This tutorial takes you through all the steps to connecting the APA102 RGB LED strip to the Arduino. We also guide you through the process of writing some code to be able to control the LED strip. It's an excellent project if you love playing with lights. Read More
Learn how to set up Gogs on the Raspbian operating system in this easy to follow tutorial. Gogs is the perfect Git web interface for the Raspberry Pi as it's performance-friendly. It's great if you love using a GUI to manage your Git repositories. Read More
In this guide, I go through the steps of installing the VLC media player to the Raspbian operating system. It's a super simple process and is perfect if you're a huge fan of VLC. You can also use it via a GUI or the command line. Read More
In this tutorial, we go through the process of setting up a static IP. A static IP is ideal if you find yourself needing to connect to the Raspberry Pi a lot as it will always be the same. The tutorial is pretty easy and might make your life a lot easier in the future. Read More
This tutorial will take you through the steps of installing Android for the Raspberry Pi. We make use of EmteriaOS as we found it to be the most stable version for the Pi. You will need to have a Raspberry Pi 3 for this tutorial. Read More
Learn how to install the Deluge torrent software package to the Raspberry Pi. It's a pretty straightforward process, and you will be able to access it via a web browser. It's an affordable solution to an always-on TorrentBox that you can access remotely. Read More
In this tutorial, we go through the steps of installing the Transmission software package on the Raspberry Pi. Transmission is a torrent software package that allows to manage and control your torrents. It's an excellent solution for a 24/7 torrent box. Read More
This tutorial takes you through the process of connecting an APA102 RGB LED strip to the Raspberry Pi. We also build a simple Python script that can be used to control the LED strip. It's an excellent tutorial and great for learning the basics of using the LEDs. Read More
In this tutorial, I go through the steps of setting up a Raspberry Pi Spotify connect device. We make use of the raspotify package to be able to bring this project to life. At the end of the tutorial, you will able to stream your favorite music from any Spotify app to the Raspberry Pi. Read More
Learn how to set up the ADXL345 accelerometer with the Arduino. It's a cool sensor that will be handy in quite a few tutorials, especially ones where movement is involved. We make use of an Adafruit library, which makes this tutorial significantly easier. Read More
In this tutorial, we take you through the process of updating Raspbian Stretch to Raspbian Buster. It's a relatively straightforward process, but we still recommend that you backup your SD card. We recommend updating as it's always best to be on the latest release. Read More
Wordpress is a content management system that is hugely popular. In this tutorial, we will take you through the steps of getting the software up and running on the Raspberry Pi. You will need both Apache and MYSQL installed before starting this tutorial. Read More
Apache is one of the most popular web servers in the world. The tutorial takes you through the few easy steps to get the server up and running on your Raspberry Pi. We also show you how to setup PHP and how to set up Apache virtual hosts. Read More
In this tutorial, we show you how to install phpMyAdmin on the Raspberry Pi. It's an excellent web administration tool that allows you to manage your databases easily. If you want to learn more about this great tool, then this is the perfect tutorial to get started. Read More
In this tutorial, we take you through the steps on how to set up the MYSQL software on your Raspberry Pi. We also show you some of the basics, such as setting up a database and creating users. It's relatively easy and a great way to learn more about MYSQL. Read More
The Raspberry Pi foundation has released a surprise announcement of the immediate release of the Raspberry Pi 4. This new version is one of the most substantial upgrades to the Raspberry Pi hardware lineup, bringing a vast amount of improvements with it. A New CPU The new Raspberry Pi 4 Model B comes with a […] Read More
Learn how to turn your Raspberry Pi into a network attached storage (NAS) by making use of Samba. The name is most likely familiar as it's widely used for sharing printers and folders. If you're looking at sharing some folders, then be sure to check out this tutorial. Read More
In this tutorial, we take you through the steps of setting up AFP (Apple Filing Protocol) on the Raspberry Pi. It's a decent way of setting up some network attached storage. Keep in mind that this will work best when it's mostly just Mac OS devices connecting. Read More
Learn how to set up network attached storage using the NFS protocol. It's an excellent alternative to Samba and commonly used by network administrators. You will be able to connect to your drive using almost any device that has a network connection. Read More
In this tutorial, we take you through how to set up the Adafruit VEML6075 UV Sensor with the Arduino. This sensor is super affordable and perfect for checking the UV index. You can build on this tutorial to have other sensors to work alongside it. Read More