Pi-Top are running a Christmas competition in which you must pit your wits against their fiendish programming challenges. There are 5 standard levels to complete before you are entered in their raffle, plus bonus levels just for fun! The raffle…
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Internet of Things Christmas tree uses Alexa and a Raspberry Pi
Alex Ellis has taken a mini Christmas tree, a NeoPixel strip, some jumper wires and an Alexa/Echo Dot and created an Internet of Things device that is sure to get your blinkiness senses going. The Alexa communicates with the Raspberry…
Raspberry Pi 5th Birthday Weekend – 4th-5th March 2017
The Raspberry Pi 5th Birthday Weekend will take place from Saturday 4th-Sunday 5th March 2017 at Cambridge Junction. This is a different venue from previous years and is being run by staff from the Raspberry Pi Foundation, so expect it…
Black Friday deals galore with Raspberry Pi retailers
This is the 2016 post – you’re probably here because you Googled Raspberry Pi Black Friday deals or something š Black Friday is upon us. Dun-dun-dunnnnnnnn! As usual, I’ve thrown the net out and asked the Pi retailers what they’ve…
New issue of The MagPi magazine for Raspberry Pi enthusiasts is out
The Christmas issue of The MagPi (issue 52) is now out. Lots of Christmas-related stuff in there and also a continuation of Brian Corteil’s robot guide as well as lots more! Download for free from RaspberryPi.org or buy it online…
Raspberry Pi Foundation launches Pioneers initiative #MakeYourIdeas
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has just announced the Pioneers programme. For this programme, they’re looking for kids aged 12-15 to be digital makers. Makers will form teamsĀ of up to four people and take on challenges, that the Foundation will set,…
New resources from the Raspberry Pi Foundation help you to drill into Weather Station data
The Raspberry Pi Foundation have released a couple of new resources, this time they’re focused on weather. In particular, these resources help you to use the data collected from all those Weather Station boards that they sent out and to…
The Pi Hut re-launches website with 1000s of new maker products
Raspberry Pi mega-store The Pi HutĀ has just re-launched their website with over 3,500 new products added to their range. The range, which is aimed at makers, includes products from popular manufacturers Adafruit, Seeed and DFRobot and other, more niche companies,…
The MagPi Translated Edition launched – 4 new languages for the official Raspberry Pi magazine
Great news from Pi Towers today. The MagPi has announced that a reduced, 20-page version of each new issue will be available in the following languages: Spanish French Italian Hebrew The first issue is available hereĀ and you can read more…
Industrial use of the Raspberry Pi – Peugeot Citroen
Car manufacturer Peugeot Citroen have developed an Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) to lift & transport cars around their factory. The vehicle, which travels almost 8km a day is controlled by a Raspberry Pi and uses a touch-screen display for monitoring…