Posts Tagged ‘linux’
The 10 BEST ESP32 Projects of 2023
We’ve written about a whole bunch of ESP32 projects this year. Although the end of 2023 isn’t yet upon us, it’s fast approaching. And we thought it was about time to collect our list of the best ESP32 projects of 2023. So if you missed them, here’s your opportunity to catch up. But first, let…
Read MoreExploring MicroLua: Lua Programming for RP2040
Have you ever wanted to delve into the world of Lua programming and explore the capabilities of the RP2040 microcontroller? Look no further – MicroLua offers an exciting opportunity to do just that! In this article, I want to dive into what MicroLua is, how it works, and why I think it’s a super valuable…
Read MoreThe Best Raspberry Pi Projects of October 2023
We’ve written about a number of Raspberry Pi Projects in October 2023. So if you missed them, here’s your opportunity to catch up! A Raspberry Pi Retro Newsfeed If you’re like me, you might have what a doctor could certifiably diagnose as a news addiction. Well then this project is a way to satisfy that…
Read MoreA Simple Guide to ARM vs. RISC-V vs. x86
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…
Read MoreParagon Project: Blackberry Pi Cyberdeck
This project is unquestionably a contender for Paragon Project of the year! It’s a cyberdeck made with a Raspberry Pi Zero that mirrors the shape and size of an old Blackberry phone. It was created and shared by Zhou Xu over at zxmake.dev. It’s fittingly called “Blackberry Pi”. Zhou clarifies that the inspiration for the…
Read More6 Ways to Keep Your Raspberry Pi 5 Safe
What should you do to secure your Raspberry Pi 5? In this article, I’ll go over some of the quickest and best ways to ensure that your Raspberry Pi 5 is safe. So before (or while) you’re setting up your Raspberry Pi 5, read this article first! #1: Set up secure passwords, seriously For many…
Read MoreParagon Project: Linux Handheld Terminal
In our Paragon Projects series, we highlight the coolest projects that we find. This Linux Handheld Terminal though fits into a very special genre. It’s a tool that can help you develop even more awesome projects. It was put together by Balazs, who then published the details over at Hackaday and made the whole thing…
Read MoreWhat’s Up with Raspberry Pi Bookworm OS?
Along with the announcement of Raspberry Pi 5 came the announcement that a new Raspberry Pi OS is required – Bookworm. In this post, I want to give you a first look at Bookworm OS. Coincidentally, they just released Bookworm OS officially yesterday and Simon Long posted about the new OS over at the Raspberry…
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 MoreParagon Project: A Raspberry Pi Garden
Do you want to be able to water your garden remotely? Then this is the project for you! It’s an entire irrigation platform that you can control with your phone, tablet, or laptop! Using a Raspberry Pi, your garden comes wholly under your control. This one comes from Dan-in-CA on GitHub. You can find the…
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