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An M.2 PCIe HAT for Raspberry Pi 5

raspi berry — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:59:21 +0000

From the moment that Raspberry Pi Ltd. announced Raspberry Pi 5 on September 28th, the internet has been buzzing with all of the potential of the PCIe port. Raspberry Pi has opened up a whole new world of possibilities. And now, one of them becomes a reality with the introduction of Pineberry Pi’s HatDrive!, an…

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A Simple Guide to ARM vs. RISC-V vs. x86

raspi berry — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:17:33 +0000

Introduction We’ve been talking a lot about Raspberry Pi 5 here at PiCockpit, of course. The other day, I found a discussion about Raspberry Pi 5 that centered on the Pi’s ARM architecture and how that stacks up with RISC-V architecture. For years, people have talked about Raspberry Pi’s compatibility with x86. But what about…

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The Best Raspberry Pi 4 Case 2023

raspi berry — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 13:29:53 +0000

Since Raspberry Pi 4’s are widely available again and you’ve finally received your batch order from March 2022, now is the perfect time to get a case. But which case should you choose? Luckily, I’ve got the perfect case for you. Not only will it protect your Raspberry Pi, it’s going to keep it nice…

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Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 is here 📸

Nathan Busler — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 08:06:57 +0000

Today Raspberry Pi released the Camera Module 3. It is based on the Sony IMX708 image sensor. That means that it comes with an impressive resolution of 12 megapixels. On top of that it has improved low-light sensitivity, high dynamic range (HDR) support and powered autofocus. So your images will be crispier and have a…

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Raspberry Pi alternatives in 2022

raspi berry — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:42:03 +0000

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

raspi berry — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:24:09 +0000

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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