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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!
Your Child Wants an Arduino -- Where Do You Start?
Children (and beginners) need the right foothold to get started with great tools, and the Arduino is no different. With many different versions of the board available over the years, it’s entirely possible that potential users have been put off.
How to Make a Raspberry Pi Python Web Server
Because of its small footprint, energy efficiency, and reasonable computing power, the Raspberry Pi makes an excellent server. You can spin up a media server using the likes of Plex, Emby, and OpenMediaVault, or a web server running WordPress, Drupal, Apache, or NGINX. Similarly, you can make a Python web server with a Raspberry Pi and Flask. Learn how to build a Raspberry Py Python web server!
Raspberry Pi OS, Imager Updates - Chromium version 84, PulseAudio, and More
The Raspberry Pi Foundation rolled out major updates to Raspberry Pi OS and the Raspberry Pi Imager in December, 2020. Check out the latest updates including printer support, Chromium version 84, PulseAudio, a more streamlined imager, and more!
How to Install Nginx on the Raspberry Pi: Raspberry Pi Nginx Web Server
Learn how to install NGINX on the Raspberry Pi for a DIY Raspberry Pi-powered NGINX web server!
Raspberry Pi Drupal Installation: Make a Raspberry Pi Web Server With Drupal
Learn how to install Drupal on the Raspberry Pi for a Raspberry Pi-powered Drupal web server!