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Raspberry Pi: New operating system brings a Windows XP feel to the popular single-board computer and supports old video games

A new operating system for the Raspberry Pi is available. This should trigger nostalgic feelings among numerous users and is visually reminiscent of Windows XP and also supports old software with various emulators.

Alex Alderson, 24 Apr 2020 19:40

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into an inexpensive thermal camera

A new project has transformed the Raspberry Pi into a thermal imaging camera. Using the housing of a discarded microwave detector, the Apollo Pi Thermal Camera is based around a Raspberry Pi Zero W, a 1.3-inch display and a Therma...

Alex Alderson, 22 Apr 2020 15:58

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer in a Fallout 4 desk terminal

Based on the desk terminal from Fallout 4, the project features a 3.5-inch display and a 3D printed case. The result looks great, in our opinion.

Alex Alderson, 20 Apr 2020 20:15

Raspberry Pi: Combine the power of up to seven Compute Modules with the Turing Pi Cluster Board

The Turing Pi Cluster Board turns up to seven Raspberry Pi Compute Modules into a powerful cluster device. The board can not only be used for network storage, but also as a platform for video games.

Alex Alderson, 19 Apr 2020 19:16

A Raspberry Pi-powered work from home computer set up. (Source: Raspberry Pi)

Raspberry Pi sales surge on the back of COVID-19 crisis

There have been a lot of unexpected side effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and we can add another to the list. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Raspberry Pi Foundation has revealed that March saw its second highest number of sales since...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Apr 2020 04:03

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a Pipboy

A community project posted has turned a humble Raspberry Pi into a working Pipboy. Loosely based on the Pipboy 2000 MK VI, the project features a 3.5-inch display, a powerbank and a rotary encoder.

Alex Alderson, 17 Apr 2020 15:26

The Mascobot is built around a Raspberry Pi. (Image source: Marco Mascorro)

Raspberry Pi: Popular single-board computer harnessed for open-source ventilator

Posted to GitHub, the Mascobot utilises a Raspberry Pi as part of an open-source ventilator. The project uses an Arduino and off the shelf parts, too. Testing is already underway, with human trials planned for the beginning of May...

Alex Alderson, 16 Apr 2020 20:52

BreadBee: A tiny alternative to the Raspberry Pi Zero that supports Linux. (Image source: Daniel Palmer)

BreadBee: A tiny alternative to the Raspberry Pi Zero that supports Linux and costs just US$10

The BreadBee is a very compact single-board computer that runs Linux. Developed by Daniel Palmer, the BreadBee features 64 MB of RAM, an MStar MSC313E Cortex-A7 SoC, two multi-pin headers and an RJ45 Ethernet port.

Alex Alderson, 16 Apr 2020 20:31

EMB-2237-AI: The Pico-ITX board features an NXP i.MX8M processor. (Image source: Estone Technology)

Estone Technology EMB-2237-AI, a Raspberry Pi-sized SBC for Edge AI applications

Based on the NXP i.MX8M processor, the EMB-2237-AI features an Audio DSP, up to 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 8 GB of storage, along with support for PoE or Google Coral M.2 AI modules. Slightly larger than a Raspberry Pi, the EMB-2237-A...

Alex Alderson, 10 Apr 2020 14:24

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into an ad blocker

The simple project should take all over ten minutes to set-up and turns a Raspberry Pi into your very own ad blocker. There is more to it than just blocking ads though, as it also gives you an oversight of your whole network among...

Alex Alderson, 08 Apr 2020 22:44

Raspberry Pi: Turn the single-board computer into a door opener with face recognition and SMS alert

A new project has turned the Raspberry Pi into a cheap electric lock. The project uses facial recognition to make it particularly easy to open the door and should also be comparatively easy for beginners to utilize. Also, relative...

Silvio Werner, 07 Apr 2020 18:29

PICO-WHU4: Very powerful Raspberry Pi-alternative with Core i7 available

The PICO-WHU4 is a compact single-board computer with a very powerful processor. Apart from its high performance, the model also includes ports for connecting external sensors and actuators.

Silvio Werner, 06 Apr 2020 19:56

Turn your Raspberry Pi into a handheld computer with the MutantC v2. (Image source: GitLab)

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a handheld computer with a slide-out keyboard and display

A new project turns the Raspberry Pi into a completely portable PC with a display and a slide-out keyboard. Reminiscent of the HTC Dream, Sony VAIO UX or T-Mobile Sidekick, the MutantC_V2 also incorporates a built-in battery.

