PiCockpit v2.6.0 released

PiCockpit v2.6.0 is here 🙂 It sports a fresh new look, which integrates our main front page with the actual PiCockpit service. This way, you’ll have more space – your screen estate is used in a wiser fashion. Here are some navigation pointers to be able to use the new version effectively: Exciting changes under…

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Raspberry Pi project ideas: increase your productivity

pomodoro timer raspberry pi projects

There are too many distractions out there and sometimes I wonder if what I need is a Pomodoro timer. No matter what – I know that what I really need are more Raspberry Pi project ideas! In this article, I will examine the different approaches to building a Pomodoro timer with the Raspberry Pi and…

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Coolers, Calculators, and Trackers: Raspberry Pi project ideas

Raspberry Pi project ideas: Whisky flask cooler, mechanical calculator, solar system tracker

Here are some fantastic Raspberry Pi project ideas! Whisky Flask Cooler What happens if you can’t get a heat sink in time for your project, but want to start immediately? How about liquid-cooling? A guy named Joel posted this cooling solution with the Raspberry Pi 4. According to Joel’s blog, he started using his Raspberry…

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Control a servo with Raspberry Pi Pico W and PWM

how to control servo with pwm raspberry pi pico w

A servo is one of the most fundamental ways to learn to use pulse width modulation (PWM) with the Raspberry Pi. In this article, I’m going to show you how to do this with a Raspberry Pi Pico W. PWM tutorial objectives Parts needed What is pulse width modulation? Children find it amusing to switch…

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Raspberry Pi alternatives in 2022

google coral raspberry pi alternative for ai ml

At some point in your tinkering journey, you might meet up with the limits of the Raspberry Pi. While the Raspberry Pi’s microcomputers and microcontrollers are very dynamic tools that can help you complete different projects, some other tools are more specialized and are better for specific projects. In addition, there’s still a shortage out…

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The Best Raspberry Pi HATS, accessories, & breakouts

raspberry pi brands, accessories, HATS, breakout boards

The best part about the Raspberry Pi is its community. That includes the vendors and accessories makers. In this post, we’re going to talk about a plethora of the best HATS, accessories, and breakouts for your Raspberry Pi. If you are new to the Raspberry Pi, you might find the brands difficult to navigate. Here’s…

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Gaming on the Raspberry Pi Pico

games on raspberry pi pico

In this post, I want to talk about gaming on the Raspberry Pi Pico. I remember my first dumbphone, which was called a “phone” back then. It could play simple games like Snake. That was bleeding edge. Prior to that, you’d have to carry a separate handheld that played Tetris or a more dynamic gaming…

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PiCockpit v2.5.2 released

PiCockpit v2.5.2 is now live. It brings two important new features: The new easy way to add a new Pi Note: Ideally you want to use the webbrowser on the Pi you want to add, as it will be easier to handle the script! You’ll note a new button has appeared in your overview, “Add…

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PiCockpit v2.4.4

Version 2.4.4 of the PiCockpit frontend and backend (the parts you are talking to in your web browser :-)) have now been released. This release brings us a bit closer to the magical experience PiCockpit is aiming to become. A lot happened under the hood, here are the highlights: My Raspberry Pis My Raspberry Pis…

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