Microsoft IoT Pack for Raspberry Pi 3 - No Pi

The Microsoft Internet of Things Pack for Raspberry Pi 3 is an excellent way to start using Windows 10 and turn your Raspberry Pi into an IoT - enabled device. This pack is a joint effort between Microsoft's IoT team and Adafruit. It's a top - notch solution for running Windows 10 on your Pi and kicking off some cool IoT projects. Check windowsondevices.com for Windows 10 IoT Core setup instructions and project samples. This pack is certified for use with Microsoft Azure and other compatible Azure - certified operating systems. Note: This pack does not include a Raspberry Pi 3 Computer. Click here for the version with a Pi. The pack contains: an Adafruit Raspberry Pi B+ Case with a smoke base and clear top; a full - size breadboard for more space; 20 pieces of 6' (150mm) premium male/male jumper wires; 20 pieces of 6' premium female/male 'extension' jumper wires; a 5V 2.5A switching power supply with a 6' MicroUSB cable; an assembled Adafruit BME280 temperature, pressure, and humidity sensor; an assembled TCS34725 RGB color sensor; an MCP3008 8 - channel 10 - bit ADC with SPI interface; a 5 - foot long ethernet cable; a 16GB SD/MicroSD memory card pre - loaded with NOOBS for running Windows 10 on Raspberry Pi 3; and various electronic components like photo cells, breadboard trim potentiometers, resistors, LEDs, and tactile switches. You can also use this pack with Raspbian Linux and Python. Here are some Raspbian - based guides to start with: lighting up an LED on an email arrival, playing MP3 files when buttons are pressed, and detecting light changes with a photo cell sensor.

Using this pack is easy. First, make sure your Raspberry Pi is ready. If you're using Windows 10 IoT Core, visit windowsondevices.com to learn how to set it up on your Pi. Connect the power supply to your Raspberry Pi using the MicroUSB cable to provide the right amount of power. Use the jumper wires to connect different components on the breadboard. The sensors like the BME280 and TCS34725 can be connected to your Pi to gather data. The MCP3008 chip can add analog input channels to your projects. The SD card with NOOBS will help you boot up and run Windows 10 on your Pi. When using the Raspbian Linux and Python, refer to the provided guides to start your projects. As for maintenance, keep the components in a dry and clean place. Avoid exposing them to extreme temperatures or moisture. If you're not using the breadboard for a long time, make sure to disconnect all the wires properly. When handling the electronic components, be gentle to avoid damaging them. Remember, this pack doesn't come with a Raspberry Pi 3, so you'll need to have your own if you want to use it.