Alex Alderson, 06 Apr 2020 15:39

The Piputer, a compact mini PC. (Image source: u/remag293)

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a compact handheld with a battery, keyboard and display

A community project has turned the Raspberry Pi into a surprisingly practical mini PC. Called the Piputer, the project integrates a battery, keyboard and display.

Alex Alderson, 03 Apr 2020 21:34

PIM486 Enviro: HAT for Raspberry Pi turns the single-board computer into a smart home sensor with a display

The Pimoroni PIM486 Enviro is an expansion board for the Raspberry Pi, which has numerous sensors and its own LCD monitor. The HAT ships worldwide.

Alex Alderson, 03 Apr 2020 21:29

A look at the project in action. (Image source: Kutluhan Aktar)

Raspberry Pi: New project brings adjustable air quality detector to the popular single-board computer

Fancy turning your Raspberry Pi into an air quality detector with a GUI? Well, now you can with a new project. Utilising an MQ-135 air quality sensor, the project promises to deliver accurate readings, which can be interpreted wit...

Alex Alderson, 02 Apr 2020 22:20

Raspberry Pi: Add an M.2 2280 NVMe drive to the Raspberry Pi 4 for under US$25

The Raspberry Pi 4 is a powerful SBC, but now you can add an NVMe drive to the Pi Foundation's latest device. Using the Realtek RTL9210 controller, an M.2 NVMe drive can be connected to a Raspberry Pi 4 via one of its USB 3.1 Type...

Alex Alderson, 02 Apr 2020 14:20

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a smart doorbell and intercom

A new project transforms the Raspberry Pi a doorbell with video functionality. The doorbell can be used as an intercom too. You can then use your phone to communicate with whoever is at your door.

Alex Alderson, 01 Apr 2020 20:19

Raspberry Pi: Create a Raspberry Pi-powered quad NAS with the Radxa SATA HAT

Radxa has introduced new accessories for the Raspberry Pi and the Rock Pi. Designed for those looking to build a NAS on a budget, the Radxa SAT HAT allows you to connect up to four 3.5-inch drives to a Raspberry Pi simultaneously.

Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2020 22:30

Raspberry Pi: New project puts the popular single-board computer to use for AI object recognition with TensorFlow

The Raspberry Pi 4 is the most powerful Raspberry Pi to date, with it packing enough reserves to be used for machine learning. Now, you can put the popular SBC to use for automatically detected objects using TensorFlow Lite.

Alex Alderson, 24 Mar 2020 17:39

Wio Terminal: A Raspberry Pi-compatible SBC with an integrated display, Wi-Fi and IR

With the Wio Terminal, Seeedstudio has created a particularly inexpensive single-board computer that is Arduino, MicroPython and Raspberry Pi-compatible. The Wio Terminal comes with a dedicated display, Bluetooth 5.0 LE and 5G Wi-...

Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2020 20:09

New Raspberry Pi-sized AMD Ryzen Embedded SBC coming from DFI

The GHF51 from DFI is a new single-board computer powered by a Ryzen Embedded R1000 APU. Boasting a 12 Watt TDP and integrated Vega graphics, the GHF51 will likely be scores more powerful than the similarly-sized Raspberry Pi. All...

Sam Medley, 18 Mar 2020 05:29

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a cheap VR headset

The extremely versatile Raspberry Pi can also serve as the basis for an inexpensive VR headset. The project actually put antiquated technology to good use, too.

Alex Alderson, 16 Mar 2020 23:36

Raspberry Pi Camera: A high-speed camera at a bargain price

The Raspberry Pi Camera Module is a popular accessory not only for the Raspberry Pi, but also for other single-board computers (SBCs). While the IMX219 is only capable of up to 8 MP, one person has found a way to use it to shoot i...

Alex Alderson, 12 Mar 2020 19:21

Linutop: Manufacturer presents new mini PCs based on a Raspberry Pi and an Intel Atom processor. (Image source: Linutop)

Linutop: Manufacturer presents new Raspberry Pi and Intel Atom-based mini PCs

The French manufacturer Linutop has presented several new PC systems. Based on a Raspberry Pi 4 or an Intel Atom x5-Z8350, the Linutop XS3 and Linutop 6 should suit those looking for a new all-in-one mini PC. All run Linutop OS, a...

Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2020 23:29

Raspberry Pi Imager is available for Windows, macOS and Ubuntu. (Image source: Raspberry Pi Foundation)

Raspberry Pi: New first-party software makes it easier to image microSD cards and install OSes on macOS, Windows and Ubuntu

Billed as a simpler way to image your microSD card with Raspbian, the Raspberry Pi Imager is the Pi Foundation's new imaging utility. The Raspberry Pi Imager is available to download now for free on macOS, Windows and Ubuntu.

Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2020 20:30

CloverPI: Combine four Raspberry Pi boards into one powerful cluster device

The Raspberry Pi 4 is pretty powerful by single-board computer (SBC) standards, but what if you could combine up to four of them into one super SBC? Well, IPTerra seems to think that is a good idea and has created the CloverPI for...

Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2020 17:05

Pimoroni Picade Console: Kit turns a Raspberry Pi into an authentic arcade and retro console

The Pimoroni Picade Console turns the Raspberry Pi into a particularly convincing retro console. The assembly should be particularly easy and is pretty inexpensive, too.

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2020 21:19

The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B board can support output to two displays at once. (Image source: Raspberry Foundation)

Raspberry Pi 4 Model B with 2 GB RAM receives permanent price drop to US$35

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has decided to permanently drop the price of the 2 GB RAM version of the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B single-board computer to US$35. This means the board is now the same price as the 1 GB RAM variant, while ...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Feb 2020 09:26

With rich contrast: New E-ink display for Raspberry Pi and PC released

EINK-DISP-103 is a new E-ink display that is not only suitable for single-board computers like the Raspberry Pi or NVIDIA Jetson Nano but also general computers too. The 10.3-inch display can be used in a variety of projects and i...

Alex Alderson, 27 Feb 2020 18:54

Odyssey: A powerful Raspberry Pi alternative that supports Windows 10, 4K and is Arduino compatible

The Odyssey X86 is a new single-board computer (SBC) that supports Windows 10 and is compatible with Grove. The SBC even accepts M.2 drives.

Alex Alderson, 27 Feb 2020 18:44

For little money: Turn a Raspberry Pi into a 3D laser scanner on the cheap

Compatible with several version of the Raspberry Pi, a project can transform the versatile single-board computer (SBC) into a 3D laser scanner. Better still, the project is fairly cheap to build.

Alex Alderson, 27 Feb 2020 18:38

Pimoroni Pirate Audio: Turn a Raspberry Pi into an iPod replica with Spotify integration thanks to a high-quality amplifier, DAC and display

With the Pimoroni Pirate Audio, you can now transform a Raspberry Pi into a media player with Spotify integration. The Pirate Audio integrates a headphone amplifier, a DAC, a 3.5 mm jack, a 1.3-inch IPS colour display and four phy...

Alex Alderson, 26 Feb 2020 00:04

Raspberry Pi: New version fixes serious USB Type C problem

According to consistent reports, the Raspberry Pi Foundation has released a new version of the Raspberry Pi 4. The charity has tweaked the design of the board slightly, which should eliminate the problems that affected the origina...

Alex Alderson, 25 Feb 2020 18:26

With lighting: Project turns the Raspberry Pi into a NAS for 3.5-inch drives. (Image source: HarryTheB)

With lighting: Turn your Raspberry Pi into a NAS for 3.5-inch drives

Fancy making your Raspberry Pi into a NAS? Well, how about giving it a unique design too? If both tickle your fancy, then a new project posted on Hackaday.io is worth checking out. The flying saucer design event features a "cow ab...

Alex Alderson, 23 Feb 2020 23:38

HyperPixel: A High-resolution touch display for the Raspberry Pi

With the HyperPixel 4.0 Square, Pimoroni has developed a comparatively high-resolution display, especially for single-board computers like the Raspberry Pi. The model supports capacitive input too has a resolution of 720 x 720 pix...

Alex Alderson, 23 Feb 2020 23:34

PiNAS: Make your Raspberry Pi into an affordable two-drive NAS (Image source: AraymBox)

PiNAS: Make your Raspberry Pi into an affordable NAS

With the PiNAS, you can put a Raspberry Pi to use as an inexpensive network-attached storage (NAS). The PiNAS can accommodate at least two drives and should be easy to configure.

Alex Alderson, 21 Feb 2020 16:23

Adafruit Color TFT Bonnet: A versatile Raspberry Pi expansion board. (Image source: Adafruit)

Adafruit Color TFT Bonnet: A versatile expansion board that can turn a Raspberry Pi into a handheld games console

With the Color TFT Bonnet, Adafruit has created an expansion board that can make a Raspberry Pi into a miniature handheld games console. The Bonnet features a 1.3-inch colour IPS panel, a joystick and two pushbuttons.

