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News / Arduino
15 Years of Arduino—Celebrate Arduino's 15th Birthday on Arduino Day 2020
Arduino Day 2020 celebrates 15 years of open-source hardware on March 21, 2020 with hundreds of community events worldwide.
March 2020 →News / Raspberry Pi
3 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.
Product Guide →News / Raspberry Pi
A Step-by-Step Guide for Getting Started with Raspberry Pi in Your Classroom
A practical guide for educators introducing Raspberry Pi in the classroom, from choosing hardware to running your first projects.
Education →News / Arduino
Arduino Announces a New Way to Browse the Arduino Digital Ecosystem
Arduino launches new navigation system in September 2020 to make browsing the Arduino digital ecosystem easier with unified search and consistent headers.
September 2020 →News / Arduino
Arduino Announces the Launch of the Portenta Vision Shield
Arduino announces Portenta Vision Shield in October 2020 with low-power camera, microphones, and ethernet for IoT machine learning applications.
October 2020 →News / Arduino
Arduino Announces "Touch Less, Do More" Contest in Response to COVID-19
Arduino launches Touch Less, Do More contest in 2020 with up to $10,000 in prizes for COVID-19 safety solutions using MKR and Nano boards.
Contest 2020 →News / Arduino
Arduino Announces Two-Factor Authentication to Increase Security
Arduino announces two-factor authentication in June 2020 to improve security for Arduino web services and IoT cloud accounts.
June 2020 →News / Arduino
Arduino Introduces the Oplà IoT Kit
Arduino announces the Oplà IoT Kit in October 2020, a complete hands-on IoT platform with eight smart application projects for home and work.
October 2020 →News / Arduino
Arduino Joins the Open Source Security Foundation
Arduino joins the Open Source Security Foundation in October 2020 to collaborate on securing open source software and critical infrastructure.
October 2020 →News / Arduino
Arduino Launches a New Workflow for Library Submissions
Arduino announces new library submission workflow in June 2021 with automated GitHub repository process for faster, more transparent submissions.
June 2021 →News / Arduino
Arduino Launches the Beta Version of Arduino IDE 2.0
Arduino launches Arduino IDE 2.0 beta in March 2021 with modern editor, autocompletion, live debugger, and improved performance.
March 2021 →News / Arduino
Arduino Launches the Full Release of Its New Help Center
Arduino launches its redesigned Help Center in October 2020 with improved organization, navigation, and support for new and experienced users.
October 2020 →News / Arduino
Arduino Launches the Portenta Breakout
Arduino announces the Portenta Breakout board in March 2021, designed for hardware developers and testers to prototype and debug Portenta family boards.
March 2021 →News / All boards
Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and Moore's Law
Explore how Arduino and Raspberry Pi follow Moore's Law with exponentially increasing performance at consistent price points.
Technology Trends →News / Raspberry Pi
Become a Raspberry Pi Approved Design Partner
Learn about the Raspberry Pi Approved Design Partners Program launched in 2021 to connect commercial users with expert design companies.
2021 →News / Raspberry Pi
Capture Every Moment with Precision: Introducing the Raspberry Pi Global Shutter Camera
Introducing the Raspberry Pi Global Shutter Camera with 1.5MP Sony IMX296 sensor for accurate imaging of fast-moving objects.
Camera Launch →News / Arduino
Check Out the New and Improved Arduino Forum
Arduino launches redesigned forum in April 2021 built on Discourse with improved conversations, interactive reactions, and anti-spam tools.
April 2021 →News / Raspberry Pi
Computer Vision for Raspberry Pi with the New Khronos OpenVX API
Raspberry Pi Foundation announces OpenVX 1.3 standard implementation in July 2020 for cross-platform computer vision acceleration.
July 2020 →News / Raspberry Pi
Cool New Add-Ons for the Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera
Explore 3D-printable add-ons and adapters for the Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera including lens adapters and camera cases.
Camera Accessories →News / Raspberry Pi
Crypto Mining With Raspberry Pi 4
Learn about crypto mining with Raspberry Pi 4, including setup steps, hash rates, and realistic profit expectations for educational purposes.
