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Most Powerful Single Board Computer
Check out the most powerful single board computer options for all budgets. From x86 single board computers and Intel single-board computers to ARM SBCs, these are the best and most powerful dev boards on the market!
Electromaker Show Episode 32
Welcome to the Electromaker Show, episode 32! This week’s highlights include a Raspberry Pi-powered Spotify streaming iPod, NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier Module, Tiny MCU FPGA Dev Board, and more. Check out these top maker, tech, DIY, IoT, embedded, and crowdfunding news stories from the week!
What is a Single-Board Computer?
Learn all about SBCs, from what a single-board computer is to what you can do with a single-board computer, and what maker board you should buy!
Maker Board Spotlight: Raspberry Pi Pico
The Raspberry Pi Pico is a brand new microcontroller from the Raspberry Pi Foundation featuring RP2040 Raspberry Silicon. It's capable of running C, C++, MicroPython, and CircuitPython. Learn all about the Raspberry Pi Pico, from what it is to what it can do!
RP2040 Board Comparison - Which RP2040 Board Should You Buy
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has released its very own system-on-chip in the RP2040. While its Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller uses the RP2040, there are other MCUs based on Pi Silicon. Compare the Raspberry Pi Pico vs. Adafruit Feather RP2040 vs. Adafruit ItsyBitsy RP2040 vs. Pimoroni Tiny RP2040 vs. SparkFun Thing Plus vs. SparkFun Pro Micro vs. SparkFun MicroMod and find out which RP2040 board is best!
Electromaker Show Episode 31
Welcome to the Electromaker Show, episode 31! This week saw some neat Raspberry Pi Pico projects, the Tube map drawn on a BBC micro:bit, and an Inkplate 10 released. Check out these top maker, tech, DIY, IoT, embedded, and crowdfunding news stories from the week!
How to Install Elementary OS on Raspberry Pi
Learn how to install Elementary OS Linux on the Raspberry Pi 4! Elementary OS is a fast, privacy-focused, open Linux distro. And with an early access build for the Raspberry Pi, it's a great way to get a lovely desktop experience on the Raspberry Pi 4.
Maker Board Spotlight: HiKey 970
The Hikey 970 is a powerful single-board computer for artificial intelligence projects. But should you buy it? Learn all about the HiKey 970, from specs to what it can do and if it's the right AI SBC for you!
LibreELEC Raspberry Pi HTPC - How to Install LibreELEC on the Raspberry Pi
LibreELEC is a just-enough Kodi OS available for a number of devices. Make a DIYLibreELEC Raspberry Pi 4 HTPC for streaming, local file playback, and more!
Electromaker Show Episode 30
Welcome to the Electromaker show, episode 30! This week saw some major news with the release of the Raspberry Pi Pico, the Raspberry Pi Foundation's first-ever microcontroller. Plus, the Plybot 3D printer seeks crowdfunding, a new crop of Arduino RP2040 boards are popping up, and more maker madness!
Best Seeed Studio Grove Modules, Sensors, and Accessories
If you're using Seeed Studio's Grove ecosystem for Arduino, you'll want the right accessories. Check out the best Seeed Studio Grove modules, sensors, and peripherals including moisture sensors, breadboards, and more!
Electromaker Show Episode 29
Welcome to the Electromaker show, episode 29! This week saw a boozy barrel Raspberry Pi barcade, DIY Thor’s Hammer, Little Bee current & magnetic field probe, plus more awesome maker stories. Check out these maker, tech, DIY, IoT, crowdfunding, and embedded updates!
How to Make a Raspberry Pi Plex Player
Learn how to create a Raspberry Pi Plex client! Watch your Raspberry Pi media server library on the Raspberry Pi for a great Plex streaming device.
Maker Board Spotlight: SeeedStudio BeagleBone Green
Learn all about the BeagleBoard BeagleBone Green and BeagleBone Green Wireless, from what they can do to specs and if this is the right single-board computer to fit your needs!
What is a Microcontroller
What is a microcontroller and what can a microcontroller do? Learn about MCUs vs SBCs, the difference in a microcontroller and microprocessor, plus more!
How to Install Plex on the Raspberry Pi 4
Learn how to install Plex on the Raspberry Pi 4 for a low-power media server option that's perfect for Plex in-home streaming. Plus, take a look at Rasperry Pi Plex server performance, and find out why you should buila a Raspberry Pi Plex server NAS.
What are Adafruit NeoPixels and Should You Use Them?
What exactly is Adafruit NeoPixels? These high-quality individually-addressable RGB LEDs are great for a variety of projects. From what NeoPixels are and which NeoPixel devices exist to what you can make with them, here's a primer on Adafruit NeoPixels LEDs!
How to Make a Raspberry Pi Torrent Box
The Raspberry Pi is a fantastic maker board with tons of potential. It's simple to get started with, and incredibly functional. Because of its low power consumption, the Raspberry Pi remains ideal for use as an always-on PC. As such, running a media or file server works well on a Pi. Similarly, the Raspberry Pi presents ideal hardware for a torrent box. Learn how to make a Raspberry Pi torrent box!