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Arduino vs Raspberry Pi
11.06.2023
Although Arduino and Raspberry Pi are different boards, sometimes we need make a choice before we use them.
What's the difference between them? A simple table below:
| Arduino | Raspberry Pi |
| Microcontroller based on development board | SBC ( Single Board Computer ) |
| Based on Atmel Microcontrollers | Based on Broadcom SoC |
| No need for an operating system | Based Linux Distribution, called Raspberry Pi OS |
| Usually used for running a single task repeatedly | Can preform multiple tasks simultaneously |
| Developed as open-source hardware and software | Hardware and firmware of Raspberry Pi are closed-source |
| Logic level is 5V | Logic level of Raspberry Pi’s GPIO is 3.3V |
| No wireless connectivity in case of Arduino (at least on board) | Has the hardware for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on board |
How to decide between the two boards, what you want to do in your project is important.
Let's have a review.
Arduino is good for repetitive tasks, usually used for beginners projects and quick electronics prototyping.
While Raspberry Pi could be suitable for performing multiple tasks, for some complicated projects.