Cryptocurrency →News / Raspberry Pi
Engaging Girls in the Computing Classroom Using Pair Programming
Learn how pair programming improves girls' attitudes toward computing and increases persistence in programming tasks through collaborative learning.
Education →News / Raspberry Pi
Exciting News: Raspberry Pi 5 Preorders Shipped Before Christmas, and Preorders for the Next Batch Are Open!
Raspberry Pi 5 preorders successfully shipped before Christmas with new batch of preorders now available featuring improved performance and connectivity.
Product Launch →News / Raspberry Pi
Exploring the New Raspberry Pi Imager: A Closer Look at the Updates
Explore the updated Raspberry Pi Imager with model selection, OS customization tabs, drag-and-drop support, and improved user experience.
Software Update →News / Raspberry Pi
FRANKENPI LIVES!
Building a Raspberry Pi 4 cluster for home network services including NAS, UniFi management, Pihole DNS, and Docker Swarm learning.
Maker Project →News / Arduino
Fun with Arduino: Unleashing Your Creativity with 8 Halloween Projects
Explore 8 spooky Arduino Halloween projects including Jack-o'-Lanterns, ghost detectors, animated skulls, spider robots, and more.
Project Ideas →News / Arduino
Get Ready for Arduino Day 2021: Coming Up March 27
Arduino Day 2021 on March 27 celebrates the Arduino community with the theme 'Undistancing: Open Makes Us Close' during the pandemic.
March 2021 →News / Arduino
Get Started with Arduino Cloud with One of These Weekend Projects
Get started with Arduino Cloud upgrades and free tier features with four weekend project ideas including remote control, doorbell, and sensors.
Arduino Cloud →News / Raspberry Pi
How Raspberry Pi Can Be Used For ML Applications
Learn how Raspberry Pi can run machine learning applications with TensorFlow Lite for IoT projects, vision, and embedded ML inferencing.
Machine Learning →News / Raspberry Pi
How Raspberry Pi Can Help You Work from Home During the COVID-19 Shutdown
Set up Raspberry Pi 4 as a work-from-home desktop computer with email, Office suite, video conferencing, and wireless connectivity during COVID-19.
COVID-19 →News / Raspberry Pi
How The Chip Shortage Is Impacting The Production Raspberry Pi 4
Learn how the global semiconductor chip shortage impacts Raspberry Pi 4 production, availability, and pricing in 2021.
2021 →News / Raspberry Pi
How To Overclock Raspberry Pi 4
Learn how to safely overclock Raspberry Pi 4 from 1.5GHz to 2.147GHz by editing config.txt with proper cooling for improved performance.
Performance →News / Raspberry Pi
How You Can Volunteer Your Raspberry Pi to Help with Treatments for COVID-19
Volunteer your Raspberry Pi's computing power to help discover COVID-19 treatments through IBM's World Community Grid and OpenPandemics project.
COVID-19 →News / Raspberry Pi
Improving Digital Education Access During the Pandemic with Free Raspberry Pi's
Raspberry Pi Foundation partners with Bloomfield Trust to distribute free Raspberry Pi devices to students in need during COVID-19 pandemic.
Education →News / Raspberry Pi
Introducing the brand new Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 and the HQ M12
Raspberry Pi releases Camera Module 3 with 8MP sensor, autofocus, HDR support, and HQ M12 variant with wide-angle and telephoto lens options.
Camera Launch →News / Raspberry Pi
Introducing the First Raspberry Pi Microcontroller: The Raspberry Pi Pico
Raspberry Pi launches Pico microcontroller in January 2021 built on proprietary RP2040 chip for just $4 with powerful computing in a tiny package.
January 2021 →News / Raspberry Pi
Introducing the Pico H, Pico W, and Pico WH from Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi introduces Pico H with pre-soldered headers, wireless-enabled Pico W, and Pico WH combining both features for flexible IoT projects.
Pico Variants →News / Raspberry Pi
Introducing the PiDock400
PiDock400 is a laptop-style dock for Raspberry Pi 4 with built-in 13.3-inch display, touchpad mouse, and portable design for £65-£93.
