• Raspberry Pi
  • Python

Raspberry Pi Zero: Talking Serial

by Philip Howard

Learn how to talk to your Pi Zero over UART/Serial

Tutorial  –  Easy  –  2 min read

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Python

Raspberry Pi Zero: Tour

by Philip Howard

Learn all about the Raspberry Pi Zero

Tutorial  –  Easy  –  3 min read

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Python

Raspberry Pi Zero: Powering Your Pi

by Philip Howard

Learn the best ways to add portable power to your Raspberry Pi Zero

Tutorial  –  Easy  –  3 min read

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Python

Raspberry Pi Zero: Deploy Your Project

by Philip Howard

Learn how to make your Python project load when the Pi Zero boots

Tutorial  –  Easy  –  3 min read

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Python
  • LEDs

Explorer HAT pro 8-bit shift register

by Sandy Macdonald

Learn how to control LEDs with Explorer HAT Pro and an 8-bit shift register

Tutorial  –  Advanced  –  9 min read

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Python
  • LEDs

Getting Started with Piano HAT

by Philip Howard

Learn how to install and use your Piano HAT

Tutorial  –  Easy  –  7 min read

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Python
  • LEDs

Make rainbows with Unicorn HAT

by Philip Howard

Learn how to use Unicorn HAT and HSV colour to make awesome rainbows

Tutorial  –  Intermediate  –  7 min read

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Python

Controlling Display-o-Tron with NodeJS

by Joris Vervuurt

Learn how to control Display-o-Tron 3000 and HAT with NodeJS on your Raspberry Pi

Tutorial  –  Advanced  –  7 min read

  • Python

Python Ranges

by Philip Howard

Everything you'll need to know to get the most out of Python Ranges on your Raspberry Pi

Tutorial  –  Intermediate  –  4 min read

  • Python

Python Lists

by Philip Howard

Everything you'll need to know to get the most out of Python Lists on your Raspberry Pi

Tutorial  –  Intermediate  –  15 min read

  • Python

An Introduction To Python

by Philip Howard

An introduction to Python, the very basics you'll need to Python like a pro

Tutorial  –  Intermediate  –  8 min read

  • Python

Python Arguments

by Philip Howard

An exploration of arguments in Python

Tutorial  –  Intermediate  –  6 min read

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Python
  • LEDs

Using Unicorn HAT in IDLE

by Philip Howard

Learn how to use Unicorn HAT in IDLE, the Python IDE

Tutorial  –  Easy  –  2 min read

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Python

Simple RGB LED Web UI

by Philip Howard

Learn how to build a simple website to control three LEDs on your Pi, Red, Green and Blue.

Tutorial  –  Intermediate  –  10 min read

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Python

Raspberry Pi System Stats

by Philip Howard

Learn how to build a simple website to serve system stats for your Pi

Tutorial  –  Easy  –  2 min read

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Python

Making a Minecraft Thermometer

by Philip Howard

Learn how to use Explorer HAT Pro and an Analog temperature sensor to make a thermometer in Minecraft

Tutorial  –  Intermediate  –  7 min read

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Python
  • LEDs

Getting Started with Unicorn Paint

by Philip Howard

Learn how to pixel paint mini works of art on your Unicorn HAT using your Pi and a web browser

Tutorial  –  Easy  –  4 min read

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Python
  • LEDs

Getting Started with Unicorn HAT

by Philip Howard

Learn how to use Unicorn HAT, the vibrant 8x8 pixel colour display for your Pi

Tutorial  –  Easy  –  3 min read

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Python
  • LEDs

Getting Started with PiGlow

by Philip Howard

Learn how to use PiGlow

Tutorial  –  Easy  –  4 min read

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Python
  • LEDs

Getting Started with Explorer HAT

by Philip Howard

Learn how to install Explorer HAT

Tutorial  –  Easy  –  4 min read

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Python
  • LEDs

Getting Started with Display-o-Tron 3000

by Philip Howard

Learn how to install your Display-o-Tron 3000

Tutorial  –  Easy  –  5 min read

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Python
  • LEDs

Explorer HAT Pro PIN entry system

by Sandy Macdonald

Learn how to use Explorer HAT Pro to build your own PIN entry system

Tutorial  –  Easy  –  10 min read

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Python
  • Games

Explorer HAT Pro Lights Out Game

by Sandy Macdonald

Learn how to create a fun little version of the Lights Out game using Explorer HAT Pro

Tutorial  –  Easy  –  8 min read

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Python
  • LEDs

Driving a 4-digit, 7-segment Display from A+, B+ or Pi 2

by Philip Howard

Learn how to drive a 4-digit, 7-segment display from just those extra pins on the 40-way header.

Tutorial  –  Easy  –  5 min read

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Python
  • LEDs

An exhaustive demystification of a 7 segment digit

by Philip Howard

Learn how figure out how to drive a single 7 segment display, right from the very basics.

Tutorial  –  Intermediate  –  6 min read

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Python
  • Robotics

Controlling Your Robot: USB HID/Wireless Keyboards

by Philip Howard

This article walks you through controlling a Pi-powered Robot with a USB HID Keyboard or similar USB input device.

Tutorial  –  Intermediate  –  6 min read

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Python
  • Cameras

Building a Raspberry Pi Pan/Tilt Face Tracker

by Philip Howard

Learn how to combine a servo driver, pan-tilt kit and Raspberry Pi camera into your own diligent face tracking machine.

Tutorial  –  Advanced  –  4 min read