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Raspberry Pi 5 | Review, Performance & Benchmarks
The Raspberry Pi 5 is here! Our favourite credit card-sized computer has just gotten an update and we already have one here to take a look at, so let’s power it up, run some tests, and see what’s new! Read More
MOSFETS for Makers | Controlling Higher-Powered Components with N-channel MOSFETs
In this guide, we will show you how to wire up MOSFET transistors as a digitally controllable switch, which will enable you to control higher-powered components like solenoids, motors, and Peltiers with a microcontroller. Read More
The Factory | Simulating Microgravity with Random Positioning Machines
Designing experiments for microgravity from the safety of our 9.8m/s/s has its challenges. Considering the price of rocket fuel it's not so simple to just send your project into space on a whim, so we designed a school-friendly random position Read More
Developing Camera Drivers for MicroPython & Raspberry Pi Pico | The Factory
ArduCam have put together some really great products! The Arduino-based C libraries are extensive and easy to use. Being the Pico fans we are we decided to put together a basic camera driver for Raspberry Pi Pico - how hard could it be!? Read More
Plant_io Sensors Guide | Connect Sensors and Log Data
This guide is all about connecting additional sensors to observe even more about our plant and its environment, in turn, allowing us to conduct meaningful experiments. This guide assumes you've followed the Basic Setup Guide and are familiar w Read More
Plant_io Basic Setup Guide | Automatically Water a Seedling Based on Soil Moisture
Embrace your inner scientist with Plant_io™, an open-source project designed to delve into the captivating world of plant cultivation and experimentation. This DIY electronics kit serves as your comprehensive guide to establishing an automat Read More
Getting Started With Inertial Measurement Units | Exploring Degrees Of Freedom
In this video, we'll be learning about sensors that measure inertial movement (IMUs), how they work, how to choose the right IMU for your next project, and how to use sensor fusion to get the most out of their readings.
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Effective Ways To Detect People Using Common Sensors
In this guide, we'll look at common methods of detecting people and some of the different sensors you can use to detect people in your next project. Read More
Getting Started with Servos | Examples with Raspberry Pi Pico
In this guide, we'll learn how a Servo works, the difference between a Positional Servo and Continous Rotation Servo, how to use a Servo with a Raspberry Pi Pico, and what to consider when choosing a Servo. Read More
Getting Started With Relays | Examples with Raspberry Pi Pico
In this guide, we'll learn what a relay is, why we might use one, how to choose a relay, and finally how to use one with a Raspberry Pi Pico. Read More
The Factory | Solving Address Collisions with a PiicoDev MUX
The tricky thing about I2C devices is there's only a finite pool of addresses. What happens when there's a collision or you want to use multiple identical devices? Enter the MUX. This week we assemble a MUX prototype and discuss some neat DFM Read More
Getting Started with Rotary Encoders | Examples with Raspberry Pi Pico
In this guide, we'll learn what a Rotary Encoder is, when and why we might use a Rotary Encoder, and how to use a Rotary Encoder with a Raspberry Pi Pico. Read More
Track Airplanes up to 400km Away with a Raspberry PiAware - FlightAware
With a FlightAware Pro Stick Plus, we can tap into the information transmitted by the ADS-B transponders installed on almost all aircraft as they fly overhead. This ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) is a technology that enable Read More
Getting Started with MQTT on Raspberry Pi Pico W - Connect to the Internet of Things!
In this guide, we'll get a Raspberry Pi Pico W to send and receive data to the cloud using the MQTT protocol. By the end of this video we'll be controlling real hardware over the cloud using a web-based dashboard. Check it out! Read More
PiicoDev Ultrasonic Rangefinder | Getting Started Guide for Micro:bit
Let's get started measuring distance with the PiicoDev® Ultrasonic Rangefinder. We'll connect this sensor to a Micro:bit and begin measuring distance - then remix the code to change how it works! Read More
PiicoDev Ultrasonic Rangefinder | Getting Started Guide for Raspberry Pi
Let's get started measuring distance with the PiicoDev® Ultrasonic Rangefinder. We'll connect this sensor to a Raspberry Pi and begin measuring distance - then remix the code to change how it works! Read More
PiicoDev Ultrasonic Rangefinder | Getting Started Guide for Raspberry Pi Pico
Let's get started measuring distance with the PiicoDev® Ultrasonic Rangefinder. We'll connect this sensor to a Raspberry Pi Pico and begin measuring distance - then remix the code to change how it works! Read More
How to Make a Raspberry Pi NAS - A NAS-Berry that Runs OpenMediaVault
As a Maker there is a huge amount of benefit to be had by joining the NAS bandwagon. So welcome to the best guide on setting up an OpenMediaVault based NAS on a Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer! The NAS created here can be scaled up to any Read More
Wireless GlowBit Matrix Control With WLED & ESP Dev Boards - Pixel Art with NO CODE on WS2812B Grids
WLED is the greatest way to add IoT connectivity to fully addressable LEDs Grids like the GlowBit Matrix 8x8 or NeoPixels Squares. Filled to the brim with customisable light shows, purpose build for grids, it is truly one of the best open-sour Read More
Weatherproof LoRa Environmental Monitor - Makerverse LoRa-E5 and Pico Project - The Things Network and DataCake
Have you have ever wanted to collect weather data from a dev board that is further away than your backyard! Well I have something cool to show you. This is my Weatherproof LoRa Environmental Monitor. A Pico-based weather station that transmit Read More
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