Accessories →News / Raspberry Pi
Introducing the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W features 1GHz quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU, 512MB RAM, WiFi, and Bluetooth in a pocket-sized $15 board with Pi 3 power.
Product Launch →News / Arduino
Introducing The Weeebot Mini
Weeebot Mini is a STEAM educational robot for kids with visual programming, multiple control modes, and hands-on learning in robotics.
STEAM →News / Raspberry Pi
Just in Time to Stuff Some Stockings: The New Raspberry Pi 4 Case Fan
Raspberry Pi 4 Case Fan clips inside the official case lid for just $5, delivering 1.4CFM airflow and temperature control for heavy workloads.
Accessories →News / Raspberry Pi
Machine Learning on Raspberry Pi – A Way to Smarter World
Explore how machine learning works on Raspberry Pi 4 with Google Alto and practical ML applications for makers.
Machine Learning →News / Raspberry Pi
Need Your Own Private Cloud? Try Raspberry Pi with NextCloud
Build your own private cloud storage server with Raspberry Pi and NextCloud for secure, self-hosted file management.
Cloud Storage →News / Raspberry Pi
Netflix Binge Time with Raspberry Pi
Learn how to run Netflix on your Raspberry Pi using Kodi and overcome DRM restrictions for streaming.
Media Streaming →News / Raspberry Pi
New Developments to Vulkan for Graphics with Your Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi announces progress on open-source Vulkan driver for Pi 4, bringing modern GPU capabilities to the platform.
Graphics →News / Raspberry Pi
New Keyboard Layouts for Raspberry Pi 400
Raspberry Pi 400 now available with Swedish, Portuguese, Norwegian, and Danish keyboard layouts, with Japanese coming soon.
Pi 400 →News / Raspberry Pi
New Raspberry Pi 400 – The Affordable Desktop in a Keyboard
Raspberry Pi 400 integrates a faster 4GB Pi 4 into a compact keyboard at $70, bringing desktop computing to everyone.
Product Launch →News / Raspberry Pi
New Raspberry Pi Keyboards for Europe and Japan
Raspberry Pi expands keyboard lineup with new layouts for Portugal, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Japan in 2020.
Keyboards →News / Arduino
New Release: Arduino Create Agent 1.2.0
Arduino Create Agent 1.2.0 released with GitHub Actions CI/CD, new status bar icon, crash reporting, and more.
Software Release →News / Arduino
New Version of Arduino's IDE Released in January 2020
Arduino IDE 1.8.11 and 1.8.12 bring macOS notarization, serial plotter improvements, and faster build times.
Software Release →News / Raspberry Pi
Old and Latest Raspberry Pi OS – What Do You Need to Know?
Explore Raspberry Pi operating systems from Raspbian to Fedora 37, and learn about Raspberry Pi 400 capabilities.
Operating Systems →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi 400 is Featured in Popular TV and YouTube Shows
Raspberry Pi 400 appears in The Gadget Show, YouTube videos, and tech reviews showcasing its versatility and power.
Pi 400 →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi 5 Elevating Single-Board Computing to New Heights
Raspberry Pi 5 delivers 2-3x faster CPU performance, VideoCore VII GPU, and modern connectivity in the same form factor.
Product Launch →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi 5 Pre-Order Information
Essential information about Raspberry Pi 5 pre-orders, shipping timeline, payment, and ordering policies.
Pre-Order →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi Accessories | Vilros
Discover Vilros's comprehensive range of Raspberry Pi accessories, from boards and cases to cameras and complete kits.
Accessories →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi Announces Coolest Projects 2021 Winners
1385 young tech enthusiasts from 47 countries participated in Coolest Projects 2021, showcasing 1168 innovative projects.
Education →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi at the Frontiers of Science
Raspberry Pi powers scientific applications from the International Space Station to ocean monitoring, proving its reliability beyond hobbyist use.
Science →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi, Distributed Computing, and Scientific Research
Volunteers use Raspberry Pi 5 systems for Folding@home distributed computing, contributing to disease research with accessible hardware.
Research →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi Expands Their Free Computer Science Online Learning Content
Raspberry Pi Foundation launches Learn at Home with free computer science courses, guided projects, and online resources for students.
