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Raspberry Pi Glossary of Terms Dictionary Extended
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The project glossary is a collection of vocabularies or phrases (the terms) captured from various models, reports and any other artifacts in the software project. Each term are de ned with its meaning speci c to the project domain. ‌ understand the design artifacts. provide description to key terms and phrases. This is the Extended Raspberry Pi Glossary of Terms. It consists of almost all the terms that one could nd in Arduino or Raspberry Pi Projects. If you want to go to the Standard Glossary Click the Link: Standard Dictionary Search:
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10Base-T
Twisted Pair Ethernet
10Base-T: Twisted Pair Ethernet
twisted pair cable cord that gives a way to connect the Ethernet and the Local Area Networks and handle 10 megabits
802.11n A command with a "freq" su
type of high speed internet by the IEEE x is
settings control for performance of the RP's SoC
probably dealing with a loop in programing is what?
a sequence of comamnds that are repeated continously until a condition is reached
A personal computer has a BIOS.
Basic Input-Output System
What is BIOS? A trigger-block in scratch does
tells the sprite "when" to do something (there are only 4)
what? A/mA
Ampere/Milliampere, the base unit of electrical current. Milliamps 1/1000 of an ampere, measures the Current.
Abstraction
Representing a concept by hiding unnecessary details, revealing only the details that are important
ACT (activity) light
tells you if the SD is on and working
Active Sensor
Sends a signal and then detects changes in the environment based on the data returned, usually requires an external power source
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An add-on while using Rasbmc is
the music input player, kind alike You tube
another name for Analogue signal
A continuous variable signal
analogue/analog signal
using informaiton represting a continous variable
API
Application programming interface; a set of functions used when building Software.
Arduino
a platform based on hardware and software that reads inputs (a nger on a button, a light on a sensor) and activates an output (a motor, a light etc.)
Arduino
a platform based on hardware and software that reads inputs (a nger on a button, a light on sensor) and activates an output (a motor, a light etc.)
ARM
a central processing unit that is desgined for small devices
Arm
A central processing unit that is designed for small devices
Armv6
The instruction set architecture used on the rst Raspberry Pi (Pi 1) and the Pi Zero range.
Armv7
The instruction set architecture used on the Raspberry Pi 2 range.
Armv8
The instruction set architecture used on the Raspberry Pi 3 range; very similar to Armv7 in 32-bit mode.
Assets
Items needed to create a project, such as images or 3D-printed parts
Auto-MDI
feature of the RJ45 that prevents computers that are connecting networks to talk over each other
BalenaEtcher
The tool we recommend for programming SD cards ready for use on our devices; available for Linux, Windows, and Mac.
Bare metal
Programming the Raspberry Pi without using an operating system.
Bash
the most popular shell choice used in most Linux distrobutions
Bash
the most popular shell choice used in most Linux distrobutions
BCM2711
The SoC used on the Raspberry Pi 4B
BCM2835
the RP's SoC multimedia processor
BCM2835
The RP's SoC multimedia processor, The SoC used on the Raspberry Pi 1, Compute Module 1, and Raspberry Pi Zero range
BCM2836
The SoC used on the original Raspberry Pi 2
BCM2837
The SoC used on the Raspberry Pi 3, Compute Module 3, and Raspberry Pi 2 version 1.2
bezel/surround
display related setting the distrots a display with RP is connected to a comptuer
BLE/BTLE
Bluetooth Low Energy, a low-power version of the Bluetooth wireless communications protocol.
Bonding agent
Adhesive for sticking components together (e.g. glue)
Boolean logic
-a form of algebra that all values are either True or False
Boosting
something done to the voltage that means boosting the signal within the chip
boot device
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Bootloader
Software responsible for leading the Linux kernel. The most common is GRUB.
Bootloader
Software responsible for leading the Linux kernel. The most common is GRUB.
