Cyntech have created a new interface device for the Pi called the SimPie. It’s comprised of a handset that connects to the GPIO and features 3 buttons, an RGB LED and a buzzer. Russell Davies got hold of one and has…
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Two weeks of the Pibrella on the #RaspberryPi
Russell Davies (@ukscone) has been using a Pibrella on his Pi for a couple of weeks during which he’s mostly experimented with getting decent sounds out of the buzzer. Read his blog to find out more and see his code.
A Day with the RyanTeck #RaspberryPi Budget Robotics Kit
At the weekend, I had the privilege of taking the RyanTeck Budget Robotics Kit for a test drive. I took pictures as I went along and I’ve now written up my experiences. You can read my full account and review, including…
Book review: #RaspberryPi Projects for Kids
I was sent a review copy of this book by the publisher, Packt. As usual, however, this will be an impartial review. Raspberry Pi Projects for kids is a slim volume printed in black-and-white by Daniel Bates, a computer science…
Review of the #RaspberryPi Wolfson audio card
Linux User and Developer magazine has posted it’s 4/5 review for the Wolfson Audio card. The card allows high quality input and output of audio through the GPIO pins and uses the P5 header of rev 2 Pis. It appears…
Review of the Pibrella for the #RaspberryPi
Here‘s a good, balanced review from SmittyTone of the Pibrella from Pimoroni/Cyntech. He’s gone into some depth here, particularly reviewing the software library that comes with it. Not sure I agree with the criticism that it looks like a toy…
Review of acrylic case for the #RaspberryPi
I was contacted by Mohammed Ikram about something else and he mentioned that he ran an eBay Pi shop. He’s sent me a few things for review. I will, however, be as honest as usual when reviewing the items. The…
Using the Pi-LITEr board with the #RaspberryPi
The ‘Average Man’ has got hold of a Pi-LITEr board from Ciseco. These tiny boards feature a row of bright surface-mounted LEDs and plug directly into the GPIO. It’s really good for teaching yourself about GPIO and you could make,…
Review of ProtoLab breakout board for the #RaspberryPi from AlienSpec
The Average Man has got hold of one of these lovely prototyping boards from AlienSpec and has written a very detailed review of it’s capabilities here. You can buy one for £15 delivered from their eBay shop.
Review of the MEKIT #RaspberryPi Plate
The Average Man has got hold of a MEKIT Pi Plate from The Little British Robot Company. It’s a metal board that you can mount your Pi to and that allows you to connect it up to LEGO or anything…