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Raspberry Pi & Python Powered Tank

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The title pretty much explains this project- it’s a tank, that can shoot BBs – powered by a Raspberry Pi and Python Code. It’s pretty awesome. This is part one of a two-parter and handles all of the hardware and wiring and a Python script for test firing the engines. Click here to see Part 2 of this project where I get a live video stream and buttons to control the tank into a web UI! As with my other projects, I’ll try to keep things simple … Read more

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How to Build a Smart Magic Mirror Using a Raspberry Pi Zero [Tutorial]

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Ever wanted to see check the weather is in Tripoli and read randomized Seinfeld quotes while you’re doing your hair in the morning? Smart mirrors are the DIY project to make that happen. This easy-to-follow tutorial covers how to build a small magic mirror using a Raspberry Pi Zero and a few other bits and pieces. Smart mirrors (also sometimes known as “magic mirrors”) can display live information right in the reflection on a mirror – it looks cool and is actually kind of useful. You can … Read more

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Raspberry Pi Alternatives [2021] – 8 Best Single Board Computers

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The rise and rise of the Raspberry Pi’s popularity – as a home server, media box, emulation machine, or maker platform – has led to a host of imitators, and in some cases, successors. Finding the right single-board computer for your project will make development easier- so here’s a summary of some of the single-board computers getting about in 2021. 8 Best Alternatives to the Raspberry Pi We’ll only include boards with built-in memory and video out – all in one single board computers and … Read more

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How to SSH Into Your Raspberry Pi Remotely [Simple Guide]

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Here’s a summary of the options available for connecting to your Raspberry Pi via SSH – from Linux, macOS, and Windows. Networking We’ll assume you have your Pi on your network – wired or wirelessly. Static IP Address vs DHCP Your Raspberry Pi will most likely be configured to receive an IP address via DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), which means your router assigns an available address to your Pi. As it’s assigned automatically, you won’t know what it will be in advance. If you’ve … Read more

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DIY Raspberry Pi Laptop/Palmtop Computer [Kitchen Build]

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DIY Raspberry Pi Palmtop

There was once a PC form factor known as the ‘Palmtop’ and it was good. Then, tablets appeared and pretty much wiped them out completely. I am still a huge fan of palmtops – they’re great for travel or getting some light work done in the park without having to lug about a full laptop, try and type on a tablet screen, or trying to angle those awful tablet keyboard cases on your lap so that they don’t collapse. There are a few modern attempts … Read more

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How to Install Ubuntu MATE 2020.10 on a Raspberry Pi (With Screenshots)

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How to Install Ubuntu MATE 2020.10 on a Raspberry Pi

Ubuntu is (arguably) the most popular Linux distribution. Ubuntu MATE is a great, performance-conscious, lightweight Ubuntu-based distribution that is perfect for low-cost platforms like the Raspberry Pi where you may want to forgo some of the bells and whistles for better performance. If you’re just getting started learning Linux and programming you may not want to risk trying things out on your day-to-day computer (you might be worried about breaking it for work or school), a Raspberry Pi is a great way to experiment with … Read more

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Best Raspberry Pi and Pi Zero Projects – Upgrade Your Home With Our Favourite Picks

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Looking for some home projects to keep you occupied over the winter months? LinuxScrew has you covered with this collection of Raspberry Pi projects for your home! Best Raspberry Pi Projects Raspberry Pis are cheap single-board computers that can be used for a variety of tasks – from desktop computers to web servers, and automation. Read on for some great projects for your home that utilize the Raspberry Pi and Pi Zero. Raspberry Pi CCTV System Turn a raspberry pi and a USB webcam into … Read more

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Arduino vs Raspberry Pi: What are they and which one should I use?

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This article explores the differences and common uses for the Raspberry Pi and Arduino hardware platforms. You’ll see a lot of talk about “Arduino vs. Raspberry Pi” as if they’re competing products – but they’re not! Arduinos and Raspberry Pis may both have started as small, affordable teaching platforms, but their intended uses are different, and they have diverged into two families of products with very different features that can do very different things. Check out the guide below to help you decide which one to choose for your next project. … Read more

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Rasperry Pi RetroPie Emulation Station Install Walkthrough (Video Games on Pi)

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This guide will walk you through the installation and configuration of RetroPie (a Linux distribution with Emulation Station pre-configured) and where to source some legal retro game console ROMS. RetroPie is a ready-to-use Linux OS for your Raspberry Pi, which has everything already configured and ready to emulate NES, SNES, GameBoy, Nintendo 64, Playstation, Sega, and many other game consoles. The installation and configuration steps are super easy.  I’ve documented them below with screenshots and notes.  Once RetroPie is up and running, I’ll install a … Read more

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COVID Vaccination Rate Notifier [Project] – Scraping and Displaying with Python

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COVID Vaccination Rate Notifier

This article takes you through the creation of a COVID vaccination rate notifier. This project works by scraping data from the web and then displaying system notifications with Python. It hasn’t been the greatest year – but there’s light at the end of the tunnel. We’ve waited for the vaccine, and now we wait for people to get the vaccine. To keep sane through the winter, we’re all watching the vaccination rate slowly climb – hopefully to the point where we can go to the … Read more