Half-Baked Raspberry Pi

Introduction While there are a plethora of Raspberry Pi cases (crusts) available on the market, sometimes a homemade solution is the best. They certainly are the coolest!  One of the hardest parts of this process if getting the size correct. This article will to help you create your custom crust for this sweet awesome Raspberry Pi by providing descriptions for the case size that you intend to construct.  There is nothing worse than putting in hard hours and creativity just to find the the Pi doesn't fit.  Below I will describe the spacing of the ports and plugs for your case creating adventures. Article Summary Over all size of the Raspberry Pi 3b -  This will cover the total size of the Raspberry Pi and will be very useful when first planning the case you want to build. Spacing for the mounting points -  The Pi has four mounting points that will help secure the board inside the case. Locations for plugs -  Around the edge of the Pi are a variety o...

The Nitty Gritty (Raspberry Pi 3 Specs, Benchmarks & More) The Raspberry Pi 3 is here and it has already sold more than any other Pi! Not only is it more powerful and bluetooth capable, it also comes with USB 2.0 ports and wireless internet. This post will attempt to breakdown the hardware specifications and benchmarks to help you fall more deeply in love with the Pi 😊. Please feel free to watch the YouTube videos we've embedded and, as always, please subscribe! Specifications SoC : Broadcom BCM2837 CPU : 4× ARM Cortex-A53, 1.2GHz GPU : Broadcom VideoCore IV RAM : 1GB LPDDR2 (900 MHz) Networking : 10/100 Ethernet, 2.4GHz 802.11n wireless Bluetooth : Bluetooth 4.1 Classic, Bluetooth Low Energy Storage : microSD GPIO : 40-pin header, populated Ports : HDMI, 3.5mm analogue audio-video jack, 4× USB 2.0, Ethernet, Camera Serial Interface (CSI), Display Serial Interface (DSI) Wireless Signals As mentioned before, this Raspberry Pi comes packed with WiFi ...

Introduction Raspberry Pi may sound more like a pastry dish than a computer, but it’s success in recent years is unquestionable. With over 12 million units sold in the past three years and hundreds of thousands of actives community members, the Raspberry Pi doesn’t appear to be leaving us any time soon. Because many people are unfamiliar with the Pi, this article will attempt to explain why it has become so popular through a “question-based” technical breakdown. As always, if you have any questions or comment please leave them below! Article Summary What is a Raspberry Pi? The Pi is credit card-sized computer that costs as little as $35. It comes without a case and an operating system, however, it packs all of the features of a full fledged desktop. What can it do? A surprising amount. Despite its $35 price-tag, the Pi runs most version of Linux with ease and comes with USB, WiFi, Bluetooth, a quad-core processor, and 2GB of onboard RAM. Why it is important?  The Pi w...

Introduction Have you ever wished that you didn't have to VPN into your home network and memorize you Pi's IP address just to use it? Well with Dynamic DNS you don't have to! By enabled DDNS you can choose your own host name and access your Pi from just about anywhere (sorry for our readers North Korea and China). Caution: This article will teach you how to use DDNS using free service which do expire after 60 to 90 days. The terms and conditions of use for these sites do change so if you notice anything different please let us know! What You'll Need Raspberry Pi (Model 2 or later) SD Card (8GB minimum) Power Supply (for your Raspberry Pi) HDMI Cable Ethernet Cable ( CAT5 or CAT6 cable are fastest!) Keyboard and mouse (for initial setup) Access to the Internet (If you are reading this article we can assume you have it!) An open mind for molding Step One: Boot the Raspberry Pi Note: This article assume you already have a working ...

If you have a Raspberry Pi, you know it's the the prettiest thing to have sitting on the corner of the desk or the next to the TV in your living room.  Let's face it as cool as it is sometimes you don't want so look at your decorated living room and see a piece of naked hardware with a bunch of cords protruding in the fashion of an operating room. Cover it up! As cool as that is, it's just not pretty.  So here are some of my favorite cases to improve the visual appeal of the Pi. 1. The Nintendo case ($20) should make you grin.  This will quickly turn questions from 'What's that piece of junk by your TV?" to "Ohh cool I had a Nintendo growing up, what's that?" This is simple clean look that no true geek would be ashamed to display. 2. The Super Nintendo case ($27) is cool for all the same reasons as the Nintendo case. This is similar, but has a fan and would be just a fabulous to have around. 3. This sleek black case ($7) has...

Long before the NesClassic was released, enthusiasts have been enjoyed the same functionality from their Raspberry Pi. So if you would like to play games from your childhood, but the hardware is sold out of all of the stores near you.  This will be your best route to nostalgia.  Getting this setup on my Pi took quite a bit of effort and research.  This guide will help you avoid the pitfalls and be on your way to exact sweet justice on your pixilated enemies in as little time as possible. What you will need before you get started: Hardware A computer Raspberry Pi 3 Keyboard Game controller of your choice (I'm using a PS4 controller connected through USB) Micro SD card(at least 8GB) and reader USB storage device  Software RetroPie (downloaded) Win32 Disk Imager  (installed) 7-zip    (installed) This will be a pretty easy process if you follow the instructions directly.  However, be aware that there is a vast amount of customizat...

The latest and greatest Raspberry Pi is known as "Raspberry Pi 3 Model B." With new LAN and Bluetooth features, a souped-up processor, more USB slots, and a Micro SD slot exchanged for the old SD card slot. Today I am going to describe some of the new features of the the new Pi and provide complete instructions on setting the Pi up. First, we have the box. The box is about 4" by 2" by 1". The front bears the Raspberry logo, the name of the model of Pi, the manufacturer's logo, a symbol noting that it can connect to wireless internet, and the Bluetooth logo. The sides of the box are red, and bear the Raspberry Pi logo and the words, "Raspberry Pi 3." The back of the box contains some information about how to set up the Pi, as well as noting the various hazards that you can encounter while using the Pi, such as explosions or electrocution. The actual Pi consists of a circuitboard that is about 3" by 2". There are several new featu...