Raspberry Pi project ideas: reanimating the retro (typewriter, games and Geiger counter)
Interactive fiction games with Raspberry Pi Pico Eric Badger has created the BadgerFrotz, which allows you to play Interactive Fiction games like Zork. Eric built this system by porting the Frotz Z-Machine port which is an interpreter for all Infocom and other Z-Machine games. He also had to figure out a way to output video…
Read MoreIs it better to fly to the UK to buy a Raspberry Pi?
Have you heard of a term called “medical tourism” where people fly to a place to get treatment that’s out of reach in their home countries? Raspberry Pis have certainly gone out of reach with the shortages in 2022 which will probably bleed into 2023. So, is there a case for “Raspberry Pi tourism” where…
Read MorePiCockpit MQTT currently offline (31.10.2022)
While rebooting our server, the MQTT container has started to experience issues – we are investigating, unfortunately we currently have an unscheduled down-time. The Raspberry Pi Reservation tool is not affected by this. We will update this blog post once the issue is resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience! Update 1.11.2022: problem is solved! The…
Read MorePiCockpit 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: Click on the…
Read MoreRaspberry Pi project ideas: 5 Pomodoro timers that increase your productivity
There’s too much distraction out there and sometimes I wondered if what I need is a Pomodoro timer. If you have handy with the Raspberry Pi, you probably could build one yourself easily. But isn’t it easier if you just saw how others did it? In this article, I will examine the different approaches to…
Read MoreWhat programming language should you use with the Raspberry Pi?
If you are new to the Raspberry Pi, you might find yourself at the crossroads of choosing a programming language to learn. There are so many languages out there and what you decide to learn will have a profound effect on what you can do. So, let’s take a look at the languages you can…
Read MoreRaspberry Pi project ideas: Whisky flask cooler, mechanical calculator, solar system tracker
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 for their Raspberry Pi 4. According to Joel’s blog, he started using his Raspberry Pi 4 as a NAS to store stuff. However, he wasn’t…
Read MoreHow to control servo with Raspberry Pi Pico W and pulse width modulation (PWM)
A servo is one of the most fundamental ways to learn to use pulse width modulation with the Raspberry Pi. Let’s learn how to do this with a Raspberry Pi Pico W. PWM tutorial objectives Learn how to use PWM to control the angle of the servo Set up a server with the Pico W…
Read MoreRaspberry Pi alternatives in 2022
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…
Read MoreThe best Raspberry Pi HATS, accessories, breakouts by brand
The best part about the Raspberry Pi is its community. That includes the vendors and accessories makers. If you are new to the Raspberry Pi, you might find the brands difficult to navigate. Here’s a guide to some of the most innovative brands in the Raspberry Pi universe. Pimoroni Pimoroni is one of the biggest…
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