Just been listening to Pimoroni’s excellent Bilge Tank video cast. They’ve announced a few things to keep an eye on. First of all, the pHATs currently displayed on their website are not actually in stock yet and are due Monday/Tuesday, so get…
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The Pi Podcast covers the Raspberry Pi Zero, Foundation gives advice on getting one
The guys over at Pi Podcast have just published their latest edition, and it’s all about the Raspberry Pi Zero. Listen to it here. Liz over at the Raspberry Pi Foundation has published some advice about how to get hold of…
Black Friday Raspberry Pi deals
Hi folks. Some good deals out there if you search around. Amazon have got general electronics, of course, but some of our favourite retailers are also doing deals. Ryanteck have slashed the prices on a lot of things, including the…
Power measurements for the Raspberry Pi Zero
As he does usually with new models of Raspberry Pi, Alex Eames has done a series of power usage measurements for the new Pi Zero. You can read his findings here.
Lite version of Raspbian Jessie available from Raspberry Pi
In a surprise, though welcome, move, the Raspberry Pi Foundation has made available a slimmed-down version of the Raspbian operating system image. I haven’t tried it myself, but I imagine it does away with most, if not all, of the bundled…
More Raspberry Pi Zero coverage from Pi bloggers
As usual with a new product launch, certain bloggers get early access to be able to publish their opinions and technical information. Matt Timmons-Brown is one of these. He has done a walk-round and put the Zero through it’s paces in…
New Raspberry Pi hits the shelves – the Zero is here
Exciting news today: the Raspberry Pi Zero is here! It’s half the size of an A+, has twice the memory (512MB) and will likely run 30-40% faster than the A+ thanks to some special magic (Read Alex Eames’ blog post for…
Helicarrier bed uses Raspberry Pi as a command centre
Andy wanted to do something special for his son. So, he took his inspiration from Marvel’s S.H.I.E.L.D. and built a raised bed with a den underneath. He then filled the den with all manner of tech and Marvel stuff and then…
Free 3D modelling app for the Raspberry Pi
3D Slash, based in France, has just released a free version of their 3D modelling app (also called 3D Slash) to download on their website. You need to register but once you have you have access to this point-and-click software…
Win a FUZE Special Edition with Raspberry Pi with Linux User
Here’s a great, easy-to-enter competition. You can win a FUZE Special Edition (the red/white/red one that looks like a BBC Micro) by visiting the Linux User & Developer website and answering the easy question.