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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="https://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"> <channel> <atom:link href="https://www.tomshardware.com/feeds/all" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <title><![CDATA[ Tomshardware ]]></title> <link>https://www.tomshardware.com</link> <description><![CDATA[ ]]></description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 14:07:23 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <item> <title><![CDATA[ XFX releases hulking quad-slot triple-fan AMD GPU — XFX Radeon RX 7900 XTX Phoenix Nirvana graphics card launches in China at $1,100 ]]></title> <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>AMD graphics card partner XFX has launched a new flagship. We first saw the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/xfx-unveils-radeon-rx-7900-xtx-phoenix-nirvana-graphics-card-with-phase-change-thermal-pad">XFX Radeon RX 7900 XTX Phoenix Nirvana</a> graphics card at the end of April, but now it has been listed on China’s JD.com retail portal. <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://videocardz.com/newz/xfx-launches-radeon-rx-7900-xtx-phoenix-nirvana-custom-graphics-card">VideoCardz</a> spotted this product release, which differentiates itself with a brand-new cooler and color scheme.</p><p>If Nirvana can be reached by becoming one of the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-gpus,4380.html">best graphics card</a>s, then the new XFX looks like it has a good chance to get there. It is even larger than the XFX MERC 310 design, boasting a significantly heavier triple fan heatsink taking the card up to 4-slots in thickness. In addition to the challenging girth, PC DIYers will have to pay attention to the card’s 346mm length and 130mm height.</p><p>One of the highlights of the Phoenix Nirvana that XFX wants to make buyers aware of is the so-called ‘Fengling Cooling Architecture 4.0.” This cooling system features the aforementioned triple fans, which are modular and magnetically attached, with six heatpipes, a 216 ultra-matrix fin heatsink, and a cast aluminum vapor chamber base. Moreover, XFX uses a 15,000W/mK Honeywell PTM 7950 phase-changing <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/gpu-thermal-pads-incorrectly-installed">thermal pad</a>.</p><div class="inlinegallery inline-layout"><div class="inlinegallery-wrap" style="display:flex; flex-flow:row nowrap;"><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 1 of 2</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1200px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:75.00%;"><img id="j64zhqATarFaNbEySSSYL6" name="xfx-box.jpg" alt="XFX Radeon RX 7900 XTX Phoenix Nirvana" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j64zhqATarFaNbEySSSYL6.jpg" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="1200" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: XFX via VideoCardz)</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 2 of 2</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1200px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:75.00%;"><img id="uyAFCxB39Ahw684tMAr9D6" name="xfx-back.jpg" alt="XFX Radeon RX 7900 XTX Phoenix Nirvana" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uyAFCxB39Ahw684tMAr9D6.jpg" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="1200" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: XFX via VideoCardz)</span></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><p>The new XFX Radeon RX 7900 XTX Phoenix Nirvana may be a China exclusive. We haven’t seen any PR or social media teasing of this model in the West, but it may just be a matter of time. Priced at ¥7,899 in China, a direct currency conversion indicates a U.S. price of roughly $1,100.</p><p>Lastly, in its introduction of the Phoenix Nirvana, the source suggests it may be an XFX design that was prepared for an upcoming high-end <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/amd-posts-linux-patches-to-enabled-rdna-4-gpus-could-rx-8000-series-graphics-cards-actually-arrive-in-2024">RDNA4 graphics card</a> which has since been canceled. We have seen some indications that RDNA4 GPUs are being prepared to focus on <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/amd-rumored-to-use-slow-18gbps-gddr6-in-rdna-4-leaker-says-team-reds-next-generation-gpus-wont-use-gddr7">lower-tier parts</a>, but it was far from conclusive.</p><p>We have reviewed several RX 7900 XTX samples previously. However good the new cooler is, it probably won’t move the needle too far from the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-radeon-rx-7900-xtx-and-xt-review-shooting-for-the-top">reference</a> and <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/sapphire-rx-7900-xtx-nitro-vapor-x-review-more-is-more">Sapphire RX 7900 XTX Nitro+ Vapor-X</a> models we have previously had in the labs.</p> ]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/xfx-releases-hulking-quad-slot-triple-fan-amd-gpu-xfx-radeon-rx-7900-xtx-phoenix-nirvana-graphics-card-launches-in-china-at-dollar1100</link> <description> <![CDATA[ AMD graphics card partner XFX has launched a new flagship. We first saw the XFX Radeon RX 7900 XTX Phoenix Nirvana graphics card at the end of April, but now it has been listed on China’s JD.com retail portal at roughly $1,100. ]]> </description> <guid isPermaLink="false">WnngrEQ5sw2B6nEfWiKQLk</guid> <enclosure url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Far6vmLRgHkjLvafbzWn56.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="0"></enclosure> <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 13:52:15 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[GPUs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[PC Components]]></category> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Far6vmLRgHkjLvafbzWn56.jpg"> <media:credit><![CDATA[XFX via VideoCardz]]></media:credit> <media:text><![CDATA[XFX Radeon RX 7900 XTX Phoenix Nirvana ]]></media:text> <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[XFX Radeon RX 7900 XTX Phoenix Nirvana ]]></media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[ Best Raspberry Pi Projects: May 2024 ]]></title> <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>With May in full swing, it's time to take a look at some really cool <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi"><u>Raspberry Pi</u></a> projects for a little summertime tinkering inspiration. These makers have created some seriously unique projects using all sorts of Pi models like the itty bitty RP2040 microprocessor all the way up to the latest <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/raspberry-pi-5"><u>Raspberry Pi 5</u></a>.</p><p>We're sure to share all of the juicy details along the way so you know exactly what <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-raspberry-pi-accessories"><u>Raspberry Pi accessories</u></a> and <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-raspberry-pi-hats"><u>HATs</u></a> made the final design possible in these projects. We're huge fans of open source technology and love any opportunity to share what we learn along the way—so plug in your soldering iron and get out the protoboards, these are the best Raspberry Pi projects we've had the honor of featuring over the past month. </p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-rp2040-wireless-led-scoreboard-2">Raspberry Pi RP2040 Wireless LED Scoreboard</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="wjFusUKZYj8bFKQS9JQ7Gf" name="image6.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: May 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wjFusUKZYj8bFKQS9JQ7Gf.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Mike Tan)</span></figcaption></figure><p>All sorts of games require score keeping and if you've got games to keep tally of, this <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-rp2040-keeps-track-of-whos-winning-and-losing-with-this-wireless-led-scoreboard"><u>Raspberry Pi RP2040 wireless LED scoreboard</u></a> is just the project for the job. It uses an RP2040 microprocessor and features a custom made control panel along with a wireless remote for an input device.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This maker went above and beyond to take something that you could probably do by hand with a pen and paper but with the added fun of building a microelectronics project. This scoreboard project looks just as fun to build as it is to use.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-rp2040-keeps-track-of-whos-winning-and-losing-with-this-wireless-led-scoreboard"><u>Raspberry Pi RP2040 Wireless LED Scoreboard</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-ai-robots-motivate-runners-by-shouting-messages-2">Raspberry Pi AI Robots Motivate Runners by Shouting Messages</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="RrbB8ZNrdo4mSXN6UW6LBg" name="image10.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: May 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RrbB8ZNrdo4mSXN6UW6LBg.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Sir Walter Richardson)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Finding the motivation to work out is hard but what if you had a little robot that would cheer you on? That's exactly what maker and developer Sir Walter Richardson has done with this <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-robot-uses-ai-to-motivate-runners-by-shouting-encouraging-messages"><u>AI-powered motivation robot</u></a>.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>It's awesome to have a little extra encouragement while you're pushing through a tough challenge. However, in a hilarious twist, this project will also sling demotivational shade to anyone who passes by with a bit too much confidence.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-robot-uses-ai-to-motivate-runners-by-shouting-encouraging-messages"><u>Raspberry Pi AI Robots Motivate Runners by Shouting Message</u></a> </p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-4-knight-rider-chatgpt-kitt-2">Raspberry Pi 4 Knight Rider ChatGPT KITT</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="TZyyBGjj4vxw2Ls9b4cKsf" name="image9.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: May 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TZyyBGjj4vxw2Ls9b4cKsf.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Knight Rider Historians)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Recreating scifi props might as well be its own category of microelectronics projects. Makers sure know how to take it to the next level when it comes to bringing scifi tech to life like the masterminds over at Knight Rider Historians who built their own <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-4-brings-kitt-from-knight-rider-to-life-using-chatgpt"><u>talking KITT</u></a>. This prop was built using a Raspberry Pi and ChatGPT.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This project is really cool whether you're a fan of Knight Rider or not. The animated LEDs and interactive ChatGPT features make for an exciting experience. This project is one engine away from becoming a full-sized KITT replica.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-4-brings-kitt-from-knight-rider-to-life-using-chatgpt"><u>Raspberry Pi 4 Knight Rider ChatGPT KITT</u></a> </p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-pico-dicemaster-2000-2">Raspberry Pi Pico Dicemaster 2000</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="ojpyaKo5uUPsVqRzniqjVf" name="image7.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: May 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ojpyaKo5uUPsVqRzniqjVf.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Hiro)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Every now and then, we come across projects that help make life a little bit easier. In this project, developer Hiro has created a dice roller for his visually impaired friend called the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/dicemaster-2000-is-a-raspberry-pi-pico-powered-dice-roller-for-the-visually-impaired"><u>Dicemaster 2000</u></a>. It's designed with controls that are easy to feel and uses audio output for feedback.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>Pi-powered dice rollers are really cool, but this one takes it a step further by adding a level of accessibility for Hiro's friend. It's a thoughtful project with end results that look great and fun to play with during late night tabletop sessions.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/dicemaster-2000-is-a-raspberry-pi-pico-powered-dice-roller-for-the-visually-impaired"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico Dicemaster 2000</u></a> </p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-rp2040-led-wristwatch-2">Raspberry Pi RP2040 LED Wristwatch</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="kdA9u38LaRgMc6cFXEjPRg" name="image11.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: May 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kdA9u38LaRgMc6cFXEjPRg.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Kim Paulsson)</span></figcaption></figure><p>This <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/this-raspberry-pi-rp2040-wristwatch-uses-leds-to-tell-the-time"><u>RP2040-powered wristwatch</u></a> was created by Kim Paulsson. Like any other watch, it tells the time but Paulsson decided to forgo your traditional hands or modern digital screen and opted for a more…microelectronics enthusiast approach. It features a ring of LEDs that are used to represent the current hour, minute and second.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This watch is really cool! We haven't seen anything like it before and throwing in our favorite microprocessor is just icing on the Pi. The exposed PCB looks great—especially with the black finish and white text.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/this-raspberry-pi-rp2040-wristwatch-uses-leds-to-tell-the-time"><u>Raspberry Pi RP2040 LED Wristwatch</u></a> </p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-brings-github-apos-s-octocat-to-life-2">Raspberry Pi Brings GitHub's Octocat to Life</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="rYNQvuFnHY2FxCdjgmPSff" name="image8.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: May 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rYNQvuFnHY2FxCdjgmPSff.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Infineon)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Anyone familiar with GitHub has no doubt come across their wiggly mascot Octocat. Infineon decided to take it upon themselves to bring <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-brings-githubs-octocat-to-life-with-tentacles-that-wiggle"><u>Octocat</u></a> to life with wiggling tentacles that use a Raspberry Pi-powered hydraulic system.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>It's amazing how much engineering goes into such a fun and silly project. The tentacle molds were 3D-printed, silicone makes them wiggle and the head is finished with a nice 3D-printed design.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-brings-githubs-octocat-to-life-with-tentacles-that-wiggle"><u>Raspberry Pi Brings GitHub's Octocat to Life</u></a> </p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-pico-gundam-led-light-show-2">Raspberry Pi Pico Gundam LED Light Show</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:46.62%;"><img id="RqQojyi7EVdckaprRRyU3f" name="image5.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: May 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RqQojyi7EVdckaprRRyU3f.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="303" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Rob)</span></figcaption></figure><p>If you're a fan of Gundam, you've got to check out this awesome LED light show project put together by a maker known as Rob. Sure, sprucing up your favorite <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-pico-brings-gundam-to-life-with-interactive-led-light-show"><u>Gundam</u></a> with LEDs is cool and all but what if you could control them? That's exactly what this Pico-powered panel does, bringing the figure to life in a dazzling display.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>It's cool to see someone take a fun idea to such an extreme. Controlling the LEDs with light effects is awesome enough but the design of the panel used to operate the system looks fantastic and deserves the praise it gets.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-pico-brings-gundam-to-life-with-interactive-led-light-show"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico Gundam LED Light Show</u></a> </p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-etch-a-sketch-bot-2">Raspberry Pi Etch A Sketch Bot</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="PxSSLdszyCzNiVrZNaatoe" name="image4.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: May 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PxSSLdszyCzNiVrZNaatoe.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Micah Tilton)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Drawing on an Etch A Sketch is hard and it would be much easier to use Micah Tilton's <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/this-raspberry-pi-etch-a-sketch-bot-will-bring-out-your-inner-artist"><u>Raspberry Pi-powered Etch A Sketch bot</u></a>. This project takes existing images and converts them into files that the Pi can use to recreate on an Etch A Sketch using the original controls with the help of a couple of servo motors.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>Is it even up for debate that using an Etch A Sketch is hard? You've got to figure out how to not only create your image with one line but also using two knobs. Now take that concept and make a robot do it for you—that's why we're impressed.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/this-raspberry-pi-etch-a-sketch-bot-will-bring-out-your-inner-artist"><u>Raspberry Pi Etch A Sketch Bot</u></a> </p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-sign-language-translator-glasses-xa0-2">Raspberry Pi Sign Language Translator Glasses </h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="cwKFDn6yrALPNkidJZ7YDe" name="image2.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: May 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cwKFDn6yrALPNkidJZ7YDe.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Nekhil)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Bridging communication gaps is what the Raspberry Pi does best. Whether you're using an adapter to help two modules talk to each other or in this case, Nekhil has created a pair of <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/these-raspberry-pi-powered-glasses-translate-sign-language-into-speech"><u>sign language translation glasses</u></a> and turn the signs into speech using AI.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This project is a really fun idea that can help make it easier to interact with people who experience hearing impairment or otherwise know ASL. At the moment, the glasses only translate letters but enough time building the right model would allow you to introduce words and phrases, as well.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/these-raspberry-pi-powered-glasses-translate-sign-language-into-speech"><u>Raspberry Pi Sign Language Translator Glasses</u></a> </p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-ai-storybook-2">Raspberry Pi AI Storybook</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="Mn8NEo6zSCn3ggUUEzCKae" name="image3.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: May 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Mn8NEo6zSCn3ggUUEzCKae.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Thomas Valadez)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Thomas Valadez has created a truly unique project with an air of beauty about it that we just haven't seen before. This <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-storybook-uses-ai-to-create-stories-with-pictures-on-its-eink-display"><u>Pi-powered storybook</u></a> uses AI to generate both the story and the images to go along with it based on whatever text it generated in the story.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>You never know what you're going to get when it comes to AI so it's safe to say some of the stories and images will be a bit odd. However, it's still incredible to see the potential of modern AI put on full display in a cool project like this.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-storybook-uses-ai-to-create-stories-with-pictures-on-its-eink-display"><u>Raspberry Pi AI Storybook</u></a> </p><h2 id="how-to-manage-applications-on-your-raspberry-pi-with-pi-apps-2">How to Manage Applications on Your Raspberry Pi With Pi-Apps</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="rjiALxd5sgKQt4RJw6iDNe" name="image1.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: May 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rjiALxd5sgKQt4RJw6iDNe.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Managing apps on your Raspberry Pi just got easier thanks to Pi-Apps! In this guide, Les shows us how to set it up and use it so you can make the most out of your experience when using the official Raspberry Pi OS.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/how-to-manage-applications-on-your-raspberry-pi-with-pi-apps"><u>How to Manage Applications on Your Raspberry Pi With Pi-Apps</u></a> </p><p>With spring in full swing, it's time to take a look at some of the coolest <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi"><u>Raspberry Pi</u></a> projects that have bloomed over the last month. As usual, we've got an assortment of creations ranging from RP2040-based projects to ones that use the latest board, the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/raspberry-pi-5"><u>Raspberry Pi 5</u></a>. There's plenty to inspire makers of all walks whether you're an amateur or a well-seasoned microelectronics expert.</p><p>These makers and developers pull out the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-raspberry-pi-accessories"><u>best Raspberry Pi accessories</u></a> and <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-raspberry-pi-hats"><u>HATs</u></a> around to make their ideas possible. When they share all the juicy details about what components they're using and what libraries they've installed, we'll be sure to relay it to you with links to the source material. We've also got some guides put together by the staff here at Tom's Hardware so you can easily follow along with us at home. </p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-5-cat-tv-2">Raspberry Pi 5 Cat TV</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.33%;"><img id="T2qZwzqKq3tnqb8JCDcwud" name="image1.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: April 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T2qZwzqKq3tnqb8JCDcwud.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="600" height="338" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Becky Stern)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Nothing beats the chance to unwind and relax in front of the TV after a long day. No one knows that better than maker and developer Becky Stern who decided to share the experience with her beloved cats by creating a <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-5-powered-cat-tv-shows-bird-videos-to-feline-friends"><u>Raspberry Pi cat TV</u></a>. This TV uses the latest Pi model, the Raspberry Pi 5.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This might not be an overly complex project but the use case is what shines here. The TV automatically loads up cat videos from YouTube that show footage of things like birds and squirrels. It's a very generous project that makes for some seriously spoiled cats and we love that.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-5-powered-cat-tv-shows-bird-videos-to-feline-friends"><u>Raspberry Pi 5 Cat TV</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-hat-camera-2">Raspberry Pi Hat Camera</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="4XaEgsY2prFJwd4HwuTdse" name="image5.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: April 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4XaEgsY2prFJwd4HwuTdse.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Jacob David C Cunningham)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Some Raspberry Pi projects aren't just portable, they're wearable, like this <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-hat-camera-views-the-world-from-your-perspective"><u>Raspberry Pi hat camera</u></a> put together by Jacob David C Cunningham. This device has everything it needs to operate on the go including a battery and clip that makes it easy to attach to the brim of your hat.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>Making Raspberry Pi projects portable is always tricky. It can be difficult to figure out how much power you need and how heavy the battery can be depending on the use case. This is a great example of a finished product that's as fun to build as it is useful.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-hat-camera-views-the-world-from-your-perspective"><u>Raspberry Pi Hat Camera</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-pico-storper-modular-diy-robot-rover-2">Raspberry Pi Pico StoRPer Modular DIY Robot Rover</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="tdgqZqrwggyWQdLngaGnCe" name="image2.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: April 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tdgqZqrwggyWQdLngaGnCe.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Jo Hinchliffe)</span></figcaption></figure><p>If there's one thing the Raspberry Pi Pico is good for, it's tiny RC cars. This one, created by maker and developer Jo Hinchliffe, is known as <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-pico-drives-storper-modular-diy-robot-rover"><u>StoRPer</u></a>. It's designed to be modular and has omnidirectional wheels for easy steering.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>We love seeing the Pico used with custom PCBs so it should come as no surprise that we enjoyed seeing it here. The StoRPer is a neat little car and the omnidirectional wheels are just icing on the cake.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-pico-drives-storper-modular-diy-robot-rover"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico StoRPer Modular DIY Robot Rover</u></a></p><h2 id="vela-ai-raspberry-pi-compute-module-4-smart-bikes-2">Vela AI Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 Smart Bikes</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="AJDwjvEsbMkEn5iCuj49rf" name="image9.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: April 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AJDwjvEsbMkEn5iCuj49rf.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Velo AI)</span></figcaption></figure><p>After thriving in the tech market over the last decade, it's not uncommon to find a Pi used in a commercial product now and then. In this case, Velo AI has unveiled their line of Raspberry Pi <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/vela-ai-uses-raspberry-pi-compute-module-4-to-enable-safety-conscious-smart-bikes"><u>Compute Module 4 smart bikes</u></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>The bikes use AI to help the driver anticipate traffic from behind which can ideally make a safer experience for the rider. While it's plenty impressive to see proof of concepts for Raspberry Pi AI projects, it's just as cool to see the technology implemented in a buyable product.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/vela-ai-uses-raspberry-pi-compute-module-4-to-enable-safety-conscious-smart-bikes"><u>Vela AI Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 Smart Bikes</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-pico-w-atari-2600-bluetooth-controller-support-2">Raspberry Pi Pico W Atari 2600 Bluetooth Controller Support</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="sqUsKr7TuuRJNKJiAgLA6f" name="image6.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: April 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sqUsKr7TuuRJNKJiAgLA6f.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Reogen)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Sometimes the best way to get a good retro gaming experience is to use the right controller. Instead of trying to use a retro controller on an emulator, make Reogen is switching things up by creating a Raspberry Pi Pico-powered adapter for the Atari 2600 that enables <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-pico-w-adds-bluetooth-to-atari-2600-for-wireless-controller-support"><u>bluetooth controller support</u></a>.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This is one of those projects we never really considered until we saw it for ourselves. It's an extremely niche use case but a beautiful example of how the Pico can serve as a bridge for modern and classic hardware.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-pico-w-adds-bluetooth-to-atari-2600-for-wireless-controller-support"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico W Atari 2600 Bluetooth Controller Support</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-pico-apos-back-to-the-future-apos-time-circuits-replica-2">Raspberry Pi Pico 'Back to the Future' Time Circuits Replica</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="d3sVbaVxyFx4Nmw4VvzeNf" name="image7.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: April 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d3sVbaVxyFx4Nmw4VvzeNf.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Traveling_fred)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Fans can go to some serious extremes to create realistic props from their favorite movies. Maker and developer Traveling_fred is on that list as he shows off his <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-pico-used-in-back-to-the-future-time-circuits-replica"><u>'Back to the Future' time circuits replica</u></a> kit, powered by our favorite microcontroller—the Raspberry Pi Pico.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This is a really unique kit that pays homage to the classic 'Back to the Future' sci fi franchise. The final build is really neat in itself but the kit also looks really fun to put together. What you would do with the end product and when is up to you.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-pico-used-in-back-to-the-future-time-circuits-replica"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico 'Back to the Future' Time Circuits Replica</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-precision-movement-stage-2">Raspberry Pi Precision Movement Stage</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="ivJqYjmmiYRwoTGW9Xrzbf" name="image8.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: April 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ivJqYjmmiYRwoTGW9Xrzbf.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Robert Elder)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Some projects are driven by some really specific needs. In this case, YouTuber and maker Robert Elder needed a way to smoothly rotate microchips while filming close up shots for his channel. The end result is this cool Pi-powered <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-spins-precision-movement-stage-for-beautiful-up-close-microchip-videos"><u>precision movement stage</u></a>.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This project shows how you don't need to buy expensive tools when a bit of ingenuity and effort will do just as good. According to Elder, this is still a work in progress but we're excited about it even still in its current state.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-spins-precision-movement-stage-for-beautiful-up-close-microchip-videos"><u>Raspberry Pi Precision Movement Stage</u></a></p><h2 id="diy-raspberry-pi-all-sky-camera-2">DIY Raspberry Pi All Sky Camera</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="V3bToHW2bEo6vh2TU7Ub4g" name="image10.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: April 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V3bToHW2bEo6vh2TU7Ub4g.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Frank Prins)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Got your eyes on the sky? So does maker Frank Prins with this custom <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/diy-raspberry-pi-all-sky-camera-captures-the-majesty-of-the-northern-lights"><u>Raspberry Pi all sky camera</u></a>. It's aimed at the sky way up north within the Arctic Circle and captures images of the northern lights.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>Spotting a Pi in a professional setting is one thing but seeing one use in the name of science is another. We love the unique opportunity Prins has to not only capture images of the northern lights with a Pi but also share them with us.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/diy-raspberry-pi-all-sky-camera-captures-the-majesty-of-the-northern-lights"><u>DIY Raspberry Pi All Sky Camera</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-pico-rp2040-inside-custom-virtual-pinball-machine-2">Raspberry Pi Pico RP2040 Inside Custom Virtual Pinball Machine</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="KZtB3xnrDMn9vFt4ZyjsFg" name="image11.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: April 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KZtB3xnrDMn9vFt4ZyjsFg.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Wim Dewijngaert)</span></figcaption></figure><p>You don't need quarters to play this machine. Dewijngaert created this <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/custom-virtual-pinball-machine-packs-raspberry-pi-picos-rp2040-and-a-full-pc"><u>virtual pinball machine</u></a> and while a Pi isn't being used as the main board, you will find an RP2040 microcontroller handling the button input.