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10 Years on…we were right!

Feb 13, 2022 | No Comments
10 Years on…we were right!

Almost exactly 10 years we launched this website to coincide with the imminent release of the original Raspberry Pi in 2012. We titled the website ‘A revolution in low cost computing’ and that’s exactly what it became. With 9 different versions, multiple different configurations and literally thousands of uses, the Raspberry Pi line has been […]

RaspberryPi order limit removed. Buy as many as you like!

Jul 16, 2012 | One Comment
RaspberryPi order limit removed. Buy as many as you like!

Great news for those of us who want a couple of Pis to play with. The sales limit has been removed now that manufacturing has ramped up to 4000 units per day and you are free to fill your boots. Pick yours up from: Farnell NOW!  

Orbits will be at Raspberry Jam Cardiff on Sunday 15th

Jul 13, 2012 | No Comments
Orbits will be at Raspberry Jam Cardiff on Sunday 15th

Cardiff’s very first Raspberry Jam is taking place this weekend. Its a great event where fellow PiHeads can share info, gawp in amazement at what some people have got the Pi to do and generally be a sociable geek! Orbits will be in attendance so if you see us please stop and say “Hi”. Event […]

Join the team and help build the community

Jun 21, 2012 | 2 Comments
Join the team and help build the community

When Orbits created this site as a sideline to their main business, the Raspberry Pi was just being mentioned and the possibilities of it were just being discovered. We are now receiving over 500 hits per day and would love this site to be one of the go to places for Raspberry Pi enthusiasts. Whilst […]

Updated – Compatible SD & SDHC Cards

Jun 7, 2012 | 18 Comments
Updated – Compatible SD & SDHC Cards

These are the current SD and SDHC cards that are reported working with the Raspberry Pi.

Updated – Compatible USB keyboards

Jun 7, 2012 | 8 Comments
Updated – Compatible USB keyboards

Here is the list of USB keyboards that are currently working with the Raspberry Pi.

Updated – Compatible USB mice

Jun 6, 2012 | 5 Comments
Updated – Compatible USB mice

Here is the list of USB mice that are currently working with the Raspberry Pi.

Raspberry Pi unboxing gallery

Jun 1, 2012 | One Comment
Raspberry Pi unboxing gallery

As you may have already read, our first Raspberry Pi arrived earlier today! Here are some snaps that I took while unboxing the beast moments ago.

Drum roll please…….Its Here!!

Jun 1, 2012 | No Comments
Drum roll please…….Its Here!!

Well after what feels like a lifetime, we have just received a parcel through the post that is covered with the RS logo! Could it be, could it really be the fabled Raspberry Pi?