Posts by raspi berry
Set up a VPN Server with Raspberry Pi
This article covers how to turn your Raspberry Pi into a VPN server. I was inspired when one of my friends was going away on a long trip and wanted a VPN. The benefit of having a VPN, he explained, was that it allowed him to access his home network and files. That’s pretty standard.…
Read MoreExpanding PiCockpit to 64 Bit Pi OS
As you might have heard, Raspberry Pi OS is now also available in a 64 Bit version. While there are still a lot of reasons to be sticking with the well tried and tested 32 Bit operating system, a lot of you probably want to try out the newest iteration yourselves. Well we’re making PiCockpit…
Read MoreEverything about the Raspberry Pi Pico
If you are looking to buy your first Raspberry Pi, the Pico could be a very attractive option. But the real question here is whether the Raspberry Pi Pico is right for you. There are many pros and cons in buying the Raspberry Pi Pico and it’s important to understand the adage “horses for courses.”…
Read MoreDoes the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 require a heatsink?
On the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, throttling kicks in at 80°C. That means that the Raspberry Pi will slow down your computer in order to keep temperatures below 80°C. The question is whether you need a heatsink for the Raspberry Pi Zero 2. In most cases, you won’t need one. There are a few…
Read MoreYour 64-bit Raspberry Pi OS questions answered
It’s official. The Raspberry Pi OS has officially released its 64-bit version after a lengthy beta and here’s how it looks: It looks 100% the same as the 32 bit version. But under the bonnet, there are some things you’d have to be aware of. Raspberry Pi: choose 32 or 64 bit? The computer that…
Read MoreWhat to do with the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
If you are looking for fun projects to do, check out this post. The Pi Zero 2 W is best suited to applications that have these parameters: If you plan to build a device that runs on a battery, needs to fit in a small space, or needs to run Linux, then the Raspberry Pi…
Read MoreThe Best Raspberry Pi Zero 2 Projects
Anything that you can do on the original Raspberry Pi Zero, you can do on the Raspberry Pi Zero 2. It’s a one-to-one replacement on many projects because both the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 and the original Zero are the same form factor. That said, certain fun projects are much more viable on the Raspberry…
Read MoreRaspberry Pi Zero 2 battery runtimes, optimization, and setup
How to run a Raspberry Pi off a battery The easiest way for a plug-and-play experience is to run it off a power bank made for recharging phones. They’re the easiest because everything works; but they are also the least customizable. If you want a more customizable solution, consider getting the PowerBoost 1000 Basic which…
Read MoreRaspberry Pi Zero 2 W WiFi chipset, speeds & monitor mode
The Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W chip is slightly different from the chips used in other models. Therefore, in this blogpost, we’re going to cover the differences in depth. WiFi performance WiFi figures sourced from Jeff Geerling. Zero W – 20.3 Mbps Zero 2 W – 33.5 Mbps Pi 3B (non-plus) – 38.8 Mbps Pi…
Read MoreBME688 DigitalNose App released
As of today, PiCockpit users will find a new App in their dashboard: BME688 DigitalNose This brings PiCockpit to the new version 2.2.0 – your picockpit-client should at least have version 2.2.0, or higher to be able to use this app. This app will allow you to use your BME688 sensor in smell detection mode…
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