry Pi 3: Standard HDMI

    • Raspberry Pi Zero 2W: Mini HDMI

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  • Keyboard & Mouse

    Very useful during the initial setup of Raspberry Pi OS. Later, you may switch to remote access (SSH/VNC), but for beginners we recommend preparing a basic USB or wireless set.

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Tips for Preparation

  • If you purchased this kit, most accessories are included, but you still need to prepare the Raspberry Pi board, Micro SD card, and power adapter separately.

  • Not sure what to buy? The most stable and universal choice is: Raspberry Pi 4 (2GB) + Official Power Supply + 32GB Micro SD card.