Breadboard
A reusable circuit board for prototyping electronic circuits
bricking
the process if breaking your RP or other device
BT
Bluetooth, a short-range, low-bandwidth, wireless communication protocol often used for mobile devices.
bus
a communication system that transfers info from between computers or inside between compoents of a computer
Bus
a communication system that transfers info from between computers or inside between compoents of a computer includes all hardware like bers, cables, communication protocols
By using the cloud based system,
work on more complicated docuemnets and tasks without solwing down
it allows RP to
becuase of memory capasity
cache
list of all software avaliabel to install via apt
CAD
Computer-aided design; allows precise 2D and 3D drawings and models of real-world objects to be designed on a computer
capacious
having a lot of room inside
character encoding
type of coding used by a languge
Chromium is another name for
Google Chrom
Circuit
A path along which current ows
CISC
-Complex instruction set computing
Closed source
-not open operating systems that dont let the user see insdide, EX
CODEC
Coder/Decoder, hardware or software blocks that encode and/or decode video or audio data.
commands
set of tools that all Linux distrobutions share that can be used on the terminal command line to make it do stu
Communication protocol
e.g, Internet Protocal (IP) a set a rules to send and recieve internet messages
Computational thinking
A set of mental skills that help to de ne a problem in such a way that a computer can solve it
Compute Module
A Pi variant aimed at commercial customers; uses a di erent form factor, facilitating use inside other products.
Computer network/Data network
group of computer systems that are linked through communication channels to facilitate resource sharing
Computer network/Data network
group of computer systems that are linked through communication channels to facilitate resource sharing
Computer program
collection of instructions to do a certain task
Computer program
collection of instructions to do a certain task usually executes it in a CPU or Central Processing Unit
con guration
how a system is set up
Console
a version of the terminal that is always avaliable, and the rst thing you see on pi
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Console
a version of the terminal that is always avaliable, and the rst thing you see on pi
console (system, computer, serial)
physical device of comptuer and screen for text entry and display
Constructs
The basic elements of a computer program (e.g. if/else statements)
Control ow
The order in which a computer executes instructions
crossover cable
a cable that connects two network client togehter so the computers dont try to talk over each other
CSI
Camera Serial Interface, a hardware interface for connecting cameras to SoCs.
dd
a command line utitlity that is used to convert and copy els
Debuging
the process of going through a program's code to locate and x a problem or mistake.
Decomposition
Breaking a problem down into smaller, more manageable parts
Dependencies
packages that rely on other packages to operate
Desktop environment
software to make the GUI look pretty. GNOME and KDE are popular desktop envioemnets
Desktop environment
software to make the GUI look pretty. GNOME and KDE are popular desktop envioemnets
Desktop environment
software to make the GUI look pretty. GNOME and KDE are popular desktop envioemnets
Device Tree (DT)
A data structure for de ning hardware.
Device Tree blob (DTB)
A binary le containing a Device Tree; the result of compiling DTS les.
Device Tree source (DTS)
A human-readable source le to be compiled into a DTB.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Con guration Protocol, a network management protocol which dynamically assigns an IP address and other network con guration parameters to each device on a network.
DHCP Dynamic Host Con guration
a system on the network that tells the Pi how to connect
Protocol Digital making
Creative projects requiring technical skill and understanding
Digital photos are known as
bitmapped images
Digital signal
A signal that is either on or o
Directoy
the linux term for what Windows calls folders where els are stored
Directoy
the linux term for what Windows calls folders where els are stored
distributions
versions of Linux operating system
Distrobution
A particular version of Linux. Pidora, Arch and Raspbian are distrobutions
DLNA
Digital Living Network Alliance
DMT
Display Monitor Timings
Domain Name Sytem (DNS) server
converting names of networks into numbers reqired to access the remote system
DPI
Parallel Display Interface, an up to 24-bit parallel RGB interface via the Raspberry Pi's GPIO pins.
DSI
Display Serial Interface, a hardware interface for connecting LCD panels.
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Dt-Blob.bin
A binary le containing initial GPIO con guration that is read by the rmware at boot time; despite the name, this is not Device Tree blob (although it is compiled by the Device Tree tools).
