Raspberry Pi is an incredibly versatile microcomputer that is perfect for any kind of DIY projects. From programming robots to building home automation systems, there are so many possibilities when it comes to designing creative and innovative raspberry pi projects. With its powerful yet low-cost hardware, plus plenty of open source software available, raspberry pi has become one of the most popular tinkering tools out there. But what kinds of projects can you make with this small but mighty computer? Read on for ideas and tutorials that will shake up your next project idea or two!
The Raspberry Pi is a multifaceted device that can use a host of skills. While this single board computer was made with education in mind, it is not what I would call “easy to use” and can challenge even the most savvy maker. Fortunately, with a thriving online community and the Getting Started with Raspberry Pi Kit and book, help isn’t hard to find.
Christian Bianchini of Switzerland, now living in London, built this web-connected camera for his home. It consists of a webcam enclosed in a PVC pipe, with two servos controlling pan and tilt. A temperature sensor and motion sensor also provide data. The whole system is managed by a Raspberry Pi, communicates with the Internet via […]
We are excited to announce our second International Maker Meetup taking place around the globe and in our very own MAKE office Jan. 17 from 6-8pm PST. The theme of this meetup will be Raspberry Pi. We’ll be inviting the community over for a little show and tell as we celebrate the release of MAKE’s […]
Youtube user MungoBBQ took an old Macintosh Classic and stuffed in a couple of controllers and a Raspberry Pi to make his own mini NES emulator.
For those of you who haven’t yet played around with Raspberry Pi, this one’s for you. In this how-to video, Matt walks you through how to get a Raspberry Pi up and running. It’s the first in a series of Raspberry Pi videos that we’re releasing to accompany our new book, Getting Started with Raspberry Pi. It covers Raspberry Pi and Linux basics and then works up to using Scratch, Python, GPIO (to control LED’s and switches), and web development on the board.
Raspberry Pi Starter Kit: http://www.makershed.com/Raspberry_Pi_Starter_Kit_Includes_Raspberry_Pi_p/msrpik.htm&Click=127972
Getting Started with Raspberry Pi PDF: http://www.makershed.com/Getting_Started_with_Raspberry_Pi_PDF_p/emgsrp.htm&Click=127972
Raspberry Pi Model B: http://www.makershed.com/Raspberry_Pi_Model_B_Revision_2_512MB_p/mkrpi2.htm&Click=127972
For those of you who haven’t yet played around with Raspberry Pi, this one’s for you. In this how-to video, I walk you through how to get a Raspberry Pi up and running. It’s the first in a series of Raspberry Pi videos that I’m making to accompany Getting Started with Raspberry Pi, a book […]
It’s been a big first year for Raspberry Pi, the $35 mini Linux computer. As soon as they started shipping, makers were eager to get their hands on the board so that they could use it in their projects. In just a few months, we’ve seen a ton of great Raspberry Pi projects come our […]
