Raspberry Pi

heise + | Raspberry Pi 400 in the test: Small computer for beginners and hobbyists

The cheap Raspberry Pi 400 is a mini-PC with Raspi-4 technology, which is primarily intended for schoolchildren, but is also attractive to others. Raspberry Pi 400 in the test: Small computer for beginners and hobbyists With power button Meager computing power Few connections Conclusion and test table Article in c’t 25 / 2020 read After… Read more

Raspberry Pi 4 and Vulkan API, reached a new important milestone

The development of the Vulkan driver for The latest Raspberry Pi is doing very well with passing compliance tests. The work is not yet completed, but it is proceeding well in view of a driver release that is getting closer and closer. by Manolo De Agostini published 25 November 2020 , at 09: 21 in… Read more

VPN: WireGuard for Windows continues to take shape

The WireGuard project released Windows versions 0.2 and 0.3 of its VPN software in quick succession. An important innovation is a restricted view for regular users: Anyone who belongs to the Network Configuration Operator group can start and stop tunnels in it and view their status without administrator rights. However, any access to the keys… Read more

How to Get Windows 10 for Free (or Under $30)

Home How-to We’re pointing to ways to get Windows 10 for free — or least cheaper. (Image credit: Anton Watman/Shutterstock) You can spend thousands of dollars on components when building a PC, but it won’t boot without an operating system (OS). Linux is a viable option, but most people prefer Windows because it runs all… Read more

Review: Silent Angel Forester F1 linear power supply for the Bonn N8

RESUME Silent Angel delivers a switch that has become popular in the Netherlands, for which the brand now developed an upgrade in the form of the Forester F1. Happy with the Silent Angel Bonn N8 ethernet switch and ready for the next step forward? Then consider the Silent Angel Forester F1. Only try if you… Read more

ASUS Tinker Board 2 and Tinker Board 2S – alternatives to the Raspberry Pi

If you want to create a minicomputer, you do not have to limit yourself to the choice of Raspberry Pi devices. There are new proposals from ASUS on the market. I am talking about the second generation Tinker Board design in two variants – ASUS Tinker Board 2 and ASUS Tinker Board 2S. Measuring 56… Read more

Tesla Model X: insecure keys cracked

Belgian researchers at the KU Leuven in Belgium have examined the key system of the Tesla Model X and found two weaknesses that could allow an attacker to steal the fully functional car within a very short time. Tesla will fix the problem with a software update. Owners should ensure that the update 2020. 48… Read more

How to Remote Monitor your 3D Printer with Raspberry Pi

3D printing exploded in popularity during the great PPE shortage of 2020 while creating fire hazards for new hobbyists. Though few and far between, there have been documented instances of unattended 3D printers creating electrical fires. More commonly, we find botched print jobs where the print has lifted from the build surface and is now… Read more

Asus Release Raspberry Pi Competitor Tinkerboard 2 and 2S

Home News (Image credit: Asus) The Asus Tinkerboard SBC line is getting a new edition, according to a press release published by Clubic. The new boards, labelled as Tinkerboard 2 and Tinkerboard 2S in the press release, will feature a form factor close to that of the Raspberry Pi. As of writing, there has been… Read more

Maker Uses Raspberry Pi 400 for Amiga Project

Home News (Image credit: Chris Garett) Many makers in the Raspberry Pi community have a soft spot for retro hardware. When we saw Chris Garett’s cool Amiga Raspberry Pi 400 setup, we knew we had to share it. The Raspberry Pi 400 is the latest board released by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Check out our… Read more

heise + | Build a breeding station for the tadpole shrimp Triops

An Arduino Uno and an LM 35 Temperature sensors control the temperature of the rearing tank. The Raspberry Pi Zero’s camera records the progress. In search of a present for my niece and nephew, I looked at a tadpole shrimp breeding tank. My interest in the little Triops crabs was aroused and after I gave… Read more

.Build Build the Ultimate Retro PC – Back to MS-DOS, Windows 98 and XP

Duke Nukem 3D, Quake and Doom: Do these names evoke nostalgic feelings? Many people enjoy playing these old DOS games again years later. This can be done in a computer museum, via an emulator or by means of an old system. Among (older) tweakers we see increasing interest in the latter or even in rebuilding… Read more

heise + | Build a breeding station for the Tadpole Shrimp Tripos

While looking for a present for my niece and nephew, I noticed a tadpole shrimp breeding tank. My interest in the little Triops crabs was aroused and after I gave the tank away, I studied websites with breeding tips. The Triops crayfish are the oldest known animal species in the world, which has hardly changed… Read more

Doctor Who-Themed RISC-V Board to Introduce IoT to Kids

Home News (Image credit: BBC Learning / Tynker / SiFive) Learning to code can be fun, and with boards such as the Raspberry Pi and the upcoming BBC Doctor Who HiFive Inventor Coding Kit a collaboration between BBC Learning, Tynker and SiFive we can learn new skills and save the galaxy while traveling with Doctor… Read more

SolidRun Aims to ‘Dethrone’ Raspberry Pi With i.MX8M Plus

Home News (Image credit: SolidRun) Today SolidRun announced their latest embedded System on Module (SoM) board which aims to “dethrone” the Raspberry Pi as the go-to hardware solution for development and prototyping. With a design similar to the recent Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 the i.MX8M Plus comes in a dual or quad core configuration… Read more