Schlagwort: makers

Reading Time: 2 minutesShaking things up “I had no idea the Raspberry Pi was so powerful,” he says. “But when I discovered it was capable of driving stepper motors using programs such as bCNC, I knew I’d found my solution for a portable CNC Etch-A-Sketch.” Indeed, his use of our favourite computer meant he could…

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhat’s it for? So, if a device so reminiscent of a classic console isn’t for gaming, what is it for? The Bonnet shares a heritage with Adafruit’s Mini PiTFT. That device features the same square 33 mm display, but has just the two buttons. This Adafruit 1.3″ Color TFT Bonnet comes with the five-way…

Reading Time: 6 minutesBuilding a magic mirror is one of the easiest, and most rewarding Raspberry Pi projects. Follow our Build a magic mirror tutorial to get your own mirror up-and-running. Orientate your magic mirror Can a mirror be upside-down? A magic mirror can! Most mirrors tend to be portrait, whereas screens are normally landscape.…

Reading Time: 2 minutesClick here to buy The MagPi magazine issue #92 Raspberry Pi problems solved Learn to diagnose and fix issues with Raspberry Pi. Get rid of glitches and odd behaviour, sort out boot problems, reconnect networking problems, and discover advanced troubleshooting tips. Facial recognition with a magic mirror PJ continues his incredible journey…

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Reading Time: 2 minutesWood-n’t it be nice The screen is mounted in a custom pine frame and stand. The frame is built using strips of small pine architrave backed by pine strips, offset to give a suitable rebate for the panel to fit and hiding the border. The side supports are modified pine staircase spindles.…

Reading Time: 3 minutesSQLite SQLite’s site is basic, but sqlitetutorial.net provides free interactive training. As well as covering SQL for SQLite (all platforms have slightly different implementations of SQL), there is a Python-specific course. Here, you can learn how to use PySQLite, the Python bindings for SQLite. Not only is the SQL language covered, but how to…

Reading Time: 2 minutesAnd what a lovely screen it is: the 13.3-inch IPS 1920×1080 display is a delight to look at, even if the chunky borders are a bit retro. The edge-to-edge full-sized backlit keyboard is equally impressive, with responsive chiclet-style keys that are suitably clicky. Typing is a breeze. The whole thing is set…

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen pondering his next project with a Raspberry Pi, he decided to create AdventurePi, a portable gaming device that would be as robust as an arcade machine. “A lot of people my age move around a lot or live in apartments and no one really wants to lug around a free-standing cabinet,…

Reading Time: 8 minutesRaspberry Pi is the gateway to electronics and computing Raspberry Pi has made a huge impact, not only on computer science education but also in the realm of makers and inventors. As well as being a really good-value computer, it gives the owner endless possibilities of connecting other electronics to it to…

Reading Time: 3 minutes“The project uses a Raspberry Pi 3B+, a Raspberry Pi Camera [Module], Python, 3D printing, and 576 NeoPixel LEDs to create an interactive art piece that shows you your reflection in ‘low resolution’ by lighting up a grid of LEDs,” says Alex. In essence, it’s taking your picture using a Raspberry Pi Camera…

Reading Time: 6 minutesRaspberry Shake is a great project for budding geologists and citizen scientists because it’s relatively simple to assemble (although you do need to be careful to handle and level the parts correctly). Once built, it’s low maintenance, sitting in a quiet part of your home or office, waiting for the earth to move.…

Reading Time: 3 minutesWarning! Electricity & water: Take extra care when combining electricity and water in a project: the two should be kept well apart! Pump it up A pump pushes water from a reservoir (children’s paddling pool) through PVC piping attached to water solenoids connected to sprinkler tubing pointed up in the air. A…

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Reading Time: 5 minutesMagic mirrors have to be one of the most popular projects out there. Initially created by combining old laptops and semi-reflective observation glass, they appear as normal mirrors but with text and images that appear to float in mid-air. The information displayed is typically what you need as you’re preparing to leave…

Reading Time: 2 minutesClick here to buy The MagPi Magazine issue #91 #MonthOfMaking Once a year The MagPi magazine readers come together and commit to build something. And we all reach out to each other online and offer encouragement. Pick up your copy of The MagPi magazine #91 to learn all about #MonthOfMaking. Let’s build…

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Reading Time: 3 minutesMartin became enamoured of all things Raspberry Pi-flavoured in 2014. Looking for a one-box alternative to a PC for converted gadgets, he was tipped off by a reader that Raspberry Pi might work. He duly made a Raspberry Pi-powered VCR and Alexa Rotary Phone. Numerous ‘fruitful’ projects followed. There’s now a sizeable…

Reading Time: 6 minutesRoom Guard: You’ll Need Why an Automation HAT? Many Raspberry Pi physical computing projects directly use the GPIO to connect things like sensors, buzzers, and LEDs. In this case, we’re going use the incredibly versatile Pimoroni Automation HAT. This ‘input expander’ allows us to control devices that would normally either be incompatible…

Reading Time: 6 minutesRoom Guard: You’ll Need Why an Automation HAT? Many Raspberry Pi physical computing projects directly use the GPIO to connect things like sensors, buzzers, and LEDs. In this case, we’re going use the incredibly versatile Pimoroni Automation HAT. This ‘input expander’ allows us to control devices that would normally either be incompatible…

Reading Time: 2 minutes“The radar introduces the user in an easy and accessible way to electronics, [as well as] embedded systems and how radar detects return signals and performs filtering to measure radial velocity and distance to objects,” he explains. The radar is based on a Raspberry Pi 3B which hosts a web server to…

Reading Time: 2 minutes“The radar introduces the user in an easy and accessible way to electronics, [as well as] embedded systems and how radar detects return signals and performs filtering to measure radial velocity and distance to objects,” he explains. The radar is based on a Raspberry Pi 3B which hosts a web server to…