Posts Tagged ‘Pi’
Paragon Project: Kevin McAleer’s Googley Googley Eyes
I’m very excited to feature one of Kevin McAleer’s many brilliant project for our Paragon Project series – namely, Kevin’s Googley Googley Eyes. They’re googly eyes that can tell you what they see! If you don’t know Kevin’s work, you can check out his website here and his very popular YouTube channel here. The project…
Read MoreWhy is my Raspberry Pi so slow?
It’s a tale as old as time (or at least as old as 2012). You receive your sleek new Raspberry Pi in its little paper packaging. You pull it out, flash your SD card, and plug that sucker in. Before you know it though, you’re rushing to the internet to answer one very pressing question:…
Read MoreParagon Project: Raspberry Pi Pico Keyboard
One of the most useful things you can do with a Pico is upgrade your peripherals – and there’s no better place to start than with your keyboard. And there’s no keyboard maker like Joe Scotto, who built the Scotto34 (PCB Edition) keyboard with a Raspberry Pi Pico, Choc switches, and a PCB kit. Furthermore,…
Read MoreParagon Project: AI Poet & Clock
Apparently, it must be “Clock Week” for Paragon Projects. On Tuesday, we wrote about the worst smart watch ever and today we’ve got to cover this fantastic AI clock. Viktor Shin over at hackster.io has come up with a simple ChatGPT-powered clock that can also recite poetry, tell jokes, and provide you with the temperature.…
Read MoreParagon Project: Euclidean Drum Machine
In terms of making music with the Raspberry Pi, there are a handful of options available. People have come up with ways to turn their Pis into instruments of all kinds. However, by comparison, there are few music projects revolving around the Raspberry Pi Pico. So it’s thrilling to see a new Pico euclidean drum…
Read MoreThe Best Raspberry Pi 4 Case 2023
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…
Read MoreThe 7 Most Common Uses for the Raspberry Pi in 2023
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of articles outlining uses for the Raspberry Pi. But if you’re just getting started, you might be interested in a broader overview of the types of things you can do with a Raspberry Pi. Therefore, in this article, I want to tackle its uses from a slightly different angle,…
Read MoreParagon Project: Deep Learning Work Assistant
When it comes to productivity, tinkerers have made use of microprocessors and microcontrollers in a variety of ways. However, this deep learning work assistant tops the list as one of the most creative projects we have seen in a long time! This project, developed by Benjamin over at WIZnet Makers, take photos every 5 seconds…
Read MoreWhat if Oppenheimer had a Raspberry Pi?
J. Robert Oppenheimer is at the front of everyone’s minds at the moment. But what would have happened if Oppenheimer had had access to a Raspberry Pi? As head of the Los Alamos Laboratory during the construction of the first nuclear bomb by the United States, Oppenheimer gathered together scientists in New Mexico to work…
Read MoreEverything about Sound Output Using the Pico W
The Raspberry Pi Pico W is a powerful microcontroller board built around the Raspberry Pi’s very own microcontroller chip, the RP2040. You can check out a selection of RP2040-based microcontroller boards here or keep reading to find out everything you need to know about sound output using the Pico W. Have you ever considered making…
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