You’ll need some additional things, not included with your kit, to build it:

Micro USB power supply: The best option is to use a USB Power supply that can provide 2.1 Amps of power via micro-USB B connector. The second-best choice is to use a phone charger that also provides 2.1A of power (sometimes called a fast charger). Don't try to power your Raspberry Pi from your computer. It will not be able to provide enough power and it may corrupt the SD card, causing boot failures or other errors.

Below are two different options to connect to your kit. Choose the one that works best for you, based on what you have available:

OPTION 1: USE THE AIY PROJECTS APP

Choose this option if you have access to an Android smartphone and a separate computer.

You’ll need:

• Android smartphone
• Windows, Mac, or Linux computer
• Wi-Fi connection
• Optional: Monitor or TV (any size will work) with a HDMI input
• Optional: Normal-sized HDMI cable and mini HDMI adapter

OPTION 2: USE A MONITOR, MOUSE, AND KEYBOARD

Choose this option if you don’t have access to an Android smartphone.

You’ll need:

• Windows, Mac, or Linux computer
• Mouse
• Keyboard
• Monitor or TV (any size will work) with a HDMI input
• Normal-sized HDMI cable and mini HDMI adapter
• Adapter to attach your mouse and keyboard to the kit. Below are two different options.

Adapter option A: USB On-the-go (OTG) adapter cable to convert the Raspberry Pi USB micro port to a normal-sized USB port. You can then use a keyboard/mouse combo that requires only one USB port.

Adapter option B: Micro USB Hub that provides multiple USB ports to connect to any traditional keyboard and mouse.