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This is a project not just for fans of retro gaming in general but serious pinball enthusiasts. It's clear Dewijngaert went all out with this design to make sure the playing experience was top notch and true to classic, full-sized pinball machines.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/custom-virtual-pinball-machine-packs-raspberry-pi-picos-rp2040-and-a-full-pc"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico RP2040 Inside Custom Virtual Pinball Machine</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-pico-turned-into-a-working-gpu-2">Raspberry Pi Pico Turned Into a Working GPU</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="r3cxEXqmygQ2WNieEGiQee" name="image4.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: April 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r3cxEXqmygQ2WNieEGiQee.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Element14)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Graphics cards can be expensive and hard to get ahold of, wouldn't it be easier if you could make your own with a $4 Raspberry Pi Pico? That's exactly what the team did over at Element14. Sure, it can't hold a candle for your latest RTX 4000 series GPU but it's not supposed to. This <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-pico-turned-into-a-working-gpu"><u>Pico graphics card</u></a> is intended to work with small SBCs.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This project is just crazy awesome from head to toe. We love everything from the concept to the final design. Is it practical? Sort of. Is it cool? Extremely. It's projects like these that raise the bar and make you say, "Why not?"</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-pico-turned-into-a-working-gpu"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico Turned Into a Working GPU</u></a></p><h2 id="tom-apos-s-hardware-projects-11">Tom's Hardware Projects</h2><p>As always, it's hard not to feel inspired after covering all sorts of Pi projects all month long. We also like to tinker on the Pi and document the process as we go so you can follow along at home with a detailed guide.</p><h2 id="how-to-overclock-the-raspberry-pi-5-beyond-3-ghz-2">How to Overclock the Raspberry Pi 5 Beyond 3 GHz</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="LdM8GM7bFP6stmYfi92UXe" name="image3.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: April 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LdM8GM7bFP6stmYfi92UXe.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>In this guide, Les shows us how you can take the Pi 5 to new limits by overclocking it past 3GHz. If you aren't sure how to go about overclocking, this is a great place to start as Les covers everything you need each step of the way.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/how-to-overclock-the-raspberry-pi-5-beyond-3-ghz"><u>How to Overclock the Raspberry Pi 5 Beyond 3 GHz</u></a> </p><p>At the end of a rainbow, surely the pot of gold is actually just a pot full of <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi"><u>Raspberry Pis</u></a>. Or rather, that's what we'd like to find. It's not a secret that we here at Tom's Hardware are huge fans of the Pi and all of the amazing projects put together by the community. We feature Pi projects all week long and today we're taking a look at some of the best projects we've featured over the past month.</p><p>These makers use some of the latest boards, like the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/raspberry-pi-5"><u>Raspberry Pi 5</u></a>, as well as the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-raspberry-pi-accessories"><u>best Raspberry Pi accessories</u></a> and the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-raspberry-pi-hats">best Raspberry Pi <u>HATs</u></a> to bring their ideas to fruition. We've got tons of cool projects to share that will inspire your inner maker and even a few guides we put together so you can follow along at home. </p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-smart-fridge-2">Raspberry Pi Smart Fridge</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="ebivzpyEVCWpC9qoGHMB4C" name="image6.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: March 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ebivzpyEVCWpC9qoGHMB4C.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Mimobeano)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Building a smart home is as easy as Pi! Just take a look at this cool <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-smart-fridge-uses-chat-gpt4-to-keep-track-of-your-food"><u>Raspberry Pi smart fridge</u></a> put together by Mimobeano. Using a Pi as the main controller, this device takes pictures of the refrigerator contents and uses AI to see what's in stock. Mimobeano can not only see what's in the fridge by sending a message to a custom Telegram bot but also request recipes based on what's available.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>We love any excuse to whip up a DIY project and this one provides a neat way to interact with your kitchen. Putting the project together looks just as fun as having one more smart home device.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-smart-fridge-uses-chat-gpt4-to-keep-track-of-your-food"><u>Raspberry Pi Smart Fridge</u></a></p><h2 id="3d-printed-raspberry-pi-5-nas-2">3D Printed Raspberry Pi 5 NAS</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="kV7uyiobAFdpJRfS5y42wA" name="image10.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: March 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kV7uyiobAFdpJRfS5y42wA.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: 3D Printz)</span></figcaption></figure><p>An NAS setup can be really useful for a variety of applications—especially those looking to stream their own media at home. This <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/3d-printed-raspberry-pi-5-nas-supports-up-to-10tb-of-storage"><u>3D printed Raspberry Pi 5 NAS</u></a> put together by 3D Printz provides support for the Raspberry Pi 5 as well as a few other Pi models. With all of the hardware together in the final build, it has convenient port access on the side and an OLED screen for displaying stats.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>We don't need to sell you on why it's useful to have an NAS on hand, but we will encourage you to consider making your own. It's awesome enough to see support for the Raspberry Pi 5, in this case, but it was really kind of 3D Printz to share files for other Pi models, as well.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/3d-printed-raspberry-pi-5-nas-supports-up-to-10tb-of-storage"><u>3D printed Raspberry Pi 5 NAS</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-rp2040-in-super-tiny-unofficial-game-boy-2">Raspberry Pi RP2040 in Super Tiny Unofficial Game Boy</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="CoqSPggv7CUPVGuHuhfsnB" name="image5.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: March 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CoqSPggv7CUPVGuHuhfsnB.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Elliot Coll)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Big things sometimes come in small packages and this project is a great example of just that. We spotted our favorite microprocessor, the RP20040 on the PCB used in this <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-rp2040-spotted-in-super-tiny-unofficial-game-boy-handheld"><u>Super Tiny Unofficial Game Boy</u></a>. Elliot Coll found it over at AliExpress and showed it off over at YouTube.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>We're absolute suckers for retro gaming stuff and this super small Game Boy was cool enough on its own. But once we saw the Raspberry Pi inside, we knew we had to share it. Although this was a one off product run and we can't find more, it's a wonderful build and we hope to see RP2040s integrated into more devices.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-rp2040-spotted-in-super-tiny-unofficial-game-boy-handheld"><u>Raspberry Pi RP2040 in Super Tiny Unofficial Game Boy</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-voice-driven-ai-art-generator-2">Raspberry Pi Voice Driven AI Art Generator</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="BZdGcz2qnv4mibR5jB8jdB" name="image3.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: March 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BZdGcz2qnv4mibR5jB8jdB.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: DevMiser)</span></figcaption></figure><p>It's easier than ever to play with generative AI tools. There are so many options at your fingertips that you can use to implement open source AI systems into your projects. A great example comes from maker and developer DevMiser who's using one to drive this <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-project-lets-you-generate-ai-art-for-your-tv-using-voice-commands"><u>AI Art Generator</u></a> TV project. Just say the prompt you want to create out loud and it will use speed to text to process the request and generate a picture for you.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>It's cool to see more AI-based projects and this one is really neat. It's a fun proof of concept but you could set something like this up in your living room to entertain guests. It's a good idea and well executed project.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-project-lets-you-generate-ai-art-for-your-tv-using-voice-commands"><u>Raspberry Pi Voice Driven AI Art Generator</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-vhs-composite-video-player-2">Raspberry Pi VHS Composite Video Player</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="BcYCZW7gRQYZh6SLWrWLMB" name="image2.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: March 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BcYCZW7gRQYZh6SLWrWLMB.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Alan Boris)</span></figcaption></figure><p>This project, created by Alan Boris, takes the beauty of vintage tech and showcases it in a useful end product. This is a <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/this-raspberry-pi-composite-video-players-fits-inside-a-vhs-tape"><u>Raspberry Pi Composite Video Player</u></a> and it's housed inside of an old VHS tape.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>Boris went above and beyond with this project design. Not only is it housed inside of an old VHS tape, he threw in a servo to rotate like the original tape reel used to while playing a tape. The other side has a handy display for menu functions. It's an incredible idea and the end result is top notch.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/this-raspberry-pi-composite-video-players-fits-inside-a-vhs-tape"><u>Raspberry Pi VHS Composite Video Player</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-bluetooth-jammer-2">Raspberry Pi Bluetooth Jammer</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="mt6W8oWfEXbnddWhVRaS8B" name="image1.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: March 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mt6W8oWfEXbnddWhVRaS8B.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Roni Bandini)</span></figcaption></figure><p>We've all been there before. You're comfortable, it's a cozy atmosphere, and suddenly your neighbors interrupt with some noisy audio. In this case, maker and developer Roni Bandini was dealing with excessive music and decided to jam any nearby bluetooth speakers by using a Pi to listen for it using AI. The end result is this legally questionable <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/maker-uses-raspberry-pi-and-ai-to-block-noisy-neighbors-music-by-hacking-nearby-bluetooth-speakers"><u>Raspberry Pi Bluetooth Jammer</u></a>.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This project definitely isn't for everyone but you don't have to make it yourself to appreciate the ingenuity behind its design. Some of the most interesting projects are born out of necessity—or in this case, neighborly warfare.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/maker-uses-raspberry-pi-and-ai-to-block-noisy-neighbors-music-by-hacking-nearby-bluetooth-speakers"><u>Raspberry Pi Bluetooth Jammer</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-volumetric-display-2">Raspberry Pi Volumetric Display</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="sh8fd59n5xwVyEgTbJqYYC" name="image8.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: March 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sh8fd59n5xwVyEgTbJqYYC.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: James Brown)</span></figcaption></figure><p>We guarantee you've never seen a project quite like this one before. This <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/this-raspberry-pi-volumetric-display-is-a-new-spin-on-led-3d-animations"><u>Raspberry Pi Volumetric Display</u></a> uses a Pi to drive a motor that spins a couple of matrix panels around. The end result is a 3D object you can look at from different angles.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This is an amazing idea and the final design, especially with the glass covering, looks incredible. We've never seen a project quite like this one before and it's neat to see not just one but two great examples of it in action.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/this-raspberry-pi-volumetric-display-is-a-new-spin-on-led-3d-animations"><u>Raspberry Pi Volumetric Display</u></a></p><h2 id="tom-apos-s-hardware-projects-12">Tom's Hardware Projects</h2><p>It's hard not to get inspired after combing through so many amazing creations from the maker community. Here are a few Raspberry Pi tutorials put together by the staff here at Tom's Hardware that you can follow along with at home.</p><h2 id="how-to-control-your-raspberry-pi-camera-using-a-web-ui-2">How to Control your Raspberry Pi Camera using a web UI</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="ZNA7WNQbtCu8Zgjp6oRCJC" name="image7.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: March 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZNA7WNQbtCu8Zgjp6oRCJC.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>If you've ever wanted to use a web-based UI to operate a camera using a Raspberry Pi, now's your chance to see exactly how it's done. You could incorporate this into a multitude of projects, so think of it more like a building block you can use for a bigger project design. Les walks us through everything we need to do to put this setup together.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/how-to-control-your-raspberry-pi-camera-using-a-web-ui"><u>How to Control your Raspberry Pi Camera using a web UI</u></a></p><h2 id="how-to-turbo-charge-your-raspberry-pi-5-with-an-nvme-boot-drive-3">How to turbo-charge your Raspberry Pi 5 with an NVMe boot drive</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="JM72MVkxusbCb7fySEu2qC" name="image9.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: March 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JM72MVkxusbCb7fySEu2qC.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Your Raspberry Pi 5 has PCIe support, so why not take full advantage of that? In this guide, Les walks us through what you need to do to turbo-charge your Pi 5 using an NVMe boot drive. Some extra hardware will be needed to use an SSD with the Pi 5.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/how-to-turbo-charge-your-raspberry-pi-5-with-an-nvme-boot-drive"><u>How to turbo-charge your Raspberry Pi 5 with an NVMe boot drive</u></a> </p><p>Raspberries are red, some PCBs are blue, <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi"><u>Raspberry Pi</u></a> is our favorite and Arduino is cool, too. February has snuck up on us and it's time again for us to share some really cool Pi projects that we absolutely love. We've got everything from the latest board, the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/raspberry-pi-5"><u>Raspberry Pi 5</u></a>, to custom boards that use the RP2040 microprocessor.</p><p>These makers use some of the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-raspberry-pi-accessories"><u>best Raspberry Pi accessories</u></a> and <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-raspberry-pi-hats"><u>HATs</u></a> around to bring their projects to life. We'll be sure to share all of the details as we go along, just follow the link to check out the original article for a closer look at each project. </p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-pico-digital-audio-looper-2">Raspberry Pi Pico Digital Audio Looper</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="Mw3nau6tCncBSSqd8DPCbh" name="image6.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: February 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Mw3nau6tCncBSSqd8DPCbh.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Alina Wang, Yaqi Gao and Xiaoyu Liang)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The Raspberry Pi is a great choice for musicians looking to create a digital instrument of their own, or in this case, college students completing a project for the semester final. This <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-pico-powers-digital-audio-looper"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico digital audio looper</u></a> lets you record audio and play it back with special effects or in a loop for real-time concerts.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This project is super useful for musicians and makers alike that are itching for a fun project to recreate at home. It shows that a little ingenuity not only nets you a cool final product but also can help you get a passing grade in school.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-pico-powers-digital-audio-looper"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico Digital Audio Looper</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-tiny-retro-tv-2">Raspberry Pi Tiny Retro TV</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="oj7CyEu2hDMMFsZZ4rUPnf" name="image5.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: February 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oj7CyEu2hDMMFsZZ4rUPnf.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Fantasticmrdavid)</span></figcaption></figure><p>It's amazing what makers can cram a Raspberry Pi into. As the boards get smaller, so do the design concepts like this <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-powers-tiny-retro-tv-with-audio-support"><u>Raspberry Pi tiny retro TV</u></a> put together by Fantasticmrdavid. It resembles an old Toshiba TV and lets you watch videos and emulate any retro console you like thanks to <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/install-retropie-raspberry-pi-4"><u>RetroPie</u></a>.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>We've always had a soft spot for retro gaming with a Pi but we know that having hardware look the part really completes the nostalgic experience. It took a lot of work to design and print this case. Plus, it was really cool of Fantasticmrdavid to share it with everyone else online.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-powers-tiny-retro-tv-with-audio-support"><u>Raspberry Pi Tiny Retro TV</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-mini-desktop-dos-pc-2">Raspberry Pi Mini Desktop DOS PC</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="rPsKr2aNhfbFL3mAYU4ywg" name="image2.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: February 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rPsKr2aNhfbFL3mAYU4ywg.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Fantasticmrdavid)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Like we said before, tiny projects are cool! And it just so happens that this one is also designed by Fantasticmrdavid. Instead of resembling an old TV, this Pi fits inside of a <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-mini-desktop-pc-has-a-3d-printable-case-and-plays-dos-games"><u>mini desktop DOS PC</u></a>. It looks like an old school desktop complete with a monitor and everything.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>There are multiple bases available to print for different Pi models and you also have the option of using the floppy drive port as a microSD card slot. The design for this is just off the charts cool and open to so many makers to modify and play with at home.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-mini-desktop-pc-has-a-3d-printable-case-and-plays-dos-games"><u>Raspberry Pi Mini Desktop DOS PC</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-dual-monitor-mini-pc-2">Raspberry Pi Dual Monitor Mini PC</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="j4cptzFUwrfywSqq4PNECh" name="image3.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: February 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j4cptzFUwrfywSqq4PNECh.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Rizwan Pathan)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Tiny retro PCs are cool and all but this <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/custom-raspberry-pi-mini-pc-features-dual-monitor-setup"><u>Raspberry Pi dual monitor mini PC</u></a> is a bit more modern. It sports flashy RGB LEDs and shows off the hardware inside the case with clear side panels. If that weren't enough, it has two separate monitors to use for dual monitor action!</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This little PC looks great and the dual monitor support puts it over the top! If you're looking to make a small usable desktop of your own, you might as well go all out in style and this is definitely the way to do it.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/custom-raspberry-pi-mini-pc-features-dual-monitor-setup"><u>Raspberry Pi Dual Monitor Mini PC</u></a></p><h2 id="maker-gives-raspberry-pi-pico-ethernet-over-usb-support-2">Maker Gives Raspberry Pi Pico Ethernet over USB Support</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="E9ZfGjWbw7JFymePfPuzph" name="image7.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: February 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E9ZfGjWbw7JFymePfPuzph.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Alan)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Some makers really like to push boards to their limits and this project is a shining example of just that. This maker has managed to get <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/custom-raspberry-pi-pico-project-supports-ethernet-over-usb-c"><u>Ethernet over USB support</u></a> on the Pico. It requires a custom cable that Alan put together just to pull off this project that splits the USB port into Ethernet and USB.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>If you don't have a specialized board on hand, this project shows that you can just make your own. It's already super impressive as an idea but it's even more awesome to see it work successfully.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/custom-raspberry-pi-pico-project-supports-ethernet-over-usb-c"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico Ethernet over USB Support</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-rp2040-magnetic-macropad-2">Raspberry Pi RP2040 Magnetic Macropad</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="42wudKkW9mHaszswrs9eLh" name="image4.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: February 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/42wudKkW9mHaszswrs9eLh.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Salim Benbouziyane)</span></figcaption></figure><p>We're definitely suckers for Pi-powered macropads and couldn't help but share this <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-rp2040-macropad-supports-magnetic-modules-for-expansion"><u>Raspberry Pi RP2040 magnetic macropad</u></a> when we came across it. Made by maker Salim Benbouziyane, it features magnetic add ons that you can snap into place and remove as needed.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This project is the epitome of customization! It looks gorgeous and makes for a very exciting user experience, even if it is a bit delicate. There are so many options when it comes to adding your own modules that it makes this project stand out in both concept and execution.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-rp2040-macropad-supports-magnetic-modules-for-expansion"><u>Raspberry Pi RP2040 Magnetic Macropad</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-reboi-game-boy-color-drop-in-kit-2">Raspberry Pi ReBoi Game Boy Color Drop-in Kit</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="ZZiRQpsZXg7BbZhVRvpM7g" name="image8.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: February 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZZiRQpsZXg7BbZhVRvpM7g.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: James Sargent)</span></figcaption></figure><p>We've covered a few cool Pi-powered drop-in kits for a variety of handhelds over the years and knew immediately that this one was too cool to not to share. Dubbed the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-powers-reboi-game-boy-color-drop-in-kit"><u>Raspberry Pi ReBoi</u></a>, this PCB is designed to fit inside of an original (or reproduction) Game Boy Color.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>You don't need to modify any original hardware to use this kit. If you'd rather leave your Game Boy Color untouched, you can easily buy aftermarket parts to complete the custom build. This project also includes a backlit LCD screen that replaces the original.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-powers-reboi-game-boy-color-drop-in-kit"><u>Raspberry Pi ReBoi Game Boy Color Drop-in Kit</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-pico-marble-clock-2">Raspberry Pi Pico Marble Clock</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="G2xVQJpGVV4fXRNanwnQjg" name="image1.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: February 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/G2xVQJpGVV4fXRNanwnQjg.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: C Forde)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The idea to create a Pi-powered clock isn't exactly new, but maker and developer C Forde definitely put a new spin on the concept by creating this awesome <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/this-raspberry-pi-pico-marble-clock-displays-the-time-using-magnets-ball-bearings-and-spiral-towers"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico marble clock</u></a>. Marbles are rotated up the spires to indicate the current time and held in place with a few magnets.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This is one of the most unique clocks we've ever seen, hands down. It encompasses quite a few areas of technology ranging from <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-3d-printers"><u>3D printing</u></a> to programming microelectronics. The end result looks fascinating and works like a charm.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/this-raspberry-pi-pico-marble-clock-displays-the-time-using-magnets-ball-bearings-and-spiral-towers"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico Marble Clock</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-pico-smartwatch-2">Raspberry Pi Pico Smartwatch</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="NHivCm8e2grapQTnFT67Yg" name="image11.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: February 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NHivCm8e2grapQTnFT67Yg.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Umut Sevdi)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Wearable Pi-powered tech is always fashionable in our book. This <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-pico-powers-open-source-smart-watch"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico smartwatch</u></a> is RP2040-powered and features a custom-made open source interface. It connects to nearby devices using Bluetooth and can manage things like calls, notifications, media and more.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>It's cool to see the Pico used in something that's not only useful but can be easily taken on the go. The round LCD and 3D-printed housing is icing on the cake. It's portable, functional, and open source. What's not to love?</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-pico-powers-open-source-smart-watch"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico Smartwatch</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-rp2040-thinkpad-nubbin-light-dimmer-2">Raspberry Pi RP2040 ThinkPad Nubbin Light Dimmer</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="CNuBKGNqf3YbNGXJ8MpPLg" name="image10.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects: February 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CNuBKGNqf3YbNGXJ8MpPLg.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Guy Dupont)</span></figcaption></figure><p>ThinkPad owners are known to be passionate about the Track Point but this is the first time we've seen one used as a light switch dimmer. This <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/thinkpad-nubbin-controlled-dimmer-light-uses-raspberry-pi-rp2040-and-esp32"><u>Raspberry Pi RP2040 ThinkPad nubbin</u></a> light switch dimmer works by touch input or via web browser from a smartphone.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This is one of the most hilarious implementations of a Track Point we've ever seen. We're just glad it had a Raspberry Pi working behind the scenes so we could feature it in our list. This project makes us wonder what other use cases could be improved with a ThinkPad Track Point for input…</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/thinkpad-nubbin-controlled-dimmer-light-uses-raspberry-pi-rp2040-and-esp32"><u>Raspberry Pi RP2040 ThinkPad Nubbin Light Dimmer</u></a></p><p>It’s no secret that we here at Tom’s Hardware love the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi"><u>Raspberry Pi</u></a> and everything else that comes with it. From the official boards made by Raspberry Pi like the newly released <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/raspberry-pi-5"><u>Raspberry Pi 5</u></a> and third-party creations that use the RP2040 chip, if it’s got a Pi in it, we want to check it out. We cover Pi projects made by the maker community all year round and once a month we like to round up the most exciting projects to catch our attention, and this month is no different.</p><p>We’ve got some really cool projects to share with you that range from simple constructions to seriously complex designs. As always, these makers use the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-raspberry-pi-accessories"><u>best Raspberry Pi accessories</u></a> and <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-raspberry-pi-hats"><u>HATs</u></a> to bring their projects to life. We’ll be sure to gather all the details you want to know about what goes into these projects and how they work so you can either make it yourself at home or just ogle at the amazing work put forth by the maker community. </p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-5-frankenpi-5-2">Raspberry Pi 5 FrankenPi 5</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="yJEjN9Lm3zpxdGjw5AnwwY" name="image1.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: January 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yJEjN9Lm3zpxdGjw5AnwwY.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Raspberry Pi Foundation)</span></figcaption></figure><p>While everyone was busy waiting for news about the Raspberry Pi 5, the social media team over at the Raspberry Pi Foundation was hard at work trying to meet everyone’s demands. This <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-5-frankenpi-5-cobbled-together-by-social-media-team"><u>Raspberry Pi 5 Social Media Edition</u></a> PCB has everything you need including common Python libraries, all of the USB support you’ll ever need and even a bat signal.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>Like we said in the intro paragraph, we’re suckers for official Raspberry Pi hardware. If you see this board and don’t get tickled inside—we don’t know what to tell you. Clearly the team had all of us in the Pi community in mind when putting together this amazing board.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-5-frankenpi-5-cobbled-together-by-social-media-team"><u>Raspberry Pi 5 Social Media Edition</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-zero-w-animatronic-fox-companion-2">Raspberry Pi Zero W Animatronic Fox Companion</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="rW7ff7AqayRBY9tNia6c9a" name="image5.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: January 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rW7ff7AqayRBY9tNia6c9a.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Katherine "Smalls" Connell)</span></figcaption></figure><p>This <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-zero-w-drives-animatronic-fox-companion"><u>animatronic fox head</u></a> is made using a Raspberry Pi Zero W. It controls servos to wiggle the ear and tilt the head to either side. Some LCD screens are used to animate the eyes. All of the hardware is mounted inside the head which is comprised of a custom 3D printed frame.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>If we could give the late Jim Henson a Raspberry Pi, surely he’d put together something neat like this. It’s one thing to make a virtual assistant but building a fuzzy buddy from scratch like this takes the idea to a whole new level.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-zero-w-drives-animatronic-fox-companion"><u>Animatronic Fox Head</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-cinewhoop-drone-2">Raspberry Pi Cinewhoop Drone</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="29dBgYq9HqDbVMuit7DLsZ" name="image4.