Online Learning →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi Fights the Digital Divide (and You Can Help!)
Raspberry Pi Foundation's Learn at Home campaign delivers affordable computers to students without home technology access.
Social Impact →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi Foundation Supports Online Learners During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Raspberry Pi Foundation launches digital making resources, teacher support, and free coding clubs for students learning at home during COVID-19.
COVID-19 →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi in Education
Raspberry Pi excels as an educational platform for teaching programming, embedded systems, and data acquisition across all grade levels.
Education →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi Invites You to Check Out the New 'Hello World' Podcast
Hello World podcast extends the magazine for computing educators with expert interviews on digital making and computing education.
Podcast →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi is Hosting a Series of Research Seminars to Improve Computer Education
Raspberry Pi Foundation's 2021 Research Seminar Series focuses on removing barriers and ensuring all students have access to quality computing education.
Research →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi is Hosting Free Online Seminars to Explore Computing Education & Online Learning
Dr. Lauren Margulieux presents research on online and hybrid instruction for computer science classrooms in Raspberry Pi Foundation seminar series.
Seminars →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi is Teaching the Teachers
Raspberry Pi Foundation offers free FutureLearn online courses and computing curricula to train teachers at all levels in computing skills.
Teacher Training →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi Launches a High Quality Camera
Raspberry Pi releases 12.3-megapixel High Quality Camera with Sony IMX477 sensor and interchangeable C-mount/CS-mount lens support.
Camera →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi Launches Compute Module 4
Compute Module 4 delivers Raspberry Pi 4 power in compact form with wireless options, improved interfaces, and updated IO board for embedded applications.
Compute Module →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi LED Ping Pong Project
Build a two-player ping pong game using Scratch on Raspberry Pi with GPIO-controlled LEDs for scoring.
Tutorial →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi: Machine Learning, AI, and IoT
Raspberry Pi 4 enables AI and ML applications in IoT projects, from face recognition systems to smart home automation.
AI →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi Offers Free Issues of Custom PC Magazine This Summer
Raspberry Pi provides free PDF downloads of Custom PC Magazine May-September 2021, featuring retro gaming, Pi 400, and modding content.
Magazine →News / Pico
Raspberry Pi Pico 2: Now Featuring RISC-V Cores and Enhanced Performance
Discover the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 with dual RISC-V Hazard3 cores and Arm Cortex-M33 processors. Available for $5 with enhanced performance, security features, and flexible CPU choices.
Product Launch →News / Pico
Raspberry Pi Pico 2 Pre-Order Information
Raspberry Pi Pico 2 pre-order information including shipping timelines, payment details, cancellation policy, and order editing guidelines.
Pre-Order →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi Price Increases - What You Need to Know
Understanding Raspberry Pi price increases in 2026 driven by AI demand for memory components. Learn which boards and accessories are affected and what you can do.
Market Update →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi Releases a New Imaging Utility: The Raspberry Pi Imager
Learn about the new Raspberry Pi Imager tool that simplifies programming microSD cards across Linux, Windows, and MacOS with automatic OS downloads and verification.
Software →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi Shortage 2023: Why Are Raspberry PI Sold Out?
Understanding the 2023 Raspberry Pi shortage caused by global semiconductor shortages, pandemic demand, and industry popularity. Latest availability updates and solutions.
Supply Chain →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi Supports Students to Deploy Programs on the International Space Station!
Learn how Raspberry Pi Foundation and ESA Education enabled 15,000 students to deploy programs on the ISS through the European Astro Pi Challenge missions.
Education →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi VR Solution For Video Calls - Can it be an exciting experience?
Build a VR solution for video calls using Raspberry Pi, servo bots, and VR headsets. Step-by-step guide to create an immersive meeting experience with first-person view.
Project →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi VR Solution For Video Calls - Can it be an exciting experience?
Create an immersive video conference setup with Raspberry Pi and VR. Build servo-controlled cameras that follow your head movements for a unique meeting experience.
Project →News / Pico
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W Projects
Explore creative Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W projects including wildlife cameras, pocket computers, FPV robots, security cameras, music systems, and OctoPrint for 3D printing.
