Reddit mentions of CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (B Plus) Starter Kit (32 GB EVO+ Edition, Premium Black Case)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BCC8PK7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_PTy9BbDD7NWB1
This is the full package

Here you go: https://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-Starter-Premium-Black/dp/B07BCC8PK7/

If you have Prime, it'll arrive in two days.

https://pi-hole.net/ + https://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-Starter-Premium-Black/dp/B07BCC8PK7

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First step is to get a raspberry pi 3:
https://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-Starter-Premium-Black/dp/B07BCC8PK7?crid=2D8OZM8I79C3Z&keywords=raspberry+pi+3+b%2B&qid=1536687201&sprefix=raspberry+&sr=8-1-spons&ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa&psc=1

Then install Home Assistant using these instructions:
https://www.home-assistant.io/hassio/installation/

The install the Abode component:
https://www.home-assistant.io/components/abode/

Then install the HomeKit component:
https://www.home-assistant.io/components/homekit/

Voila!

In Canada, here's the kit I picked up off Amazon:

CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (B Plus) Starter Kit (32 GB EVO+ Edition, Premium Black Case) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07BCC8PK7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_kkAqsSvlhTafy

There are videos on YouTube that show you how to assemble, and the kit itself comes with decent enough instructions. The kit includes

• motherboard
  
  
• heat sinks
  
  
• enclosure and power cord
  
  
• SD card
  
  
• power switch (this seemed unnecessary)
  
  
• HDMI cable
  
  

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  https://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-Starter-Premium-Black/dp/B07BCC8PK7/
  
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I've started with the CanaKit 3 model B (not plus) and just built my setup from there (formatted SD card, downloaded, flashed, and configured RetroPie, then transfer the ROMs). It has everything you'll need minus controllers (you'll have to provide those yourself)

This is the kit that I found that has the basics. https://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-Starter-Premium-Black/dp/B07BCC8PK7/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1540165862&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=canakit&dpPl=1&dpID=51QERaUXmBL&ref=plSrch

I think I'm similar to you in skill level and I was able to do it. I bought a canakit like this one...

https://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-Starter-Premium-Black/dp/B07BCC8PK7/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1540821578&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=pi+3b%2B&dpPl=1&dpID=51QERaUXmBL&ref=plSrch

It comes with an SD card with noobs (operating system) installed. At that point setting up pihole was just running a command line and following a few prompts be and it was all set up.

It's probably not the cheapest or best way to get started, but for me paying a little extra cash to ease my way into working with pi was a good trade-off. Overall I think it was like 30 minutes from opening the box to having pihole functioning on my network.

I'm pretty sure you could do something similar with a pi zero. I bought the 3b+ bc I wanted to explore pi and it's potential and again the $80 wasn't a big deal.

Get a 3 B+ kit with everything you need (aside from the keyboard, mouse & screen) for $80: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BCC8PK7/ref=psdc_3015426011_t1_B07BC6WH7V

No soldering required and you can be up & running in <5 mins.

Any differences between a 3 B and a 3B+? Im looking at this.
https://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-Starter-Premium-Black/dp/B07BCC8PK7/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 for $80.
Than there's this for $70 dollars https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LWVVMUI/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=

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Thank you a ton for your response, very helpful! I was wondering though, will the Power Supply that is included in this CanaKit work well enough to run 2-4 Controllers and with this case? Sorry once again, I'm new to this whole thing and haven't had much experience with stuff similar to this in the past.

I noticed no one else suggested that. A model 3b+ kit is about $80 --this one comes with a power switch and a 32GB card-- then add a cheapo 1366x768 or 1080p monitor, with a cheap Logitech mouse/keyboard combo. All of that should be around $200.

Thank you for the reply !!! Is this what you are referring to https://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-Starter-Premium-Black/dp/B07BCC8PK7/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=raspberry+pi&qid=1556851287&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1 ? Do you just install that in your computer some how ? I am an idiot when it comes to technology like this , thanks 🙏

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K1BHPG1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-Starter-Premium-Black/dp/B07BCC8PK7/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=L17CKYNU4ESX&keywords=raspberry+pi+3+b%2B&qid=1557542195&s=electronics&sprefix=rasp%2Celectronics%2C160&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06X9NJ2NR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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That should be the basic's of getting it up and running, you can always swap out Raspberry Pi case or other items, but that link is for everything all together. let me know if you have any other questions. Happy Modding!

So something like this on amazon? Would appreciate a recommendation if you have one.

Thanks again for the help!

Have you considered swapping your GPU with this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BCC8PK7

I use it for my high performance rig, not sure if you’d get the most out of it though if you’re not utilizing full performance potential. Maybe try looking up what overclocking is. I always use at least a 150 block render radius but I’m not really mining casually

Thank you Jeff, I’m buying my first Pi Tomorrow. Does this Amazon Canakit Pi look decently priced? What else would I need? (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BCC8PK7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UWTXAbXG895A8)

https://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-Starter-Premium-Black/dp/B07BCC8PK7/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1524873343&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=raspberry+pi+3+b%2B&dpPl=1&dpID=61R901JBa2L&ref=plSrch