Alex Alderson, 21 Feb 2020 16:07

Tools available: Windows 10 runs on the Raspberry Pi 4, huge progress made with the Pi 3

While porting Windows 10 to the Raspberry Pi 3 has proven troublesome, the situation with its successor is much better. There is still little productive use for Microsoft's latest OS on the Raspberry Pi 4 yet, though.

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2020 12:02

Raspberry Pi: New accessories bring battery operation or more security to the developer board

Two new accessories for the Raspberry Pi are providing even possibilities for the already popular single-board computer. The Gumstix Raspberry Pi Battery Pack, as its name implies, allows a Raspberry Pi to be run off two AA batter...

Alex Alderson, 07 Feb 2020 16:22

HardROCK64: A new and affordable Raspberry Pi alternative with a six-core processor and multiple ports

With the HardROCK64, Pine64 has brought a new single-board computer (SBC) to the table to take on the Raspberry Pi. The new SBC features a 6-core processor, numerous connections, up to 4 GB of RAM and all for the princely sum of U...

Alex Alderson, 05 Feb 2020 18:56

Sania Box: An add-on-board kit for experimenting with the Raspberry Pi 3 or Pi 4

The Sania Box is an embedded computer kit designed for the Raspberry Pi 3 and Raspberry Pi 4, specifically to develop STEM skills for children. The box comes with numerous components and is intended to make it easier for children ...

Alex Alderson, 05 Feb 2020 18:49

Ntablet: A tablet that comes with an interchangeable processor and that should also appeal to Raspberry Pi hobbyists

Ntablet has announced its eponymous open-source tablet, a device that supports Android and Linux. The Ntablet can be connected to external sensors and actuators, while it even has a replaceable processor.

Alex Alderson, 04 Feb 2020 23:34

A prototype of the LibreRouter LR1. (Image source: LibreRouter)

LibreRouter: An open-source router that offers GPIO pins in a Raspberry Pi form factor

The LibreRouter is a new router based on OpenWrt and LibreMesh. The device should offer better configuration options than its peers, in part because it is an open-source project.

Alex Alderson, 31 Jan 2020 17:23

Tinker Edge T: ASUS' new Raspberry Pi-alternative focusses on AI development

ASUS has officially unveiled its next single-board computer (SBC), the Tinker Edge T. The new model should convince SBC fans with its Google Edge TPU and could be used as an alternative to a Raspberry Pi.

Alex Alderson, 27 Jan 2020 20:38

The NexDock 2 lapdock, now shipping to Kickstarter backers, is up for general pre-orders. (Source: NexDock)

NexDock 2 laptop dock for Samsung DeX, Raspberry Pi starts shipping to backers

NexDock has started shipping its NexDock 2 to Kickstarter backers. The device is a ‘dumb’ terminal for connecting to, and working, off the brains of smartphones and micro PCs like the Raspberry Pi.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Jan 2020 02:49

Jetson Nano: NVIDIA's developer board and powerful Raspberry Pi competitor gets a new version

NVIDIA has released a new version of the Jetson Nano, its powerful developer board. The new model variant comes with an additional connection, with NVIDIA making software improvements for the board too.

Alex Alderson, 23 Jan 2020 18:53

NanoPi R2S: A Raspberry Pi alternative that incorporates two Gigabit Ethernet ports. (Image source: FriendlyARM)

NanoPi R2S: A Raspberry Pi alternative that integrates two Gigabit Ethernet ports

With the NanoPi R2S, FriendlyElec is building on the successes of its burgeoning NanoPi brand. The new single-board computer has two Ethernet ports and is based on a Rockchip SoC.

Alex Alderson, 23 Jan 2020 18:43

Pricing for the CutiePi tablet is yet to be confirmed. (Image source: CutiePi.io)

CutiePi: Raspberry Pi tablet nears completion; crowdfunding campaign incoming

The 8-inch Raspberry Pi and Raspbian tablet is almost ready for mass production, according to its creators. The CutiePi project has not only finalised the board design, giving it a massive overhaul from initial designs, but also h...

Alex Alderson, 12 Dec 2019 11:36

LattePanda Delta 432: An SBC that packs a punch. (Image source: DFRobot)

LattePanda: The Intel-powered Raspberry Pi competitor is now available to purchase globally

The LattePanda is now available to purchase worldwide. The powerful single-board computer (SBC) incorporates an Intel Celeron N4100 processor, 4 GB of LPDRR4 RAM and 32 GB of eMMC 5.0 flash storage. The SBC supports USB Power Deli...

