If you’re excited to get your hands on a new Raspberry Pi 4 , you’ll also want to pick up some compatible accessories so you can put together a kick-arse robot, controller or PC. Here are five awesome modules you can add to your Raspberry Pi 4 to make it more than just a fancy circuit board.
4inch Raspberry pi HDMI LCD Display Module 800×480 Resistive Touch IPS Screen
Price : $50.19
Adding a touchscreen to your Raspberry Pi is a great way to make it more functional. It includes drivers so you can hook it up and get it working pretty quickly. With a little programming acumen you can use the Raspberry Pi for retro gaming console, a control interface for your home automation system or any number of visual applications.
seeed Studio ReSpeaker 4-Mic Array
Price : $48.13
If you've added a display, why not throw in a speaker and mic as well? The ReSpeaker 4-Mic Array for Raspberry Pi boasts an integrated quad-channel ADC with I2S/TDM output transition and quad-microphone expansion board designed for AI and voice applications. There's even a super cool LED ring, which contains 12 APA102 programmable LEDs.
Sandisk SDSQUAR-032G-GN6MA Ultra 32GB Micro SDHC
Price : $10.40
One of the first things you'll need for your Raspberry Pi is some storage so you can install an OS and get started on creating your awesome gadget.
Raspberry Pi Camera Module
Price : $41.42
Adding a camera to a Raspberry Pi adds a whole new level of possibilities. From making it into a low-cost conferencing interface to using the camera as an input for your own bespoke apps, it's a great way to extend the potential of the Raspberry Pi.
ORARE 2 Player Classic Arcade Contest DIY Kit
Price : $80.00
Like many owners of previous generation Raspberry Pi systems, I've dabbled at making this versatile system into a gaming console using USB controllers, MAME and a few other tricks. This kit includes controllers, buttons and LEDs to create your own gaming console .
You can find more modules and accessories accessories on Amazon Australia's Raspberry Pi page .
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Originally published in Lifehacker Australia on 26 June 2019: https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/06/make-your-raspberry-pi-into-almost-anything-you-want/