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!

Top Tips to Tighten Security on Your Homebrew IoT Projects

Top Tips to Tighten Security on Your Homebrew IoT Projects

Brian Lough

By Brian Lough

Brian Lough

Brian is a software developer by trade who got into Arduino development after discovering the esp8266 chip. He posts on his YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCezJOfu7OtqGzd5xrP3q6WA) and instructables. He lives in Ireland with his fiancée, daughter, and two dogs.

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By Tony DiCola

Tony DiCola

Tony DiCola is a software engineer experienced in cloud services and embedded systems such as Arduino, RasPi, and MicroPython.

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Lock it down! Protect yourself and your IoT projects with these easy-to-implement tips.

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Building a Raspberry Pi-Based VR Gaming Rig for Vintage Doom

Building a Raspberry Pi-Based VR Gaming Rig for Vintage Doom

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Clem Mayer creates a VR rig for an immersive experience of the classic video game Doom.

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4 Ways to Control Electronic Relays

By John M. Wargo

John M. Wargo

John M. Wargo is a professional software developer and author. For his day job, he’s a Principal Analyst for Forrester Research. He’s a software guy more than a hardware guy, but he loves working with both. He wrote the first book on BlackBerry development and has published 4 books on Apache Cordova (also known as Adobe PhoneGap). You can find him online at www.johnwargo.com and on Twitter at @johnwargo.

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There are plenty of ways to use relays, and each method can achieve several different results. Check out this step by step guide to figure out what you need.

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