Paragon Project: A Portable Music Player
Miss your old iPod? Looking to make something to replace it? Then this is the project for you! It’s a portable music player and it’s guaranteed to kick your nostalgia into high-gear. It was made by Nic, who’s uploaded the log files to Hackaday, and calls it Music32-V2. It’s a very interesting custom build and…
Read MoreRaspberry Pi 5 has a Real-Time Clock. So What?
One of the big features of Raspberry Pi 5 that is getting a lot of attention is the Real-Time Clock (RTC). On almost every device these days, from smartphones and laptops to washing machines and cars, you’ll find an RTC. But Raspberry Pi 5 is the first flagship product to come with an RTC. (The…
Read MoreA Poem about Raspberry Pi 5
Introduction There isn’t enough poetry about Raspberry Pi. In fact, there aren’t enough poems about computers in general. Of course, the Zen of Python contributes to this genre. But we felt it was time that there is a poem about Raspberry Pi 5. Raspberry Pi 5 In the realm of circuits, where wires entwine, A…
Read More4 Frequently Asked Questions about Raspberry Pi 5
Since the announcement of Raspberry Pi 5 last week, I’ve noticed that there are a bunch of questions that come up time and time again. So, I thought it would be valuable to take some time and respond to the 4 most frequently asked questions about Raspberry Pi 5. Question 1: What’s up with the…
Read MoreRaspberry Pi 5 Micro SD Card Speed
This article is all about the micro SD card speeds of Raspberry Pi 5. We discuss the new architecture and which cards are recommended! With SD cards, there are always three things to keep in mind: With Raspberry Pi 5, everyone is talking about speed and so we thought it would be worthwhile to talk…
Read More5 Surprising Features of Raspberry Pi 5
Introduction The announcement of Raspberry Pi 5 has come as a huge shock. But not only is the new model itself a shock, but it comes with a number of really surprising features. In this article, we’re going to outline 5 surprising features of Raspberry Pi 5. But first, let me tell you about the…
Read MoreWin a FREE Raspberry Pi 5
Excited about the Raspberry Pi 5? Want to start messing around with one today? Want to get one for free? Then participate in the PiCockpit Raspberry Pi 5 Contest and win a free Raspberry Pi 5! What’s the Craziest Thing to Do with a Raspberry Pi 5? We know how frustrating it is to have…
Read MoreDOOM on a Raspberry Pi 5
Introduction One of the most beloved games that continues its long life is DOOM. Whenever I get my hands on a new device, I personally first always want to run DOOM on it. Well, as you can imagine, when I got my Raspberry Pi 5, that’s what I did first. And let me tell you…
Read MoreKeeping Raspberry Pi 5 Cool
Introduction In our Raspberry Pi 5 articles, we’ve already discussed how powerful the new Raspberry Pi 5 is. It truly runs 2 to 3 times faster than Raspberry Pi 4. With such a powerful model, though, keeping it cool becomes imperative. This will surely a key question for most enthusiasts. How do I keep my…
Read MoreA First Look at Raspberry Pi 5
Today marks the announcement of Raspberry Pi 5. It’s the first new model from Raspberry Pi Ltd. in over four years! And this new Raspberry Pi is fast. It’s so fast that it will be a true desktop capable device. Eben Upton, the CEO of Raspberry Pi Ltd., compared the performance of Raspberry Pi 5…
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