Exciting news from the Raspberry Pi Foundation today. They have granted a licence to Egoman Technology Corp to produce and distribute Pis in China and Taiwan. In order to distinguish between the Chinese models and the Rest of the World,…
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Rob Bishop introduces the #RaspberryPi at BETT 2013 @Raspberry_Pi
Interesting ‘beginners’ video of Foundation engineer Rob Bishop presenting the Raspberry Pi at BETT 2013. Once again he feels he needs to mention that he’s a paid member of staff (not too sure why there’s such a ‘thing’ about that!)…
Computer Science added to core subjects of English Baccalaureate – Hope for #RaspberryPi? @Raspberry_Pi
Computer science has been added to the list of core subjects that make up the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) qualification, which is used as a measure of success for school league tables in England. Michael Gove, the Education Secretary, said today:…
Live Webcam running on a #RaspberryPi / @Raspberry_Pi
I wanted, as part of a new project, to be able to stream live video from my Pi to the internet. I followed some tutorials. First of all, I wanted to get my Webcam (a little XBox Live Cam) working.…
QuadCopter with the #RaspberryPi – SkySpy
Interesting first-look at a project by Andy at PiStuffing. This is a quad-copter controlled by a Raspberry Pi. Eventually, he wants to add a second Pi as a controller. The blades are spinning at the moment, but he has yet…
15,000 #RaspberryPi units for UK schools courtesy of Google
Today, the Raspberry Pi Foundation received a grant from Google Giving, which will provide 15,000 Raspberry Pi Model Bs for schoolkids around the UK. Congratulations to the Foundation and kudos to Google for their generosity. Read the Foundation’s article here
Beginners’ Guide to Python [reblog]
Francois Dion has translated his beginners guide to Python. This is an excellent guide for those who have heard of Python but haven’t got a clue where to start or why you should bother. Read part one of the guide
Element14 names #RaspberryPi as their Product of the Year @Raspberry_Pi
To no-one’s great surprise, Element 14 has announced that the Raspberry Pi is their Product of the Year. element14 Product of the Year: Raspberry Pi – element14.
#RaspberryPi becomes a guitar effects processor @Raspberry_Pi
A proof-of-concept using a Raspberry Pi as a guitar effects processor. Raspberry Pi becomes a guitar effects processor.
The custom pulp magazine cover generator
Totally unrelated to the Raspberry Pi, but interesting for those of you into all things retro and steampunk. This is a custom retro/pulp/sci-fi magazine cover generator. Great fun! PULP-O-MIZER: the custom pulp magazine cover generator.