DVI
Digital Visual Interface, a video interface for connecting a source device to a monitor or display; electrically compatible with HDMI, so a simple adapter can convert from one to the other (excluding audio, which DVI does not support).
eke
make somethng last longer by onsuming it frugally
embedded
to put something such as a graphic into a program or on the internet
Embedded or Nested
one piece of programming is contained within another.
emergency kernal
second kernel for when the default kernel is not working
encoding type
a certain repertoire of characters by some kind of an encoding system.
ESSID
the SSID (Service Set Identi er) number of the network to which the adapter is connected. Reads a "o /any" if none
Ethernet
standard way to connect computers on a network with a wire connection interface for connecting multiple devices likes computers, routers, and switches
Ethernet:
standard way to connect computers on a network with a wire connection interface for connecting multiple devices likes computers, routers, and switches
Ethos
the characteristis sprit of a culture or era
-EX: A[[
u PS X and WIndows
NFS
Example network attacted devices include
Executable
a le that can be run as a program. Linux les must be marked exeutlable in order to run
Executable
a le that can be run as a program. Linux les must be marked exeutlable in order to run
EXT2/3/4
THe EXTended le system, the most common le system used in Linux
EXT2/3/4
THe EXTended le system, the most common le system used in Linux
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions!
File system
The wat a hard drive or other storage device is formatted so that its ready for storage
le system File system
content of the SD card The wat a hard drive or other storage device is formatted so that its ready for storage
rmware
a sfotware bundle that lets the system address the USB wireless adapter
Firmware
A Software bundle that lets the system address the USB wireless adapter
ashing
installing the software manually
Flashing
installing an operating system
Flat Cable Connectors
a type of ribbon cable that connects things inside a computer but can be used externally, usually connects disk drives to disk drive controllers
Flat Cable Connectors
a type of ribbon cable that connects things inside a computer but can be used externally, usually connects disk drives to disk drive controllers
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fork
a version of a distrobution adapted by the community for a particualr task
Fragment
the value of the maximum fragment size, used on busy networks to split packets up
GHz (unit)
Gigahertz: 1 billion cycles per second
GID
Group ID
GNOME
one of the most common Linux desktop envioemnt
GNOME
one of the most common Linux desktop envioemnt
GNU
a free software project which provides many of the tools used in Linux distributions
GNU
A free software project which provides many of the tools used in Linux distributions
GPIO
General Purpose Input/Output, the programmable pins on the Raspberry Pi.
GPU
Graphical Processing Unit, a hardware device for handling graphical (and related) tasks at high speed; on the Raspberry Pi range up to the Pi 3B+, this is called the VideoCore4 (VC4), and is built into the SoC. On the Pi 4, a newer and faster version called VideoCore6 (VC6) is used.
group
allows memebrs to access tools in group
GRUB
the GRand Uni ed Bootloader, created by GNU and used to load the Linux kernel
GRUB
the GRand Uni ed Bootloader, created by GNU and used to load the Linux kernel
GUI
A grpahical user interface, in whcih teh user operates the computer via a mouse or touch
Hard Disc
storage device for information for programs that works by magnetics
Hard Disc:
storage device for information for programs that works by magnetics
Hardware
physical parts of a computer system
Hardware
physical parts of a computer system
hash
le with .shal ending used to verify that a download didnt corrupt
HAT
Hardware Attached on Top, a speci cation for designing devices to attach to the Raspberry Pi.
HDCP
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection, an optional encryption mechanism used for HDMI or DVI transmission.
HDMI
interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed or uncompressed audio data from a compliant source to a comparable monitor
HDMI
High-De nition Multimedia Interface, a standard interface for transmitting uncompressed video and compressed or uncompressed audio data from a source device to a display device.
hostname
is teh name on it usees to identify itse on the network
How are kinds of languages
en = international organization
di erciated on a comand line? How do you return the RP settings
either delete the entire con g.txt le or delete the lines you chagned
to normal?
and restart
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How much storage does a desktop
4000GB (4TB) TB=terabyte
hard drive have? HTPC
Home Theather for Personal Computer
HVS
Hardware Video Scaler, a hardware block in the VC4 or VC6 GPU on all Raspberry Pi models that is used for manipulating and displaying bitmaps.
