Category Archives: RaspberryPi

Can’t find a Pi Zero, try the pilocator

Posted on April 10, 2017 by robertwilkie

Someone created a website to show you which places had stock in RPi Zeros (including the new one).  It has been difficult to find the RPi Zero (I had to get mine from Canada, !@#$ duty cost more than anything … Continue reading →

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CHAP: a cheap arm robot

Posted on April 6, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting build  I haven’t dug too much into it, but it looks like a simple and cheap mobile robot arm. CHAP: Low-Cost Tele-Operated Mobile Manipulator main site: https://mobile-chap.github.io/Web/

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Build your own TOR Server with an RPi

Posted on April 4, 2017 by robertwilkie

Only issue I have with this is it could affect your speed…but then again security doesn’t come for free. http://lifehacker.com/how-to-anonymize-your-browsing-with-a-tor-powered-raspb-1793869805

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Add an external antenna to a RPi Zero (W)

Posted on March 8, 2017 by robertwilkie

The new RPi Zero has build in wifi, but from the sounds of it, the built in antenna is a bit lacking.  SO the author found the board has the spot for an external connection, you just need to get … Continue reading →

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Add a power button to your RPi

Posted on March 7, 2017 by robertwilkie

Good idea, beats having to ssh in and shut the system down each time.  Its interesting the author went thru the GPIO pins, I was under the impression the RPi had a pin out somewhere that you could solder a … Continue reading →

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Another nice picture frame image build

Posted on March 6, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build with a homemade frame and a monitor with RPi http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Wall-Calendar-and-Home-Information-Center/?ALLSTEPS

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Adafruit has a $15 board for making RetroPi’s

Posted on February 28, 2017 by robertwilkie

If you want to convert an Raspberry Pi into an arcade, Adafruit has a board called the Arcade Bonnet for $15.  Of course you have to buy your own joysticks, buttons, speakers…etc etc etc.  Oh and of course there is … Continue reading →

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Nice coffee table build to RPi Arcade

Posted on February 24, 2017 by robertwilkie

Only thing that is a little different is the use of a VESA mount to attach the Monitor.  Me…I would build it into the table. http://lifehacker.com/how-to-create-the-ultimate-tech-infused-retro-arcade-co-521331796

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Interesting build for a smartphone connected door lock

Posted on January 31, 2017 by robertwilkie

Its using a pretty intense servo.  They have a wooden version of the deadbolt to servo device too.  It uses a raspberry pi for the controller.  I wonder why not a RPi Zero instead.  The comm’s is blynk between the … Continue reading →

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PoisonTap

Posted on December 30, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting use of a RPi Zero. The $5 PoisonTap quickly, completely hijacks even a locked computer’s internet

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