Half-Baked Raspberry Pi

Everyone who has purchased a Raspberry Pi has experienced some difficulties, from finding a power cord that works with the Pi to setting up a cool project.  However, those who haven't ever purchased or set up a Raspberry Pi may encounter some tough challenges. I am going to attempt to guide them through these by experiencing it myself. Prepare for Adventures and Pi, Part One! #1 Purchasing the Pi! Before you can get your feet wet with an amazing project, several of which are featured on this blog, you must obtain a Raspberry Pi. There are several ways to do so; the first and simplest is to purchase through the links provided through the Raspberry Pi Website. Once you arrive at the website, you can select which official retailer you wish to purchase from. I chose to buy the newest model, the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B. However, I wanted to get the Pi a bit faster, so I looked on Amazon. Both of the prices were similar enough, so I p urchased the Amazon one....

Most operating systems for the Pi will come with a browser, but they are not the best browsers on the market.  While the default web browser may be somewhat functional it is nice to use a more familiar browser.  I'm going to show you how to install Firefox and Chrome to enhance your browsing experience. Installing Firefox There is an important note about Firefox on the Raspberry Pi that I need to address before beginning. Firefox will be called Iceweasel on the Pi. The Pi runs on Linux so these instructions will be different according to what operating system you currently have installed. These instructions are for Debian-based installs (i.e., Raspbian). Step 1: From the main screen click on the menu in the bottom left of the screen, then in the Accessories menu select "LXTerminal" (Hot Key: Ctrl+Alt+T). Step 2: To make sure you have the latest software on your Pi, you will want to update the software packages available. In the terminal window enter: sudo ...

Introduction Sure it’s easy to install an ad blocker in your favorite browser, but say you want to block ads on ALL your devices – phone, kid’s computer, even your living room Chromecast? You’ll need to set up “Pi-hole”! This Raspberry Pi add-on attaches to your home router and can block ads, including in-game ads, across any device connected to your network. So what are you waiting for? Grab your Pi and let’s get “blocking”. Caution to Pi-lovers and Ad-haters Many sites require that you whitelist their domains and will refuse service if you have an ad blocker. Uh-oh. That being said, you can whitelist your favorite sites once everything is set up. However, if any site calls you out for denying them ad revenue don’t say we didn’t warn you. 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)...

A unique piece of technology that many enthusiasts purchased, the Raspberry Pi is a miniature computer that you can hold with one hand. Released in 2012, it gained a substantial following as many people purchased one of the types of Raspberry Pi. Unfortunately for the Pi, its following died down as many people found that they didn’t have something to do with it. Six years later, many of these tiny bits of technology have languished in garages, boxes, or on shelves. They have gathered dust when they could have been put to use. “But how?” Their owners might ask. We have come to answer that question. The Half-Baked Pi is a blog dedicated to educating the owners and potential owners about how they can use a Raspberry Pi for fun and profit. There are numerous ways that the Pi can be to automate simple functions--such as activating a garage door opener, or creating a computerized calendar. Teaching others to use the Pi for things that they never imagined is our goal. We also h...