I tried using the Raspberry Pi Model B+ from 2014, and it's not as bad as I expected
Even older, outdated hardware from more than a decade ago can still hold a considerable amount of functional value
When the Raspberry Pi 1 Model B+ launched back in 2012, it sparked a wave of excitement in the DIY and education communities. The 2014 revision brought a modest bump to the SoC and USB ports, but it's still a far cry from today’s Raspberry Pi 4 or Pi 5. So why did I pull one out of storage in 2025 and try to use it again? Mostly curiosity, partly nostalgia. I assumed it would be slow, frustrating, and borderline unusable, but I was surprised at how far a little patience and the right expectations could take it.