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: January 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/29dBgYq9HqDbVMuit7DLsZ.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Artur Pękosz)</span></figcaption></figure><p>There’s a lot of overlap in the technology behind drones and microelectronics. It should come as no surprise that we came across this cool <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-cinewhoop-drone-swoops-in-with-a-zero-2-w-to-run-the-live-video-feed"><u>Raspberry Pi Cinewhoop Drone</u></a> project put together by Artur Pękosz. It can record video while in flight and also relay it remotely to the operator using FPV goggles.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>It’s always refreshing to be reminded that so many things we take for granted and buy pre-made can be built from scratch. This is a well done example of how the Pi can be used to operate a drone and handle FPV hardware support.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-cinewhoop-drone-swoops-in-with-a-zero-2-w-to-run-the-live-video-feed"><u>Raspberry Pi Cinewhoop Drone</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-debuggy-ducky-2">Raspberry Pi Debuggy Ducky</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="UXBiLUCQCRMrfwGXbgyzWZ" name="image3.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: January 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UXBiLUCQCRMrfwGXbgyzWZ.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Addison Waller and Alexander Straub)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Coding can be tricky even for the most experienced. That’s why you need a <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-debuggy-ducky-uses-chat-gpt-to-help-troubleshoot-code"><u>Raspberry Pi Debuggy Ducky</u></a>. It uses ChatGPT to help troubleshoot your code using speech to text and text to speech to process the interaction. Unfortunately, he’s not waterproof so no coding in the bathtub.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This is a very clever project idea and the end result looks adorable. It’s hard to go wrong with a friendly companion like the classic rubber ducky when looking for a home for your ChatGPT virtual assistant.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-debuggy-ducky-uses-chat-gpt-to-help-troubleshoot-code"><u>Raspberry Pi Debuggy Ducky</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-zerowriter-eink-typewriter-xa0-2">Raspberry Pi ZeroWriter eInk Typewriter </h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="ThpKJKP6GMu3Vvkbz2rFcb" name="image10.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: January 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ThpKJKP6GMu3Vvkbz2rFcb.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tincangames)</span></figcaption></figure><p>While most everyone else has a smartphone on hand to take notes, Tincangames has created something a bit different to take on the go. This custom word processor is known as the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-zerowriter-eink-typewriter-lets-you-take-notes-on-the-go"><u>Raspberry Pi ZeroWriter</u></a>. It’s a typewriter with a keyboard and eInk display for outputting content as you type.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This is a wonderfully unique project and the execution is so well done. We wouldn’t just like to check this out for ourselves in person, we’d like one of our own! It’s beautiful to look at and works just as well as it looks.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-zerowriter-eink-typewriter-lets-you-take-notes-on-the-go"><u>Raspberry Pi ZeroWriter eInk Typewriter</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-farmguard-2">Raspberry Pi FarmGuard</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="6t5VuhdBxb9hFfZeMW8zQb" name="image9.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: January 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6t5VuhdBxb9hFfZeMW8zQb.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Samith)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Farming is tough business and it only takes one pack of curious animals to wreak havoc on all your hard work. That’s where projects like <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-farmguard-uses-ai-to-detect-troublesome-wildlife-and-alert-farmers"><u>FarmGuard</u></a>, created by maker Samith, come into play. It uses the power of AI to monitor for unwanted animals and sends notifications to alert farmers of the troublesome wildlife.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This is a really cool use case for AI-powered image recognition on the Raspberry Pi. It’s a well designed project with a really useful end product. You can also tweak the model to suit whatever animal you want to keep an eye out for and tailor it to your environment.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-farmguard-uses-ai-to-detect-troublesome-wildlife-and-alert-farmers"><u>Raspberry Pi FarmGuard</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-push-notification-mailbox-2">Raspberry Push Notification Mailbox</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="UHtGp2rEDfn2VnPer6z2qb" name="image12.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: January 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UHtGp2rEDfn2VnPer6z2qb.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Guy Dupont)</span></figcaption></figure><p>This <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-mailbox-push-notifications"><u>Raspberry Pi push notification mailbox</u></a> lets you decide when you receive push notifications. It works by blocking specific IPs associated with push notifications, only allowing them through if the mailbox detects that your smartphone has been placed inside.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This project is as close as you can get to checking the mail without checking your mail. It’s a really clever idea and the implementation lends to a useful and somewhat novelty creation. If you’re tired of push notifications, this might be the project for you.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-mailbox-push-notifications"><u>Raspberry Push Notification Mailbox</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-detects-ghost-aircraft-using-sdr-2">Raspberry Pi Detects Ghost Aircraft Using SDR</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="UqdRKgWLB7o8wqNgBTH8Sa" name="image6.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: January 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UqdRKgWLB7o8wqNgBTH8Sa.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Angelina Tsuboi)</span></figcaption></figure><p>This <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-detects-ghost-aircraft-using-sdr"><u>Raspberry Pi aircraft ghost detector</u></a> project is designed to detect hackers. It scans for nearby aircraft and uses AI to determine if there are any abnormalities in its reading that would suggest it might otherwise be a fake aircraft placed virtually by a malicious party. The maker behind this project, Angelina Tsuboi, is a pilot and took it for a real life test run in an airplane.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>Wrapping your head around a project like this is kind of hard to do. You have to have not only a niche set of interests but special access to really put this device to the test. This is a really neat idea and it’s cool to see it airborne.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-detects-ghost-aircraft-using-sdr"><u>Raspberry Pi Detects Ghost Aircraft Using SDR</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-doom-air-hockey-table-2">Raspberry Pi Doom Air Hockey Table</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="JBb6zQ4LmD7R78FxUMjvEZ" name="image2.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: January 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JBb6zQ4LmD7R78FxUMjvEZ.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Downing's Basement)</span></figcaption></figure><p>This air hockey table does so much more than let you play air hockey. It has a Raspberry Pi powering the whole operation so you get the added benefit of an entire desktop alongside the tabletop features. This means you can play Doom on the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/air-hockey-table-plays-doom"><u>Doom air hockey table</u></a>.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>We like the Raspberry Pi, we like Doom, we all knew where this was going. A custom built air hockey table is cool enough on its own but this one is decked out with all the right theming and hardware to get us excited.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/air-hockey-table-plays-doom"><u>Raspberry Pi Doom Air Hockey Table</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-plant-watering-robot-dog-xa0-2">Raspberry Pi Plant Watering Robot Dog </h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.15%;"><img id="aGFDAEDAekJVT4HBSFPY6c" name="image11.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: January 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aGFDAEDAekJVT4HBSFPY6c.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="365" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: B-AROL-O)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Forget to water your plants? Don’t worry about it! This <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-ai-dog-waters-plants"><u>Raspberry Pi-powered robotic dog</u></a> will walk around and water them for you. It identifies whether or not a plant needs to be watered using image recognition and artificial intelligence.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This project is next level cool! There are so many obstacles to overcome from the hardware and locomotion design to the software and model building for the AI system. Overall this is a really cool idea and very well executed project.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-ai-dog-waters-plants"><u>Raspberry Pi Plant Watering Robot Dog</u></a></p><h2 id="tom-apos-s-hardware-projects-13">Tom's Hardware Projects</h2><p>We love the Raspberry Pi so much that we’re usually nose deep in wires and solder building projects ourselves. It’s hard not to get the creative juices flowing when we get to cover so many cool Pi projects throughout each week. Here are a few cool projects the staff here at Tom’s Hardware have put together lately.</p><h2 id="how-to-reduce-raspberry-pi-5-4-standby-power-consumption-2">How To Reduce Raspberry Pi 5, 4 Standby Power Consumption</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="fFit7hdzfZizPEdqEVUNna" name="image7.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: January 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fFit7hdzfZizPEdqEVUNna.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>In this guide, Les shows us what you can do to reduce the power consumption of your Raspberry Pi 5 or Raspberry Pi 4 when idling in standby mode. This is useful for projects in which the Pi isn’t used consistently throughout the day.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/how-to-reduce-raspberry-pi-5-4-standby-power-consumption"><u>How To Reduce Raspberry Pi 5, 4 Standby Power Consumption</u></a></p><h2 id="how-to-turbo-charge-your-raspberry-pi-5-with-an-nvme-boot-drive-4">How to turbo-charge your Raspberry Pi 5 with an NVMe boot drive</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="y2o6nYeAuRFmPSesd7gg9b" name="image8.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: January 2024" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y2o6nYeAuRFmPSesd7gg9b.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>You read that right, we’re giving the Raspberry Pi 5 the boost it deserves using an NVMe boot drive. In this guide, Les goes over all of the steps and hardware you’ll need to duplicate this project for yourself at home.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/how-to-turbo-charge-your-raspberry-pi-5-with-an-nvme-boot-drive"><u>How to turbo-charge your Raspberry Pi 5 with an NVMe boot drive</u></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1152px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="BFyBU8k7L9Yw2UpzkBTkdQ" name="plain template (1).jpg" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BFyBU8k7L9Yw2UpzkBTkdQ.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1152" height="648" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The holiday season is in full swing and we can assume all the best behaved <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi"><u>Raspberry Pi</u></a> fans can expect a <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/raspberry-pi-5"><u>Raspberry Pi 5</u></a> in their stocking. If you’re not sure what to do with all the cool Pi gadgets you’re getting this season, you can always use our list of Pi projects for inspiration.</p><p>These makers use the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-raspberry-pi-accessories"><u>best Raspberry Pi accessories</u></a> and <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-raspberry-pi-hats"><u>HATs</u></a> to bring their ideas to fruition. And when they can’t find a cool HAT to use, they make one from scratch by ordering custom PCBs and a slew of adapter cables. Are you ready to be blown away? These are some of the best Pi projects we’ve had the honor of covering over the last month. </p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-powers-smart-kitchen-display-2">Raspberry Pi Powers Smart Kitchen Display</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="TqDpjurkAoFLVBgZDMyhRW" name="image5.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: December 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TqDpjurkAoFLVBgZDMyhRW.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Stanislav Khromov)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Is your kitchen missing something? You might need a <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-powers-smart-kitchen-display"><u>smart display</u></a> like this cool one created by Stanislav Khromov. Using our favorite SBC, he’s managed to create a useful tool that shares everything from recipes to weather data. You can program it with a variety of applications which makes it super versatile.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>It’s a simple idea but surprisingly handy. If you’re looking for something to make as a gift or maybe you want to treat yourself to a fancy new upgraded kitchen experience, then this project is definitely up your alley.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-powers-smart-kitchen-display"><u>Raspberry Pi Smart Kitchen Display</u></a> </p><h2 id="groc-a-raspberry-pi-granular-synth-2">Groc: A Raspberry Pi Granular Synth</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="H3CWZAgoa56GciKezw5ZNX" name="image9.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: December 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/H3CWZAgoa56GciKezw5ZNX.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Oddment Audio)</span></figcaption></figure><p>If there’s one thing that goes with Pi, it’s jam—as in you can totally jam with this Pi project! Oddment audio is using a Raspberry Pi to drive their <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/custom-granular-synth-groc-is-raspberry-pi-cm4-compatible"><u>granular synth</u></a>. You can twist the knobs and create a unique digital sound, all aided by the processing power of a Pi 4.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>We’re waiting for the day that Raspberry Pis can be found in every music class and orchestra. Just kidding, but we really appreciate seeing makers extend their creative endeavors with the Pi into the world of music.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/custom-granular-synth-groc-is-raspberry-pi-cm4-compatible"><u>Groc Raspberry Pi Granular Synth</u></a> </p><h2 id="10-year-old-raspberry-pi-runs-for-6-years-straight-xa0-2">10-year-old Raspberry Pi Runs for 6 Years Straight </h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="dktbtKUB39KrWqqSh47sfV" name="image2.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: December 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dktbtKUB39KrWqqSh47sfV.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: KerazyPete)</span></figcaption></figure><p>We know that the Raspberry Pi is a hardy board, but just how hardy is it? This maker has been using an original <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/10-year-old-raspberry-pi-revision-0002-runs-for-6-years-without-rebooting"><u>Raspberry Pi for over 10 years</u></a>. In a screenshot, they demonstrated how it’s run successfully for more than 6 years straight without a reboot.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>If you’ve ever wondered how long a Pi 1 can run for, this project sheds some light on the answer. It’s cool enough to see an original Pi getting some love 10 years later, let alone one that’s still operating like the nifty little workhorse it is.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/10-year-old-raspberry-pi-revision-0002-runs-for-6-years-without-rebooting"><u>Raspberry Pi Runs for 6 Years</u></a> </p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-nasa-balloon-data-collector-xa0-2">Raspberry Pi NASA Balloon Data Collector </h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="vauWBStAZshsFFZGasTX7X" name="image8.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: December 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vauWBStAZshsFFZGasTX7X.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: NASA)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The Raspberry Pi is a useful tool not only for casual users and enthusiasts but also professionals and scientists. Want proof? Here’s a cool project put together by NASA that uses Pis to help collect <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/nasa-super-pressure-ballon-flies-high-with-raspberry-pi-backed-data-payload-protection#xenforo-comments-3827626"><u>backup data</u></a> for their atmospheric balloon.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>We know the Pi has a lot of potential and this is a great example of how it can be used for serious educational research purposes. Even though this was a backup project, it ended up being useful in retrieving data for the overall mission.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/nasa-super-pressure-ballon-flies-high-with-raspberry-pi-backed-data-payload-protection#xenforo-comments-3827626"><u>Raspberry Pi NASA Balloon</u></a> </p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-rp2040-trackball-kit-2">Raspberry Pi RP2040 Trackball Kit</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="sPQi8uQooGwpHUwhf9EAeW" name="image6.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: December 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sPQi8uQooGwpHUwhf9EAeW.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Ploopy)</span></figcaption></figure><p>If you’re into trackballs, you’re sure to love this <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/diy-trackball-kit-powered-by-raspberry-pi-rp2040-chip"><u>gorgeous trackball kit</u></a> designed by maker and developer Ploopy. It uses a Raspberry Pi RP2040 as the main driver and features a really nice looking shell that you can make in any color combination you like.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>Why buy an input device you kind of like when you could build one from scratch that you love? That’s what Ploopy seems to have been thinking when creating this awesome DIY kit. It looks fantastic and the final product is an easy-to-repair tool to keep on hand.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/diy-trackball-kit-powered-by-raspberry-pi-rp2040-chip"><u>Raspberry Pi RP2040 Trackball Kit</u></a> </p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-zero-fractal-art-picture-frame-2">Raspberry Pi Zero Fractal Art Picture Frame</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="CGvvPrkQcJ9mr44QhxrXtV" name="image3.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: December 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CGvvPrkQcJ9mr44QhxrXtV.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: wearemessingup)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Who says Raspberry Pis can’t be artsy? No one we assume. But if they did, we would point them to this cool <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-projects/raspberry-pi-zero-used-in-fractal-art-picture-frame"><u>Pi Zero fractal art picture frame</u></a> project created by maker and developer wearemessingup. It uses a Pi to generate fractals and displays them on an eInk display.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>It’s an unassuming picture frame that you might not notice right off the bat but upon closer inspection, you’ll be enamored by the amazing process that goes behind generating these simple images.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-projects/raspberry-pi-zero-used-in-fractal-art-picture-frame"><u>Raspberry Pi Zero Fractal Art Picture Frame</u></a> </p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-5-uses-external-graphics-card-2">Raspberry Pi 5 Uses External Graphics Card</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="5hrn3KxvpS459WaB6VYAsW" name="image7.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: December 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5hrn3KxvpS459WaB6VYAsW.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Jeff Geerling)</span></figcaption></figure><p>You read that right! Jeff Geerling cannot be stopped and now that someone has put a Pi 5 in his hands, we have to deal with all sorts of cool developments like this. It took quite a bit of work and requires an additional board to connect it, but Geerling has managed to use an <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-5-successfully-uses-external-graphics-card"><u>external graphics card with a Pi 5</u></a>.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>We hardly need to explain ourselves here but here goes anyway. What Geerling has done is a seriously cool example of how the Pis potential can be pushed beyond its intended purpose. Is this a useful project? Maybe not in itself but the implications of it are exciting.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-5-successfully-uses-external-graphics-card"><u>Raspberry Pi 5 External Graphics Card</u></a> </p><h2 id="maker-creates-raspberry-pi-cm5-2">Maker Creates Raspberry Pi CM5</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="E6gd2hFcSu5SBNn63WifNV" name="image1.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: December 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E6gd2hFcSu5SBNn63WifNV.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Arturo182)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Are you waiting for a <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-projects/maker-creates-raspberry-pi-cm5-while-waiting-for-official-release"><u>Raspberry Pi CM5</u></a>? We are, too, but maker Arturi182 isn’t. Instead of waiting like the rest of us, he took some iBB</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>Is this project necessary? We don’t care—it’s a really fun idea! Arturo182’s creation is a shining example of how sometimes the best projects are made because you can, not because you should.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-projects/maker-creates-raspberry-pi-cm5-while-waiting-for-official-release"><u>Maker Creates Raspberry Pi CM5</u></a></p><h2 id="maker-creates-raspberry-pi-500-2">Maker Creates Raspberry Pi 500</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="N9Zfdamx6Pb36wamrMsZpX" name="image10.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: December 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N9Zfdamx6Pb36wamrMsZpX.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Explaining Computers / Christopher Barnatt)</span></figcaption></figure><p>With one maker having created a Raspberry Pi CM5, it was only time before someone put together a custom <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/maker-creates-raspberry-pi-500"><u>Raspberry Pi 500</u></a> and Christopher Barnatt with Explaining Computers was quick to jump in to tackle the task. This creation has everything you’ll find on the Pi 400 but with the computing power of a Raspberry Pi 5.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>We don’t feel like waiting for a Pi 500 either, so we don’t blame Barnatt for jumping the gun and creating one for himself. ThIs project is a fun idea and is an excellent example of how a little bit of ingenuity can net you a totally unique user experience.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/maker-creates-raspberry-pi-500"><u>Maker Creates Raspberry Pi 500</u></a> </p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-harry-potter-newspaper-2">Raspberry Pi Harry Potter Newspaper</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="nKYSfjzTDmsn5jUVSGPjCW" name="image4.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: December 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nKYSfjzTDmsn5jUVSGPjCW.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Whitney Knitter)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Creating a custom PCB is often used for achieving a specific function. In this case, <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-adds-magic-to-harry-potter-newspaper"><u>the PCB</u></a> is a work of art designed to resemble the look and feel of newspapers as they’re described in the Harry Potter franchise. Images move (thanks to a Raspberry Pi) above some funny headlines that splice Raspberry Pi stuff into the magical themed articles.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This project is really cool and you don’t have to be a Harry Potter fan to appreciate it. The PCB is more than a circuit board, it’s artwork and it looks amazing. If you want a nice circuit board you can take home to Mom, this is the project for you.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-adds-magic-to-harry-potter-newspaper"><u>Raspberry Pi Harry Potter Newspaper</u></a> </p><h2 id="tom-apos-s-hardware-projects-14">Tom's Hardware Projects</h2><p>We’re huge fans of the Raspberry Pi so it should come as no surprise that we’ve been busy creating Pi projects of our own. Here’s what we’ve been up to as well as instructions for you to follow along with at home, as well.</p><h2 id="how-to-use-dual-cameras-on-the-raspberry-pi-5-2">How To Use Dual Cameras on the Raspberry Pi 5</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="Y8QzuPb3dfxmEKoHT3Tg9Y" name="image11.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: December 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y8QzuPb3dfxmEKoHT3Tg9Y.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>You can use two cameras with the Raspberry Pi 5 but it might not be as straightforward as you think. In this guide, Les shows us how you can use multiple cameras at the same time on the Raspberry Pi 5.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/how-to-use-dual-cameras-on-the-raspberry-pi-5"><u>How To Use Dual Cameras on the Raspberry Pi 5</u></a></p><p>The winter season is almost here as we wind down the year with some amazing <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi"><u>Raspberry Pi</u></a> projects. These are some of the best creations we’ve had the honor of featuring over the last month. As always, these makers use the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-raspberry-pi-accessories"><u>best Raspberry Pi accessories</u></a> and <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-raspberry-pi-hats"><u>HATs</u></a> available to bring their ideas to life.</p><p>It’s also worth noting that the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/raspberry-pi-5"><u>Raspberry Pi 5</u></a> has debuted and we’re very excited to share some projects and a closer look at the new boards capabilities. In addition to looking at what the community is up to, we also have a tutorial to share from the staff here at Tom’s Hardware. </p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-robot-doly-2">Raspberry Pi Robot Doly</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="RAAVm85cLN9P6iuWcHXa6A" name="image11.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RAAVm85cLN9P6iuWcHXa6A.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Levent Erenler)</span></figcaption></figure><p>This project, known as <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-doly-companion-robot"><u>Doly</u></a>, is completely open source with a Kickstarter accompanying its release for those who want to purchase the unit already made. This little companion bot features a Raspberry Pi and locomotes using tank tracks. There are two round LCD screens used to animate its eyes.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This is one of those projects that’s fun to learn with but also leaves you with something cool to play with when you’re done putting it together. If you want to learn the basics of robotics, this is a fun starting point.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-doly-companion-robot"><u>Raspberry Pi Robot Doly</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-pico-cat-food-dispenser-2">Raspberry Pi Pico Cat Food Dispenser</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="X8MP8SMRLKfQjPv4Qy5kT9" name="image7.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/X8MP8SMRLKfQjPv4Qy5kT9.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Anthony Douglas)</span></figcaption></figure><p>If you have cats to take care of, you might want to have a little fun and use a Raspberry Pi Pico to create something they can use. Maker Anthony Douglas did just as much when he designed this Pico-powered <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-cat-food-dispenser"><u>cat food dispenser</u></a>.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>We love projects that are practical and this one has a real world use case that makes the effort of building it that much more worth it. You can 3D print the body used in its design and as the dispenser is completely open source.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-cat-food-dispenser"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico Cat Food Dispenser</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-smart-vertical-farm-2">Raspberry Pi Smart Vertical Farm</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="ipS3UHF9oYqiccoBsGeKt7" name="image2.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ipS3UHF9oYqiccoBsGeKt7.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tanay Tanay)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Vertical farming is all about saving space and moving your plants into structures like shelving units. This can make it tricky to manage and care for your plants depending on the scale of your garden. That’s where Tanay Tanay’s <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-smart-vertical-farming-takes-veggies-to-new-heights"><u>Raspberry Pi smart vertical farming project</u></a> comes in. It uses a Pi along with a variety of sensors to monitor plants and make adjustments to optimize the plant’s environment automatically.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This project isn’t exclusive to vertical farms but it does make managing them easier. But because it’s so adaptable, you could use a setup like this to monitor any plant and remotely water them using the pump system.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-smart-vertical-farming-takes-veggies-to-new-heights"><u>Raspberry Pi Smart Vertical Farm</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-pico-therapy-timer-2">Raspberry Pi Pico Therapy Timer</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="tGZAUQdD22TF566XJRtD69" name="image6.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tGZAUQdD22TF566XJRtD69.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Matthias Wandel)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Timers are simple concepts but this <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-rgb-led-timer"><u>Pico-powered therapy timer</u></a> adds an intriguing level of complexity that results in a beautiful end product. Instead of using numbers, the timer’s status is relayed using various colors. According to the maker, Matthias Wandel, the goal was to create something unobtrusive that counselors and therapists could use during sessions.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>The project works great as intended but the effort taken to diffuse the light and construct a wooden case from scratch is just icing on the cake. It even has wooden buttons on the top for adjusting the timer settings.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-rgb-led-timer"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico Therapy Timer</u></a></p><h2 id="cluster-of-32-raspberry-pis-2">Cluster of 32 Raspberry Pis</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="pkft7rBTQmrWwk8dFkhDLA" name="image12.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pkft7rBTQmrWwk8dFkhDLA.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Mike Reed)</span></figcaption></figure><p>If there’s one thing that always brings together a classroom, it’s a teacher with plenty of passion to share. Mike Reed is a leading example of such a character as demonstrated in his amazing <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-cluster-for-classroom"><u>Raspberry Pi cluster</u></a>. This project serves as a learning tool for his tech class in which he teaches programming and other microelectronics fundamentals.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This project might be used as a learning tool but it is a learning tool itself. Reed’s clusters are neatly designed and executed just as well. We love the effort put into making these clusters and the features he’s implemented to make his job as a teacher that much easier.