Part 1. Equipment

Here is a list of all the equipment that we will be using in this tutorial with links to where you can purchase each item.

• CanaKit Raspberry Pi 2 Ultimate Starter Kit (or equivalent) (http://www.canakit.com/raspberry-pi-starter-ultimate-kit.html). This tutorial will utilize the following parts from this kit:
  • Raspberry Pi 2 Model B 1 GB
  • 8 GB MicroSD Card
  • Raspberry Pi 2 Case
  • 2.5A MicroUSB Power Supply
  • Breadboard
  • 40-Pin Breakout Board + Ribbon Cable
  • Two 10K Ohm Resistors
• Wii Balance Board (http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Fit-Game-Balance-Board-Nintendo/dp/B000VJRU44/)
• Wii Fit Rechargeable Battery Pack (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D21F58)
• Bluetooth Adapter (example: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JN5Y5E0)
• Waterproof DS18D20 Digital Temperature Sensor (https://www.adafruit.com/products/381)
• Magnetic Contact Switch (https://www.adafruit.com/products/375)
• 3/8" Felt Pads (http://www.amazon.com/Waxman-Self-Stick-Round-Heavy-pieces/dp/B000VYN7CS)
• Pencil
• Compact Refrigerator (example: http://www.lowes.com/pd_591037-47224-FFBC46L2QS_1z11pmp__)

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