Alex Alderson, 18 Nov 2019 16:33

Single-Board Computer (SBC)

Raspberry Pi: New operating system brings a Windows XP feel to the popular single-board computer and supports old video games

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into an inexpensive thermal camera

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer in a Fallout 4 desk terminal

Raspberry Pi: Combine the power of up to seven Compute Modules with the Turing Pi Cluster Board

Raspberry Pi sales surge on the back of COVID-19 crisis

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a Pipboy

Raspberry Pi: Popular single-board computer harnessed for open-source ventilator

BreadBee: A tiny alternative to the Raspberry Pi Zero that supports Linux and costs just US$10

Estone Technology EMB-2237-AI, a Raspberry Pi-sized SBC for Edge AI applications

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into an ad blocker

Raspberry Pi: Turn the single-board computer into a door opener with face recognition and SMS alert

PICO-WHU4: Very powerful Raspberry Pi-alternative with Core i7 available

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a handheld computer with a slide-out keyboard and display

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a compact handheld with a battery, keyboard and display

PIM486 Enviro: HAT for Raspberry Pi turns the single-board computer into a smart home sensor with a display

Raspberry Pi: New project brings adjustable air quality detector to the popular single-board computer

Raspberry Pi: Add an M.2 2280 NVMe drive to the Raspberry Pi 4 for under US$25

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a smart doorbell and intercom

Raspberry Pi: Create a Raspberry Pi-powered quad NAS with the Radxa SATA HAT

Raspberry Pi: New project puts the popular single-board computer to use for AI object recognition with TensorFlow

Wio Terminal: A Raspberry Pi-compatible SBC with an integrated display, Wi-Fi and IR

New Raspberry Pi-sized AMD Ryzen Embedded SBC coming from DFI

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a cheap VR headset

Raspberry Pi Camera: A high-speed camera at a bargain price

Linutop: Manufacturer presents new Raspberry Pi and Intel Atom-based mini PCs

Raspberry Pi: New first-party software makes it easier to image microSD cards and install OSes on macOS, Windows and Ubuntu

CloverPI: Combine four Raspberry Pi boards into one powerful cluster device

Pimoroni Picade Console: Kit turns a Raspberry Pi into an authentic arcade and retro console

Raspberry Pi 4 Model B with 2 GB RAM receives permanent price drop to US$35

With rich contrast: New E-ink display for Raspberry Pi and PC released

Odyssey: A powerful Raspberry Pi alternative that supports Windows 10, 4K and is Arduino compatible

For little money: Turn a Raspberry Pi into a 3D laser scanner on the cheap

Pimoroni Pirate Audio: Turn a Raspberry Pi into an iPod replica with Spotify integration thanks to a high-quality amplifier, DAC and display

Raspberry Pi: New version fixes serious USB Type C problem

With lighting: Turn your Raspberry Pi into a NAS for 3.5-inch drives

HyperPixel: A High-resolution touch display for the Raspberry Pi

PiNAS: Make your Raspberry Pi into an affordable NAS

Adafruit Color TFT Bonnet: A versatile expansion board that can turn a Raspberry Pi into a handheld games console

Tools available: Windows 10 runs on the Raspberry Pi 4, huge progress made with the Pi 3

Raspberry Pi: New accessories bring battery operation or more security to the developer board

HardROCK64: A new and affordable Raspberry Pi alternative with a six-core processor and multiple ports

Sania Box: An add-on-board kit for experimenting with the Raspberry Pi 3 or Pi 4

Ntablet: A tablet that comes with an interchangeable processor and that should also appeal to Raspberry Pi hobbyists

LibreRouter: An open-source router that offers GPIO pins in a Raspberry Pi form factor

Tinker Edge T: ASUS' new Raspberry Pi-alternative focusses on AI development

NexDock 2 laptop dock for Samsung DeX, Raspberry Pi starts shipping to backers

Jetson Nano: NVIDIA's developer board and powerful Raspberry Pi competitor gets a new version

NanoPi R2S: A Raspberry Pi alternative that integrates two Gigabit Ethernet ports

CutiePi: Raspberry Pi tablet nears completion; crowdfunding campaign incoming

LattePanda: The Intel-powered Raspberry Pi competitor is now available to purchase globally

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