Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 Review
Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 is easy to set up and just works. Check it out if you are in the market for a portable, crisp display
How to Build a Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Custom keyboards are where you either build or heavily modify for yourself. We look at what you need, options, and how to build your own.
Use the MCP23017 GPIO Port Expander to Add 16 IO Pins
MCP23017/MCP23008 port expanders add more GPIO pins using I2C which means you only need two wires to get 8, 16 or even more lines of IO
PiUSB – How to Make a Wifi Memory Stick Using Pi Zero W
Raspberry Pi Zero W as a Wifi-enabled USB Memory Stick! In this tutorial we create a removable drive that is shared over your network.
DIY Z80 Output to LCD: Homebrew Retro Computer Part 3
Our home made Z80 DIY computer finally gets to communicate with the outside world!
Or in this case, a 16x2 LCD screen.
Pico as Z80 RAM & RAM: Homebrew Retro Computer Part 2
Your DIY Z80 computer needs memory to do actual computing so in this project we create an emulated ROM and RAM using a Raspberry Pi Pico
Z80 on a Breadboard: Homebrew Retro Computer Part 1
How to make a homebrew z80 microprocessor computer on a breadboard - the best way to understand how things work at a fundamental level.
Raspberry Pi Security Camera
Have you been wanting a wifi camera? Maybe for some added security, or perhaps to monitor the kids/pets/roommate?
Turn your Raspberry Pi into an internet camera!
Build a Macro Keyboard “Stream Deck” with Raspberry Pi Zero and Hyperpixel 4.0 Graphical Touch Screen
Can you build a DIY version of the Elgato Stream Deck? Many people could tell this is what I was building up to. I think we are getting a lot closer. This, of course, continues my previous …
Detect (and list) Raspberry Pi and other boards on your network
I am in the fun position of having a Raspberry Pi project to build for my day job. It brought to light a familiar challenge of how to trouble-shoot and connect to headless Raspberry Pi boards when you …
USB Keyboard Emulation with the Raspberry Pi Zero
One of the many productivity-boosters my nerd friends look to is text expanders and keyboard shortcuts. You know, enter a combination of keypresses, and out pops a signature, particular animated gif, …
Announce Your Entry with Raspberry Pi, Python and Bluetooth
Did you ever want to have your return to your office or home announced with a fanfare? Probably not, but let’s do this anyway ;) This script will use Bluetooth (built into the Raspberry Pi 3) to …
Linux Automation Tip: How to Send Messages from Python to Your Slack Channels
Slack is a hugely popular live group chat system. While a lot of my notifications now go to Discord, as I wrote about here, Slack is still more popular with development teams, and it is what we use in …
EZ-Robot IoTiny
While Arduino and Raspberry Pi dominate, there are other boards out there for robot builders. One of the best for rapid robot development is IoTiny from EZ-Robot.
Running Raspberry Pi AND Arduino for the Best of Both Worlds
I have been writing a lot more about Raspberry Pi than Arduino lately, but don’t get the impression I am leaving the Arduino world behind. Both devices have their benefits, and in fact, I …
Using Grove Sensors, Buttons, and Displays, with Raspberry Pi and Python
Grove sensors are a plug and play way to add sensors, buttons, displays, and actuators to your electronics projects, without soldering. Let's take a look how well they work when paired with a …
Linux Automation Tip: Kill Script if Already Running
Here is a shell script that will allow you to kill a script if it is already running #!/usr/bin/env bash ps -ef | grep $1 | awk '{print $2}' | xargs kill -9 Supply the name of the script as the first …
Email Your Raspberry Pi IP Address on Boot
A common complaint from Raspberry Pi owners is when running headless (no monitor or keyboard). If the Pi reboots then you lose your login session and often the previous IP address. Using …
Playing with Grove – LCD Displays
Recently I have come around to really enjoy the Grove sensors and displays from Seeed. They are so convenient!
Maker Kits for Making Maker Kids
It must be building up to gift-giving season because I have been asked a whole bunch of times for ideas for what parents should buy their kids to encourage their interest in making – …
3D Printed “Spooky” Arduino/Raspberry Pi Electronics Projects for Halloween
Halloween is an awesome time for makers. Each year I like to beat my previous year’s builds. For Halloween this year I thought I would do something a bit special and create two projects. This is …
3D Printed, Raspberry Pi Powered, Doctor Who Tardis
Doctor Who, Raspberry Pi AND 3D printing fans will love this 3D Printed Tardis, powered by Raspberry Pi, that can play all the sounds effects from the show!
Raspberry Pi Remote Access – 3 Ways to Make Your Raspberry Pi Accessible Outside Your Network
Raspberry Pi remote access can be tricky. What can you do? How can you make it easy for you to remote access, but difficult for the bad guys?
How to Install and Set Up Octopi for Remote Raspberry Pi 3D Printer Control with Octoprint
Octopi is a fantastic system for running your 3D printers remotely, using a Raspberry Pi, including built in webcam and time lapse features. Installing Octoprint need not be a chore on Mac or Windows. …
Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless first boot issues
So there I am. Happy as a little boy on Christmas morning. I just got my Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless in the mail! WHOOT!!!! I’m about to start work on my dream bot that will cost hardly anything …