Mark Frimston from up in Manchester has created an open source project which allows multiple users to connect in a ‘multi user dungeon’ experience. As it’s written in Python it will be really easy to extend. If you’re into text-based gaming, take a look! Read more about it here or visit the Github repository here.
Matt over at Raspberry Pi Spy has described how to disable the LED on the camera module. This is particularly useful for me as I often take pictures through windows and the light reflects off the glass.
Graham Morrison’s article from Linux Format issue 169 is now available online at TechRadar. Read it here. It contains details of which UVB-T dongle actually works!
Matt over at Raspberry Pi Spy has created this diagram showing the main dimensions of the camera module. He used a pair of plastic calipers so the measurements should be accurate enough for most uses. A PDF of the diagram and instructions on how to print it are available from Raspberry Pi Spy.
Alex Eames, from RasPi.TV, has been working with the new camera module for the Raspberry Pi and has created a portable Pi-and-camera unit accessible via a bluetooth enabled mobile device. Read more here and watch his video
(World’s first as far as we know!)
Rivington Foundation Primary School in Lancashire, UK has had a team of a student and a teacher working on a Raspberry Pi-powered wheeled robot that navigates through mazes. It uses an ultrasonic detector to determine if there’s anything in front of it then turns away from the obstacle. The wheels themselves are controlled via stepper motors, so the robot is a bit slow, but it’s very cool!
