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Raspberry Pi · Beginner · 60–90 min
Build your own Pong game
Getting started
From the box to your first win.
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Pick an idea. Follow the steps. Give it your own twist.
Project / Raspberry Pi
Build your own Scratch Pong game
Two paddles, a ball and a scoreboard. Build it one block at a time, then make it yours.
Project / Raspberry Pi
Build a Raspberry Pi storage server
Create a compact, powerful Network Attached Storage server using Raspberry Pi, SATA HAT, and OpenMediaVault for reliable file sharing across your network.
Project / Raspberry Pi
Smart motion detection with AI Camera
Build an intelligent motion detection system that combines AI object detection, multi-object tracking, and pixel-based motion analysis to capture images only when real movement occurs.
Guides & how-tos / one useful skill
A little know-how goes a long way.
Set up a Raspberry Pi on/off button
Wire a GPIO button and configure orderly shutdown, with a pin diagram and Raspberry Pi or Windows setup methods.
Configure a Raspberry Pi cooling fan
Wire a cooling fan to your Raspberry Pi, test that it runs, then configure OS-controlled temperature thresholds for automatic cooling.
9 Things to Do After Buying a Raspberry Pi
Essential setup and configuration steps for new Raspberry Pi owners, from OS installation to first projects.
Resources / keep these close
The right information.
Right when you need it.
Find the details for the board or kit on your desk.
Guides & How-TosClear steps and useful explanationsManuals & kit instructionsAssembly, setup and product guidesPinouts & referenceCheck your connections before you buildCode & downloadsThe files that go with your projectTroubleshootingBoard not booting? Sketch won’t upload?
Community / made by people like you
A good idea is
even better shared.
Meet the makers turning small boards into useful, surprising and very personal creations.
Meet the workshop assistantNews / from Vilros & beyond
Worth a look.
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Arduino Day 2020 celebrates 15 years of open-source hardware on March 21, 2020 with hundreds of community events worldwide.
Maker world3 Great Raspberry Pi Kits for Beginners
Compare three excellent Raspberry Pi starter kits for beginners: Model B with clear case, Complete Starter Kit, and Retro Arcade Gaming Kit.
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