Category Archives: RaspberryPi

Turning an RPi into a USB device

Posted on January 6, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting write-up on using the Raspberry Pi Zero as a USB device instead of a host. http://hackaday.com/2015/12/27/turning-the-pi-zero-into-a-usb-gadget/ Original article here https://learn.adafruit.com/turning-your-raspberry-pi-zero-into-a-usb-gadget?view=all

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A 2 way RPi Mirror

Posted on January 5, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK I like this build over some of the andriod based versions I have seen since, well, You are using a full blown linux system that is easier (for me) to update and modify.  Also you can use a bigger … Continue reading →

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How to setup an RPi without a monitor

Posted on December 4, 2015 by robertwilkie

The write-up is for the new Raspberry Pi Zero, but…you do the same thing for normal Pi’s too. http://davidmaitland.me/2015/12/raspberry-pi-zero-headless-setup/

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Interesting review of micro SD cards

Posted on December 4, 2015 by robertwilkie

Stumbled on this article.  Basically someone did a comparison of several different micro SD cards to see which ones where faster.  The tests are a bit informal and from my own experience, could change with time (manufacturers have a tendency … Continue reading →

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Minibain, for lightwieght Rasbian for RPi

Posted on December 3, 2015 by robertwilkie

This is an even more stripped down version of Debian, for the raspberry pi.  Its command line based and would be idea for systems that don’t need GUI. http://lifehacker.com/minibian-is-a-minimal-version-of-raspbian-for-the-raspb-1745290955

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Need to add WiFi to your Pi Zero?

Posted on November 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

The author basically broke open an edimax wifi USB dongle, and soldered it onto the USB connections for the micro USB port.  Its cheaper that getting a USB powered hub or a micro to full sized USB adapter. http://hackaday.com/2015/11/28/first-raspberry-pi-zero-hack-piggy-back-wifi/

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Chip VS PI Zero

Posted on November 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

This was a good article that compares the new $5 Raspberry Pi to the CHIP kickstarter project ($9).  Now the author does a good job pointing out that in the end, CHIP is better.  BUT…he forgot about the momentum and … Continue reading →

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3D Slash runs on RPis now

Posted on November 25, 2015 by robertwilkie

Actually I was more interested in 3D Slash than the fact i can run on an raspberry pi.  The software looks like a simple CAD/CAM package.  And if it can run on an RPi, means its not too CPU intense … Continue reading →

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Processing for the RPi

Posted on November 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK if you don’t know, processing is a simple programming language/IDE good for kids to go to the next level of programming before getting into the heavy stuff (C++/Java/Python).  Apparently you can now run it on a Raspberry Pi too. … Continue reading →

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Another interesting RPi Clone

Posted on November 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

The NanoPI2 is another clone of the RPi2, Its smaller than the RPi and a few dollars cheaper.  Doesn’t have audio ports but has built in bluetooth and 2 MicroSD slots.  Its only $32 so a bit cheaper too.  Oh … Continue reading →

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