{"id":3875,"date":"2013-05-02T05:50:55","date_gmt":"2013-05-02T05:50:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/178.62.14.192\/?p=3875"},"modified":"2013-05-02T05:50:55","modified_gmt":"2013-05-02T05:50:55","slug":"three-toys-to-make-with-the-raspberrypi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.recantha.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3875","title":{"rendered":"Three Toys to Make with the #RaspberryPi"},"content":{"rendered":"

This guest post is courtesy of Farnell<\/em><\/p>\n

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The UK-based Raspberry Pi Foundation has released a computer the size of a business card with a focus on giving children the basic idea of computer programming and engineering. However, the Raspberry Pi kit<\/a> is not focused on kids; people of all ages can get enjoyment and entertainment from it.<\/p>\n

The Pi has all of the capabilities of a full scale PC including the classic HDMI, USB and also RCA and LAN ports. The new model also includes 512 MB of RAM. According to the developers, the Pi can be used not only for running simple computer applications but is also able to run HD video games. I have also used an earlier version of the product which had 256 MB of RAM, and its graphics were immaculate at 1080p video over HDMI, which is reasonable considering the price is a mere $35.<\/p>\n

The best thing about this product is that you can also connect microcontrollers, sensors, actuators and cameras to it, which distinguishes it from other contemporary products.
\nWe\u2019ve gathered the following project information so that you can begin exploring this amazing little computer and what it can do.<\/p>\n

Keep one thing in mind: many of these computers are similar to old gaming consoles. Downloading them is protected by the copyright laws even if you possess a hard copy \u2013 however, there are websites where downloading them is totally legal.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0The Micro Arcade Cabinet<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"It\u2019s the biggest wish of every gamer to have his own arcade cabinet, but the lack of space is an issue. Although this device has been devised for little hands, it contains some of the most classic games ever such as Bubble Bobble. The pad contains a joystick and a set of four buttons which can be used to control directions for the games which require dual joystick such as Robotron. The name of the game being played is displayed on a little marquee above the screen. The great thing about the Raspberry Pi is that it is portable with a very low-power consumption rate. If someone wants a taste of gaming on their way to or from office or school or anywhere else, this product is the ultimate choice.<\/p>\n

2. Self \u2013Balancing robot<\/p>\n