Kategorie: PC
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Raspberry Pi 500 and Monitor in The MagPi 149
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe latest edition of The MagPi covers all the new products in depth, with detailed specifications, documentation, and interviews with the CM5 engineer. We’ve also got information on the new Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W, Raspberry Pi Hub, and Raspberry Pi Connect service. There’s a lot of new products this month and…
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Win! One of five Raspberry Pi Monitors
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe’ve been looking forward to the new Raspberry Pi Monitor for ages now – the inexpensive and lightweight display is perfect for so many uses, whether you’re in a classroom, at your desk, or on the go. We have five to giveaway, and you can enter the competition below…
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Five reasons to join the Astro Pi Challenge, backed by our impact report
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe are excited to share our report on the impact of the 2023/24 Astro Pi Challenge. Earlier this year we conducted surveys and focus groups with mentors who took part in the Astro Pi Challenge, to understand the value and impact the challenge offers to young people and mentors. You can read…
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Wax: digital music manager
Reading Time: 4 minutesWax differs from most existing music managers in three ways. Instead of individual tracks, music is catalogued as ‘works’ – such as an album, a symphony, an opera, etc. Secondly, works are categorised by genre, but it also allows you to tag works in a way that is relevant to the genre…
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How can we teach students about AI and data science? Join our 2025 seminar series to learn more about the topic
Reading Time: 4 minutesAI, machine learning (ML), and data science infuse our daily lives, from the recommendation functionality on music apps to technologies that influence our healthcare, transport, education, defence, and more. What jobs will be affected by AL, ML, and data science remains to be seen, but it is increasingly clear that students will…
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Bumpin‘ Sticker
Reading Time: 5 minutes“I love the idea of using bumper stickers as a form of self-expression, but I got to thinking about how ‘permanent’ they are, and how my own style, mood and taste tends to change relatively quickly,” he says. “I wanted to see how I could resolve those things – could I make…
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T-Rex Game Auto Jumper
Reading Time: 2 minutes“Using a Raspberry Pi Pico, a light dependent resistor (LDR), a breadboard, some DuPont cables, and tape, I automated the famous Google T-Rex game,” Bas explains. “The LDR detects differences in analogue measurements whenever it senses cacti, which are always dark-coloured and appear on the same plane. The analogue-digital converter [ADC] port…
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Addressing the digital skills gap
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe digital skills gap is one of the biggest challenges for today’s workforce. It’s a growing concern for educators, employers, and anyone passionate about helping young people succeed. Digital literacy is essential in today’s world, whether or not you’re aiming for a tech career — yet too many young people are entering…
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Does AI-assisted coding boost novice programmers’ skills or is it just a shortcut?
Reading Time: 6 minutesArtificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, and education is no exception. AI-driven development environments (AIDEs), like GitHub Copilot, are opening up new possibilities, and educators and researchers are keen to understand how these tools impact students learning to code. In our 50th research seminar, Nicholas Gardella, a PhD candidate at the University…
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Argon Poly+ 5 Raspberry Pi case review
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Poly+ 5 is a Raspberry Pi 5 case in two flavours and colours. The case itself is moulded plastic with none of the aluminium work we’ve come to expect. The slightly transparent slidable top cover is available in red or black with a black base in both cases. The standard model…
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CatBot animal feeder
Reading Time: 2 minutes“I used Raspberry Pi because I was recently working with Raspberry Pi and cameras for another project, a digital sensor for a film camera,” says Michael. “Although there are definitely simpler solutions with cheaper microcontrollers, I find it valuable to start with techniques I know rather than going down rabbit holes of…
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How Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Brings Us Inside the Mind of Indy
Reading Time: 3 minutesAnother key element for The Great Circle’s take on the character was in having him change over time – MachineGames isn’t looking to create a static icon of who Indiana Jones is, but offer a meaningful exploration of how he grows after ‘Raiders’ and before ‘The Last Crusade’. That comes down not…
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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for December 2 to 6
Reading Time: 12 minutesWelcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in! Get To…
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Ocean Prompting Process: How to get the results you want from an LLM
Reading Time: 5 minutesHave you heard of ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude, but haven’t tried any of them yourself? Navigating the world of large language models (LLMs) might feel a bit daunting. However, with the right approach, these tools can really enhance your teaching and make classroom admin and planning easier and quicker. That’s where the…
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Putting AI to use
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLucy Hattersley has all the AI kit and an urge to build something real
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Indie Selects for November (and Some Cool Announcements!)
Reading Time: 14 minutesThe holiday season is upon us, and the ID@Xbox team is thrilled to showcase this month’s picks for Indie Selects. But first, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone for supporting independent games on Xbox over the past year. Indie Selects is our special platform to celebrate the incredibly weird…
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PiDog robot review
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe first thing to decide is which Raspberry Pi model to use before assembling the kit. PiDog will work with Raspberry Pi 4, 3B+, 3B, and Zero 2 W. Using a Raspberry Pi 5 is not recommended since its extra power requirements put too much of a strain on the battery power…
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Crescent County Is the Witch-Tech Racing-Delivery-Life-Sim You Didn’t Know You Needed
Reading Time: 8 minutesBefore I played an early version of Crescent County, I didn’t know that an in-game version of a motorized, magical broomstick could feel right. But here I am, drawing wide arcs through the gently swaying grass of the Isle of Morah, identifying the perfect hillock to glide off from, and intuitively following…
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: Bringing ’80s Movie Magic to a 2024 Game
Reading Time: 14 minutesIndiana Jones has a feeling. It’s not just in the more tangible elements – the stories, the hero, or the music – it’s also in the way it was filmed, the minutiae of choreography, and the tone. Those ineffable qualities are what have made this series so beloved, and so lasting. And…
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Fably bedtime storyteller
Reading Time: 3 minutesChildhood wonder Stefano’s first computer, a Commodore Vic20, was something he could program himself and opened up a world of possibilities. Most importantly, this first computer awakened Stefano to the idea of tinkering and eventually led to him pursuing a degree in electronic engineering. Over the past 20 years he has worked…
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Gear Guide 2025 in The MagPi magazine issue 148
Reading Time: 2 minutesGear Guide 2025! Our Gear Guide 2025! has your back. Discover a treasure trove of Raspberry Pi devices and great accessories taking us into a glittering new year. Gift a project Sometimes the perfect gift is one you made yourself. Christmas Elf, Rob Zwetsloot has a fantastic feature for constructing your gifts…
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Win one of three Thumby Color game systems
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA ton of supporting products launcged with Raspberry Pi Pico 2 and the RP2350, including a lot of items that were powered by RP2350. One of these included the excellent Thumby Color game system, and we finally have a few for a competition – enter below…
