raspberry pi

First Look: Javascript Microcontrollers for Web Developers

Right now there are two new micro-controller boards seeking funding—one on Kickstarter, and the other on Dragon Innovation’s new crowdfunding platform—that are slightly different. These boards aren’t just yet another Arduino clone, or yet another possible “Raspberry Pi killer.” These two boards, the Tessel from technical.io and the Espruino from Pur3, intend to take the path least travelled and co-op an existing community not traditionally associated with the maker community.

Continue Reading February 4th, 2013 Alasdair Allan4

Big Board List Compares Development Platforms

With the proliferation of single-board computers and the various flavors that they come in, it can be a bit daunting to a newcomer. Added to the vast array of programmable microcontrollers like the Arduino, it only makes platform decisions that much more complicated. In fact, we are frequently asked about the difference between the Raspberry […]

Continue Reading February 1st, 2013 Matt Richardson4

Maker Shed Microcontroller Quick Reference Chart

With all the microcontrollers and single board computers on the market, sometimes it’s hard to see all your options. That’s why we made up this quick reference sheet for the 8 most popular boards we sell in the Maker Shed.

Continue Reading January 31st, 2013 Michael Castor44

Portable Raspberry Pi MAME Device

Jason Birch built a hand held MAME device using a Raspberry Pi connected to a 3.5″ LCD screen. The unit is powered from a battery pack and runs for around 2.5 hours.

Continue Reading January 22nd, 2013 Nick Normal9

Webcast: How to Get a Raspberry Pi Up and Running

This Wednesday, Shawn Wallace and I will be hosting an O’Reilly webcast about the basics of how to get a Raspberry Pi up and running. It’s a free webcast, but you do have to register to attend. If you can’t make it to the webcast, check out our book, Getting Started with Raspberry Pi, which […]

Continue Reading January 21st, 2013 Matt Richardson4

AirPi Wireless MonoBox Speaker

Justin writes in with his version of the MonoBox Powered Speaker, which he calls the AirPi Wireless Speaker. It combines a Raspberry Pi, the MonoBox amp circuit, and WiFi adapter, all modded into a standard bookshelf speaker.

Continue Reading January 19th, 2013 Nick Normal4

Arcade Controls on Raspberry Pi

Retro-arcade gaming is more than recreating the sound and graphics of bygone video games. To anyone who spent endless hours of their childhood feeding quarters into rows of pulsing, blaring machines, the feel of the industrial-grade joysticks and buttons is an essential part of the experience. Thankfully, Raspberry Pi can help recreate that experience.

Continue Reading January 15th, 2013 Ethan Dicks8

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