Raspberry PI 2 - The Next Generation - Startup issues.

Read an article on the new Raspberry Pi 2 recently.  The Pi we have is an original B layout.

I ordered one for research purposes, of course!!

What I did not realise, was the comparisons made in the article were to the B+ layout.

There are 2 differences between the original Pi B and the Pi 2 (well there are obviously more but these 2 are quite important and have put a stop to my research temporarily.)

The Pi 2 requires a minimum 4GB micro SD Card where as the previous one I had worked with a 2GB quite well.

Another difference that I was already aware of is the B works with an normal sized SD card but the Pi 2 works with a Micro SD card as does the B+.

The Pi 2 also requires a power supply that delivers 2A.  The power supply for the Pi B works well with a 1.5A.

Another difference between the original B and the B+ and the Pi 2 is the actual layout of the board. The B+ and the 2 are a similar layout and the B is quite different.  New case has been ordered as well today!

I will have to put off my research for a couple of days.  Delivery on the power cable was 2 days!