{"id":28168,"date":"2025-08-07T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/?p=28168"},"modified":"2025-08-04T16:15:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T14:15:34","slug":"how-to-get-started-with-raspberry-pi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/comment-demarrer-avec-raspberry-pi\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting started with Raspberry Pi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You've just bought a <strong>Raspberry Pi<\/strong> and you ask yourself <em>where to start<\/em> ? This affordable mini-computer is a <strong>a real toolbox for makers<\/strong>ideal for learning, tinkering, automating and creating innovative projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, you will discover <strong>everything you need to know to get started with Raspberry Pi in 2025<\/strong> :<br>\u2705 The right model to choose<br>\u2705 Indispensable accessories<br>\u2705 Step-by-step installation<br>\u2705 Easy projects to get you started<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Raspberry Pi and why use it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Raspberry Pi is a <strong>single-board nanocomputer<\/strong> developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation.<br>Its strengths:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Affordable price<\/strong> (from \u20ac15)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Energy saving<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Linux, IoT, server, robotics compatible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It's perfect for <strong>learn programming<\/strong>We can also host services and carry out DIY projects (home automation, AI, retrogaming).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which model to choose in 2025?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Raspberry Pi 5 (2023)<\/strong> the most powerful, ideal for web servers, AI, light office applications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Raspberry Pi 4<\/strong> : consistently high performance, excellent value for money.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W<\/strong> compact and economical for connected objects or portable projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Attention<\/strong> Prices can vary, especially in times of shortage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to get started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>microSD card (minimum 32 GB, class A1 or A2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5V\/3A power supply (USB-C for Pi 4\/5)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ventilated case (important for Pi 5)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keyboard, mouse, HDMI cable (for initial configuration)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Install Raspberry Pi OS (ex Raspbian)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download <strong>Raspberry Pi Imager<\/strong> (Windows, macOS, Linux).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insert the SD card and select <strong>Raspberry Pi OS 64-bit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configure Wi-Fi and SSH (optional) directly in Imager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start up the Pi and let the installation run its course.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Network connection and remote access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wi-Fi<\/strong> : configured via Imager or <code>raspi-config<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SSH<\/strong> activate via <code>sudo raspi-config<\/code> \u2192 Interfacing Options \u2192 SSH.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSH access:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-syntaxhighlighter-code\"><pre class=\"brush: plain; title: ; notranslate\" title=\"\">\nssh pi@ip_address\n<\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n<p>(Default password : <code>raspberry<\/code> \u2192 to be changed immediately!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Install your first tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Update your system :<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-syntaxhighlighter-code\"><pre class=\"brush: plain; title: ; notranslate\" title=\"\">\nsudo apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt upgrade -y\n<\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Add Git, Python, Node.js depending on your projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 easy projects to get you started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Web server (Apache or Nginx)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pi-hole (network ad blocker)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Media Center with Kodi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mini-cloud with Nextcloud<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retro console with RetroPie<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for going further<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Docker<\/strong> for lightweight virtualization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Home Assistant<\/strong> for home automation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overclocking<\/strong> to boost performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automation with cron or Node-RED<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Useful resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/raspberrypi.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Official Raspberry Pi website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forums.raspberrypi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Raspberry Pi Forum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a>M<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/magazine.raspberrypi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/magazine.raspberrypi.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">agPi Magazine (free PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Raspberry Pi is <strong>more than just a mini-PC<\/strong> It's a platform for experimentation, learning and innovation.<br>So, ready to <strong>launch your first project<\/strong> ?<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out how to get started with Raspberry Pi: installation, configuration, projects and tips for success in 2025.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28170,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[308],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28168","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tutos"],"featured_image_src":{"landsacpe":["https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Comment-demarrer-avec-Raspberry-Pi-_.png",791,445,false],"list":["https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Comment-demarrer-avec-Raspberry-Pi-_.png",463,260,false],"medium":["https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Comment-demarrer-avec-Raspberry-Pi-_-300x169.png",300,169,true],"full":["https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Comment-demarrer-avec-Raspberry-Pi-_.png",1920,1080,false]},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Comment-demarrer-avec-Raspberry-Pi-_.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28168","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28168"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28168\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28170"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28168"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28168"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28168"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}