Posts Tagged ‘Pico’
Paragon Project: Open-Source E-Book
To be honest, I’ve been following this project for a long time. And the I think the idea itself deserved to be featured in our Paragon Projects series. But Joey Castillo just published updates to this project that require me to do it now, especially. This is an open source e-book, which Joey calls “The…
Read MoreParagon Project: A Mechanical Keyboard Cyberdeck
Another day, another cyberdeck. Today’s Paragon Project is a cyberdeck built directly into a mechanical keyboard. Best of all, it’s totally open-source and a super accessible design. So get out your soldering iron and 3D printer, because this is sure to inspire you! If you’re new to the world of cyberdecks, they are mostly portable…
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 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: Pico W Security Alarm
If you’re interested in protecting your home with a cheap and powerful security system, look no further, because the the Pico W Alarm System is here! over at Cytron, Abdulrahman Alhamed has uploaded a fantastic tutorial on creating an alarm system based on an IR sensor and Pico W. Notably, this project isn’t that different…
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 MoreRaspberry Pi Dispatch: Have the “Million-Unit Months” Begun?
Roughly two months ago, David Bombal interviewed Eben Upton on his YouTube channel. In the interview, he made it clear that in the first quarter of 2023, production was lower than it had been since 2015. However, Upton stated that things were turning around last quarter and would be in full swing by July. We…
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between CPython, MicroPython, & CircuitPython anyway?
CPython, MicroPython, and CircuitPython hold a dear place in the hearts of many a tinkerer. But it’s not always clear what the differences are. And if you’re messing around with microcontrollers for the first time, these distinctions can play a key role in understanding what’s up with your code. So, in this article, I will…
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