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Parts list

Raspberry PI 2 Model B project board $42
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T2U7R7I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Panda Wireless Combi (Wifi and Bluetooth) $15
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C5PJHNY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Tontec Black case for Raspberry PI 2 Model B $8
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NUN98TI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Alternate case - JBtek® Jet Black Case for Raspberry Pi $8
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ONOKPHC

SanDisk Ultra 32GB UHS MicroSD card $14 (as fast as possible is important as this is the “hard drive”)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M55C0NS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

JBtek Copper Aluminum Heatsinks RPI 2 M B $5 (given the tight case, the heatsink is a must have)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NKAKN40/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

HTC Travel Adapter with Micro USB Data Cable $6
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CLA1N44

2A power supply has more headroom and more electrical noise: NorthPada power charger uUSB 5V 2000ma $8
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OY7HR1U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

WENSN 1361 USB type-2 sound meter $60
http://wensn.com/html_products/digital-Sound-level-meter-WS1361-17.html http://www.amazon.com/Sound-Measure-Tester-Pressure-Decibel/dp/B00CPKSE38/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8

If you search you can find the meter for less, e.g.
http://www.banggood.com/WS1361-Digital-Sound-Pressure-Tester-Noise-Level-Decibel-Meter-p-908844.html?currency=USD&createTmp=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_content=saul&utm_campaign=Electronic-xiao-us&gclid=CjwKEAjw8qetBRCj6vKH8IC_kwoSJADGQ8dSkiJsnWBJGATmpIYP56E_Z2m0eJitax2PdHQd4I9OrBoC-E7w_wcB

To set up your RPi you will need

  • internet-connected computer with SD card reader
  • USB keyboard (do not get Bluetooth one)
  • HDMI cable to connect the unit to a monitor or TV
  • Ethernet cable and available Ethernet port on your router.

When setup is complete you will be able to access the RPi over WiFi using SSH and the other hardware will no be needed.

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