Just pick the OS image you want, flash it onto a microSD card, load it onto your Pi and away you go. Ubuntu for Pi supports the Raspberry Pi 2, 3 and 4 mini PC systems.

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A new Pi is $35, but we found an old Raspberry Pi 2 in my desk drawer, which was up to the task.

The microcontroller board Raspberry Pi Pico can be used for robotics. This can be done by pairing it up with DC Motors, here's how you can do it.

The Raspberry Pi Zero and Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W may be similar in size, but they have fundamental differences worth considering before starting a project.

The Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W is powerful for a computer the size of a matchbox, but get a Pi 4 or Pi 400 if you want a better desktop experience.

The Raspberry Pi 2 Model B is the same size and the same price as its predecessor, but major hardware improvements make this mini computer much more delectable overall.