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* A [http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clear-Case-Enclosure-Box-Cooling-Fan-Heatsink-For-Raspberry-Pi-B-2-3-Model-B-/111965982816 case] for the Pi, preferably with a fan included.  
 
* A [http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clear-Case-Enclosure-Box-Cooling-Fan-Heatsink-For-Raspberry-Pi-B-2-3-Model-B-/111965982816 case] for the Pi, preferably with a fan included.  
 
* A [http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/silicon-power-silicon-power-elite-64gb-85mb-s-microsdxc-class-10-uhs-1-memory-card-sp064gbstxbu1v20sp/10406946.aspx?path=3678ae7494ff213c4360e8f92a9c7a2ben02 Micro SD Card], preferably one with a Class 10 / 10MB/s write speed or better.
 
* A [http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/silicon-power-silicon-power-elite-64gb-85mb-s-microsdxc-class-10-uhs-1-memory-card-sp064gbstxbu1v20sp/10406946.aspx?path=3678ae7494ff213c4360e8f92a9c7a2ben02 Micro SD Card], preferably one with a Class 10 / 10MB/s write speed or better.
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* A recent querty remote, such as the [https://www.amazon.ca/Rii-Wireless-Keyboard-Rechargable-Raspberry/dp/B00WQG6A8C/ref=sr_1_20?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1473450945&sr=1-20 Rii i8+].
  
 
You'll also need an HDMI compliant television, an HDMI cable, and an active ethernet cable (I've read its possible to achieve a working wifi connection but I have not figured this out yet.)
 
You'll also need an HDMI compliant television, an HDMI cable, and an active ethernet cable (I've read its possible to achieve a working wifi connection but I have not figured this out yet.)
  
All set? Perfect. Start by assembling the Pi case and mounting the Pi into it. The case fan connects
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All set? Perfect. Start by assembling the Pi case and mounting the Pi into it. The case fan power connects to the pins on the board as follows:
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Revision as of 12:56, 9 September 2016

Materials List

You'll also need an HDMI compliant television, an HDMI cable, and an active ethernet cable (I've read its possible to achieve a working wifi connection but I have not figured this out yet.)

All set? Perfect. Start by assembling the Pi case and mounting the Pi into it. The case fan power connects to the pins on the board as follows:

20-211-197wiring.jpg