I/O system
Input/Output system
I2C/I2C/IIC
Inter-Integrated Circuit (pronounced I-squared-C), an electrical protocol used for attaching lower-speed peripheral ICs to processors and microcontrollers in short-distance, intra-board communication.
I2S
Inter-Integrated Circuit Sound, an electrical serial bus interface standard used for connecting digital audio devices together.
IDLE
Integrated Devlopment Enviroment
IDLE opens up in "shell mode"
anything you type in teh initial window will be immediately executed. To
whcih means
get out of shell mode, just make a new le
IEEE
computer society that puts out conferences and information and updates and stands for Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers
IEEE
computer society that puts out conferences and information and updates and stands for Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers
If you are using RP as a
CPU instead of the GUI
productivity tool, then you shoul dput more memory in the _____. image le In order for other o
a means of storing data in a single le ce suite
ODF
packages to support the LibreO
ce format and for other
bene ts, the Libreo
ce uses the
_____ format. In order to have a le shared (as in
link the le with a command in the terminal
used simultaneously by multi directoires) you should input and raw_input as commands
the user inserting a value that resutls in something. For example, if you
are for ?
make a guess on a battleship game
Interface
a shared connection between two things such a hardware device and a computer or a human and a computer
Interface
a shared connection between two things such a hardware device and a computer or a human and a computer
Intergers
are whole numbers only, so you cannot do a division command with a simple / sign
IP address
address for the reciveing and communicating of internet data. For example if you get something of the internet you need an IP address to be delivered to. Also, it is not a continuous connection. It is a one time thing.
ISA
Instruction Set architecture
ISA
Instruction Set architecture
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ISP
Imaging System Pipeline, a set of hardware (and sometimes software) stages that processes images from a camera into a high-quality result; the Raspberry Pi has a built-in hardware ISP that processes images captured from a camera attached to the CSI port.
KDE
Antoehr popular Linux desktop envieomtn
KDE
Antoehr popular Linux desktop envieomtn
kernel
brain or core that provides basic services to the operating system
Kernel
brain or core that provides basic services to the operating system
kernel ring bu er
portion of memeory used by Linux kernel to store its human readable output
LAN
Local Area Network, an Ethernet- or wireless-based communication network in a localised area, for example a house or o
ce.
LAN (Local Area Network)
a computer network limited to a small area such a house
Python
Leafpad is the GUI for?
LED
Light Admitting Diode
LED
Light-Emitting Diode, a semiconductor device that produces light using electricity.
Libre O
ce is a metapackage,
it comes bundled with many additional packages
which means... Linux
properly the kernel used by GNU/Linux. Popularly an open source operating system
Linux
The main operating system used on the Raspberry Pi; the particular customised distribution for the Raspberry Pi range is called Raspbian; third parties have also produced their own distributions.
Live CD
A linux distrobution provided as a CD or DVD which dosent require installation
Live CD
A linux distrobution provided as a CD or DVD which dosent require installation
locals
information abotu your location
loopback
interface that allos programs on teh Pi to talk to each other
LXDE
Lightweight X11 Desktop Enviroment
mA
milliamps
Mbps
megabits per second
MBps
megabytes per second
MBps
megabytes per second, Measure of computer processor storage, Is equal to 2^20 bytes
Mbps
megabits per second, Measure of data transfer speed, One megabit is 1 million bits
MHz
megahertz
Micro SD card
removable memory card for storing information
Micro SD card
removable memory card for storing information
Micro-controller
a small computer that has a processor core, memory, and programmable input/output peripherals
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Micro-controller
a small computer that has a processor core, memory, and programmable input/output peripherals
Midor
teh default brower for the RP
moc
music on console
Mode
type setting of wirless newtwork to chose from
most RP can reach overclock
1000 MHz
speeds of 800MHz but some can reach what? mounting
letting an operating system know about an external UMS
MQTT -
MQTT stands for MQ Telemetry Transport, a lightweight and simple machine-to-machine protocol often used for IoT devices; see the MQTT website.