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-cluster-for-classroom"><u>Cluster of 32 Raspberry Pis</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-translates-speech-to-sign-language-with-robotic-hand-2">Raspberry Pi Translates Speech to Sign Language with Robotic Hand</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="9jE5mEfGvzecwQQmo4igZA" name="image13.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9jE5mEfGvzecwQQmo4igZA.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Prabhjot Singh)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The Raspberry Pi is a great tool for those looking to bridge communication gaps. But while oftentimes that means using a Pi to make an adapter of sorts, this communication gap is bridged between people. Prabhjot Singh is using a Raspberry Pi to serve as a translation platform called <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-deaf-link"><u>Deaf Link</u></a> that enables deaf people to communicate with hearing people using a robotic hand to produce sign language.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>We love any project that makes life easier and this project is a great example of just that. The hearing person doesn’t even need to know sign language at all in order to use the machine. A Raspberry Pi is responsible for handling the sign language interpretation entirely.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-deaf-link"><u>Raspberry Pi Translates Speech to Sign Language</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-5-projects-2">Raspberry Pi 5 Projects</h2><p>The Raspberry Pi 5 is finally available and we’ve already got a few projects and demos that push the new board to its limits. If you want to see what the new Pi is capable of, this is a great look at what it can accomplish.</p><h2 id="recalbox-emulation-tested-2">Recalbox Emulation Tested</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="AqFXVP737NGzCpizyR63q8" name="image5.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AqFXVP737NGzCpizyR63q8.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: LeePSPVideo)</span></figcaption></figure><p>LeePSPVideo got his hands on the Pi 5 early and wanted to see how well it handled <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-5-recalbox-emulation-tested"><u>Recalbox</u></a>. The Pi 5 has some notable performance advantages over the Pi 4 and it’s already looking like a great retro gaming platform. There are a few factors to consider like temperature and what display you’re outputting to when it comes to tweaking performance.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> Recalbox Emulation Tested</p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-5-emulates-nintendo-gamecube-and-wii-2">Raspberry Pi 5 Emulates Nintendo GameCube and Wii</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="wxSyLa7PLQyhstXfhLrTi9" name="image10.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wxSyLa7PLQyhstXfhLrTi9.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: LeePSPVideo)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Raspberry Pis in the past have been unable to successfully emulate the Nintendo GameCube and Wii platforms. That seems to have changed as demonstrated by LeePSPVideo’s foray into running <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-5-emulates-nintendo-gamecube-and-wii"><u>Dolphin on the Raspberry Pi 5</u></a>. Check out this video if you want to see how well it performs with the new specs.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-5-emulates-nintendo-gamecube-and-wii"><u>Raspberry Pi 5 Emulates Nintendo GameCube and Wii</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-5-team-talk-rp1-2">Raspberry Pi 5 Team Talk RP1</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="zW5gX58qLz28GsdD4FUCX7" name="image1.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zW5gX58qLz28GsdD4FUCX7.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Raspberry Pi Foundation)</span></figcaption></figure><p>One of the most interesting parts of the Raspberry Pi 5’s design is its use of the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-5-team-talk-rp1-in-house-chip-development">RP1 chip</a>. The story of its development dates back to 2015 and is definitely worth learning about if you’re a fan of the Raspberry Pi and excited about the new board.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-5-team-talk-rp1-in-house-chip-development">Raspberry Pi 5 Team Talk RP1</a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-5-compatible-os-apos-bookworm-apos-officially-released-2">Raspberry Pi 5 Compatible OS 'Bookworm' Officially Released</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="myqV7hc6b5tmG6hwJwJJs9" name="image9.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/myqV7hc6b5tmG6hwJwJJs9.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Raspberry Pi)</span></figcaption></figure><p>A new board requires a new OS and that’s what we got with the release of <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-5-compatible-os-bookworm-officially-released">Bookworm</a>. This operating system is necessary if you want to use the new Raspberry Pi 5. It’s flashed using Raspberry Pi Imager just the same as previous Raspberry Pi OS editions.</p><p><strong>Read: </strong><a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-5-compatible-os-bookworm-officially-released">Raspberry Pi OS Bookworm Officially Released</a></p><h2 id="tom-apos-s-hardware-projects-15">Tom's Hardware Projects</h2><p>After spending so much time looking through these amazing projects, we often become inspired ourselves. Here’s a look at the latest Raspberry Pi tutorials to come from the team here at Tom’s Hardware over the last month.</p><h2 id="overclocking-raspberry-pi-5-to-3-ghz-2">Overclocking Raspberry Pi 5 to 3 GHz</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="y5y7P2JKFZf3AdkyJfZSa8" name="image4.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y5y7P2JKFZf3AdkyJfZSa8.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future / Pexels / Openclipart)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The new Raspberry Pi has plenty of specs to get excited about but Les is already pushing the board to its limits. If you want to know more about overclocking the Raspberry Pi 5, check this out and see what it’s capable of.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/overclocking-raspberry-pi-5"><u>Overclocking Raspberry Pi 5 to 3 GHz</u></a></p><h2 id="how-to-set-up-a-headless-raspberry-pi-5-2">How to Set Up a Headless Raspberry Pi 5</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="fhtvZjwvDCHDXCqmZbKSF9" name="image8.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fhtvZjwvDCHDXCqmZbKSF9.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>If you want to get off the ground with a Raspberry Pi, you’ll need to set it up. But what if you don’t have a monitor? Running a Pi without a display is known as operating a headless system. Here’s our guide on how you can <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/raspberry-pi-headless-setup-how-to,6028.html"><u>set up a headless Raspberry Pi 5</u></a> put together by Editor in Chief Avram Piltch.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/raspberry-pi-headless-setup-how-to,6028.html"><u>How to Set Up a Headless Raspberry Pi 5</u></a></p><h2 id="how-to-emulate-playstation-2-on-the-raspberry-pi-5-2">How to Emulate PlayStation 2 on the Raspberry Pi 5</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:650px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.31%;"><img id="2LiGjUeC7rmnAEZqbRMUG8" name="image3.png" alt="Best Raspberry Pi Projects" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2LiGjUeC7rmnAEZqbRMUG8.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="650" height="366" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Pexels, Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Have you been looking for an SBC capable of <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/emulate-playstation-2-raspberry-pi"><u>emulating the PlayStation 2</u></a>? It turns out the Raspberry Pi 5 has got what it takes and Les has already put a guide together to show us how to set it up. Check it out to see what you need to do in order to start gaming on this classic platform.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/emulate-playstation-2-raspberry-pi"><u>How to Emulate PlayStation 2 on the Raspberry Pi 5</u></a></p><p>Fall is here and <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi"><u>Raspberry Pi</u></a> makers around the world are harvesting their best ideas into fruition. These are some of the best Raspberry Pi projects we’ve featured over the last month and we thought they deserved a little extra attention. If you’re looking for inspiration or just to see what the community has been up to, this is the best place to start.</p><p>As always, these makers pulled out the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-raspberry-pi-accessories"><u>best Raspberry Pi accessories</u></a> and <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-raspberry-pi-hats"><u>HATs</u></a> money can buy just to create something cool with our favorite SBC. It’s been an exciting time for the community lately thanks to the announcement of the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/raspberry-pi-5"><u>Raspberry Pi 5</u></a>. We’re eager to see what the Pi community is going to do with the latest board but in the meantime, you can check out our projects to see what we’ve done with it so far.</p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-rp2040-becomes-palmos-pda-2">Raspberry Pi RP2040 Becomes PalmOS PDA</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="qJsP9XGNZrWK6HhsYrfEMJ" name="image2.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: October 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qJsP9XGNZrWK6HhsYrfEMJ.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Dmitry Grinberg)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Remember Palm PDAs? Now you can recreate the experience thanks to this Raspberry Pi <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-palmos-repalm"><u>RP2040 PalmOS PDA</u></a> project. It has a touchscreen display and plenty of features to tinker around with. It’s neat to see the old PalmOS get some love and even more exciting to see it run on an RP2040. Grinberg named the project RePalm.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>We’re suckers for old hardware and love to see the niche communities that gather around obsolete systems like flip phones, Blackberries or in this case Palm PDAs. RePalm is a great demonstration of how the RP2040 can help revitalize the experience for both old users and new.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-palmos-repalm"><u>Raspberry Pi RP2040 Becomes PalmOS PDA</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-confetti-bot-2">Raspberry Pi Confetti Bot</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="nnQKX5KuCJPV8PVjXAKARM" name="image11.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: October 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nnQKX5KuCJPV8PVjXAKARM.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Hazal Mestci)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Image credit: Hazal Mestci</p><p>Are you ready to party? Not without this <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-confetti-bot"><u>Raspberry Pi confetti bot</u></a>, you’re not! There are some things in life that are just a bit more exciting when automated. Sure, you could open a confetti popper on demand but throwing a Raspberry Pi into the mix adds for some unique use cases—especially if you’re looking to surprise someone. This project uses a Pi to automatically activate a tiny confetti cannon using a custom 3D printed mount and motor.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>If your party has a Pi in it, we want to be there. This is a really fun example of how you can use a Pi to implement creative ideas in a way that interacts with others. There are so many ways you could modify this project and we like brainstorming what we would do ourselves from blasting music to activating LEDs.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-confetti-bot"><u>Raspberry Pi Confetti Bot</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-ai-traffic-monitor-2">Raspberry Pi AI Traffic Monitor</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="yUVBMVB5FfGJLcjRrQ5BJK" name="image5.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: October 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yUVBMVB5FfGJLcjRrQ5BJK.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Naveem)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Collecting data from complex sources is getting easier every day thanks to AI. This <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-traffic-monitor-akida"><u>traffic monitoring</u></a> project, put together by a maker known as Naveem, is using a Raspberry Pi to monitor traffic using a custom trained AI model. This project is useful for urban planners and others looking to monitor local transportation flow.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>It’s neat to see data pulled in real time from an AI system that’s tracking vehicles with image recognition. This is a very useful project that could help a variety of industries and the technology that put it together just happens to be our favorite.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-traffic-monitor-akida"><u>Raspberry Pi AI Traffic Monitor</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-pico-hexagon-heart-2">Raspberry Pi Pico Hexagon Heart</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="CaxJH588rjijA9rscNh9cJ" name="image3.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: October 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CaxJH588rjijA9rscNh9cJ.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Adrian Cruceru)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The combination of technology and art is truly unique, taking on the expressions of the designer in a digital fashion. This <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-hexagon-heart-glows-with-rgb-leds"><u>RGB Pico heart</u></a> project is using a Pico to drive LEDs inside of a decoration shaped like a heart made from hexagons. The housing is 3D printed with individually addressable LED strips inside.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This is a very cool looking project that’s also capable of being modified. You can use the STL files generated for this design and modify the hexagons around into all sorts of unique shapes. If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at trendy wall decor, now is your chance.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-hexagon-heart-glows-with-rgb-leds"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico Hexagon Heart</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-pico-r-place-display-2">Raspberry Pi Pico /r/Place Display</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="i3bKfdDpGVqzZZS5wXHM5L" name="image7.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: October 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/i3bKfdDpGVqzZZS5wXHM5L.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Volodymyr Shumara)</span></figcaption></figure><p>There’s no place like /r/Place. If you’re not familiar with /r/Place, this is a subreddit on a forum website Reddit. There, users are able to place one pixel at a time on a shared canvas. Over time, images can be created on a large scale requiring quite a bit of collaboration to pull off. This <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-r-place-digital-frame"><u>/r/Place Pico project</u></a> uses a Raspberry Pi Pico to show sections of this giant image on an e-Ink display.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>We love the Pico, we love community projects, this was just a win win! /R/Place is a cool concept that’s stood up over the years as a great example of what community driven effort can achieve. This project highlights that hard work.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-r-place-digital-frame"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico /r/Place Display</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-pico-flexible-keyboard-xa0-2">Raspberry Pi Pico Flexible Keyboard </h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="y5DpSvJ5rvqqPsHLzEgUnL" name="image9.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: October 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y5DpSvJ5rvqqPsHLzEgUnL.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Kārlis)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Keyboard too big? No problem. Maker and developer Kārlis has created a <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-flexible-keyboard"><u>super thin keyboard</u></a> that relies on our favorite microcontroller, the Raspberry Pi Pico, as its main driver. This keyboard is very flexible and is small enough to fit inside a Steam Deck case. The Pico provides USB interface support.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>Sometimes you do things because you can, not because you should and this is a good example of that idea. The keyboard Kārlis made is really neat when you dig into how it’s put together and how much work it took to pull off but the end result isn’t exactly practical when it comes to gaming. But that was never really the point. The point is we love it.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-flexible-keyboard"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico Flexible Keyboard</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-rp2040-tombstone-xa0-2">Raspberry Pi RP2040 Tombstone </h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="aYkk94ktE52djEv6N4yDPL" name="image8.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: October 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aYkk94ktE52djEv6N4yDPL.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Adafruit, Ruiz brothers)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Image credit: Adafruit, Ruiz brothers</p><p>Halloween will be here before you know it! Are you looking for something scary to decorate your home with? You need to check out this creepy <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-rp2040-tombstone"><u>Raspberry Pi RP2040 tombstone</u></a> project put together by the Ruiz brothers for Adafruit.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>You could take this idea and modify it with all sorts of Halloween props and various sensors. If you’re going to make something spooky for decor, you might as well go all out and there’s tons of room to create a simple or complex decoration for your haunted maker mansion.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-rp2040-tombstone"><u>Raspberry Pi RP2040 Tombstone</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-apos-technoframes-apos-2">Raspberry Pi 'Technoframes'</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="75wG37c7kZs8iPFL3VtweK" name="image6.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: October 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/75wG37c7kZs8iPFL3VtweK.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Max Björverud)</span></figcaption></figure><p><a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-technoframes-blast-custom-techno-music-when-touched"><u>Technoframes</u></a> is an art project put together by Max Björverud. These works of art have hands worked into the design. When you touch a hand, part of a techno track starts to loop. The end result is a custom techno project that changes depending on what hands are being touched at a given time.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>We’ve never seen anything quite like Björverud’s Technoframes. This project is a great example of how to fuse technology and art for an end result that’s just as fun to play with as it was to build. </p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-technoframes-blast-custom-techno-music-when-touched"><u>Raspberry Pi 'Technoframes'</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-iss-model-xa0-2">Raspberry Pi ISS Model </h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="F3w6jAgbRvr2g6NzQPBZ2K" name="image4.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: October 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/F3w6jAgbRvr2g6NzQPBZ2K.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: ISS MIMIC)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Head in the clouds? Bring it back down to Earth with this articulated <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-iss-model-mimics-real-iss"><u>Raspberry Pi ISS replica</u></a>. It uses data taken directly from NASA to adjust the model in real time so you can see what the space station is doing when it happens.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This project is open source which means files are available for anyone who wants to recreate it at home. This would be a fun project for a computer science class or even just a space enthusiast looking for something cool to put on the center of their mantle piece.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-iss-model-mimics-real-iss"><u>Raspberry Pi ISS Model</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-generates-news-headline-images-with-ai-2">Raspberry Pi Generates News Headline Images with AI</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="8ZeHkdSsptEpkuz8GM9t8M" name="image10.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: October 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8ZeHkdSsptEpkuz8GM9t8M.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Roy van der Veen)</span></figcaption></figure><p>AI is arguably getting out of hand in some regards, so why not have a little bit of fun with it? Roy van der Veen is using AI with a Raspberry Pi to generate images based on text from <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-uses-ai-to-generate-fake-images-for-news-headlines">news headlines</a>. Sometimes the images are fitting, sometimes they’re hilariously out of place due to a blatant misinterpretation of the text.</p><p>Why we love it:</p><p>This is an artsy way to integrate AI with the Raspberry Pi and the final project is unlike anything we’ve come across before. It’s such a simple idea but it makes for a truly unique experience. Roy van der Veen did a great job piecing this one together.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-uses-ai-to-generate-fake-images-for-news-headlines">Raspberry Pi Generates News Headline Images with AI</a></p><h2 id="tom-apos-s-hardware-projects-16">Tom's Hardware Projects</h2><p>It’s hard to look at all of these cool Raspberry Pi creations without getting inspired to tinker ourselves. Here’s a look at what the staff of Tom’s Hardware has been up to lately. We’ve got a gaming tutorial that’s definitely worth checking out and have been dabbling with the new Raspberry Pi 5.</p><h2 id="how-to-play-aaa-games-on-your-raspberry-pi-2">How to Play AAA Games on Your Raspberry Pi</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="TayHAXqqd2LfpJLZdfWG2J" name="image1.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: October 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TayHAXqqd2LfpJLZdfWG2J.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom’s Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Have you ever wanted to play AAA titles on your Raspberry Pi? That’s totally in the realm of possibility! In this guide, Les goes everything you need to get started both hardware-wise and software with a step-by-step tutorial.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/play-aaa-games-on-your-raspberry-pi">How to Play AAA Games on Your Raspberry Pi</a></p><h2 id="we-overclocked-raspberry-pi-5-to-3-ghz-up-to-25-perf-boost-2">We Overclocked Raspberry Pi 5 to 3 GHz, Up to 25% Perf Boost</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="jB2GirMm3goacgPyQpKDwM" name="image12.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: October 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jB2GirMm3goacgPyQpKDwM.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom’s Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>This isn’t exactly a tutorial per se but it’s a fun read for any fan of the Raspberry Pi eager to see what the new Raspberry Pi 5 is capable of. This is setting the bar for makers to push the boundaries of its performance. Now we play the waiting game to see what new heights it can reach.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/overclocking-raspberry-pi-5">We Overclocked Raspberry Pi 5</a></p><p>As fall quickly approaches, the leaves are changing and <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi"><u>Raspberry Pi</u></a> enthusiasts are formatting their SD cards. We’ve got another batch of awesome Pi projects to showcase for you this month that are guaranteed to inspire your inner maker. So warm up your <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-soldering-irons"><u>best soldering irons</u></a> and get ready for some awe inspiring creations.</p><p>These makers use the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-raspberry-pi-accessories"><u>best Raspberry Pi accessories</u></a> and <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-raspberry-pi-hats"><u>HATs</u></a> to bring their ideas to fruition and what they couldn’t find on the market, they made themselves. From rotary phone assistants with sassy German accents to keycaps that run Doom, this list has a little bit of everything. </p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-carrier-board-apos-sarakit-apos-powers-lego-rc-car-2">Raspberry Pi Carrier Board 'SaraKit' Powers LEGO RC Car</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="FPqp5ocXZaHRDqmV9h78i" name="image5.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: September 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FPqp5ocXZaHRDqmV9h78i.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Artur Majtczak, Maciek Matuszewski)</span></figcaption></figure><p>This <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/custom-raspberry-pi-carrier-board-sarakit-powers-lego-rc-car"><u>LEGO RC car</u></a> put together by Artur Majtczak and Maciek Matuszewski is definitely unique. From its LEGO construction to its dual differential axles, this build has a notably crafty design. It also features a custom board built by the team known as SaraKit.The car can be driven remotely using a smartphone interface.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>There’s a lot of work that went into creating this car and we admire every ounce of effort. The LEGO frame is exciting and the precision in the axle system is absolutely something to be admired. We’ve seen quite a few Pi-powered RC cards but this one has a unique flavor we just can’t pass up.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/custom-raspberry-pi-carrier-board-sarakit-powers-lego-rc-car"><u>Raspberry Pi Carrier Board 'SaraKit' Powers LEGO RC Car</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-interstellar-apos-s-tars-replica-2">Raspberry Pi Interstellar's TARS Replica</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="QBWPWXXvTa7UVhdbSnxom3" name="image8.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: September 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QBWPWXXvTa7UVhdbSnxom3.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Charlie Diaz, Hackster)</span></figcaption></figure><p>If you’re a fan of Interstellar, you’re going to love this project created by Charlie Diaz. It’s a working replica of the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-tars-replica"><u>TARS robot</u></a> and it actually locomotes. This thing walks like nothing we’ve ever seen and the work it took to perfect the walking mechanism is worth a spot on our list today.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>We love how sci-fi movies can inspire makers and this is a prime example of that connection. It also helps that we’re total suckers for movie robots. Bringing them to the real world is only going to get you bonus points on our list.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-tars-replica"><u>Raspberry Pi Interstellar's TARS Replica</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-chatgpt-rotary-phone-assistant-with-german-accent-2">Raspberry Pi ChatGPT Rotary Phone Assistant With German Accent</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="dhKiE6AQWYz22oWUtRFtP4" name="image10.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: September 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dhKiE6AQWYz22oWUtRFtP4.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Zoltan T)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Voice assistants are nothing new and neither are rotary phones but you’ve probably never seen a <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-powers-chatgpt-rotary-phone-assistant-with-german-accent"><u>rotary phone voice assistant</u></a>. This project, created by Zoltan T, works as you might expect. Just pick up the receiver and make a request to the voice assistant. The fun twist with this particular build is his decision to use ChatGPT to help give the assistant a German accent.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This is a fun idea that we’ve seen before. However, the decision to add an accent to the voice assistant adds so much more personality that would otherwise be missed by a neutral tone. This is one project we wouldn’t mind creating for ourselves.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-powers-chatgpt-rotary-phone-assistant-with-german-accent"><u>Raspberry Pi ChatGPT Rotary Phone Assistant With German Accent</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-hunts-shiny-pok-xe9-mon-2">Raspberry Pi Hunts Shiny Pokémon</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="hEqC3HLvMHPWYmqfDwcN9o" name="image2.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: September 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hEqC3HLvMHPWYmqfDwcN9o.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Dinones, Nintendo)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Finding a shiny Pokémon is really hard, like trying to wake a Snorlax without a pokéflute hard. That’s why maker Dinones decided to use a Raspberry Pi to do the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-hunts-shiny-pokemon-while-you-sleep"><u>shiny hunting</u></a> instead! Just boot up the Pi and let it do its thing while you sleep. When you wake up, you’re bound to have a shiny or two on hand.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>We love gaming, we love the Raspberry Pi and we love using the Raspberry Pi to enhance our gaming experience! This project might not be for everyone. Shiny hunting is its own realm and this could be considered cheating by some—but we can’t help but admire the effort that went into automating this grueling process.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-hunts-shiny-pokemon-while-you-sleep"><u>Raspberry Pi Hunts Shiny Pokémon</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-companion-robot-2">Raspberry Pi Companion Robot</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="6FHJjYwfwqxBwGHmcnRqP3" name="image7.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: September 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6FHJjYwfwqxBwGHmcnRqP3.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Dan Nicholson)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Robots are our friends…at least in an ideal world. If you want to avoid suffering at the mercy of robot overlords, you can start out by making your own <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-powers-friendly-companion-robot"><u>Raspberry Pi companion robot</u></a> like maker and developer Dan Nicholson.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>We love robots—especially Pi-powered robots—and this one is bipedal. There are a lot of neat components that went into this build,It from AI for image recognition to an Arduino as a secondary SBC.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-powers-friendly-companion-robot"><u>Raspberry Pi Companion Robot</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-rp2040-runs-doom-on-a-keycap-2">Raspberry Pi RP2040 Runs Doom on a Keycap</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="CJGkZeyhYbogFHVYvxKJ64" name="image9.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: September 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CJGkZeyhYbogFHVYvxKJ64.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Bob, TheKeebProject)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Bob with TheKeebProject must have a really good magnifying glass handy because this Pi project is super tiny. He’s managed to <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/the-raspberry-pi-rp2040-runs-doom-on-a-keycap"><u>run Doom on a single keycap</u></a> thanks to an RP2040 microprocessor. Is this practical? You’re asking the wrong question.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>We love all the crazy things people use as a platform to run Doom. This keycap is the latest in a long line of impressive and nonsensical Doom-compatible devices. Silly or not, we’re impressed by the end results.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/the-raspberry-pi-rp2040-runs-doom-on-a-keycap"><u>Raspberry Pi RP2040 Runs Doom on a Keycap</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-lightsaber-2">Raspberry Pi Lightsaber</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="jiZ7LvJiFgTqgaj3aVVxa4" name="image11.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: September 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jiZ7LvJiFgTqgaj3aVVxa4.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Adafruit)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Have you dreamed of building your own lightsaber? Now you can! This project from Adafruit outlines everything you need and how to assemble your own <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-rp2040-lightsaber"><u>Raspberry Pi-powered lightsaber</u></a>.You will need a 3D printer or access to one for the handle components.