/members-area/personalblogs/b/blog/posts/2---required-componentsOK lets get started with a description of all the equipment needed to complete this project; Raspberry Pi - Model B - 512MB Whilst this project will work with a Model A Raspberry Pi I have opted for a Model B unit given that it has the faci...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/members-area/personalblogs/b/blog/posts/2---required-componentsMon, 02 Sep 2013 17:34:07 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:95ea7e38-b8c3-48b8-a0f1-c4910145cf4ce14 Contributor1<p>Hi George,</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp; Do you know if the project would work just as well with a BBB instead of the</p><p>Raspberry Pi and PiFace?&nbsp;&nbsp; You suggest using an enclosure, but the RPi </p><p>Safety Data Sheet says </p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><span>This product should be operated in a well ventilated environment and should not be covered.</span></li></ul><p><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-44828/l/raspberry-pi-safety-data-sheet">http://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-44828/l/raspberry-pi-safety-data-sheet</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It also says:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><span>This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.</span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>and since I am in the US, I don&#39;t believe it would be legal to import or use a portable computer that</p><p>isn&#39;t Class B compliant, <span>according to my understanding of the rules in US Code Title 47 Part 15.</span></p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=16244&AppID=293&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">