MSD
Mass Storage Device (amongst other things), such as an SD card or hard disk drive.
NAS
network attached storage devices for sharing and streaming video music and pictures
negotiation
a device using its full power which is not a regular function of power sources
netmask
number that conntrols the size of the network
NIC
network interface controller/card
NIC: network interface
A computer hardware component that connects a computer to a
controller/card
computer network
NOOBS
way of setting up RP for the rst time
NOOBS - New Out of Box
NOOBS is no longer developed by the Raspberry Pi team, see PINN
software, easy OS system image
instead.
installation for the Raspberry Pi range; note Openbox
desktop envioemnt used by LXDE GUI
Operator
tells the computer what to do with inputs values and variables. (See inputs values and variables.)
OTP
One-Time Programmable, a type of memory that can only be programmed once, and retains the programmed data after power o ; used for serial numbers etc.
Output
Data sent out by a program (e.g. sound from a speaker)
overclocking
increasing a compoents clock speed to mkae it run faster than it was desgined to
Overclocking a ects di rent RP
natural variations in teh chip introduced during manufacturing
uniquely beucase of Overlay
A boot-time or run-time patch to a Device Tree allowing a degree of con guration by the user
overscan
when RP is connect to a computer or TV and teh display screen is messed up
overscan
when teh pciture area is slightly smaller than the transmitted picture
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Package
a collection of les required to rrun an applicaiton, typically handed by teh package manager
package
bundles of software
package
a piece of software ot a collection of di rent pieces of software desgined ot work together
Package
a collection of les required to rrun an applicaiton, typically handed by teh package manager
Package manager
a oool for keeping track of an intstalling new software
package manager
a tool for manageing packaged software
Package manager
a oool for keeping track of an intstalling new software
parlance
a particular way of speking or using words
Parrellism
In some computer languages it is possible to make the computer perform more than one task at the same time.
parsed
to have been analysed
Parsed
to have been analysed
partition
a section of a hard drive that is ready to have a le system applied to it for storage
Partition
a section of a hard drive that is ready to have a le system applied to it for storage
Passive sensor
Detects changes in the environment without actively sending out a signal (e.g. a PIR sensor)
PCB
printed Circuit Board (The RP itslef)
PCB
printed circuit board; a board connecting electronic components
peripheral bus
a bus for things like printers and hard drives
Peripheral bus
a bus for things like printers and hard drives
pi and root
user acccounts that are default on Raspbian (pi= normal root = superuser)
piping
using the less screen command
pixel units
Example: 1920 x 1080 means 1920 pixles wide by 1920 tall
porting
conferting software to make it suitable for di rent processors
Porting
conferting software to make it suitable for di rent processors -EX x86 software to ARMv6 processor
Program
is a sequence of instructions (or algorithm) written in a language or code that a computer can understand and put into action. A computer will do exactly what it is told so a program must be accurate.
Programming language
name given to one of the many ways in which a computer can be given instructions in a program. Examples include C++, JavaScript, Logo, PHP, Python and Ruby.
Programming paradigm
A style or way of thinking about programming (e.g. object-oriented)
Protoboard
A board which allows you to add components to a prototype circuit by soldering or cutting strips
PSK (pre shared key)
another name for a wi network's password
PWR (power) light
light on teh RP that tells if the power is one
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RAM
random aces memory
RAMFA
Random Access Memory File System
Raspberry Pi Desktop
A version of the LXDE desktop environment, speci cally tailored to the Raspberry Pi (used to be called PIXEL).