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>There’s always a bigger Pi—but an RP2040 will do for this project. This is a great project to make for fun, as a teaching aid or as a gift. This is a classic prop from one of the biggest sci fi franchises around, what’s not to love?</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-rp2040-lightsaber"><u>Raspberry Pi Lightsaber</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-mood-light-2">Raspberry Pi Mood Light</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="SAKMHnYkbMdTL44QuqH8on" name="image1.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: September 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SAKMHnYkbMdTL44QuqH8on.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Mohammad Reza Sharifi)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Mood rings were all the rage back in the 90s—Mohammad Reza Sharifi’s <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-mood-light-changes-color-by-detecting-your-emotions"><u>mood light</u></a> project is the next obvious step that brings this trend into the 21st century. It uses everything from a Raspberry Pi Pico to the power of AI to pick a color for your lamp based on your current mood (or at least whatever the AI is interpreting from your expression).</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>Do you have any idea how many colors you can generate with RGB LEDs these days? Picking a color is a huge decision. Why not let AI make the pick for you? This project makes life a little easier and much more colorful.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-mood-light-changes-color-by-detecting-your-emotions"><u>Raspberry Pi Mood Light</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-tells-your-fortune-with-chatgpt-and-game-boy-parts-2">Raspberry Pi Tells Your Fortune with ChatGPT and Game Boy Parts</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="dMwzEogSTXi9Kg3MsHVCZo" name="image3.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: September 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dMwzEogSTXi9Kg3MsHVCZo.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Evan Holbert)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Evan Holbert’s project is unlike any <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-coin-operated-game-boy-fortune-teller"><u>arcade cabinet</u></a> we’ve ever seen. The movie Big would have hit a lot different if this was in place of Zoltar. It works like this—you put in a quarter while a Pi uses parts from an old Game Boy to render a fortune for you that’s printed on a small thermal printer.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>Creative doesn’t even begin to describe what went into this project. It’s incredibly artsy and super niche. If you love the Raspberry Pi, classic arcade cabinets, Game Boys and things on the occult side, this project is sure to knock your socks off.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-coin-operated-game-boy-fortune-teller"><u>Raspberry Pi Tells Your Fortune with ChatGPT and Game Boy Parts</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-effects-pedal-distorts-keyboard-and-mouse-input-2">Raspberry Pi Effects Pedal Distorts Keyboard and Mouse Input</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="TBUFwmht43GGM7wbhCGpA3" name="image6.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: September 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TBUFwmht43GGM7wbhCGpA3.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Guy Dupont)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Some of the best Pi projects we’ve ever seen come from makers who instead of asking “Why?” would rather ask “Why not?” and there’s no better example of this in our recent findings than this <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-keyboard-mouse-effects-pedal"><u>Raspberry Pi-powered effects pedal</u></a>. This pedal doesn’t make effects for guitars, however. Oh no—it’s much more hectic. It distorts keyboard and mouse input.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>Why would you need a reverb for your mouse? We don’t know and we don’t care. You can add a reverb effect using this pedal and we think that’s hilarious. Want to swap your keyboard and mouse input? No? Well too bad, this pedal makes it possible with the push of a button and this kind of chaos is exactly what we love about this project.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-keyboard-mouse-effects-pedal"><u>Raspberry Pi Effects Pedal Distorts Keyboard and Mouse Input</u></a></p><h2 id="tom-apos-s-hardware-projects-17">Tom's Hardware Projects</h2><p>It’s impossible for us here at Tom’s Hardware to sit idly by while all these makers have fun cooking up awesome projects. Here’s what the staff has been up to this month along with guides to walk you through recreating our projects for yourself at home.</p><h2 id="how-to-send-alerts-from-raspberry-pi-pico-w-to-a-phone-or-tablet-2">How to Send Alerts From Raspberry Pi Pico W to a Phone or Tablet</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="JCHPmnqQDm3nfC7HbUNoQ" name="image4.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: September 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JCHPmnqQDm3nfC7HbUNoQ.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>In this guide, Les puts the W (aka wireless) in Raspberry Pi Pico W to good use by showing us how you can go about sending alerts to your phone or mobile device from the Pico. This is a really flexible tool to have in your arsenal and definitely worth checking out if you want to use the Pico W for your latest project.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/send-alerts-raspberry-pi-pico-w-to-mobile-device"><u>How to Send Alerts From Raspberry Pi Pico W to a Phone or Tablet</u></a></p><p>It’s already August and we’ve got another batch of <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi"><u>Raspberry Pi</u></a> projects to share. We have tons of cool creations to share that are guaranteed to inspire your inner maker. So heat up one of the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-soldering-irons"><u>best soldering irons</u></a> and grab a blank SD card—these are some of the best Pi projects we’ve featured over the last month and we think they deserve some extra attention.</p><p>As usual, these makers are some of the most creative out there, using the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-raspberry-pi-accessories"><u>best Raspberry Pi accessories</u></a> and <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-raspberry-pi-hats"><u>HATs</u></a> to bring their unique ideas to fruition. Some of them even developed custom PCBs just to pull off their designs. </p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-smart-bird-feeder-2">Raspberry Pi Smart Bird Feeder</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="8dwvvLPGJWFFTfDEUBMUrL" name="image8.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: August 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8dwvvLPGJWFFTfDEUBMUrL.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Hermy65)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Bird watching is a rewarding hobby but what about the sneaky guests that slip by when you’re not around? That’s where Hermy65’s <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-smart-bird-feeder-identifies-feathered-dinner-guests"><u>Raspberry Pi Smart Bird Feeder</u></a> project comes into play. It lures in birds with free food and snaps pictures of them once they land on the feeder. Using AI, it then assesses the images to help determine what kind of bird stopped by.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>Pi projects that connect with nature are always exciting. There are so many bird varieties in the world, it’s exciting to see what rarities are nearby when you aren’t looking. It’s also a great integration with AI and showcases the creative potential of using ML with a hobby like this.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-smart-bird-feeder-identifies-feathered-dinner-guests"><u>Raspberry Pi Smart Bird Feeder</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-automatic-lawn-mower-2">Raspberry Pi Automatic Lawn Mower</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="Dr5dcH55tJqondD9cYfVpM" name="image10.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: August 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Dr5dcH55tJqondD9cYfVpM.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Ulli, Greenkeeper)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Tired of mowing the lawn? We hear you. It just keeps growing and growing! With this <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-mower-mows-your-yard"><u>Raspberry Pi automatic lawn mower</u></a> project, however, you can automate the task and spend your time relaxing or making more cool Pi projects. It has a nice web interface which makes it easy to control and monitor remotely.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>Any Pi project that makes life easier is a winner in our book. Work smart, not hard, we say! It’s still technically a work in progress but what the team has put together so far is still very impressive and we already wish we had one to beta test…for study purposes, of course.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-mower-mows-your-yard"><u>Raspberry Pi Automatic Lawn Mower</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-memory-box-2">Raspberry Pi Memory Box</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="ap6NDATntcKcrDJe33bMHM" name="image9.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: August 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ap6NDATntcKcrDJe33bMHM.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Kind-Rope5478)</span></figcaption></figure><p>This <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-memory-box-nfc"><u>Raspberry Pi memory box</u></a> is a beautiful and creative way to share memories in the form of videos and pictures. To use it, NFC cards are scanned which triggers a specific predetermined folder of videos to play on the screen. It has a built-in speaker and knob on the front to adjust volume.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This was Kind-Rope5478’s first Pi project and it came out looking great. The wooden frame is gorgeous and carefully frames all of the hardware neatly inside. We like the idea and the finished product is just too beautiful not to appreciate.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-memory-box-nfc"><u>Raspberry Pi Memory Box</u></a></p><h2 id="stable-diffusion-runs-on-pi-zero-2-w-2">Stable Diffusion Runs on Pi Zero 2 W</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="NT5SscSaFKCr2SncEW9qUK" name="image4.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: August 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NT5SscSaFKCr2SncEW9qUK.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Vito Plantamura)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Using AI to generate images takes a lot of power—way more than a Pi Zero 2 W. That said, Vito Plantamure has managed to get <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-zero-2-w-stable-diffusion"><u>Stable Diffusion running on Pi Zero 2 W</u></a>. It took quite a bit of work to create a low memory-using edition that would successfully create an image but here we are and the results speak for themselves.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This is a great example of how a bit of hard work can push the boundaries of what the Pi is capable of. Is this the most practical way to run Stable Diffusion? No. Is it a really cool way to run Stable Diffusion? We think so!</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-zero-2-w-stable-diffusion"><u>Stable Diffusion Runs on Pi Zero 2 W</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-zero-2-w-plays-youtube-on-40-year-old-computer-2">Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W Plays YouTube on 40-Year-Old Computer</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1466px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:62.28%;"><img id="bjTdUCB3WPKGkK9uqHrsEJ" name="image1.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: August 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bjTdUCB3WPKGkK9uqHrsEJ.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1466" height="913" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Thorbjörn Jemander)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Running old software on new hardware is one thing but getting modern applications to run on old hardware is an entirely different song and dance. This maker has managed to get a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W to <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-zero-2-w-plays-youtube-on-40-year-old-retro-computer"><u>play YouTube on a 40-year-old computer</u></a>. Why would you want this? We don’t know. It’s just really cool and seeing it in action is super impressive.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>There are some projects that make you wonder why they’re put together and this might be one of them. Sometimes you just have to make something because you can, not because you should.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-zero-2-w-plays-youtube-on-40-year-old-retro-computer"><u>Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W Plays YouTube on 40-Year-Old Computer</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-pico-butt-warmer-2">Raspberry Pi Pico Butt Warmer</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="WqyXHgoHx664fKft8ppXaJ" name="image2.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: August 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WqyXHgoHx664fKft8ppXaJ.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Alan)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Got a chilly butt? That’s your problem. But with this <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-intelligently-warms-your-butt"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico butt warmer</u></a>, it doesn’t have to be. Using our favorite microcontroller, Alan has devised a way to automatically heat his rump using the Pico along with the power of AI.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This project is so silly and practical, it’s just too fun not to share. Sure, it’s a little bit dangerous—but them’s the brakes when it comes to developing life changing Pi projects. The idea itself is fun but we’re delighted to know it was also a developmental success.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-intelligently-warms-your-butt"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico Butt Warmer</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-pico-chess-robot-with-chatgpt-2">Raspberry Pi Pico Chess Robot with ChatGPT</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="627VHrh3CrF7sXm3KDtYtK" name="image5.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: August 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/627VHrh3CrF7sXm3KDtYtK.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Noah Davis)</span></figcaption></figure><p>This <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-chess-robot-chatgpt"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico Chess Robot uses ChatGPT</u></a> not only to perform as a formidable opponent but also hurl insults. Okay it doesn’t just act like a bully, it also cheats making it a true robotic villain. Face it—overcoming this robot is the only way you’ll get better at chess.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>It’s not a fair fight playing with a cheater but it is a fun fight when that cheater is a Pi-powered robot that uses AI to insult you while you play. The board is very well designed and took a lot of work to produce all the features it has. The googly eyes are just icing on the cake.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-chess-robot-chatgpt"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico Chess Robot with ChatGPT</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-pico-powered-cyberpunk-neck-watch-2">Raspberry Pi Pico Powered Cyberpunk Neck Watch</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="LLjWf8ciDePPdEpxpqzxLN" name="image11.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: August 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LLjWf8ciDePPdEpxpqzxLN.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Yakroo)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Looking for something super cool and super functional? This <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-neck-watch"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico-powered cyberpunk neck watch</u></a> is the perfect accessory for the style-conscious maker of the future. Not only does it work as a cool clock, it looks really neat and features a custom PCB.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This project is very well-executed and is too well-designed to leave off our list. It displays the time, plays gifs and even scrolls custom messages. If you want something to turn heads at the next maker convention, one of these would surely do the trick.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-neck-watch"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico Powered Cyberpunk Neck Watch</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-pico-tracks-run-to-the-iss-with-led-ladder-2">Raspberry Pi Pico Tracks Run to the ISS with LED Ladder</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.19%;"><img id="uC3SunNj9jwuk68RhszaEL" name="image6.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: August 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uC3SunNj9jwuk68RhszaEL.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="545" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Lorraine, Element 14)</span></figcaption></figure><p>To the ISS and beyond! This clever project is a fun way for maker Lorraine from Element 14 to track her family’s running progress. As everyone logs their cardio, so many steps are added to their ultimate goal of covering enough distance collectively to reach the ISS. The results are displayed through this <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-logs-run-to-iss"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico LED Ladder</u></a></p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>Calling this project clever really is putting it mildly. This is a very fun idea and exciting way to motivate everyone to do their best to reach fitness goals while simultaneously flexing their brain muscles.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-logs-run-to-iss"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico Tracks Run to the ISS with LED Ladder</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-pico-animates-led-retro-art-apos-neon-apos-frames-2">Raspberry Pi Pico Animates LED Retro Art 'Neon' Frames</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1466px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:62.28%;"><img id="moxXxoMTmwWbf4uWfWCSQL" name="image7.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: August 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/moxXxoMTmwWbf4uWfWCSQL.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1466" height="913" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Sprixels)</span></figcaption></figure><p>You know what’s cooler than retro artwork? <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-retro-led-art"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico Animated LED Retro Art</u></a>! These frames are fantastic to look at and brilliantly designed. They’re also available for sale. Sprixels went above and beyond putting together these retro frames and we love the final results. A Pico is used to drive LED strips that illuminate different layers of acrylic sheets that are carefully cut to resemble various shapes and designs making it possible to animate some cool 8-bit themed artwork.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>We really don’t have to explain ourselves here. These retro art frames look fantastic and took an impressive amount of work to put together. We love the build process and the end result so much we absolutely had to feature it again.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-retro-led-art"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico Animates LED Retro Art 'Neon' Frames</u></a></p><h2 id="tom-apos-s-hardware-projects-18">Tom's Hardware Projects</h2><p>The Pi community makes way too many cool things for us not to be inspired. Sometimes we can’t help ourselves here at Tom’s Hardware and put together some cool projects of our own. When we do, we’re always sure to share the details in the form of a tutorial. Here’s what we’ve been up to over the past month.</p><h2 id="how-to-monitor-your-houseplants-with-raspberry-pi-pico-w-and-telegram-2">How To Monitor Your Houseplants With Raspberry Pi Pico W and Telegram</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="hX4uyE6TfyBNixmmasBK8K" name="image3.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: August 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hX4uyE6TfyBNixmmasBK8K.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>In this guide, Les shows us how you can safely monitor your house plants using a Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller. In this case, he’s using a Pico W which has wireless functionality. It’s able to connect to the internet and keep you up to date on your plants needs using Telegram.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/monitor-houseplants-raspberry-pi-pico"><u>How To Monitor Your Houseplants With Raspberry Pi Pico W and Telegram</u></a> </p><p>We’re well into 2023 and are delighted to share another round of <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi"><u>Raspberry Pi</u></a> projects with our readers this month. We cover Pi projects all week long and once a month take some time to highlight 10 of the best for a little extra attention. We love all of the hard work the Pi community puts into creating these projects and it’s never easy to pick these lists. But we hope you’ll enjoy them with us again as we give these makers the recognition they deserve.</p><p>These projects use some of the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-raspberry-pi-accessories"><u>best Raspberry Pi accessories</u></a> around and a variety of <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-raspberry-pi-hats"><u>HATs</u></a> to create some truly unique end products. We’ve got something in this list to inspire makers of all experience levels from excited amateurs to enthusiastic experts. If you’re looking for something cool to make, check out these projects and stick around to the end for tutorials put together by us here at Tom’s Hardware. </p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-pico-displays-bios-post-codes-2">Raspberry Pi Pico Displays BIOS POST Codes</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="ow4drvB2jCHH4ZUaUeFhPB" name="image1.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: July 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ow4drvB2jCHH4ZUaUeFhPB.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Mr. Green's Workshop)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Reading BIOS POST codes is crucial for troubleshooting hardware and can be hard to do if you don’t have the right tool. That’s why this maker decided to get the job done using a Raspberry Pi Pico. This <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-bios-post-card"><u>Pico-powered BIOS POST code reader</u></a> not only reads the codes but displays them on a series of LEDs so you can quickly see the error.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This is a very clever adapter and we really appreciate the practicality of the final result. Picos have proven in the past to be an excellent platform for bridging communication between devices and Mr. Green’s Workshop has created a good example of this. If you don’t have the hardware you need, you can always try building it yourself!</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-bios-post-card"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico Displays BIOS POST Codes</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-baseball-scoreboard-2">Raspberry Pi Baseball Scoreboard</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="G3xZEEhAs5BDnNLayxX7SE" name="image11.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: July 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/G3xZEEhAs5BDnNLayxX7SE.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Clayton, Design Build Make)</span></figcaption></figure><p>No time to watch the ball game? No problem! Maker and developer Clayton has created a fun solution using the Raspberry Pi. This <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-baseball-scoreboard"><u>Pi-powered scoreboard</u></a> keeps track of current scores for any team of your choosing. In this case, he’s keeping up with the Cardinals so he can see what’s going on at a glance.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>Playing around with API access can lead to all sorts of cool projects and this one is no exception. The design is well done not only in how it looks but in how the information is conveyed. You can see how many players are out, how many strikes have been counted, and much more with just a series of LEDs.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-baseball-scoreboard"><u>Raspberry Pi Baseball Scoreboard</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-pico-w-plant-faces-2">Raspberry Pi Pico W Plant Faces</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="yD7hKsyArKZmdagr4WW2sC" name="image6.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: July 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yD7hKsyArKZmdagr4WW2sC.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Penguin Pranav)</span></figcaption></figure><p>How happy is your plant? Now you can know for sure. Penguin Pranav has created a <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-w-emopot"><u>Pico-powered plant face</u></a> system that generates expressions based on the wellness of your plant. If it needs water and sunlight, it frowns. If everything is going smoothly, you can expect a smiling face.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>Plants are already alive but this project adds a new element to their existence that makes it easier for mammals like us to take care of them. Now your plant is more than a dependent, it’s a friend you can help keep happy with a little TLC.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-w-emopot"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico W Plant Faces</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-camera-uses-sound-to-create-photos-with-ai-2">Raspberry Pi Camera Uses Sound to Create Photos with AI</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="46kGrQioGYSSbrRa4nsbtB" name="image3.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: July 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/46kGrQioGYSSbrRa4nsbtB.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Diego Trujillo Pisanty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Last month we featured a blind camera that used location data to generate photos using AI. This month we’re featuring another <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-blind-camera-uses-sound"><u>lensless camera</u></a>. This creation relies on sound to assess the area around it and create an image from the sound it detects. The pictures you get depend on the model of associated sound and pictures you train it with.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>We’ve never seen (or heard) a project quite like this one. It’s a fascinating concept and the final product is really interesting to see in action. We also appreciate how much of it was designed from scratch. Even the case was made from the ground up and 3D printed just for the project.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-blind-camera-uses-sound"><u>Raspberry Pi Camera Uses Sound to Create Photos with AI</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-nimbus-broom-controller-for-hogwarts-legacy-2">Raspberry Pi Nimbus Broom Controller for Hogwarts Legacy</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="XVt75Eh5zkeW93mXFYikmD" name="image9.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: July 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XVt75Eh5zkeW93mXFYikmD.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Mo, That's So Mo)</span></figcaption></figure><p>This might be the closest you’ll ever get to knowing what it’s like to fly on a broom. Using an accelerometer, Mo has created a <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/nimbus-2000-arduino-controller"><u>Pi-powered broom</u></a> that allows you to tilt and move in real-time to operate the broom flying in the Hogwarts Legacy game from the Harry Potter universe.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>We’ve come across custom Raspberry Pi controllers before but never one that lets you know what it’s like to fly around on a broom! This project took a fair bit of ingenuity to imagine and pull off. It looks just as fun to put together as it does to use when it’s finished.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/nimbus-2000-arduino-controller"><u>Raspberry Pi Nimbus Broom Controller for Hogwarts Legacy</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-drives-sailboat-2">Raspberry Pi Drives Sailboat</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="QmTUuhqSq8uQkuaqXrP67E" name="image10.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: July 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QmTUuhqSq8uQkuaqXrP67E.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tommy Joad)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Whether you’re fixing to sail the seven seas or maybe just around a cove, you shouldn’t leave port without a <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-sailboat-autopilot"><u>Raspberry Pi autopilot</u></a>. Tommy Joad has created a project using a Raspberry Pi that enables automatic routing for his sailboat. The Pi can be pre-programmed with a custom route and automatically adjusts the wheel in real time to take you where you want to go.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This project is incredibly practical and looks really fun to put together. You’ll need some specialized hardware to pull this off—including a boat. But if you’ve got the components to play with, this is one summer project that’s sure to bring out your inner sailor.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-sailboat-autopilot"><u>Raspberry Pi Drives Sailboat</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-storybook-writes-stories-using-chatgpt-2">Raspberry Pi Storybook Writes Stories Using ChatGPT</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="Hq2GPJyi7mE6BPv3GEZr9C" name="image4.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: July 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hq2GPJyi7mE6BPv3GEZr9C.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Adafruit, Erin St Blaine)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Once upon a time, there was a really cool project. It was so cool that every time you opened it up, it was totally different! This <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-ai-storybook"><u>Raspberry Pi story book</u></a> uses a Pi to create a new story on demand with a little help from ChatGPT. You can throw you and your friends into the adventure and tell it exactly what sort of story you want to hear.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This is an incredible idea and the final book is so beautiful! It’s a fun way to not only entertain your friends and family but also introduce them to some really cool technology along the way. There’s something magical about reading a new adventure every night.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-ai-storybook"><u>Raspberry Pi Storybook Writes Stories Using ChatGPT</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-used-for-brown-bear-conservation-2">Raspberry Pi Used for Brown Bear Conservation</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="vB3DuWVvMm2PwrsFP8tTdC" name="image5.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: July 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vB3DuWVvMm2PwrsFP8tTdC.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: BearID)</span></figcaption></figure><p>If you go out in the woods today you better bring along a Raspberry Pi! <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-bear-conservation"><u>BearID</u></a> is working on implementing Raspberry Pis to help monitor brown bear populations across North America. It uses AI to track bears and keep an eye on them to aid researchers in conservation efforts.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>Raspberry Pis are cool enough on their own but knowing they can be used to help in the natural world is wonderfully reassuring. These SBCs make great gaming platforms but scientists have their own use cases and we’re delighted to see them make a difference in the world.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-bear-conservation"><u>Raspberry Pi Used for Brown Bear Conservation</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-turns-truck-into-giant-dot-matrix-printer-2">Raspberry Pi Turns Truck into Giant Dot Matrix Printer</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="oPhh7xnrbJavoVGCiRS8SD" name="image8.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: July 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oPhh7xnrbJavoVGCiRS8SD.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Ryder Damen)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Ryder Damen from Ryder Calm Down will never calm down and we’re okay with that. He recently turned his truck into a giant <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-truck-printer"><u>dot matrix printer</u></a> that’s powered by—you guessed it—a Raspberry Pi. It has a web server that you can use to program messages and a series of valves that release water to build the letters like a printer while driving.