The Observer Embraces the Raspberry Pi
British newspaper The Observer checks out the RaspPi and asks the question: “Will it encourage kids to teach themselves code, or just end up in the hands of nerds?”
Raspberry Pi
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!
Maker Shed Now Shipping 512MB Raspberry Pis!
512MB Raspberry Pi Model B Version 2.0s have just arrived in the Maker Shed! This is the newest model that was released by the Raspberry Pi Foundation on October 15h. It’s available for purchase today and ships out immediately.
Pi Crust Breakout Board for Raspberry Pi
Got a Raspberry Pi and want to explore i/o options while maintaining the overall footprint of your project? If the answer is yes, then checkout maker Joe Walnes’ Pi Crust breakout board. With convenient headers and clear labels, the Pi Crust is the a great choice when you want to cram as much as you can into a tight enclosure. But don’t expect to buy one off-the-shelf. If you want a Pi Crust, you’ll have to order the parts and assemble it yourself.
A Halloween Sound Trigger with Raspberry Pi and Arduino
[vimeo:https://vimeo.com/51950656] People have been asking me about interesting applications for the Raspberry Pi, and whether Raspberry Pi is an Arduino killer of some sort. The answer to the second question is no; in fact it is an Arduino augmenter. This blog post answers the first question with another question: how about a Haunted House sound […]
Ask MAKE: Physical Computing Taxonomy
I hear a lot words — embedded system, microcontroller, system on a chip, computer on a chip — used somewhat interchangeably. What are the differences, if any? And where do Arduino and Raspberry Pi fit?
Raspberry Pi Doubles RAM to 512MB, Price Unchanged
The Raspberry Pi foundation announces that boards shipped from their distributors will now have double the memory.
Getting Started With Raspberry Pi Available in Early Release
I’ve been lucky to have been able to work with Matt Richardson on our newest Make Books title: Getting Started With Raspberry Pi. The book is now available in Early Release form, and the finished book will be out for Christmas. This concise beginners tutorial is in the same style and format as our popular […]