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Tandy Multiface Board for #RaspberryPi is Gertboard-compatible

by Michael Horne • 10 April 2013 • 0 Comments

Tandy have developed a new expansion board for the Raspberry Pi. Very similar to the Gertboard, but with added features, the Multiface board is compatible with both common libraries used to communicate with the Gertboard.

Alex Eames at RasPi.TV has reviewed the assemble-it-yourself kit and explains in detail the differences between the two boards.

The Multiface will be available within the next few weeks (April 2013) and will be a few quid cheaper than the assembled Gertboard available from Farnell.

Read the review at RasPi.TV.

Making, Robotics, Silliness

Etch-a-Pi – Etch-a-Sketch with the #RaspberryPi

by Michael Horne • 10 April 2013 • 1 Comment

Sean Clark has written up his project to create an Etch-a-Sketch powered by a Raspberry Pi using stepper motors. Read all about it here

Programming, Tutorials

Learn Python – Creating Functions on the #RaspberryPi

by Michael Horne • 10 April 2013 • 1 Comment

David Briddock is continuing his excellent series of Python tutorials and learning exercises. This time he covers creating functions. Read more here

Making, Programming, Tutorials

Perl and #RaspberryPi – using the second I2C bus

by Michael Horne • 10 April 2013 • 0 Comments

Mark Dootson has been doing some experimental work with the second I2C bus available on the Pi by soldering pins onto the P5 header. He is then using Perl to communicate with the bus, although I’d imagine it would be simple enough to use Python. Read more here

Games, Programming

Minecraft on the #RaspberryPi – API tutorial

by Michael Horne • 10 April 2013 • 1 Comment

Martin O’Hanlon has written an excellent tutorial on using Minecraft: Pi Edition’s API using Python. Read the tutorial here

Education, Raspberry Jamborees, Raspberry Jams, Video

#RaspberryPi in schools: discussion from the Raspberry Jamboree

by Michael Horne • 10 April 2013 • 1 Comment

From the Foundation:

This video of the closing panel discussion from last month’s Raspberry Jamboree has just appeared, and if you’re interested in applications of the Pi in schools, it’s well worth your time. If you want to find out more about the successful teaching of Computing in schools, this is a great place to start.

For more details about the discussion, please go over to the Foundation website so you can watch the video.