Raspbian
customised variant of the Debian Linux distrobution which is one of the most prominate and popular distrobutions of Linux. (named after a guy nmaed Ian and his gf Deb)
Raspi-Con g
A command line tool for con guring Raspbian's operating system features; see our o
cial documentation.
raspivid, raspistill, raspiyuv,
a set of applications to run the Raspberry Pi Camera Module in various
raspividyuv
modes; see our o
Reducing the amount of memebr
drop in performance
cial documentation.
can result in a rendering
the processing of an outline image using color and shading to make it appear solid and three-dimensional.
Rendering
the processing of an outline image using color and shading to make it appear solid and three-dimensional.
respositories
a place where software is stored that can be searched through seraching a cache
restrictued user account
provent syou from accidenally doing something to break RP's software and prevents viruses and malware
RJ45 cable/port
-Resistered Jack 45
root
the main user accout in linux, equivalent to the Windows administrativor acount. Also called the superuser
Root
the main user accout in linux, equivalent to the Windows administrativor acount. Also called the superuser
root le system
Linux version of a "drive"
RPF -
Raspberry Pi Foundation, the original, Uk-registered educational charity (1129409) that launched the Raspberry Pi.
rpi-update
A program you can run on a Raspberry Pi to download the very latest test rmware and Linux kernel; there is no guarantee that the latest version will work correctly, so you should only run rpi-update if recommended by a Raspberry Pi engineer.
scanning
process of nding/looking for a wireless network
Schematic
A diagram or plan representing a circuit
Selection
Choosing which code to execute based on a condition (if/else)
Sequencing
Executing lines of code one after another
serial
one piece at a time
Service Set Identi er (SSID)
basically the netowrk name
set-top box processor
a computer that can "talk" to the internet by having a broswer and an IP address
Shell
a text based command prompt, loaded in a terminal
Shell
a text based command prompt, loaded in a terminal used for human interaction, interpets inputs from a keybaord for example, is NOT on the kernel but uses the kernal
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edit bitmapped images (digital photos), there is another program called what? SoC
System on a Chip, an integrated circuit that comprises all components of a computer.
source code
the computer language recipe that tells the system what to do
SPI
Serial Peripheral Interconnect
SPI
Serial Peripheral Interface bus, a synchronous serial communication interface speci cation used for short distance communication.
SSD
Solid State drive
SSH
secure Shell
SSH
Secure Shell, a cryptographic network protocol for operating network services securely over an unsecured network; see our o
cial
documentation or the Wikipedia article on SSH. Subroutine
A named set of instructions in a program (also referred to as a function/procedure)
sudo
a program that allows retrcted users to run a command as the root user
Sudo
a program that allows retrcted users to run a command as the root user
system-on-chip (SoC)
an integrated circuit that integrates all compoents
Terminal
a text-based command prompt in whcih the suer interacts with a shell program
Terminal
a text-based command prompt in whcih the suer interacts with a shell program
Test Mode settings on the RP
manufacturing to test the RP operations
were used during what? the con g.txt le is located in the
/boot directory
The LibreO
resize the root le system
ce packaage is large
and on older RP modles you must The rasberry pi member is split
the CPU (central processesing unit) and teh GUI (graphical user interface)
between what two things? The RP's memory is small but
fast
extremely The Scratch language is
each object in teh program, inclduding sprites, can have its own code
multithreaded and object-
attached and that section of code runs simultaneoulsy and
oriented, which means?
independently of other blocks.
The SoC on the has two option s
3.5 mm and the HDMI port
for audio output. What are tehy? the SoC on the RP is great beucase
stores it temporily on teh slower main memory and the processor itself
it does what with data?
to improve performance
TLA
Three-letter abbreviation, almost the entire reason for this glossary.
TLS
Transport Layer Security, a cryptographic protocol used to supply security over a computer network, often used to secure other protocols such as MQTT.
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To run a le from IDLE or text
Run Module form the run menu or press F5
editor (which should be saved under .py and not .txt) chosen what option? TP1
postiive (red) via for checking voltage
TP1/TP2
Test points.
