Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi Fridge Magnet Plays News When it Detects People

Home News (Image credit: Frakman1) Staying informed is always a challenge and definitely takes time, but what if we could automate our news consumption on a semi-regular basis? Before you say, “Get me out of here!” check out this awesome news-playing Raspberry Pi fridge magnet project created by Reddit user Frakman1. Using a PIR motion… Read more

How To Change Linux Terminal Colors on the Fly

As wonderful as the Linux command-line is, it can sometimes need a little customization to make it truly our own. While most terminal emulators ship with a few different theme options such as Solorized, Orchid, etc. out of the box, you might on occasion feel the need for different color schemes. While you could manually… Read more

How to Farm Chia Coin, the New Storage-Based Cryptocurrency

Home News (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) The new Chia cryptocurrency has already started making waves in the storage industry, as we’ve reported back in April. With Chia trading now live, it looks set to become even more interesting in the coming months. The total netspace for Chia has already eclipsed 2 exabytes, and it’s well… Read more

How To Wirelessly Transfer Files With a QR Code

There are a number of different options available to move files between your desktop and mobile devices. The most common method is to use a USB cable, but this only works if you have access to the correct cable. What if we could send files between devices on the same network using nothing more than… Read more

Raspberry Pi SDR Tracks Airplanes in Real-Time

Home News (Image credit: Dr2mod) There’s definitely something intriguing about accessing public data—from citizen band radio to tracking the ISS, the Raspberry Pi has proven to be a capable choice for tinkerers with a hunger for information. But for those with an interest in local aerospace activity, you’ll need a Raspberry Pi aircraft monitoring rig… Read more

Bake Your Own Apple and Raspberry Pi Laptop

Home News (Image credit: Littlespleen) The Raspberry Pi might be known as a pocket-sized computer but it does turn up in all manner of places. This maker, known as Littlespleen online, decided to use an old Apple laptop as housing for a Raspberry Pi 4. The best Raspberry Pi projects breathe life into old hardware,… Read more

Maker Squeezes Linux SBC Into Cell Phone Charger

Home News (Image credit: Ryan Walker) In the ongoing contest to find the world’s smallest booting computer, we might have found a new contender. In a post via Hackaday, prolific builder of things Ryan Walker has posted on Medium about his project to squeeze a fully functional Wi-Fi router into the casing of a phone… Read more

Your Raspberry Pi Pico Could Soon Be Online

Home News (Image credit: Phil Howard @Gadgetoid) The $4 Raspberry Pi Pico may be great value, but it had to lose something in order to keep the price low, and that was WiFi. Sure, we can hack our own solution, but Pimoroni’s upcoming Pico Wireless board, demonstrated by Pimoroni employee Phil Howard (better known as… Read more

Raspberry Pi Project Integrates SSH With Local Voice Assistant

Home News (Image credit: Mohammadreza Rostam) We’ve seen voice-controlled Raspberry Pi projects before using tools like Google’s AIY Voice Kit or Amazon’s Alexa to listen and respond to voice commands. These systems rely on third-party servers to interpret audio which can be a security concern for some. That’s where projects like Picovoice from maker Mohammadreza… Read more

Chia Coin’s Initially High Prices Could Cause a Storage Shortage

Home News (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) After about a month of preparation, following the initial mainnet launch, cryptocurrency Chia coin (XCH) has officially started trading — which means it’s possibly preparing to suck up all of the best SSDs like Ethereum (see how to mine Ethereum) has been gobbling up the best graphics cards. Early… Read more

Raspberry Pi Pico Powers Online Game Boy Multiplayer Tetris

Home News (Image credit: Stacksmashing) We’ve all been there before—you want to play Tetris with your friends but a 20 mile Game Boy link cable is impractical. That’s where Stacksmashing’s incredibly clever Raspberry Pi Pico project comes into play. The best Raspberry Pi projects are ones that bring us together, especially right now. Stacksmashing’s using… Read more

How To Use Playstation and Xbox Controllers With Raspberry Pi

Playing games on your Raspberry Pi is far easier with a good game controller. Many different game controllers can be connected to your Raspberry Pi using USB. Furthermore, some well-known console controllers can also be linked up using Bluetooth. In theory, all controllers should work with any Raspberry Pi projects. This covers everything from generic… Read more

Raspberry Pi CM4 Featured In 3D Printer Controller Board

Home News (Image credit: pkElectronics) The Raspberry Pi CM4 has made its way to the 3D printing world thanks to the latest project from pkElectronics. The CM4 module is featured as the main driver behind this custom 3D Printer controller PCB known as the Sigmoid S7P. This board does so much more than just control… Read more

How to Turn a Rotary Phone into Google Assistant with Raspberry Pi

I have some old telephones lying around – few of them fully functional anymore. I was going to throw out one of them when I realized I could replace the inner wiring with a Raspberry Pi, and have the Google Assistant running on it. While it’s certainly easier to call “hey google” across the room,… Read more

Maker Uses Raspberry Pi to Control LEDs With His Mind

Home News (Image credit: The_Wolfiee) You read that title correctly, this maker is using the power of his mind, or brain waves, to control LEDs with a Raspberry Pi. The trick to every good Pi project is finding the right hardware to attach, and this maker, known on Reddit as The_Wolfiee, opted to use a… Read more