BJartwolf needed an HDMI-enabled HD video outputting computer for an exhibition stand. The only thing that could be found was a Raspberry Pi! Read more about another success for the Pi here
Tandy Multiface Board for #RaspberryPi is Gertboard-compatible
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.
Etch-a-Pi – Etch-a-Sketch with the #RaspberryPi
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
Learn Python – Creating Functions on the #RaspberryPi
David Briddock is continuing his excellent series of Python tutorials and learning exercises. This time he covers creating functions. Read more here
Perl and #RaspberryPi – using the second I2C bus
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
Minecraft on the #RaspberryPi – API tutorial
Martin O’Hanlon has written an excellent tutorial on using Minecraft: Pi Edition’s API using Python. Read the tutorial here