TP2
negative (black) via for checking voltage
trackball
type of input device that moves the curser with a ball
Tx-Power
transmission power of the wireless adapted
UART
Universal Asunchronous Reveiver Transmitter
UART
Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter, a protocol for asynchronous serial communication in which the data format and transmission speeds are con gurable.
UID
User ID
UMS
USB Mass Storage Devices
Upcycle
Using materials which otherwise would be thrown away in order to make something of value
UPnP
Universal Plug and Play
USB
Universal Serial Bus
USB
Universal Serial Bus, the main Raspberry Pi models have four USB sockets for connecting USB devices, for example mice or keyboards.
utitliy software
software desgined to help analyze con gue and optimize a computer
Variable
A named area in memory where data is stored
VC4, VC6
The VideoCore4 or VideoCore6 GPU used on the Raspberry Pi; contains a large number of hardware blocks that handle graphics, cameras, display, CODECs, etc.
VESA
Video Electronics Standards System
vias
coppper-clad homes in the RP for testing voltage
Viedo from pi is a "source". There
local drives for the RP with the blue icon and network devices (Like NFS)
are two sources. WHat are they?
that have a red icon
virtual directories
for accessing di rent portions of teh OS or hardware
VNC
A graphical desktop sharing system that uses the Remote Frame Bu er protocol (RFB) to remotely control another computer
Volt (V)
SI-derived unit for electrical potential di erence.
voltage test poitns
poitns on teh RP that will let you test the voltage of teh power for troubleshotting
Watt
A measure of power often used when specifying power supplies.
What are examples of types of
AAC, MP3
audio codexes? What are examples of types of
H.264, VP8, MPEG-2
video codexes? What are some advantages to a
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What are the three panes of the
block palette (command list), sprites (objects), and stage (place where
Scratch interface?
the it operates)
What does Apache do in the LAMP
provides the web server
stack? What does LAMP stand for?
Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP
What does Linux do in the LAMP
provides the underlying operating system
stack? What does MySQL do in the LAMP
provides the database back-end
stack? What does PHP do in the LAMP
provides a scripting language
stack? What does the RP audio menu do?
allows the option to force the Pi audio output to go via the HDMI path or the other option which is the 3.5 audio jack
What i frambu er_width?
changes the width of the console. for example, if your text was too small, you might strethc it out
What is "cloud-based"
software that does not live locally on your computer liek a regualar piece of software but is stored on powerful servers located in data centres throughout the world
What is a Codex?
a two part commpression technology that has audio and video parts.
what is a headless server?
a system taht runs without a GUI loaded. this is used for really memory intensvie programs like WordPress
What is hdmi_drive
one of teh hdmi commands
What is LibreImpress?
the same as powerpoint
what is metadata?
data that is keep intact when Gimp is saved with a XCF el instead of a JPG le
What is on the con g.txt le
inputs and outputs and at what speed teh BCM2835 chip runs
exactly? What is overscan_right?
ignores a certain number of pickles to x oversight on the left side of the screen
What is PNG?
Portable Network Graphics
what is sdtv_mode
adjusting the video output to t the devices of di rent countires
What is the default speek of the
700MHz or 700 Megahertz
core clock for general RP perfromance (commmand code: arm_freq) What is the MySQL?
it is a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) that basically sorts data recived into tabels and stores data
What is the name for Full HD
1080p
video? What is the XBMC?
a free, open source video player program that is now called Kodi
when changing settings, most
the option you want out of the options in the setting. For example with
commands have a series of words,
the chache memebr, Replace the 1 with a 0 and it lets the CPU use the
an equal sign, and then a number.
cache memory
This number is what? When the LAMP is install and the
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WordPress is
one of teh most popular blogging platforms
WPA (Wireless Protected Access),
types of network protection
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), and WPS (Wi-Fi protected setup) X11
The X Window system, a package that provides a graphical user interface (GUI)
X11
The X Window system, a package that provides a graphical user interface (GUI)
XBMC
Video playing service on the RP
Zoho and ThinkFree Online are
popular cloud based o
ce suites simular to goggle drive. Zoho is more
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