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>We love the crazy ideas that come out of Ryder’s head and we’re not surprised by the wacky antics of his latest creation. This is a really cool idea and seeing it in action is super inspiring. You truly can do anything if you put your mind to it—no matter how practical.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-truck-printer"><u>Raspberry Pi Turns Truck into Giant Dot Matrix Printer</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-submarine-simulator-2">Raspberry Pi Submarine Simulator</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:63.30%;"><img id="Wm2ZERoS9aFp3x4dyASN5D" name="image7.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: July 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Wm2ZERoS9aFp3x4dyASN5D.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="614" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom Scott)</span></figcaption></figure><p>20,000 leagues under the sea? More like 20,000 milliliters, but who’s counting? This <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-submarine-simulator"><u>submarine simulator</u></a> uses a Pi to tour a small pond but it makes you feel like you’re actually shrunk down in size exploring a giant underwater world. The Raspberry Pi has a camera module and moves around on a plotter-like platform that the submarine uses to simulate its dive.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>Enthusiasts of all types exist in the world and we’re overwhelmed by how intricate this submarine simulator is. Beaucoups of passion went into creating this realistic simulator. We’re just lucky a Pi was thrown into the mix so we could share it with all of you.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-submarine-simulator"><u>Raspberry Pi Submarine Simulator</u></a></p><h2 id="tom-apos-s-hardware-projects-19">Tom's Hardware Projects</h2><p>It’s hard to write about Raspberry Pi projects all month long and not get the itch to make something ourselves. The staff here at Tom’s Hardware is busy tinkering with the SBC, as well, and we’ve got a tutorial to share for anyone that wants to follow along.</p><h2 id="how-to-build-an-air-quality-alert-light-with-raspberry-pi-pico-2">How To Build an Air Quality Alert Light with Raspberry Pi Pico</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.39%;"><img id="mvz3kfjAzeoFLSvqXESXmB" name="image2.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: July 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mvz3kfjAzeoFLSvqXESXmB.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="547" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>In this guide, Les shows us how you can track air quality using the Raspberry Pi Pico. We cover everything you need from beginning to end including the hardware necessary to build the project as well as the code you need to make it work.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/air-quality-alert-light-raspberry-pi-pico"><u>How To Build an Air Quality Alert Light with Raspberry Pi Pico</u></a> </p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1152px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="XmSPF74gpujLqvfLr88j6P" name="image2.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: June 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XmSPF74gpujLqvfLr88j6P.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1152" height="648" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Summertime is here, for those of us in the northern hemisphere, and the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi"><u>Raspberry Pi</u></a> community has plenty of projects sizzling on the grill! We cover tons of cool projects on a regular basis and now we’re taking a moment to highlight some of the best. It’s always hard to pick for this list because we’re really impressed with all of the projects we cover. That said, these ones are really cool and we think they’re worth some extra attention.</p><p>We’ve got all sorts of creations to inspire your inner maker from simple but clever designs to over-the-top projects that require a great deal of engineering to pull off. As always, these makers use the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-raspberry-pi-accessories"><u>best Raspberry Pi accessories</u></a> and <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-raspberry-pi-hats"><u>HATs</u></a> to bring their ideas to fruition. If you’re looking for something cool to work on this summer, look no further!</p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-pico-tarot-card-reader-2">Raspberry Pi Pico Tarot Card Reader</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="fEpkyNPpfPAuKwjspkMmyP" name="image9.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: June 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fEpkyNPpfPAuKwjspkMmyP.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Echo-Lalia)</span></figcaption></figure><p>This project is one of our most mysterious. Instead of toting around a deck of <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-tarot-reader"><u>tarot cards</u></a>, you can now use a Raspberry Pi to summon cards at the press of a button. It uses an e-Ink display so the last card displayed will remain on the screen even if the Pi is turned off. The maker, Echo-Lalia, even programmed a few surprise features including upside down cards and occasional glitches.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This is a clever idea and very well executed. The decision to use an e-Ink display is both artitically merited and practical energy-wise from an engineering perspective. It would be one thing to draw random images from a button press but the decision to throw in upside down cards and distorted images at random makes for a fun element in the overall project design.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-tarot-reader"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico Tarot Card Reader</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-pico-macropad-mouse-2">Raspberry Pi Pico Macropad Mouse</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="3CjzZyYMxi4ovBzF7NkccP" name="image6.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: June 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3CjzZyYMxi4ovBzF7NkccP.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Joe Scotto)</span></figcaption></figure><p>This project, created by maker Joe Scotto, isn’t what it looks like at first glance. Sure, you can tell it’s a <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-macropad-mouse"><u>macropad</u></a> of sorts given that it has a series of buttons and can be operated with one hand. However, it has the added bonus of being a functional mouse. Instead of gliding the device around for navigation, users press the buttons to move it up, down, left, and right.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This project is as cool as it is ridiculous. Scotto put plenty of thought into its design, enabling a scroll function as well as multi-button support for moving diagonally. Overall this is a well-designed project. Whether or not it’s practical is up to you to decide.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-macropad-mouse"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico Macropad Mouse</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-pico-piano-helper-lights-2">Raspberry Pi Pico Piano Helper Lights</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="6zqpKZwcSyRKDpQzcS5qYQ" name="image12.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: June 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6zqpKZwcSyRKDpQzcS5qYQ.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Adrian Cruceru)</span></figcaption></figure><p>One thing is certain, Raspberry Pis are an excellent learning tool. We just didn’t expect we’d be using one to learn how to <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-piano-helper"><u>play the piano</u></a>! This project uses a Pico to illuminate keys that players can follow along with to play songs from MIDI files. You can even adjust the speed to learn songs at your own pace.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>We love the Pi, we love music and we love everything about this project! It’s such a fun idea that’s very well executed. If you’ve got a spare Pico lying around and an RGB LED strip, you too can embark on the fun journey of learning a new instrument.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-piano-helper"><u>Raspberry Pi Pico Piano Helper Lights</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-trainspotting-project-2">Raspberry Pi Trainspotting Project</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="HRMpEhKpSKJnfvLoVHxRJQ" name="image11.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: June 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HRMpEhKpSKJnfvLoVHxRJQ.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Jo M)</span></figcaption></figure><p>You can’t be everywhere at once, but you can put a Raspberry Pi wherever you want and get pretty close. Jo M uses this Pi project to document <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-trainspotting"><u>passing trains</u></a>. It uses a camera module fixed on passing train cars and chains together images it captures to create a full sized picture of the train as it passes. The Pi also documents detailing the speed at which it was traveling as well as the direction.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This is an incredibly unique idea that’s very well executed. Not only does Jo M get to enjoy the train images captured by the Pi, but we can, too, by visiting the website that documents them. We’ve never seen a project quite like this and have nothing but respect for the final design.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-trainspotting"><u>Raspberry Pi Trainspotting Project</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-decktility-handheld-2">Raspberry Pi Decktility Handheld</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="efnCCFtQvjdiX2ehVtdUjP" name="image7.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: June 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/efnCCFtQvjdiX2ehVtdUjP.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Ken Van Hoeylandt)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Because of its small form factor, the Raspberry Pi is a popular goto SBC for custom handhelds. Ken Van Hoeylandt is using one in his custom handheld he called <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-decktility-handheld"><u>Decktility</u></a>. It’s got a big display and keypad for input and fits neatly in your hand for portability.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This project reminds us of the time when PDAs were all the rage. For the maker with a taste for nostalgia, this is a fun way to take your Pi with you for on the go maker needs. It’s a very well designed unit and the functionality just adds to the appeal.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-decktility-handheld"><u>Raspberry Pi Decktility Handheld</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-musical-robot-2">Raspberry Pi Musical Robot</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="r79tJidf6Ck3hGF9dyRoMP" name="image4.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: June 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r79tJidf6Ck3hGF9dyRoMP.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: JupyterJeff, HighQualityFun)</span></figcaption></figure><p>If you see this <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-musical-robot-stroller"><u>musical robot</u></a> project passing by on the street, you’re one of the lucky ones. This stroller is packed full of instruments that play MIDI songs using a Raspberry Pi. It’s a concert on wheels that you really have to experience for yourself. We featured the project on an episode of <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s2WaDQt6Fw"><u>The Pi Cast</u></a>, our Raspberry Pi-themed podcast and had an absolute blast with the maker Jeff.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>I don’t think we should have to explain ourselves here with this one. We’ve never seen anything quite like it. It’s very well executed, took a lot of work to pull off, and it just makes us want to dance!</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-musical-robot-stroller"><u>Raspberry Pi Musical Robot</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-mame-boy-advance-sp-kit-2">Raspberry Pi Mame Boy Advance SP Kit</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="WeqEdGyjfmiNnyPsbRf9sP" name="image8.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: June 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WeqEdGyjfmiNnyPsbRf9sP.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Zarcadeuk)</span></figcaption></figure><p>There’s something universally appealing to retro gaming fans about the form factor of Game Boy handhelds. This PCB designed by Zarcadeuk uses our favorite SBC and lets you play MAME (arcade emulation) ROMs housed inside of a <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-mame-boy-advance-sp-kit-supports-pi-zero-and-zero-2"><u>Game Boy Advance SP</u></a> shell. It looks fantastic and lends to a seriously unique end product that no one else on your street has, for sure.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>Creating a custom PCB takes a lot of work and we respect any maker that takes the time to develop their own board from scratch. This is a really cool kit with a fun end product and we absolutely adore the fact that it uses a Raspberry Pi.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-mame-boy-advance-sp-kit-supports-pi-zero-and-zero-2"><u>Raspberry Pi Mame Boy Advance SP Kit</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-brings-ghostly-betta-fish-to-life-2">Raspberry Pi Brings Ghostly Betta Fish to Life</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="ESpBZehTFVJBAPhMbVzq6Q" name="image10.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: June 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ESpBZehTFVJBAPhMbVzq6Q.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: N4MI0)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Now you see this project, now you don’t! This ghostly <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-peppers-ghost-fish"><u>betta fish</u></a> project uses a special effect to make a fish appear and disappear seemingly inside a fish bowl. It is, of course, powered by our favorite SBC and is one of the coolest—and spookiest—projects we’ve ever come across!</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This fishy project is really clever but also looks fantastic. We’d love to have one sitting on our shelf at home. We’ve got to extend kudos not only to its design but to the maker for taking the time to pull it off with such careful attention to detail.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-peppers-ghost-fish"><u>Raspberry Pi Brings Ghostly Betta Fish to Life</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-omnibot-with-ai-and-machine-learning-2">Raspberry Pi Omnibot with AI and Machine Learning</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="3LT4pU2rJzDk8NPuwaQ4WP" name="image5.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: June 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3LT4pU2rJzDk8NPuwaQ4WP.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Matt, Viam)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Love 80s robots? You’re not alone! Matt from Viam upgraded this <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-omnibot-maiv"><u>Omnibot 2000</u></a> with a Raspberry Pi so it could work in the modern era. Using our favorite SBC, it now has integrated AI and machine learning functions that make it a must have for classic robot fans.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>It’s always sad to see old hardware degrade but if you can restore it with a Raspberry Pi, we say go for it! This is a fun way to breathe life into an old device while still retaining as much of the original hardware as possible.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-omnibot-maiv"><u>Raspberry Pi Omnibot with AI and Machine Learning</u></a></p><h2 id="raspberry-pi-camera-takes-photos-using-ai-2">Raspberry Pi Camera Takes Photos Using AI</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="xrtDDWJFrNA3uREYkukDEP" name="image3.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: June 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xrtDDWJFrNA3uREYkukDEP.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="546" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Bjørn Karmann)</span></figcaption></figure><p>A camera without a lens just doesn’t seem possible—yet here we are! This camera, dubbed <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-ai-camera-paragraphica"><u>Paragraphica</u></a> by its maker Karmann, uses a Pi integrated with AI to approximate a picture for you based on factors like location, date, and time. Will you get an accurate image of your location? Probably not. Will it look approximately like where you’re located? Maybe! That’s half the fun.</p><p><strong>Why we love it:</strong></p><p>This project is beyond clever and we’ve never seen anything quite like it. It’s a fun idea and the final product deserves a little extra praise, which lands it at the top spot on our list. You can even test the program out yourself using a web browser.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-ai-camera-paragraphica"><u>Raspberry Pi Camera Takes Photos Using AI</u></a></p><h2 id="tom-apos-s-hardware-projects-20">Tom's Hardware Projects</h2><p>It’s pretty much impossible to dive head first into the Raspberry Pi community without coming out inspired to make projects of your own. Here’s what the staff of Tom’s Hardware has been up to lately and how you can recreate these Raspberry Pi projects yourself.</p><h2 id="how-to-use-a-banana-as-touch-input-for-raspberry-pi-pico-2">How to Use a Banana as Touch Input for Raspberry Pi Pico</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:970px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.60%;"><img id="NYqDVugGVX54vRHvoUVBuN" name="image1.png" alt="Raspberry Pi Projects: June 2023" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NYqDVugGVX54vRHvoUVBuN.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="970" height="549" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>This project is exactly what it sounds like. Les Pounder has wired a banana to a breadboard and while we admit that sounds delicious it’s actually for science not culinary purposes. A Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller is also thrown into the mix and can read the banana for touch input. Want to see how it’s done? Check out this guide to get started.</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/raspberry-pi-pico-banana-touch-input"><u>Banana Touch Input for Raspberry Pi Pico</u></a></p> ]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.tomshardware.com/features/best-raspberry-pi-projects</link> <description> <![CDATA[ These are some of the coolest Raspberry Pi projects that we've had the honor of featuring over the past month. ]]> </description> <guid isPermaLink="false">VeK6bT9pFUa259i2uXfQrc</guid> <enclosure url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jFaEjngg98WAPxtDML2W9T.png" type="image/png" length="0"></enclosure> <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 13:25:45 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Raspberry Pi Projects]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Raspberry Pi]]></category> <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jFaEjngg98WAPxtDML2W9T.png"> <media:credit><![CDATA[Tom's Hardware]]></media:credit> <media:text><![CDATA[Best Rasperry Pi 2024]]></media:text> <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Best Rasperry Pi 2024]]></media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[ Raptor Lake 9.1 GHz overclockers share secrets behind eclipsing a 17-year-old CPU frequency milestone ]]></title> <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Not long ago, we covered a world record-breaking overclock of an <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/core-i9-14900ks-overclocked-to-91-ghz-breaking-numerous-world-records">Intel Core i9-14900KS reaching a whopping 9.1 GHz</a>. In the time since, the team responsible were invited to Intel to hold an extended presentation on how they did it [h/t <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://skatterbencher.com/2024/05/04/the-worlds-first-9-ghz-cpu-talk-at-intel/">Skatterbencher</a>]. It's also worth noting that this impressive 9.1 GHz overclock was only achieved on a single P-Core of the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-core-i9-14900ks-cpu-review">Core i9-14900KS</a> CPU in question. The full video presentation is embedded below, and also includes additional historical context and technical information on the achievement.</p><div class="youtube-video" data-nosnippet ><div class="video-aspect-box"><iframe data-lazy-priority="low" data-lazy-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FRJz4kTJ1pQ" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div><p>During the presentation, the most important elements for achieving a world record in CPU overclocking runs are given. These include the use of liquid helium cooling instead of the more well-known and common liquid nitrogen, but also a combination of extreme temperature management and sheer luck that are very difficult, expensive, or both to reproduce. If you've heard of the "<a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/cpu-specialist-silicon-lottery-to-close-shop-on-october-31st">silicon lottery</a>" for achieving stable CPU/GPU overclocks, that couldn't apply more to the arena of cutting-edge (but ultimately unstable in the long-term) OCs like this one. For example, the golden sample Core i9-14900KS being used is only 100 MHz better than other lottery "winners".</p><p>As one may notice from either the presentation or the header image we used for this write-up, overclocking headroom has trended to a point of extremely diminishing returns since 2007, when 8 GHz was first achieved. While desktop CPUs are continually climbing in overall performance and out-of-box Boost frequencies, it seems obvious that we're starting to run into some serious physical hardware limits trying to achieve 9 GHz and higher.</p><p>Even measuring CPU frequency accurately once you're pushing it that high requires a great deal of expertise and even custom software, which SkatterBencher wrote for that exact purpose and discussed during the presentation. Moreover, with the "measuring it" problem potentially solved, it seems that 10 GHz and higher overclocks won't be achieved on modern CPUs anytime soon.</p><p>Who knows, though? Maybe if<a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/manufacturing/synthetic-diamonds-and-ultrapure-glass-may-make-the-coolest-fastest-cpus-yet"> binding CPUs with diamond</a> becomes common, the toughest cooling and power limits can be overcome and bring us into the world of true 10+ GHz CPUs. In any case, we're grateful to overclocking enthusiasts like SkatterBencher and ElmorLabs who chase these expensive and unwieldy world records. Here's hoping we won't be waiting much longer to see this "unbeatable" record broken, even if it's just by a few hundred Megahertz.</p> ]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/overclocking/raptor-lake-91-ghz-overclockers-share-secrets-behind-eclipsing-a-17-year-old-cpu-frequency-milestone</link> <description> <![CDATA[ Overclockers go to Intel to show off their work reaching a record-breaking 9.1 GHz overclock. ]]> </description> <guid isPermaLink="false">anp4wqr3ibJZmLYrYUDm3S</guid> <enclosure url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zqRE6nP2R24YdyW3sQzDaT.png" type="image/png" length="0"></enclosure> <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 13:06:53 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Overclocking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[PC Components]]></category> <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zqRE6nP2R24YdyW3sQzDaT.png"> <media:credit><![CDATA[Han Wei Consulting, SkatterBencher, and ElmorLabs for Intel]]></media:credit> <media:text><![CDATA[OC world record chart noting the eight years of fastest progression before the long stall pre-9 GHz.]]></media:text> <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[OC world record chart noting the eight years of fastest progression before the long stall pre-9 GHz.]]></media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[ Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 9) review: Admirable gaming value ]]></title> <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Providing a good value is a noble pursuit, especially as laptops are getting more expensive. We found that value in the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9. Our $1,313.99 test model with a GeForce RTX 4060 often matched much pricier RTX 4070 laptops in our testing. Solid build quality, a comfortable keyboard and touchpad, and excellent connectivity are also among its many likeable attributes. </p><p>It could use longer battery life and the 512GB SSD in our model is smaller than we prefer, but those are forgivable for the price. Is the Legion 5i Pro Gen 9 is easily one of the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-gaming-laptops-under-1500"><u>best gaming laptops under $1,500</u></a>? Let's find out.</p><h2 id="design-of-the-lenovo-legion-pro-5i-gen-9-2">Design of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 9)</h2><p>The Legion Pro 5i mainly looks like a gaming laptop because of its size. Sporting a 16-inch screen and a rear protrusion with exposed cooling vents, there’s no mistaking this laptop for an <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-ultrabooks-premium-laptops"><u>ultraportable</u></a>.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="T4n48s3HG4xeiyz9iqbYN" name="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 9) - Three Quarter Alt.jpg" alt="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (Intel)" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T4n48s3HG4xeiyz9iqbYN.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The onyx gray design is rather plain and there’s no external RGB lighting outside of the keyboard, so it’s not a visual standout. Branding is limited to reflective Lenovo’s silver logo and Legion lettering on the otherwise featureless lid. The lid’s webcam notch makes a good fingerhold for opening the device, which can be accomplished one-handed. The lid has good strength and doesn’t flex without using significant pressure. The rest of the laptop has excellent strength, too. Only the lid is aluminum while the rest of the build is plastic, but it overall feels like a quality machinet.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="74UrhQMyn5mNvUnzTjt45o" name="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 9) - Lid.jpg" alt="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (Intel)" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/74UrhQMyn5mNvUnzTjt45o.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>At 14.3 x 10.25 x 1.05 inches, this Legion is slightly chunkier than the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/alienware-m16-r2-review"><u>Alienware m16 R2</u></a> (14.33 x 9.81 x 0.93 inches) and the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/asus-rog-strix-g16"><u>Asus ROG Strix G16</u></a> (13.94 x 10.39 x 0.89 inches). It weighs 5.51 pounds to match the Asus and weighs less than the 5.75-pound Alienware. This isn’t the most portable laptop, but it’s no less portable than others in this class.</p><p>The Legion spreads its physical connectivity across three sides, starting on the left with a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="FLkmXM4iHu4xGst9RnTDtn" name="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 9) - Left.jpg" alt="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (Intel)" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FLkmXM4iHu4xGst9RnTDtn.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>On the right is another USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, a 3.5 mm universal audio jack, and a webcam kill switch.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.20%;"><img id="QVSRvHEBTUQnGm7jV4rFTo" name="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 9) - Right.jpg" alt="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (Intel)" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QVSRvHEBTUQnGm7jV4rFTo.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1920" height="1079" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The remaining ports around back include a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet jack, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort and 140W power delivery, HDMI 2.1 video output, two more USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (the rightmost is always-on), and the proprietary power jack for the included 300-watt brick.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="zEkiieynZ8TvvQgNaL8mFo" name="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 9) - Rear Ports.jpg" alt="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (Intel)" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zEkiieynZ8TvvQgNaL8mFo.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>This laptop also has Intel Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 wireless.</p><h2 id="lenovo-legion-pro-5i-gen-9-specifications-2">Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 9) Specifications</h2> <h2 id="gaming-and-graphics-on-the-lenovo-legion-pro-5i-gen-9-2">Gaming and Graphics on the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 9)</h2><p>We’re testing the Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 in its base configuration with a Core i7-14650HX processor, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card (140W maximum graphics power), and 16GB of RAM. </p><p>My go-to game for play testing remains <em>Cyberpunk 2077</em>. Running at the Legion’s native 2560 x 1600 resolution using the Ray Tracing Low preset and DLSS frame generation, I saw between 75 and 90 frames per second (fps) both indoors and out. The game looked exceptionally smooth, and I didn’t notice any stuttering or playability issues.</p><p>For our performance comparisons, the Legion will face the Alienware m16 R2 (Core Ultra 7 155H, RTX 4070, 140W), the Asus ROG Strix G16 (Core i9-13980HX, RTX 4070, 140W), and the smaller 14-inch <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-2024-review"><u>Asus ROG Zephyrus G14</u></a> (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HS, RTX 4070, 90W). The ROG Strix G16 is an older model but can still be found for sale. Meanwhile, the ROG Zephyrus G14 is the smallest laptop here and has the least powerful implementation of the RTX 4070. Our Legion will probably face an uphill battle with its RTX 4060, but the card is rated for a hearty 140W.</p><p>We’ll be using the 1080p numbers for direct comparisons but note these laptops all have different native resolutions. Our Legion and the Alienware are both 2560x1600 while the ROG Strix G16 has the lowest, at 1920x1200 (its native numbers will be higher as a result), and the ROG Zephyrus G14 the highest at 2880x1800.</p><div class="inlinegallery inline-layout"><div class="inlinegallery-wrap" style="display:flex; flex-flow:row nowrap;"><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 1 of 5</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1034px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:70.21%;"><img id="2DYLuC6JZRx422b72hfjSP" name="image007.png" alt="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (Intel)" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2DYLuC6JZRx422b72hfjSP.png" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="1034" height="726" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 2 of 5</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1036px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:69.98%;"><img id="rxRd3ty8ey52awDs7dtMXP" name="image008.png" alt="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (Intel)" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rxRd3ty8ey52awDs7dtMXP.png" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="1036" height="725" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 3 of 5</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1036px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:70.56%;"><img id="CHBhW8nVGiqVonfrRFdpbP" name="image009.png" alt="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (Intel)" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CHBhW8nVGiqVonfrRFdpbP.png" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="1036" height="731" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 4 of 5</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1036px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:70.37%;"><img id="bQq4LwyKvJJt7kQfvYPpgP" name="image010.png" alt="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (Intel)" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bQq4LwyKvJJt7kQfvYPpgP.png" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="1036" height="729" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 5 of 5</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1036px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:70.08%;"><img id="YS4eGBGqvxUskUAqM99omP" name="image011.png" alt="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (Intel)" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YS4eGBGqvxUskUAqM99omP.png" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="1036" height="726" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><p>In <em>Shadow of the Tomb Raider </em>(Highest detail preset), the Legion did very well next to the RTX 4070-equipped Alienware, producing 109 fps at 1080p and 64 fps at native versus 113 fps and 68 fps, respectively. The ROG Strix G16 drove a bit further ahead at 1080p, at 116 fps, and it didn’t see much of a drop at its native resolution (108 fps). The ROG Zephyrus G14 expectedly took the hardest hit at native resolution.