Android TV Nougat ROM for Raspberry Pi 3

The AOSP Android TV build can be used to turn Raspberry Pi 3 into a media center. The latest of those is the Nougat Android TV build by “tabp0le”.

This Android TV ROM is built from Android 7.1.2 Nougat AOSP (Android Open Source Project) and is most definitely stock Android in features. The design is compatible for the Raspberry Pi 3, and users can get almost the same feel as with the Nexus Player – the banner device for Android TV.

read more: https://androidcommunity.com/android-tv-nougat-rom-now-available-for-raspberry-pi-3-20170425/

Lubuntu and Xubuntu 16.04 on Raspberry Pi 3

First boot Lubuntu and Xubuntu 16.04 for Raspberry Pi2 and 3, on Raspberry Pi 3.



Lubuntu, Xubuntu, Ubuntu MATE and Ubuntu Server for Raspberry Pi 2 and 3 can be download HERE.

Related:
- Download, install and boot-up Ubuntu MATE 16.04 on Raspberry Pi 3

Setup Bluetooth for Raspberry Pi 3/Raspbian Jessie, and pair/send file to Windows PC

To use the built-in Bluetooth of Raspberry Pi 3/Raspbian Jessie, we have to install some software:
$ sudo apt-get install pi-bluetooth
(it should be already installed in update Raspbian Jessie)
$ sudo apt-get install bluetooth bluez blueman

Then reboot.


This video show how to send/receive file between raspberry Pi 3/Raspbian Jessie and PC running Windows 10.

Install Qt5/Qt Creator for Raspberry Pi 3/Raspbian Jessie

This post show how to install Qt5 and QtCreator on Raspberry Pi 3 running Raspbian Jessie release 2016-03-18.

install qt5-default and qtcreator:
$ sudo apt-get install qt5-default
$ sudo apt-get install qtcreator

(Actually same as the steps to install on Raspberry Pi 2)

This video show installation remotely from Windows running PuTTY and Xming.


Remark:
The MicroSD used is:
Kingston Micro SDHC 32GB Class 10/U1 (Up to 80MB/s Read)
(KINGSTON SDC10G2/32GB - 80MB/s)

Remark@2017-04-11:
Please also read Jakob Brunhart comments below.

Watch Youtube on Raspberry Pi 3/built-in WiFi

This video show how Youtube video play on Raspberry Pi 3:
- Raspbian Jessie 2016-02-26
- Load Youtube with built-in Web Browser
- Connect Internet via the Built- in WiFi

Display WiFi config using Linux command iwconfig

Iwconfig is similar to ifconfig(8), but is dedicated to the wireless interfaces. It is used to set the parameters of the network interface which are specific to the wireless operation (for example : the frequency). Iwconfig may also be used to display those parameters, and the wireless statistics (extracted from /proc/net/wireless).

All these parameters and statistics are device dependent. Each driver will provide only some of them depending on hardware support, and the range of values may change. Please refer to the man page of each device for details.

This video show iwconfig run on Raspberry Pi 3/Raspbian Jessie with build-in WiFi, to display WiFi info:


We can get WiFi link quality with command:
$ iwconfig wlan0 | grep -i quality

Raspberry Pi 3 open box and first boot Raspbian Jessie

This video show open box of the new Raspberry Pi 3:

This video show how Raspberry Pi 3 first boot Raspbian Jessie 2016-02-26 version. This version added support for Pi 3, including Wifi and Bluetooth, and provide option to set wifi country code in raspi-config.

For temporary, a Raspberry Pi 2 transparent case is used.

Note, the LED is relocated on Raspberry Pi 3.

As always, I will update and upgrade apt-get and update firmware.

$ sudo apt-get update

$ sudo apt-get upgrade

$ sudo rpi-update

Related:
- Watch Youtube on Raspberry Pi 3/built-in WiFi

Official Raspberry Pi 3 Case

The Official Case of the Raspberry Pi Foundation has been refreshed for the Pi 3. Designed with HATs in mind and featuring multiple removable panels. Enclose your board as much or as little as necessary to best suit your latest project.

Official case for the Raspberry Pi from the Raspberry Pi Foundation
Removable Lid provides easy access to the camera and display ports
Removable Side Panels with easy access to the GPIO port
Removable Top Frame
Designed with Pi HAT's in mind

Buy Raspberry Pi 3 Model B Board

Raspberry Pi 3 Model B Board

• Quad-Core Broadcom BCM2837 64bit ARMv8 processor 1.2GHz
• 1GB RAM
• BCM43143 WiFi on board
• Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) on board
• Power source up to 2.5 Amps (can now power even more powerful devices over USB ports)

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CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 with 2.5A Micro USB Power Supply (UL Listed)

• Includes Raspberry Pi 3 (RPi3) Model B Quad-Core 1.2 GHz 1 GB RAM
• On-board WiFi and Bluetooth Connectivity
• CanaKit 2.5A USB Power Supply with Micro USB Cable and Noise Filter - Specially designed for the Raspberry Pi 3 (UL Listed)
• Set of 2 Heat Sinks
• CanaKit Quick-Start Guide

What’s New for Windows IoT Core Insider Preview for Raspberry Pi 3

You can immediately download Windows IoT Core for use on your Raspberry Pi 3 that offers the following benefits:

• Functional parity with RPi2, including Windows as a service updating and flighting model and a single FFU for RPi2 and RPi3
• Open sourcing Pi BSP to encourage community innovation/speed and support commercialization efforts

Coming Soon in a future release of Windows IoT Core Insider Preview

• Onboard WiFi & Bluetooth, but in the meantime you can still use a compatible USB WiFi/Bluetooth dongle.
• Functionality for unique innovation, including remote app UI to a phone or windows device, remoting of sensors and actuators from a windows device via UWP and closed loop control capable hardware interrupts via Arduino Wiring and our high performance driver.

source: http://ms-iot.github.io/content/en-US/win10/WhatsNew.htm

Ubuntu MATE 15.10 for the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B

Ubuntu-Mate.org's blog announced  the immediate availability of Ubuntu MATE 15.10 for the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B!

The Ubuntu MATE image have prepared supports the integrated Wifi on the Raspberry Pi 3 but support for the integrated Raspberry Pi 3 Bluetooth is still in progress and we hope to enable full support via an update very soon.

details: Ubuntu MATE for Raspberry Pi 3

Updated@2014-04-26:
- Download, install and boot-up Ubuntu MATE 16.04 on Raspberry Pi 3

Announcing the Raspberry Pi 3

The Raspberry Pi 3 is 10x faster than the original Raspberry Pi single board computer, includes built-in WiFi and Bluetooth, and is still only $35 USD.

The Specs:

• Quad-core 64-bit ARM Cortex A53 clocked at 1.2 GHz
• Roughly 50% faster than Raspberry Pi 2
• 802.11n Wireless LAN
• Bluetooth 4.1 (including Bluetooth Low Energy)
• 400MHz VideoCore IV multimedia
• 1GB LPDDR2-900 SDRAM (i.e. 900MHz)
• Priced at $35

More here: http://makezine.com/2016/02/28/meet-the-new-raspberry-pi-3/