Projects →News / Raspberry Pi
Ring in the New Year with the Newest Version of Raspberry Pi OS
Discover new features in Raspberry Pi OS 2021 including PulseAudio sound server, improved printer connections, Chromium 84 update, and enhanced accessibility features.
Software →News / Arduino
School's In! The Science Journal Will be Transferring from Google to Arduino This Fall.
Arduino takes over Google Science Journal app to expand hands-on STEAM education. Learn about new features including Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense board support.
Education →News / All boards
Secure and Sleek: Vilros Boxes Reimagined!
Discover the newly reimagined Vilros boxes featuring modern design, tamper-proof security tape, and premium gifting options for special occasions.
Product Update →News / All boards
Smart Farming – How IoT is Revolutionizing Agriculture
Explore how IoT technologies including Wi-Fi, LPWAN, and GPS/GNSS are transforming agriculture. Learn about smart farming solutions and Arduino/Raspberry Pi projects.
IoT →News / Raspberry Pi
Spring Cleaning: Organizing and Storing your Raspberry Pi Accessories
Essential guide to cleaning and organizing Raspberry Pi accessories including cases, HATs, breakout boards, camera modules, cooling systems, and electronic parts.
Maintenance →News / Raspberry Pi
The New 2GB Raspberry Pi 5: Affordable Power for Everyone
Discover the new 2GB Raspberry Pi 5 at $50 with the D0 stepping BCM2712 processor. Explore Basic and Complete Kit options for high-performance computing on a budget.
Product Launch →News / Raspberry Pi
The New Raspberry Pi 4 In Review
The New Raspberry Pi 4 In Review
Product Review →News / Raspberry Pi
The Raspberry Pi 4 has arrived.... Which one should i buy?
The Raspberry Pi 4 has arrived.... Which one should i buy?
Buying Guide →News / Raspberry Pi
The Vilros Raspberry Pi 5 Active Cooler Compatible Case: Keeping Your Pi Cool Under Pressure
The Vilros Raspberry Pi 5 Active Cooler Compatible Case: Keeping Your Pi Cool Under Pressure
Product →News / Raspberry Pi
Things to know about the Raspberry Pi CarPlay and its working in Tesla
Things to know about the Raspberry Pi CarPlay and its working in Tesla
Project →News / Raspberry Pi
Transform Your Raspberry Pi 4 into a Smart TV: Top Programs to Consider
Transform Your Raspberry Pi 4 into a Smart TV: Top Programs to Consider
Guide →News / Pico
Types of Kits Made for Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W Sold by Vilros
Types of Kits Made for Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W Sold by Vilros
Product →News / Raspberry Pi
Unlock the Power of Windows 11 on Raspberry Pi Devices with Tiny11 Builder
Unlock the Power of Windows 11 on Raspberry Pi Devices with Tiny11 Builder
Tutorial →News / All boards
Vilros - A Proud Sponsor of Coolest Projects
Vilros - A Proud Sponsor of Coolest Projects
Sponsorship →News / Raspberry Pi
Vilros Mini Tabletop Home Arcade for the Raspberry Pi 4
Vilros Mini Tabletop Home Arcade for the Raspberry Pi 4
Product →News / Raspberry Pi
Vilros Partners with Fing to Make Network Monitoring Easy
Vilros Partners with Fing to Make Network Monitoring Easy
Partnership →News / Raspberry Pi
Vilros's Finest: A Comprehensive Review of Some of Our Best Raspberry Pi 4 Cases
Vilros's Finest: A Comprehensive Review of Some of Our Best Raspberry Pi 4 Cases
Product Review →News / Pico
What can I do with Raspberry Pi 2 zero W
What can I do with Raspberry Pi 2 zero W
Projects →News / Pico
What Can I do With Raspberry Pi Zero w
What Can I do With Raspberry Pi Zero w
Projects →News / Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi 2026 Price Increases Announced
Raspberry Pi 2026 Price Increases Announced
Pricing →News / Pico
Your Official Guide to the Raspberry Pi Zero W
Your Official Guide to the Raspberry Pi Zero W
Guide →Put your curiosity to work.
Choose a complete project, or get your board set up first.