SD cards

[16radeshmukh]

I just bought a CanaKit Model B+ Pi. However, the SD card is way smaller than my SD card slot (I have a MacBook).
How do I connect the SD card to my Mac so I can download Raspbian onto it?

Thanks!

[FTrevorGowen]

I just bought a CanaKit Model B+ Pi. However, the SD card is way smaller than my SD card slot (I have a MacBook).
How do I connect the SD card to my Mac so I can download Raspbian onto it?
Thanks!

You may get away with a micro-SDHC to SDcard adapter (as shown in the link below**) or need a "USB-stick-like" uSDHC card reader:
like H, I or O here:
http://www.cpmspectrepi.webspace.virgin ... lection.22
Trev.
** http://www.cpmspectrepi.webspace.virgin ... cards.html

[16radeshmukh]

The kit came with a USB stick...Could I utilize that somehow?

This is the link to the kit...The flashdrive is pictured.

http://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry ... model+b%2B

[DirkS]

The kit came with a USB stick...Could I utilize that somehow?

The only 'USB stick' that I can see is actually a USB wifi adapter.

[16radeshmukh]

So that won't function as an adapter?

So, then, is there anything in the kit I could use to hook up the card to my laptop? Or will I need to purchase something?
If I do, do you have any links or suggestions?

Thanks very much!

[xoopha]

Any microSD to SD adapter or USB microSD reader should work, check the links FTrevorGowen posted so you know what you are looking for.

[16radeshmukh]

Thanks very much!

[FTrevorGowen]

So that won't function as an adapter?
So, then, is there anything in the kit I could use to hook up the card to my laptop? Or will I need to purchase something?
If I do, do you have any links or suggestions?
Thanks very much!

According to the link to the kit you posted it appears to come with a micro-SDHC card pre-loaded with the NOOBS installer** which should boot up and install Raspbian for you - no download needed.
Trev.
** http://www.raspberrypi.org/help/noobs-setup/ (from para. "FIRST BOOT" onwards)
http://www.raspberrypi.org/documentatio ... n/noobs.md

[16radeshmukh]

So, I can just put it into the programming board and get started with the programming?? How would I go about doing that?

Sorry if I seem ignorant, but this my first time doing this and I don't have a teacher!

Thanks so much!

[FTrevorGowen]

So, I can just put it into the programming board and get started with the programming?? How would I go about doing that?
Sorry if I seem ignorant, but this my first time doing this and I don't have a teacher!
Thanks so much!

Start by watching the video at http://www.raspberrypi.org/help/noobs-setup/ - that should help you install the O.S. eg. Raspbian.
How you choose to program will depend upon what programming languages/ methods you have some familiarity with.
Trev.

[16radeshmukh]

Thank you so much!

I connected my Pi to my computer, but nothing is showing up...The video says that a screen to pop up, but nothing is happening.