If you’re like me, your Raspberry Pi is always running something: maybe a backup, a network monitor, or a simple script. But doing the same tasks every day gets old fast. That’s where Python helps. With a few simple scripts, your Pi can automatically handle the boring stuff. I’ve tested a bunch and picked the…
Java is one of the world’s most widely used programming languages because of its versatility across platforms. But is it possible to code with Java on the Raspberry Pi? Yes, it works perfectly, and I’ll show you how! To code in Java on a Raspberry Pi, the system must be prepared by installing the required…
When working with Raspberry Pi, you will find that Python and Scratch are the most common languages used for many tasks, including GPIO programming. But did you know you could also use C++ for GPIO programming? And there are some good reasons to do that. C++ can be used to program the Raspberry Pi GPIO…
InfluxDB is a time series database that stores time-stamped data from IoT devices, like environmental data. Installing InfluxDB should be straightforward, but the many versions can be confusing. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to get InfluxDB onto your Raspberry Pi. InfluxDB can be installed via the apt package manager after its official repository…
Just four months after releasing the Raspberry Pi AI Kit, the Raspberry Pi Foundation surprised us with a follow-up Raspberry Pi AI Camera launch. Is the AI Camera just a weaker version of the Kit, and what does it mean for a camera to have AI exactly? I found out all about it and will…
Python is the go-to programming language on Raspberry Pi, and most of our tutorials use it. However, C++ is also popular and powerful for IoT projects. So, which one should you pick when working on your Raspberry Pi project? Python is widely used in Raspberry Pi projects due to its simplicity, extensive libraries, and resources….
I was a programmer for years before discovering the Raspberry Pi. Since then, I’ve helped thousands of readers and students use it to learn the basics of coding, get back into it or do more with it. Want to join the party? Let me help you figure out the next step! The Raspberry Pi was…
Working with GPIO pins on the Raspberry Pi can be intimidating for beginners. With so many options and endless components, knowing where to start is hard. That’s where GPIO Zero comes in—a simple Python library that makes controlling your hardware straightforward and accessible. GPIO Zero is a replacement for the now deprecated RPI.GPIO library. It…
Have you ever wondered how cars pass through toll booths without stopping, or how people enter buildings with a card? That’s thanks to RFID technology. Trying to replicate this on your Raspberry Pi can feel daunting, but I’ve done it and will share all the steps with you in this article. Reading and writing data…
Git is a great version control system that can help you with your coding projects, whether in a team or working solo. It keeps a history of all changes, avoids conflicts when working in a team and can serve as a reliable backup for your code. Want to give it a try? Let me tell…
