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We are still a couple of weeks away from Raspberry Pi 4, but the company has launched a new addition to its Compute Module series with Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+. It brings considerable improvements in terms of RAM capacity, Flash capacity and thermal performance over its predecessor Pi CM3. However, the highlighting feature of […]
The Raspberry Pi Foundation launched its updated mini-computer Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ with built-in Bluetooth and 802.11ac Wi-Fi in November. But what if you are looking for an alternative? In that case, the Orange Pi lineup of SBCs (single board computers) definitely needs to be mentioned. Just recently, Allwinner A6-based Orange Pi 3 computer […]
A couple of years ago, a YouTuber named Slider2732 created a “PC In A Mouse” using an Orange Pi and an optical mouse; it gained lots of media coverage and praise from the DIY enthusiasts. Fast forward to today, another YouTuber, whose channel goes by the name Electronic Grenade, has invented a similar device. Called “The […]
Raspberry Pi touchscreen will be supported in the mainline Linux kernel. On Wednesday, Dmitry Torokhov issued a git pull request that has added support for the 7-inch, 800×480 display in the mainline kernel for the official Raspberry Pi Touchscreen. Until now, touchscreen support was provided with the help of customized Linux kernels for Raspbian, a Debian-based […]
The Raspberry Pi Foundation keeps updating its Debian-based Raspbian operating system from time to time. The developers keep adding new features to make the device a more attractive option for beginners who wish to start learning programming or get into DIYing. The latest Raspbian update brings a bunch of new features and updates. First things first, […]
The Raspberry Pi Foundation is here with a new (not exactly) hacker board that would be surely loved by tinkerers and makers. Named Raspberry Pi Zero WH, it’s a new variant of existing Zero W. H in Zero WH stands for “header.” This makes sense as it comes with a professionally soldered header. It would […]
More than a year ago, I wrote about a Raspberry Pi-powered phone called PiPhone, and the readers loved it. Just recently, I came across another similar project on Kickstarter and decided to share it on Fossbytes. Named PiTalk, the project calls itself the “first ever DIY modular smartphone.” Powered by Python, PiTalk modular smartphone is […]
Learn to code with DIY Modular laptop Pi-Top powered by Raspberry Pi. The Rasberry Pi has been popular with hobbyists right since its first iteration in 2012 when it was a single chip processor running on ARM11 and clocked at 700 Mhz. Today, the Pi 3 offers a quad-core chip based on ARM A53 clocked at almost […]
Short Bytes: Ubuntu MATE is an excellent operating system for computers, especially those with limited hardware capabilities. This quality also makes it fit for Raspberry Pi 2 and 3. You can download Ubuntu MATE 16.04.2 LTS image for Raspberry Pi from Ubuntu MATE’s website, write it on microSD card, and install it without any hassle. […]
Short Bytes: Rock64 mini computer board is Rasberry Pi’s new competitor. Priced lower than Raspberry Pi, Rock64 promises 4K playback at 60Hz. Rock64 also features a USB 3.0 port and faster gigabit Ethernet, but it lacks inbuilt 802.11n Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. This board is powered by RK3328 quad-core Cortex A53 processor and Mali-450MP4 GPU. You might […]
Short Bytes: You might be knowing that Raspberry Pi 3 comes with a good performance improvement as compared to its prior versions. But, is it good enough to replace your primary laptop? A developer, after losing his MacBook Pro, decided to use Linux on Raspberry Pi as a replacement. He concluded that Raspberry Pi is good […]
Short Bytes: Now you don’t need a physical Raspberry Pi to get started tinkering with hardware by running code? With the help of Microsoft’s open source Raspberry Pi Simulator, you can do the same right inside your web browser. You can also connect it to the Azure IoT Hub and collect sensor data. Currently, this […]
Short Bytes: To make the development of Arduino and Raspberry Pi easier, XOD programming language and IDE is coming soon to GitHub. It’s a visual programming language that will allow you to build programs with nodes, which are blocks that represent some physical device operating. Within one week, XOD is entering private alpha and interested […]
Short Bytes: The Raspberry Pi Foundation and CoderDojo have joined hands to create one of the biggest coding school networks in the world. Both these organizations are already running coding groups and helping thousands of students. This partnership aims at introducing the power of coding and computing to a larger audience. Single board computer Raspberry […]
Short Bytes: The DIY tech inventor NODE has created a handheld all-in-one computer that runs Linux. It’s made using the new Raspberry Pi Zero W, some 3D printed parts, and an iPhone 5 slider keyboard. He has also posted the details of the project on his website to help you make your own computer. In the […]
Short Bytes: ZeroPhone is an open source smartphone that’s powered by Raspberry Pi Zero. It runs on Linux and you can make one for yourself using parts worth $50. One can use it to make calls and SMS, run apps, and pentesting. Soon, phone’s crowdfunding is also expected to go live. Raspberry Pi is often […]
mitmAP, is a simple python program to create a fake AP and sniff data SSLstrip2 for HSTS bypass Image capture with Driftnet TShark for command line .pcap capture Full featured access point, with configurable speed limit mitmproxy Wireshark DNS Spoofing Saving results to file Kali Linux / Raspbian with root privileges Wireless card […]
Short Bytes: In an attempt to build something for the x86 platform, Raspberry Pi Foundation has released a Pixel desktop spin for PCs and Macs. An experimental version of Debian+Pixel is available for download. It can also run smoothly on older computers with 500MB RAM. In September, Raspberry Pi foundation gave up the Xfce for […]
One thing that’s often missing in a home entertainment center is gaming. With the advent of Steam machines, it’s now possible to easily play PC games on your TV, but you have to shell out hundreds of dollars to buy one. Even though there are many media center software options for the Raspberry Pi, there’s […]
Short Bytes: SUSE has released the first official 64-bit Linux-based operating system for Raspberry Pi 3. This release is basically a version of Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2 that supports Raspberry Pi 3. The users need to visit SUSE’s website, make an account, and download the OS image. Raspberry Pi Foundation released the first 64-bit […]
The Raspberry Pi might be small, but it’s a very versatile computer. You can use it to build a Raspberry Pi music player or make your own Raspberry Pi Steam Box. Today, I’ll be showing you how to build a Raspberry Pi Retro Console using a Raspberry Pi and RetroPie. RetroPie is a Raspberry Pi […]