</p><p><em>Cyberpunk 2077 </em>(Ray Tracing Ultra) saw the Legion putting up the best numbers, with 61 fps at 1080p and 45 fps at native to beat the Alienware’s 40 fps and 22 fps and especially the ROG Zephyrus G14’s 39 fps and 22 fps. (We don’t have numbers for the ROG Strix G16 here.)</p><p><em>Far Cry 6 </em>(Ultra) was another good showing for the Legion, where it edged out the Alienware at 1080p (92 fps to 89 fps) and just trailed the ROG Strix G16 (98 fps). It continued to take a hit at native resolution, falling to 64 fps while the Alienware only fell to 71 fps.</p><p>The Legion continued to do well in <em>Borderlands 3 </em>(at the game’s “badass” settings), managing 90 fps at 1080p and 61 fps at native versus the Alienware’s 102 fps and 65 fps, respectively. The ROG Strix G16 had the highest numbers, with 100 fps at 1080p and only taking a minor hit to 96 fps at native. (Again, that laptop has the lowest native resolution in this group.)</p><p>Last, all the laptops performed similarly at 1080p in <em>Red Dead Redemption 2 </em>(Medium), the Legion producing 69 fps while the Alienware trailed with 65 fps and the ROG Strix G16 led with 72 fps. All laptops took predictable hits at native, with the Legion falling to 42 fps and the Alienware to 41 fps.</p><p>Overall, the Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 performed very well next to the RTX 4070 laptops we pitted it against and is very capable of playing games at its 2560 x 1600 native resolution.</p><p>We also stress-test gaming laptops by running the <em>Metro Exodus </em>benchmark 15 times on RTX settings to simulate half an hour of gaming. During the test, the Legion averaged 75.05 fps across all runs, with all runs within one fps of the average. The P-cores on the Core i7-14650HX ran at an average frequency of 4.3 GHz and temperature of 79 degrees Celsius while the E-cores averaged 3.4 GHz and 75 degrees. Meanwhile, the GeForce RTX 4060’s average core clock was 2,473 MHz and it had an average temperature of 68 degrees.</p><h2 id="productivity-performance-on-the-lenovo-legion-pro-5i-gen-9-2">Productivity Performance on the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 9)</h2><p>Our Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 features a Core i7-14650HX CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. The CPU is very powerful and can handle almost any task. The storage drive is on the small side, though, especially if you plan to load it up with today’s biggest games.</p><div class="inlinegallery inline-layout"><div class="inlinegallery-wrap" style="display:flex; flex-flow:row nowrap;"><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 1 of 3</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1032px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:70.25%;"><img id="q2GhsSSvmwNpEhHjT8mSyN" name="image001.png" alt="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (Intel)" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/q2GhsSSvmwNpEhHjT8mSyN.png" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="1032" height="725" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 2 of 3</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1057px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:70.01%;"><img id="EzffANbmJ5ZUdAJaUKiB6P" name="image002.png" alt="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (Intel)" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EzffANbmJ5ZUdAJaUKiB6P.png" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="1057" height="740" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 3 of 3</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1032px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:70.16%;"><img id="CQoa3EFxuujnMMsjVW4HBP" name="image004.png" alt="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (Intel)" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CQoa3EFxuujnMMsjVW4HBP.png" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="1032" height="724" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><p>On the cross-platform Geekbench 5.5 CPU test, where the Legion’s Core i7-14650HX scoring 1,926 points in single-core and 14,707 points in multi-core, was second only to the ROG Strix G16’s Core i9-13980HX, at 2,067 and 18,227 points. Those HX-class CPUs notably have a 55-watt base power rating; the Alienware’s 45-watt Core Ultra 7 chip just couldn’t keep up, nor could the 35-watt Ryzen chip on the ROG Zephyrus G14.</p><p>Our Handbrake test saw another excellent result for the Legion, where it completed the test in three minutes and 32 seconds to take the top spot. The Alienware m16 R2 was the next fastest, at 3:53.</p><p>The Legion essentially tied the Alienware 25GB file transfer test, averaging 1,919.1 MBps to the Alienware’s marginally better 2,014.6 MBps. Both Asus laptops were far behind, especially the ROG Strix G16 (1,238 MBps).</p><h2 id="display-on-the-lenovo-legion-pro-5i-gen-9-2">Display on the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 9)</h2><p>The Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 has a 16-inch, 2560 x 1600 screen that’s well suited for gaming, thanks to its 165 Hz <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/check-monitor-refresh-rate"><u>refresh rate</u></a>, anti-glare surface, and Nvidia G-Sync support. Lenovo rates the panel on our model for 300 nits of brightness (which it surpassed in our testing), but higher-end Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 configurations can include a brighter 500-nit panel with 100% DCI-P3 color coverage.</p><p>When I played <em>Cyberpunk 2077</em>, the panel on our unit offered very good visual quality. Good black levels and well-saturated color made Night City’s dark alleys and bright lights an immersive experience. I found it almost too bright and often used 80-90% brightness in a darker room. The screen also works well for movies. Watching Christopher Nolan’s <em>Inception</em>, I found that the warm colors in the intro scene looked as I expected and I also enjoyed the stark white snow landscape around the snow hospital in the finale.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1103px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:69.99%;"><img id="tRj2mBsWScYVJHRqfvS3HP" name="image005.png" alt="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (Intel)" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tRj2mBsWScYVJHRqfvS3HP.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1103" height="772" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The Legion had the widest color coverage of the 16-inch laptops, with 76.5% DCI-P3 coverage next to the Alienware’s 69.6% and the ROG Strix G16’s 75.9%. It was also easily the brightest, with 354.6 nits to the Alienware’s 287.8 nits and the ROG Strix G16’s 279 nits. The ROG Zephyrus G14’s smaller screen was slightly brighter and offered marginally more color.</p><h2 id="keyboard-and-touchpad-on-the-lenovo-legion-pro-5i-gen-9-2">Keyboard and Touchpad on the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 9)</h2><p>I found the Legion’s keyboard a treat to type on for extended sessions, offering light keypresses and communicative tactile feedback. It doesn’t feel quite as good as my ThinkPad X13, but it leaves little room for complaint. I managed an excellent (for me) 116 words per minute with 99% accuracy in the MonkeyType online typing test.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="44eWxeJ8NsyQ6E3D4yJMhn" name="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 9) - Keyboard.jpg" alt="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (Intel)" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/44eWxeJ8NsyQ6E3D4yJMhn.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The layout of the main keyboard has no surprises. The Copilot key right of the spacebar is something we’re seeing on many newer laptops. I appreciate that Lenovo included full-size arrow keys and separated them out of the main keyboard area. The two-thirds width number pad keys take some getting used to. </p><p>I didn’t see a way to customize the keyboard’s four-zone RGB backlighting in an app (which is usually done in Lenovo Vantage, but I didn’t see an option on our review model), though you can toggle different lighting modes using Fn + Spacebar, including color cycling, a solid color, a pulsing mode that illuminates each zone left to right in a different color, and off. The backlighting offers plenty of contrast against the dark gray keys. Per-key RGB backlighting would be better, but we aren’t expecting it at this price.</p><p>Meanwhile, the touchpad is another one of the Legion’s upsides, with an appropriately sized surface relative to its 16-inch screen and physical clicking action that seems to require just the right amount of pressure. The physical clicks are audible, but you can always tap to click if quietness matters. Of course, many people will use a mouse for gaming, but it's good to have a solid touchpad for work.</p><h2 id="audio-on-the-lenovo-legion-pro-5i-gen-9-2">Audio on the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 9)</h2><p>The Legion’s twin speakers are under the palm rest and face horizontally. The included Nahimic app basically rescues these speakers from mediocrity, which I found after turning the app’s effects off. The default settings to boost voices, bass, and treble settings worked well in Seven Lions’ “Falling Away”; vocals were clear and the soundstage was believable. Bass is a weak point like it is for most laptops, but it’s not flat.</p><p>The soundstage also helped in <em>Cyberpunk 2077</em>, where I could clearly hear what was happening on my left or right. Explosions weren’t exciting because of the minimal bass, but I concluded that these speakers work in a pinch. They have enough volume for personal listening in a quiet room.</p><h2 id="upgradeability-of-the-lenovo-legion-pro-5i-gen-9-2">Upgradeability of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 9)</h2><p>The bottom panel of the Legion is held on by 10 Phillips-head screws. The four screws on the leading edge are shorter, so be sure to keep them in a separate pile. The clips securing the panel must be popped up after removing the screws. I used a plastic pry tool on the front corner and went along the front edge, then went on either side.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="LBEuUporFL32H7xY2aWPGn" name="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 9) - Bottom.jpg" alt="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (Intel)" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LBEuUporFL32H7xY2aWPGn.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The 80 WHr battery takes up about one-third of the space and is replaceable. Two M.2 2280 slots for storage drives flank it, each covered by a heatsink. The M.2 2230 wireless card slot is next to the right M.2 2280 slot. There are also two DDR5-5600 SODIMM slots in the center that are covered by a plastic shield. Our system’s 16GB of RAM was unfortunately a single module instead of a higher-performance 2x 8GB module loadout, which would have offered dual memory channels.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="KpxUQeaxetcYBYoyhFFFe" name="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 9) - Upgrades.jpg" alt="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (Intel)" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KpxUQeaxetcYBYoyhFFFe.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Overall, this Legion is about as upgradeable as modern gaming laptops get.</p><h2 id="battery-life-on-the-lenovo-legion-pro-5i-gen-9-2">Battery Life on the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 9)</h2><p>Our battery life test consists of simulated web browsing, streaming video over Wi-Fi, and running OpenGL tests with the screen brightness set at 150 nits. The Legion had the shortest runtime of this bunch, at five hours and 11 minutes; the Alienware m16 R2 was the next shortest, at 6:13 while the ROG Strix G16 lasted the longest, at 8:49.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1071px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:70.68%;"><img id="aatHdud6rK4D84kgADxeMP" name="image006.png" alt="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (Intel)" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aatHdud6rK4D84kgADxeMP.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1071" height="757" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="heat-on-the-lenovo-legion-pro-5i-gen-9-2">Heat on the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 9)</h2><p>We measure surface temperatures of gaming laptops while running the Metro Exodus benchmark at RTX settings for 15 loops (about half an hour). During the test, the Legion’s keyboard (between the G and H keys) reached 95 degrees Fahrenheit and the touchpad was barely above room temperature, at 77 degrees. Meanwhile, the maximum temperature on the laptop’s underside was 99 degrees. Lenovo appears to have done a good job of keeping the heat under control.</p><p>The Legion’s cooling fans are well-behaved for web surfing, though they ramp up and become audible while gaming. I could hear the rush of air through the cooling vents across my otherwise quiet living room. The noise isn’t any better or worse than I’m used to in this class of gaming laptop, but you still may want to consider one of the<a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-gaming-headsets,5499.html"> best gaming headsets</a>.</p><h2 id="webcam-on-the-lenovo-legion-pro-5i-gen-9-2">Webcam on the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 9)</h2><p>The Legion’s webcam sits in its rightful place centered over the screen. Its 1080p resolution looks slightly soft but is much sharper than the pixelated 720p cams that can unfortunately still be found on some laptops. The clarity is adequate for casual calls. The camera doesn’t have a dedicated privacy shutter, but there’s a physical kill switch on the right edge of the laptop that is an arguably more secure solution since it disconnects the webcam from the laptop.</p><p>The webcam doesn’t have an infrared sensor and there’s no fingerprint reader or other biometric sensor on this laptop, so that means you’ll be typing passwords.</p><p>The webcam also supports Tobii Horizon head tracking, which you can use to control the camera in supported games. (Though, I didn’t test this in the games I played.)</p><h2 id="software-and-warranty-on-the-lenovo-legion-pro-5i-gen-9-2">Software and Warranty on the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 9)</h2><p>Lenovo Vantage is the most important included app, controlling access to all major functions including system updates, macro keys (which can be set on numeric keypad keys), and a troubleshooting hardware scan. There are also power settings that check battery health (including a battery conservation mode that limits the charge to 75-80%), toggling flip to start (where opening the lid starts the laptop) and always-on USB settings.</p><p>Gamers using multiple platforms might find the Legion Arena app useful since it shows you all the games installed on your PC.</p><p>There are also a few less than useful apps included. One is Lenovo Now, which exists just to sell software and services, and Lenovo Avatar Master, which creates your digital avatar. Unwanted software includes a 30-day McAfee security software trial.</p><p>This Legion comes with a standard one-year warranty.</p><h2 id="lenovo-legion-pro-5i-gen-9-configurations-2">Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 9) Configurations</h2><p>We reviewed the base Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 with a Core i7-14650HX CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. It goes for $1,313.99.</p><p>Higher-end configurations pair a Core i7-14700HX (which has four more E-cores and a higher 5.5GHz boost clock versus the Core i7-14650HX) or the Core i9-14900HX with an RTX 4070 8GB graphics card. Those models also usually get brighter 500-nit screen with a 240Hz refresh rate. The Core i9 model I saw on Lenovo’s site retailed for $1,619.99.</p><p>Lenovo’s pricing is competitive for the model we tested. A similar Alienware m16 R2 was $1,599 with a Core Ultra 7 155H and a 1TB SSD. I also saw the latest version of the ROG Strix G16 for $1,599 with a Core i9-14900HX and a 1TB SSD. Granted, those laptops offer some higher-end features not available on the Legion, such as per-key RGB backlighting, but whether they’re worth a few hundred extra dollars is debatable.</p><h2 id="bottom-line-2">Bottom Line</h2><p>Lenovo’s Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 is a commendable value. For under $1,500 as tested, it delivers a powerful Core HX-class processor and high-wattage GeForce RTX 4060 graphics that let it match or came close to the performance of pricier RTX 4070 competitors, including the Alienware m16 R2 and the Asus ROG Strix G16.</p><p>Battery life is this laptop’s number one downside, which is typical of gaming notebooks, but it’s still more than capable of lasting half a workday off the plug. We’d also like to see a fingerprint reader or an IR camera the next time around to provide some biometric capability. Last, 512GB SSD is a squeeze for a gaming laptop considering the size of today’s games, though upgrading this laptop after purchase is easily done.</p><p>But we like almost every other aspect of this laptop, especially its bright screen, comfortable keyboard and touchpad, and solid build quality.</p><p><strong>MORE: </strong><a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-laptop-buying-guide,5689.html"><strong>How to Buy a Gaming Laptop</strong></a></p><p><strong>MORE: </strong><a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-gaming-desktops,5198.html"><strong>Best Gaming PCs</strong></a></p><p><strong>MORE: </strong><a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-ultrabooks-premium-laptops"><strong>Best Ultrabooks and Premium Laptops</strong></a></p> ]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/lenovo-legion-pro-5i-gen-9-review</link> <description> <![CDATA[ The Legion 5i Pro Gen 9 is an impressive value, matching the performance of more expensive laptops, even if it does fall a little short on battery life. ]]> </description> <guid isPermaLink="false">rR3MhTghYsVcBmvGo3tj6S</guid> <enclosure url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jLZWTkE7Qynq8DXEUHvd9.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="0"></enclosure> <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 12:00:22 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Gaming Laptops]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Laptops]]></category> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jLZWTkE7Qynq8DXEUHvd9.jpg"> <media:credit><![CDATA[Tom's Hardware]]></media:credit> <media:text><![CDATA[Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (Intel)]]></media:text> <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (Intel)]]></media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[ Sony makes Helldivers 2 PSN account linking U-turn — gamer uproar and review bombing turned the tide ]]></title> <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Sony has made a massive U-turn, cancelling plans that would have required Helldivers 2 PC players to have a linked PlayStation Network (PSN) account. This mandatory <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/helldivers-2-pc-gamers-will-need-a-playstation-network-account-to-continue-playing">Steam account and PSN account linking policy</a> was revealed just ahead of the weekend. Since the announcement, Sony has faced a barrage of criticism from media figures and ordinary gamers, as well as a ferocious Helldivers 2 review-bombing campaign. Valve probably wasn’t very happy either, with many <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/steam-survey-suggests-more-people-bought-the-rtx-4090-than-the-steam-deck-along-with-millions-of-other-rtx-40-series-gpus">Steam PC gamers</a> demanding (and somewhat surprisingly receiving) refunds.</p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Helldivers fans -- we’ve heard your feedback on the Helldivers 2 account linking update. The May 6 update, which would have required Steam and PlayStation Network account linking for new players and for current players beginning May 30, will not be moving forward.We’re still…<a href="https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1787331667616829929">May 6, 2024</a></p></blockquote><div class="see-more__filter"></div><div class="see-more__button-container"><span class="see-more__button" role="button" tabindex="0" aria-label="See more">See more</span></div></div><p>A few hours ago, the official Sony Interactive Entertainment PlayStation account on Twitter/X issued the above notice. We’ve already told you the important thing – mandatory PSN linking plans have been scrapped.</p><p>Apparently, Sony is “still learning what is best for PC players,” so “your feedback has been invaluable.” The firm glosses over the ferocious pushback it received from the gaming community and instead diplomatically ends “Thanks again for your continued support of Helldivers 2 and we’ll keep you updated on future plans.” As long as those plans don’t try to pull the same trick again but from a different angle, it should be OK.</p><p>The above story charts a swift U-turn for a company the size of Sony. It introduced the PSN/Steam account linking plan by selling it as a way of “protecting our players and upholding the values of safety and security.” Sony explained that it would make banning more watertight. However, the gamer backlash didn’t see the policy in the same way, and one of the big problems was that PSN simply isn’t supported in 177 countries worldwide. The account linking would thus mean a lot of PC-based <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/new-nvidia-game-ready-driver-improves-dlss-2-and-3-bundles-super-gpu-support">Helldivers 2</a> gamers would be excluded from the game they had bought.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:986px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:60.95%;"><img id="dVRcrhn2Rpf5QBnFPB9ERk" name="no-more-PSN.jpg" alt="Helldivers 2" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dVRcrhn2Rpf5QBnFPB9ERk.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="986" height="601" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: PlayStation)</span></figcaption></figure><p>As well as the vociferous backlash, Valve felt compelled to refund gamers on its Steam platform who were about to get access to Helldivers 2 revoked due to the PSN linking policy. Reports suggest that Valve was more generous than expected with <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/valve-steam-refund-games-software,29262.html">refunds</a>, honoring the spirit of the policy even when gamers had already spent months and hundreds of hours in the game.</p><p>The scale of the Helldivers 2 <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/valve-steam-review-bomb-histograms,35498.html">review bombing</a> was also pretty remarkable. Over the weekend the game’s <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://twitter.com/Pilestedt/status/1786454659256758447">review score changed</a> from mostly positive to mixed. Over 150,000 negative reviews were dropped on the Steam-hosted game in the few hours following the account linking policy reveal.</p> ]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/sony-makes-helldivers-2-psn-account-linking-u-turn-gamer-uproar-and-review-bombing-turned-the-tide</link> <description> <![CDATA[ Sony has made a massive U-turn, canceling plans that would have required Helldivers 2 PC players to have a linked PlayStation Network (PSN) and Steam account. ]]> </description> <guid isPermaLink="false">MmCV9XakbNfiHVocoBjNQX</guid> <enclosure url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bHvwdmAectArk3MZ3BfGak.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="0"></enclosure> <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 11:47:38 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[PC Gaming]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video Games]]></category> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bHvwdmAectArk3MZ3BfGak.jpg"> <media:credit><![CDATA[PlayStation]]></media:credit> <media:text><![CDATA[Helldivers 2]]></media:text> <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Helldivers 2]]></media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[ How to play triple-A games on your Steam Deck using Nvidia GeForce Now ]]></title> <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Valve’s Steam Deck isn’t a gaming powerhouse. Its custom Zen 2 "Van Gogh," 4 cores, 8 threads, 2.4 - 3.5 GHz may seem a little dated now, as do the eight RDNA 2-based compute units. But that’s not the point. It's there for those “grab and go” moments of gaming, not the latest triple-A titles that demand the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-gpus,4380.html"><u>Best Graphics Cards for Gaming</u></a>. I’ve had my Steam Deck for over a year and in that time I have used it to play many 2D metroidvania titles, Stray and driven countless miles in Forza Horizon 5.</p><p>Nvidia offers the GeForce Now cloud gaming service, and until now it has been a pain to install. Thankfully, <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/nvidia-geforce-now-os-slightly-easier-to-install-on-steam-deck"><u>Nvidia has released</u></a> a downloadable installer which simplifies the process. Essentially it will install Google’s Chrome browser along with a few tweaks to integrate it into your Steam library.</p><p>In this how to we will install GeForce Now on to my own Steam Deck and show how to connect to a server and play a game using the cloud service.</p> <p>1. <strong>Press the Steam button on your Steam Deck and under Power, click on Switch to Desktop.</strong> This will take us from the gaming mode, into a traditional Linux desktop. You can navigate using the touchpad and the shoulder buttons, but it is far easier to use a USB C hub with a keyboard and mouse.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1280px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:62.50%;"><img id="sLHZzB6TskuW3QA5CRYJH7" name="Power-Desktop.gif" alt="GeForceNow on Steam Deck" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sLHZzB6TskuW3QA5CRYJH7.gif" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1280" height="800" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>2. <strong>Open Firefox and go to the </strong><a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/download/"><u><strong>GeForce Now page</strong></u></a><strong> and click on Steam Deck (Beta) Get Started to download the ZIP archive.</strong></p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="fizTeBaZXZCrV8moLxnEHY" name="download.jpg" alt="GeForceNow on Steam Deck" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fizTeBaZXZCrV8moLxnEHY.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>3. <strong>Go to the Downloads folder and double click on the GeForceNOWSetup.zip archive </strong>and <strong>extract it to your Downloads folder.</strong></p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="QqJGSDb4eKbJXpNBPhm9y4" name="extract.jpg" alt="GeForceNow on Steam Deck" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QqJGSDb4eKbJXpNBPhm9y4.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>4. <strong>Open the GeForceNOW_Setup directory and click on GeforceNOW_Setup file. </strong>This is a BASH script. <strong>When asked what do you want to do with the file, select Execute.</strong></p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="zuWfzttTB726NKFixLWfc4" name="execute.jpg" alt="GeForceNow on Steam Deck" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zuWfzttTB726NKFixLWfc4.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>5. <strong>A terminal will open and when asked, select 2) user and press Enter. </strong>This relates to the Flathub package manager which will install Google Chrome.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:918px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.21%;"><img id="oVpUTgKcMW3okXG2ZUAmn7" name="user.jpg" alt="GeForceNow on Steam Deck" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oVpUTgKcMW3okXG2ZUAmn7.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="918" height="516" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>6. <strong>Wait for the installer to complete. </strong>The terminal window will auto close.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="wyh8fvfm4T8JUftRauL3M6" name="installer.png" alt="GeForceNow on Steam Deck" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wyh8fvfm4T8JUftRauL3M6.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>7. The Steam app will open. <strong>Click OK to acknowledge.</strong></p><p>8. <strong>Return to Gaming Mode </strong>and <strong>navigate to the Non-Steam games section </strong>of your library.<strong> Select NVIDIA GeForce Now </strong>by pressing A on the controller.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1280px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:62.50%;"><img id="WicQqxSmGBf6TNmrAHD2s6" name="non-steam.jpg" alt="GeForceNow on Steam Deck" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WicQqxSmGBf6TNmrAHD2s6.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1280" height="800" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>9. <strong>Click Play to launch Google Chrome</strong> using the GeForce Now preset.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1280px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:62.50%;"><img id="WSPqTBahRbZ7wHEjAduby6" name="play.jpg" alt="GeForceNow on Steam Deck" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WSPqTBahRbZ7wHEjAduby6.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1280" height="800" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>10. <strong>Make a note of the login details and code, press CTRL + T to open a new tab and visit </strong><a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="http://geforcenow.com/login"><u><strong>geforcenow.com/login</strong></u></a><strong>. </strong>This is a step which really benefits from a keyboard and mouse.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="hRsnBQvUjUfWvvJAjJ3Qg7" name="signup.jpg" alt="GeForceNow on Steam Deck" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hRsnBQvUjUfWvvJAjJ3Qg7.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>11. <strong>Complete the signup process</strong> to connect your GeForce Now account to the Steam Deck.</p><p>12. From the GeForce Now interface, <strong>click on Go To Settings.</strong></p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="K5ndRNhUJk7HJ7LK29EKU7" name="settings.jpg" alt="GeForceNow on Steam Deck" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/K5ndRNhUJk7HJ7LK29EKU7.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>13. <strong>Connect or sync your existing Games library accounts. </strong>These are all of your Game libraries, Steam, Xbox, Epic, Ubisoft etc. You will need to follow the specific security / verification steps for each service that you use.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="mh2FDrEeqvCbV7vh4KEWW6" name="libraries.jpg" alt="GeForceNow on Steam Deck" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mh2FDrEeqvCbV7vh4KEWW6.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>14. <strong>Return to My Library</strong> and you will see all of the games which can be run on GeForce Now.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="ca2286PPTCk9d4s4Pv6Jg6" name="my-library.jpg" alt="GeForceNow on Steam Deck" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ca2286PPTCk9d4s4Pv6Jg6.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>15. <strong>Select a game and wait for the servers to become available.</strong> We chose to play Forza Horizon 5 from our Steam library using a free server. We had to wait for 10 minutes before a server was available.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="8TF9XzaB7myjBhq7W4fzF5" name="forza5.jpg" alt="GeForceNow on Steam Deck" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8TF9XzaB7myjBhq7W4fzF5.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>16. <strong>Play your game as normal.</strong></p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="6mFbocmb8Dgkzp9kyL9JT5" name="game.jpg" alt="GeForceNow on Steam Deck" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6mFbocmb8Dgkzp9kyL9JT5.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>17. <strong>Exit the game when done.</strong> This will return you to the Steam app.</p><p>18. To exit GeForce Now, <strong>press the Steam button and select Exit game. </strong>This will return you to the Steam Deck’s Steam app where you can play games directly on the Steam Deck.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="CaKVXWERMkVc6S3kZjTio4" name="exit-game.jpg" alt="GeForceNow on Steam Deck" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CaKVXWERMkVc6S3kZjTio4.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure> ]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/how-to-play-triple-a-games-on-your-steam-deck-using-nvidia-geforce-now</link> <description> <![CDATA[ An easier method to harness Nvidia’s GeForce Now cloud gaming service comes to Steam Deck and we show you how to get everything ready for a great gaming experience. ]]> </description> <guid isPermaLink="false">GcS67nJ8GjvavNdCRcj9vF</guid> <enclosure url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hYHHEEpL9hxKzEMiLGoEz5.