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Intro to ROS Part 1: What is the Robot Operating System (ROS)?

By ShawnHymel

In this post, we’ll introduce ROS. We’ll focus specifically on ROS 2, which is the current and actively developed version of the framework. Whether you're new to robotics or looking to understand the tools powering today’s most advanced robots, this is the place to start.

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SparkFun Qwiic Dual Solid State Relay Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

In this tutorial we'll detail the hardware on the Dual Solid State Relay, how to connect it to an Arduino or other microcontroller and how to use the examples included in our Arduino library and Python package.

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Outdoor Enclosure for the Air Quality Control HAT for Raspberry Pi

By Kitronik Maker

In this blog we will explore making and testing an outdoor enclosure for the Kitronik Air Quality Control HAT for Raspberry Pi.

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Raspberry Pi Retrofits Vintage Radio for Streaming

By Travis Foss

Learn how to retrofit a vintage radio with a Raspberry Pi to stream internet radio and play Bluetooth audio while preserving its original design & sound ‎quality.

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Remote Control XRP Robot Through the Internet

By Aswin S Babu

Learn how to control your XRP robot from anywhere with MQTT, Flask, and Raspberry Pi using a Google Cloud-hosted server.

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Introduction to the Raspberry Pi GPIO and Physical Computing

By SparkFun Electronics

If you’ve recently picked up your first Raspberry Pi it sure doesn’t look like any computer you’re accustomed to, so let’s talk through the basics to get your Raspberry Pi up and running as a full desktop.

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How To Manage Multiple Python Installations on Raspberry Pi

By Maker.io Staff

Learn how to manage multiple Python environments on your Raspberry Pi with PyEnv, a powerful tool for installing and switching between Python versions.

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How To Fix Camera Problems on a Raspberry Pi

By Maker.io Staff

Learn how to diagnose and resolve camera issues to ensure your Raspberry Pi camera works perfectly every time.

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How To Install and Configure a VNC Server on a Headless Raspberry Pi

By Maker.io Staff

Access your headless Raspberry Pi desktop from any computer on the same network using VNC. Follow our guide to get started.

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An Up-To-Date Guide to Object Detection on the Raspberry Pi

By Ramaditya Kotha

Learn how to set up object detection on your Raspberry Pi with Google’s Mediapipe library in this detailed 2024 guide.

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Assembling Your Picade

By Pimoroni

Learn how to assemble and set up your Picade!

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How-To: Create and Run Shell Scripts on a Raspberry Pi

By Maker.io Staff

Learn how to schedule tasks effectively on your Raspberry Pi using cron and shell scripts. Automate routine processes for improved efficiency and reliability.