Stop! Don’t buy the Official Raspberry Pi Starter Kit. You can make your own – and in many ways, better kit – for less money. Join me as I talk you through every component, and where to get the best deals. What’s in the Kit? The kit comes bundled in a minimalist white box — […]
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You probably know how much we love the Raspberry Pi (CA) here at MakeUseOf. Over the years we’ve shown you how to use it in smart home projects, as a video game emulator, and even as the heart of a stop-motion movie studio. But the device is not perfect. While it is simple enough to […]
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Today, we’re going to check out two killer bundles from MakeUseOf Deals that have everything you need to become a Raspberry Pi master. First, we’ll look at the complete starter kit, which is meant for someone who’s never messed with the powerful little computer before. Then, we’ll look at a bundle that includes an LCD […]
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The magic mirror of the future won’t just say you’re the prettiest of them all. It’ll also tell you the time, date, weather outside, upcoming calendar appointments, and more. In fact, you can make such a smart mirror right now. All you need is a Raspberry Pi and some DIY work. A smart mirror is […]
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In this quick and easy Raspberry Pi project, you’ll learn how to make a Gmail email notification light. If you have any unread emails, a Python script turns the LED on. This project requires very few parts, and can be completed in under an hour! You can of course dress up your LED any way […]
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There’s a mad scientist within each of us, and the Raspberry Pi lets your inner loon come out and play. It’s capable of being used in a million different ways, like teaching kids to how to code or making wearable tech. But sometimes, things get weird. Really weird. The $ 35 Raspberry Pi is one of the […]
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