Damien Greathouse has written a tutorial on using the Google Voice API to send SMS messages via the Pi. Read more here
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Develop Java Apps using the #RaspberryPi – new MOOC from Oracle
A new Massive Open Online Course has been released by Oracle, and it’s FREE. In this course, you will write Java Embedded applications that: Read input data from switches and drive LED’s using the GPIO interface Read temperature and barometric…
Set up WordPress on your #RaspberryPi
Gary Newell has written a comprehensive guide to getting WordPress working on the Pi. First of all, you need to follow his tutorial on starting a personal web server. This ensures you have all the required software. Then, follow his…
Auto install X remote control on the #RaspberryPi
Simon Walters has written a script that will allow you to install X11VNC onto your Pi. This will allow you to connect, using a VNC client, to the X-windows desktop. Very useful as the procedure can be a little tricky.…
Code Club announces new CPD initiative for schools & teachers
Code Club, the not-for-profit organisation that started up 100s of school learn-to-program clubs, has announced a new initiative Code Club Pro which will launch in April. With the support of Google and CAS (Computing at Schools), Code Club Pro will be a…
#CamJam – Live Streaming from tomorrow’s Jam #rjam @Raspberry_Pi #r
We are hoping to stream live video and audio from the Jam tomorrow, courtesy of the brilliant Institute of Astronomy. The URL you need to use to view the stream is as follows: http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/ioa/streaming/ The programme is available to download…
Turn your #RaspberryPi into a wireless access point
I know I’ve covered this sort of thing before, but it’s always good to have as many tutorials as possible on a subject. In this case, Gary Sims from MakeTechEasier has written a tutorial on configuring your wifi adapter to…
#RaspberryPi device alerts you when International Space Station is above!
Paul Brown has done an excellent, comprehensive review of a beta of Liam Kennedy’s ISS-Above device. This device, which is being funded by Kickstarter, has an LCD display that alerts you whenever the ISS is overhead and gives other information…
Mobile power board for the #RaspberryPi – MoPi
Hamish Cunningham has recently launched a Kickstarter project for a new mobile power expansion board for the Pi. The board, which fits over the GPIO pins (and has holes for another header so you don’t lose the GPIO functionality) is…
“Master the Amazing #RaspberryPi” with Linux Format this month
This month’s Linux Format magazine (available in the UK and online) has lots of features on the Pi. There’s an introduction to Python, tutorials on using GPIO, a guide to non-Raspbian distros and an interview with Pi designed Pete Lomas.…