We are possibly living in a new golden era of microcontrollers, tiny boards that can add computing power to everything around us. If you’re daydreaming about this kind of project, you’re probably wondering which microcontroller to use: an ESP32 or Raspberry Pi Pico. In this post, I’ll be comparing the key differences between them. The…
One of the greatest things about the Raspberry Pi is how small a computer it is. But if you want to keep it compact by using a touch screen, or if your Pi doesn’t have a keyboard, how can you type? In this situation, an on-screen or virtual keyboard can be very useful. On the…
I’ve worked on tons of IoT projects, and every time we need a microcontroller, the same debate comes up: Raspberry Pi Pico or Arduino? In this article, I’ll break down the key differences and share what I’ve learned from using both. The Raspberry Pi Pico and Arduino are both affordable microcontrollers, but they differ in…
Raspberry Pi OS is the official operating system for a Raspberry Pi. Most kits include it by default, but when you need to reinstall it, you might be lost. In this article, I will show you how to easily install Raspberry Pi OS. To give you an overview of this tutorial, here are the required…
When I started using a Raspberry Pi, picking the operating system was straightforward. There were only three versions available: Lite, Desktop, and Full. Now, when you go to the official website or open Raspberry Pi Imager, even more versions are listed. How do you pick the right one for you? The recommended Raspberry Pi OS…
The first time I heard of the Raspberry Pi, it was mainly because of the legendary phrase “$35 computer.” And sure, that was true, for a while. But if you tried buying one during the COVID period, you probably saw prices soar way past that mark. And that brings us to one main question: how…
When I got my first Raspberry Pi, I had no idea what I was getting into. Despite having a solid background in software development, I’d never worked with a card-sized computer like this before. If I were starting my journey with the Raspberry Pi for the first time today, there are a few things I…
Twister OS used to be all over Raspberry Pi forums a few years back, then it kind of disappeared… But guess what? It’s back with a brand new version that works on the latest Pi models, and I had to give it a try. Here’s what I found after installing it. Twister OS is built…
All recent Raspberry Pi models include a wireless connection, but the configuration is not always easy, especially if you don’t have a graphical interface or need to set up an advanced Wi-Fi configuration. Don’t worry, I’ll explain everything with simple steps in this tutorial. On Raspberry Pi, Wi-Fi can be configured during the OS installation…
Arduino, Raspberry Pi, whatever, they all look similar. But are they really the same thing? I didn’t pay much attention when I bought my first Pi, but they are completely different devices. Let’s make sure you understand each one so you can choose the best option for your next project. The Raspberry Pi can be…
