The MagPi

The MagPi The official Raspberry Pi magazine, showcasing amazing projects from our community

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Raspberry Pi Debug Probe • Bridging the gap between non-Raspberry Pi computers and Raspberry Pi Pico

Desert Eye 2.0 • A sophisticated Raspberry Pi 4 robot that observes terrain for danger could save human lives, maker Aviv tells

Go go robot!

Mini PC • It's time to make some noise as Carter Hurd strips a Bluetooth speaker and turns it into a miniature computer, as David Crookes explains

Fitting the components

Proto Shield with Robot Arm and Snake Game • Proto Shields usually work with Arduinos, but one maker created a Raspberry Pi version for some sneaky gameplay, he tells Rosie Hattersley

Proto Shield setup

Workshop Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer • How do you get people to start learning programming around Christmas time? With Rudolph, of course, Rob Zwetsloot saw it, and even says it glows

Raspberry Pi Backpack • Rather than rummage around his bag to set up Raspberry Pi, Nicholas Hacault has ensured his computer is always to hand, as David Crookes explains

Alternative Flight Simulator • One inventive aviation fan has cloned the ultimate cabin experience, Nicola King searches for her boarding pass

Geiger Counter • Concerned about the potential of rising radiation levels in Ukraine, Dmytro Panin has set about monitoring them, as David Crookes explains

BioBusiness • Stable supply and a “golden” relationship with technical staff supported the medical equipment company to scale

50 HACKS & HINTS • Unleash the full power of Raspberry Pi and Pico with these handy hints,

Emulate a BBC Micro on Raspberry Pi 400 • With an optimised version of the B-Em emulator, Raspberry Pi 400 can take us back to the heyday of the British micro that inspired it

Part 01 Beginning electronics with a breadboard and an LED • Get started with electronic projects using simple components, Find out what makes the electrons flow using a LED light and switch

Pico W with CircuitPython • Getting online with a microcontroller

Make a giant Pomodoro timer using Galactic Unicorn • Go large or go home with this jumbo-sized timer for getting more done

#MONTHOFMAKING ASK THE EXPERTS • Top tips from expert makers to help you with your next project

THE RULES OF #MONTHOFMAKING

PAST #MONTH(S)OFMAKING

3D PRINTING EXPERT • Turn ideas into physical objects with these top 3D printing tips

ROBOTICS EXPERT • Automatons, rovers, and arms; there's a lot you can make under the robotics umbrella

OTHER PROJECTS • Try out these other robot projects!

RETRO GAMING EXPERT • Time to build your dream arcade cabinet or portable gaming device

PiBoy XRS • A more ergonomic handheld experience, the PiBoy XRS takes the best parts of a lot of classic consoles, Rob Zwetsloot has a play

Plasma Stick 2040 W (Pico W Aboard) • Light up your projects with this Pico W-powered NeoPixel controller, By Phil King

Inky Frame 4.0” (Pico W Aboard) • This slick colour e-ink display benefits from Pico W's wireless connectivity, By Phil King

10 Amazing: Portable Projects • Carry Raspberry Pi around with you wherever you go with these cool builds and kits

Learn Building and Making • Combine your love of tech with some amazing making, suggests Rosie Hattersley

Creative project sites • Get your making imagination working overtime

Raspberry Pi Projects For Kids

HackSpace Wearable Tech Projects and The Book of Making 2

Teaching resources • Tasked with helping younger tinkerers achieve? Read on

VEEB • Meet two creatives who admire a minimialist...