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="0"></enclosure> <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 11:00:39 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Handheld Gaming]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video Games]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Console Gaming]]></category> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hYHHEEpL9hxKzEMiLGoEz5.jpg"> <media:credit><![CDATA[Tom's Hardware]]></media:credit> <media:text><![CDATA[GeForceNow on Steam Deck]]></media:text> <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[GeForceNow on Steam Deck]]></media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[ Meletrix Boog75 Review: More enthusiast than gamer ]]></title> <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Meletrix is calling the Boog75 the "enthusiasts' gaming keyboard," but that title seems to be based entirely on the fact that this keyboard has magnetic switches — which is great, but it's hardly the first (or second, or third, or fourth) keyboard we've seen recently with magnetic switches. It'll take more than magnetic switches to land the Boog75 on our list of <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/best-gaming-keyboards"><u>best gaming keyboards</u></a>. </p><p>The Boog75 is a wired, 75-percent gasket mount keyboard with a full aluminum body, double-shot PBT keycaps, and Gateron KS-37B Magnetic Hall Sensor switches. It comes pre-built, but it sounds and feels like a customizer's dream: smooth, stable keystrokes with creamy, perfectly-dampened thockiness. It comes in two interesting colorways: "Shockwave" (black/mint green) and "Induction Coil" (white/pale orange). </p><p>You can order the Boog75 now — it's on its third batch, which is set to see delivery in May — for $229.99.</p><h2 id="design-and-construction-of-the-boog75-2">Design and Construction of the Boog75</h2><p>The Boog75 is a wired gaming keyboard with a 75-percent layout — slightly smaller than a TKL, with one column of navigation keys instead of a three-by-two cluster. It comes pre-built in two colors: "Shockwave" — black with bright mint green accents and "Induction Coil" — white with light orange accents.</p><div class="inlinegallery inline-layout"><div class="inlinegallery-wrap" style="display:flex; flex-flow:row nowrap;"><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 1 of 4</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="sfVzE6Fu9pYTAcMmfaVpM5" name="IMG_2834.jpeg" alt="Meletrix Boog75" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sfVzE6Fu9pYTAcMmfaVpM5.jpg" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 2 of 4</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="L9FzLwyM23kt3zR35N5u39" name="IMG_2839.jpeg" alt="Meletrix Boog75" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L9FzLwyM23kt3zR35N5u39.jpg" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 3 of 4</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="rB4Vs4A25AkRtwGADdrNq7" name="IMG_2837.jpeg" alt="Meletrix Boog75" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rB4Vs4A25AkRtwGADdrNq7.jpg" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 4 of 4</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="yNq5ba64E7kkDVRBcPmsCC" name="IMG_2845.jpeg" alt="Meletrix Boog75" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yNq5ba64E7kkDVRBcPmsCC.jpg" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><p>Our review unit came in the Induction Coil colorway, which features a matte white aluminum case with etched curvy striations on the sides, painted light orange. The keyboard also comes with themed double-shot PBT keycaps in a Cherry profile: sculpted, contoured rows that are lower-profile than the typical OEM profile. The keycaps have light orange printed legends and are not shine-through (though the keyboard does have backlighting), with smooth, sculpted tops.</p><div class="inlinegallery inline-layout"><div class="inlinegallery-wrap" style="display:flex; flex-flow:row nowrap;"><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 1 of 4</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="QXaVfPMvL2wTXH7SAkySBA" name="IMG_2841.jpeg" alt="Meletrix Boog75" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QXaVfPMvL2wTXH7SAkySBA.jpg" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 2 of 4</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="iFpAksJP8G2MAWymc7M97B" name="IMG_2843.jpeg" alt="Meletrix Boog75" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iFpAksJP8G2MAWymc7M97B.jpg" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 3 of 4</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="Rzg7KAsxnjvV9jFe3up8fA" name="IMG_2842.jpeg" alt="Meletrix Boog75" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Rzg7KAsxnjvV9jFe3up8fA.jpg" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 4 of 4</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="o8HSin26VkVajwLcyMcGZB" name="IMG_2844.jpeg" alt="Meletrix Boog75" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o8HSin26VkVajwLcyMcGZB.jpg" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><p>The keyboard measures 12.74 inches (323.6mm) wide by 5.74 inches (145.78mm) deep, and is 1.37 inches (34.73mm) high at its thickest point, not counting the keycaps. The case is around 0.75 inches (19.05mm) high in the front (excluding the keycaps), which is high enough that you may want to use a wrist rest with this keyboard. The keyboard doesn't come with a wrist rest, but Meletrix sells a <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://meletrix.com/products/wooden-wrist-rest?variant=42724745904319">$15 wooden wrist rest</a> sized to fit its Zoom75 (which has the same dimensions as the Boog75). The keyboard's USB-C port is located on the back of the case, at the center.</p><div class="inlinegallery inline-layout"><div class="inlinegallery-wrap" style="display:flex; flex-flow:row nowrap;"><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 1 of 2</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="kW3ZeoSqxm7HuW3wTCzzi9" name="IMG_2840.jpeg" alt="Meletrix Boog75" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kW3ZeoSqxm7HuW3wTCzzi9.jpg" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 2 of 2</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="EomP5D8Hxap9j3njuEjCwC" name="IMG_2846.jpeg" alt="Meletrix Boog75" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EomP5D8Hxap9j3njuEjCwC.jpg" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><p>The etched pattern from the sides of the keyboard carries over to the backplate (also made of aluminum) in gold and white. Also on the back of the keyboard are four small anti-slip rubber oval feet — they might not seem like much, but they're plenty for keeping this keyboard from slipping. Meletrix lists the Boog75's total weight at "about 3kg," but it's nowhere near that. I weighed this keyboard several times using multiple scales, and our review unit weighed in at just 4.28 pounds (1,941g) without accessories.</p><div class="inlinegallery inline-layout"><div class="inlinegallery-wrap" style="display:flex; flex-flow:row nowrap;"><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 1 of 2</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="wYYhSuDvpGRmUQVmgTtGg4" name="IMG_2828.jpeg" alt="Meletrix Boog75" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wYYhSuDvpGRmUQVmgTtGg4.jpg" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 2 of 2</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="DR2RutLcoc6D8qG2gNbzRo" name="IMG_2827.jpeg" alt="Meletrix Boog75" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DR2RutLcoc6D8qG2gNbzRo.jpg" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><p>The Boog75 comes packed in a sturdy, padded, zipped Meletrix-branded case. The case has two velcro straps to keep the keyboard securely in place, as well as a mesh pocket in the lid to store the keyboard's accessories.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="fikGVKWm7iXoumt3dSMmM3" name="IMG_2829.jpeg" alt="Meletrix Boog75" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fikGVKWm7iXoumt3dSMmM3.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Inside the box, you'll find a simple black braided coiled USB-C to USB-A cable. The cable measures approximately 3.5 feet minus the coil (the coiled section is about 5 inches long). The keyboard also comes with a couple of allen wrenches sized to fit the case's screws, for those who want to open up the keyboard and tinker or <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/features/mechanical-keyboard-tuning-guide">perform case mods</a>.</p><h2 id="specs-2">Specs</h2> <h2 id="typing-and-gaming-experience-on-the-boog75-2">Typing and Gaming Experience on the Boog75</h2><p>The Boog75 comes with Gateron KS-37B Magnetic Hall Sensor switches, which have an initial force of 30 ±10gf, a bottom out force of 50 ±10gf, and 4mm total travel. While traditional mechanical switches actuate via physical contact, magnetic switches actuate by sensing the change in current of a magnetic field. This means a couple of things — first, because there's no physical contact, the switches are more durable (the Gateron KS-37B switches are rated for 150 million keypresses). Second, because the switches actuate by measuring a change in current, the actuation point can be set to the nearest 0.1mm (between 0.1mm and 4.0mm). </p><p>Typing on the Boog75 feels and sounds fantastic. In fact, this is, hands-down, the best-sounding prebuilt keyboard I've ever used. The keycaps are thick, with a premium-feeling smoothe, matte finish and lightly curved tops that prevent your fingers from slipping too much. Keypresses are smooth and consistent, with no wobble or scratchiness — and it just sounds <em>so good</em>. The stabilizers are very well-lubed, and the case's combined heft and built-in sound dampening is excellent. Typing on this keyboard is sublimely thocky-sounding, with zero case ping or reverb. The keyboard comes with tools for opening the case in case you want to fine-tune and customize the sound — but you definitely don't need to.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="sbSZoHpNxUkfQKNhLJBuH7" name="IMG_2836.jpeg" alt="Meletrix Boog75" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sbSZoHpNxUkfQKNhLJBuH7.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The Boog75 also offers a solid gaming experience, though it lacks some of the features gamers might be looking for. The KS-37B magnetic switches are silent, speedy, and stable, and the keyboard's 1,000 Hz polling rate is low-latency enough for most gamers. Each key's actuation point can be adjusted individually to the nearest 0.1mm, and — like other magnetic switches — feature Rapid Trigger, which dynamically adjusts the activation/reset point to match based on travel distance. (This allows for much faster keypresses, because you aren't limited by a set reset point before you can re-activate the key — hence, "Rapid Trigger.") </p><p>The keyboard does lack some of the features gamers might be looking for, however, such as the ability to quickly switch between profiles (you can save three profiles via the keyboard's software, but you'll need to connect to the software to switch), extra media keys or a volume/rotary knob, or even game mode.</p><h2 id="features-and-software-of-the-boog75-2">Features and Software of the Boog75</h2><p>The Boog75 is configurable via custom online software. Online software, while convenient, does raise some questions about the keyboard's future usability — what happens if Meletrix stops supporting the keyboard, or the page goes down for... any reason? The software has an interface similar to VIA and it seems to work well enough — I didn't have any issues connecting the keyboard, and, for the most part, things update in real time — but it's not the most intuitive software I've used. </p><p>By that, of course, I mean it's... pretty confusing.</p><p>The software allows you to remap keys, change the keyboard's backlighting, and configure the magnetic switches' actuation points and Rapid Trigger. Remapping keys is fairly straightforward — just drag and drop keybindings and media functions onto the keys of your choice.</p><div class="inlinegallery inline-layout"><div class="inlinegallery-wrap" style="display:flex; flex-flow:row nowrap;"><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 1 of 3</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2573px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:48.97%;"><img id="xVwSyjvmxYapKFtxSqrs6D" name="Screenshot 2024-04-26 172708.png" alt="Meletrix Boog75" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xVwSyjvmxYapKFtxSqrs6D.png" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="2573" height="1260" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 2 of 3</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2573px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:49.13%;"><img id="TgmS6wjmHLeNUhRurqxmED" name="Screenshot 2024-04-26 172725.png" alt="Meletrix Boog75" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TgmS6wjmHLeNUhRurqxmED.png" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="2573" height="1264" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 3 of 3</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2573px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:48.97%;"><img id="utwpyzQzRjwz3uXsJht3FE" name="Screenshot 2024-04-26 172850.png" alt="Meletrix Boog75" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/utwpyzQzRjwz3uXsJht3FE.png" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="2573" height="1260" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><p>You can map keybindings up to four layers deep; the only keys you can't remap on lower layers are the F2 and F3 keys, which control volume up/down. These keys are pre-mapped to show off the magnetic switches' advantages — the volume increases/decreases faster the harder you press each key. (It's a little annoying that these can't be remapped, however, because F2 controls volume up and F3 controls volume down — and having the left key control volume up and the right key control volume down is the opposite of intuitive.)</p><div class="inlinegallery inline-layout"><div class="inlinegallery-wrap" style="display:flex; flex-flow:row nowrap;"><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 1 of 2</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2573px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:49.28%;"><img id="Wj8ijKSD9rq9RxYDfUWvbD" name="Screenshot 2024-04-26 172804.png" alt="Meletrix Boog75" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Wj8ijKSD9rq9RxYDfUWvbD.png" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="2573" height="1268" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="inlinegallery-item" style="flex: 0 0 auto;"><span class="slidecount">Image 2 of 2</span><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2573px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:49.16%;"><img id="whXCRRB7GX37TXLf84MvkD" name="Screenshot 2024-04-26 172808.png" alt="Meletrix Boog75" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/whXCRRB7GX37TXLf84MvkD.png" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="2573" height="1265" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><p>Adjusting the Boog75's actuation and Rapid Trigger settings are where the software gets especially confusing, however. First, this is all done in one section, called "Rapid Trigger." In this section there's a slider for adjusting "RT Sensitivity Settings," which seems to suggest you're adjusting the sensitivity of the Rapid Trigger function. But this appears to be where you adjust the switches' actuation point — you can pick a sensitivity between 1 and 20, with 1 being the lowest sensitivity and 20 being the highest. I'm not sure why there are only 20 steps when you're supposed to be able to adjust the actuation by 0.1mm increments, between 0.1mm and 4mm (39 steps).</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2573px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:49.05%;"><img id="s9vRLCs9z7AGjJ5GWVZEvD" name="Screenshot 2024-04-26 172839.png" alt="Meletrix Boog75" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/s9vRLCs9z7AGjJ5GWVZEvD.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="2573" height="1262" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>If you go into the RT "Advanced Settings," you can adjust the activation and reset actuation points separately — and here, you can adjust each point by 0.1mm increments. However, I'm not entirely clear on what this means, since Rapid Trigger is supposed to mean that these points adjust... dynamically. Also, this slider goes from 0.1mm to 4mm, meaning sensitivity decreases from left to right — the opposite of the RT Sensitivity Settings, where sensitivity increases from left to right. (It's a minor incongruity, but this is what I meant when I said this software is not at all intuitive.)</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2573px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:49.13%;"><img id="d6jGU4LyGSvnYfstGxZ37E" name="Screenshot 2024-04-26 172846.png" alt="Meletrix Boog75" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d6jGU4LyGSvnYfstGxZ37E.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="2573" height="1264" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>You can also set up 20 keys with a "advanced key functions," which include Dynamic Keystroke (up to 4 different actions on one key, activated at different parts of the key press), Mod Tap (2 different actions on one key, activated by holding down or tapping the key), and Toggle Key (toggle an action by tapping the key, activate the action normally by holding it down). The software lets you save up to three digital profiles, but you'll need to switch between them by connecting to the software — not exactly the seamless switching you'll find on other gaming keyboards.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2573px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:49.24%;"><img id="BMFLC65P9ZivNR2YQPVrSD" name="Screenshot 2024-04-26 172752.png" alt="Meletrix Boog75" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BMFLC65P9ZivNR2YQPVrSD.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="2573" height="1267" attribution="" endorsement="" class="expandable"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)</span></figcaption></figure><p>As for lighting: Meletrix promises per-key RGB lighting, but the software currently doesn't allow you to customize lighting on a per-key basis. It also only features nine preset effects with lackluster customization options. This could improve, however, as the company updates the software.</p><h2 id="the-bottom-line-2">The Bottom Line</h2><p>Meletrix may be advertising the Boog75 as the enthusiasts' gaming keyboard, but it's definitely more of an enthusiast keyboard than it is a gaming keyboard. The only real appeal to gamers here are the magnetic switches — but just about every gaming keyboard we've seen so far this year has had magnetic switches, so that's not exactly a unique selling point. </p><p>When it comes to magnetic switches with adjustable actuation, software is a pretty important factor, and the Boog75's online software is confusing and somewhat limited. The keyboard is also fairly software-dependent at this time — there's no on-keyboard way to switch between profiles or adjust the switches' actuation points/sensitivity, like there is on <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/arbiter-studio-polar-65-review"><u>Arbiter Studio's Polar 65</u></a>. If you're looking to jump on the magnetic switch train, you have plenty of options — such as the 75-percent <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/keyboards/akko-mod007b-he-pc-review"><u>Akko MOD007B-HE PC</u></a>, which has the same layout (but with a volume knob), Kailh Sakura Pink magnetic switches, and costs half the price of the Boog75. </p><p>Don't get me wrong: the Boog75 is a fantastic keyboard in just about every way — sturdy, all-premium build, incredible sound, and amazing to type on (in fact, my husband stole it immediately and only reluctantly parted with it periodically so I could test it). But it's not quite as fantastic for gaming.</p><p><strong>MORE: </strong><a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-gaming-keyboards,6024.html"><strong>Best Gaming Keyboards</strong></a></p><p><strong>MORE: </strong><a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/pick-keycaps-mechanical-keyboard"><strong>How to Pick Keycaps for Your Mechanical Keyboard</strong></a></p><p><strong>MORE: </strong><a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/build-custom-mechanical-keyboard"><strong>How to Build a Custom Mechanical Keyboard</strong></a></p> ]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/meletrix-boog75-review</link> <description> <![CDATA[ The Meletrix Boog75 is a wired magnetic 75-percent gaming keyboard that feels and sounds fantastic. Its software is a little confusing, however, and it lacks several features gamers might be looking for. ]]> </description> <guid isPermaLink="false">hcJoec4FDzrdJRkibVyXdi</guid> <enclosure url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RMM2nvYA7XaHTAh6CegtZ.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="0"></enclosure> <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 18:41:49 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Gaming Keyboards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Peripherals]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Keyboards]]></category> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RMM2nvYA7XaHTAh6CegtZ.jpg"> <media:credit><![CDATA[Tom's Hardware]]></media:credit> <media:text><![CDATA[Meletrix Boog75]]></media:text> <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Meletrix Boog75]]></media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[ The BASIC programming language turns 60 — Dartmouth BASIC started it all in 1964 ]]></title> <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>BASIC, the programming language best known today for having the most "dialects" of derived programming languages, turned 60 this month. The original version of BASIC (Beginner's All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) is also referred to as "Dartmouth BASIC", since its origins are with <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.dartmouth.edu/basicfifty/basic.html">Dartmouth</a>, a university based in New Hampshire. Naturally, it serves as the foundation point for dozens of later BASIC languages. </p><p>The original, Dartmouth BASIC launched in May 1964 and received updates and maintenance all the way up through 1979. In the times before BASIC and accessible programming languages like it, PCs were still machines that took up entire rooms and had to be programmed on a near case-by-case function to do much of anything. People say that BASIC "democratized" programming, and this is because besides being one of the first major programming languages, and it's actually one of the most accessible, too.</p><p>Dartmouth BASIC was developed alongside "a time-sharing system" to be used with a General Electric computer. In this context, time-sharing refers to a PC that is built to divide its resources among multiple terminals at the same time— and the first-ever test of BASIC was done with two BASIC applications simultaneously across two separate terminals connected to the same GE-225 machine.</p><p>So, just how influential is Dartmouth BASIC? To this day, <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_BASIC_dialects">several dozens of BASIC dialects</a> tailored to specific use cases and devices have been seen in the past six decades. Early offshoots of BASIC include Atari BASIC, Microsoft BASIC, and even TI-BASIC* alongside Commodore BASIC. *That's Texas Instruments. </p><p>More recently, major dialects include Microsoft's Visual Basic and its offshoots. Coverage of the Dartmouth BASIC 60th anniversary by <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.theregister.com/2024/05/03/basic_60th_birthday_releases/">The Register</a> also highlights closely-timed updates to Small Visual Basic 3.0, SE BASIC 4.2, and a custom QB64 QuickBasic, which is derived from Microsoft's QuickBasic.</p><p>Of course, those operating critical machines should be wary when building with or using applications that rely on older versions of BASIC. Did you know the U.S. government recommends against using programming languages like C++ due to them not being considered "<a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/software/security-software/white-house-urges-developers-to-avoid-c-and-c-use-memory-safe-programming-languages">memory-safe</a>"? </p><p>Of course, no one's going to stop a regular old hobbyists from programming whatever they like with whatever they like— and no one should. We highly recommend anyone who wants to start getting into BASIC programming or one of its many dialects do so, because it's basically the programming language that taught most newer ones how to be accessible.</p><p>All that said, it's worth noting that Dartmouth <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.computer.org/publications/tech-news/insider-membership-news/timeline-of-programming-languages">BASIC isn't the <em>first</em> programming language</a>— that honor actually belongs to either Ada Lovelace's 1843 machine algorithm or Konrad Zuse's 1940 Plankalkul — and plenty of subsequent languages aren't based on it at all.</p> ]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.tomshardware.com/software/programming/the-basic-programming-language-turns-60-dartmouth-basic-started-it-all-in-1964</link> <description> <![CDATA[ Dartmouth BASIC turns 60 years old since its May 1, 1964 debut. ]]> </description> <guid isPermaLink="false">kCT9T5KWzxaJtdDzjvtuT5</guid> <enclosure url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NpoNieWfbkYo7UnnKxqYJk.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="0"></enclosure> <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 16:54:31 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Programming]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Software]]></category> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NpoNieWfbkYo7UnnKxqYJk.jpg"> <media:credit><![CDATA[General Electric]]></media:credit> <media:text><![CDATA[A vintage General Electric PC ad from BASIC's birth era, the 60s. This ad is for the cut-down GE-210 versus the colossal 2000 LB GE-225 used to create the BASIC programming language.]]></media:text> <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[A vintage General Electric PC ad from BASIC's birth era, the 60s. This ad is for the cut-down GE-210 versus the colossal 2000 LB GE-225 used to create the BASIC programming language.]]></media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[ This 25-inch Samsung Odyssey G4 monitor is only $199 for the first time at Amazon ]]></title> <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Right now at Amazon, you can find the 25-inch <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B45998BM">Samsung Odyssey G4 gaming monitor</a> for one of the lowest prices we've ever seen. This gaming display has a recommended price of $349 but right now you can purchase it for just $199. ThIs is part of a limited offer but Amazon hasn't specified exactly when the discount will expire.</p><p>Although this monitor has somewhat of a standard FHD resolution, it packs an extra feature that lets you get a little more out of your gaming. The Odyssey G4 monitor sports what Samsung calls Ultrawide Game View mode. This lets you set the monitor to a 21:9 aspect ratio, allowing you to see more areas within a game despite not having a monitor with a ultrawide resolution. Whether this feature will appeal, with the inevitable black bars introduced to the top and bottom of this 16:9 physical display is something a buyer will have to decide.</p><div class="product"><a data-dimension112="6e48a54d-6c2e-472f-9f4e-eba848d64eda" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Samsung 25-Inch Odyssey G4: now $199 at Amazon" data-dimension48="Samsung 25-Inch Odyssey G4: now $199 at Amazon" data-dimension25="$199" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B45998BM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><figure class="van-image-figure " ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1152px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="Pt4Wto6JankdiCzckBCgGY" name="samsung-moni-transparent.jpg" caption="" alt="" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Pt4Wto6JankdiCzckBCgGY.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1152" height="648" attribution="" endorsement="" credit="" class=""></p></div></div></figure></a><p><strong>Samsung 25-Inch Odyssey G4: </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B45998BM" data-dimension112="6e48a54d-6c2e-472f-9f4e-eba848d64eda" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Samsung 25-Inch Odyssey G4: now $199 at Amazon" data-dimension48="Samsung 25-Inch Odyssey G4: now $199 at Amazon" data-dimension25="$199"><strong>now $199 at Amazon</strong></a><strong> </strong>(was $349)</p><p>The Samsung Odyssey G4 gaming monitor is currently marked down to $199, its lowest price ever. It has a 25-inch IPS panel with an FHD resolution and has plenty of features that make it suitable for gamers — including an AMD FreeSync Premium certification.<a class="view-deal button" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B45998BM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="6e48a54d-6c2e-472f-9f4e-eba848d64eda" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Samsung 25-Inch Odyssey G4: now $199 at Amazon" data-dimension48="Samsung 25-Inch Odyssey G4: now $199 at Amazon" data-dimension25="$199">View Deal</a></p></div><p>The Samsung Odyssey G4 uses an IPS panel that spans 25 inches across, corner to corner, with an FHD resolution that packs in 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. Under the right conditions, the Odyssey G4's refresh rate can get as high as 240 Hz. It has a notably short response time of just 1ms, as well.</p><p>This monitor is AMD FreeSync Premium certified, which guarantees additional things like low framerate compensation (LFC) support as well as low latency. Considering color reproduction and quality, this wide-viewing-angle display covers 99% of the sRGB color gamut while the brightness is capable of maxing out at 400 nits.</p><p>Visit the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B45998BM">Samsung 25-inch Odyssey G4</a> gaming monitor product page at Amazon for more details and purchase options.</p> ]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/this-25-inch-samsung-odyssey-g4-monitor-is-only-dollar199-for-the-first-time-at-amazon</link> <description> <![CDATA[ The Samsung Odyssey G4 is currently marked down to one of its lowest prices to date at Amazon — just $199 instead of its usual rate of $349. ]]> </description> <guid isPermaLink="false">GMccrbzNYc4DzNnfUFKQCJ</guid> <enclosure url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4pTB6UHQLVH26dTMhWz8AY.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="0"></enclosure> <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 16:15:40 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Gaming Monitors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Monitors]]></category> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4pTB6UHQLVH26dTMhWz8AY.jpg"> <media:credit><![CDATA[Samsung]]></media:credit> <media:text><![CDATA[Samsung monitor deal]]></media:text> <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Samsung monitor deal]]></media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[ League of Legends adds unpopular TPM 2.0 requirement — Vanguard anti-cheat update irks fanbase after Windows 11 debacle ]]></title> <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Riot Games announced that it would implement Vanguard anti-cheat software in League of Legends (LoL) in late February or early March 2024. It eventually did so in <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.leagueoflegends.com/en-gb/news/game-updates/patch-14-9-notes/">LoL’s Patch 14.9</a>, which Riot released on May 1. However, this change has caused some players to get the VAN9001 error and prevented them from playing the game.</p><p>The development team knew the new software implementation would be a big issue with its player base, so they wrote an in-depth explanation of anti-cheat, Vanguard, and LoL about three weeks ago on <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/dev/dev-vanguard-x-lol/">the League of Legends blog</a>. Nevertheless, many were still caught by surprise, especially those who bypassed the TPM 2.0 requirements when upgrading to Windows 11.</p><p>Microsoft initially mandated the TPM 2.0 requirement to upgrade to Windows 11; however, you can easily <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/bypass-windows-11-tpm-requirement">bypass the TPM and other requirements</a>, allowing you to upgrade from Windows 10 (or an even older version of Windows) without the necessary hardware. Vanguard requires an active TPM 2.0 if you’re running Microsoft’s latest operating system.</p><p>According to mirageofpenguins, an anti-cheat artisan with Vanguard, “while Microsoft originally intended to require one for all new Windows 11 installations, their actual implementation of this enforcement was relatively weak and easily bypassable. We took them up on their original offer and instead elected to enforce it ourselves. So, a select few Windows 11 users may find their ability to play League is impacted, especially if you modified registry keys to bypass this requirement.”</p><p>Riot also released a statement on <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="while%20Microsoft%20originally%20intended%20to%20require%20one%20for%20all%20new%20Windows%2011%20installations,%20their%20actual%20implementation%20of%20this%20enforcement%20was%20relatively%20weak%20and%20easily%20bypassable.%20We%20took%20them%20up%20on%20their%20original%20offer%20and%20instead%20elected%20to%20enforce%20it%20ourselves.%20So,%20a%20select%20few%20Windows%2011%20users%20may%20find%20their%20ability%20to%20play%20League%20is%20impacted,%20especially%20if%20you%20modified%20registry%20keys%20to%20bypass%20this%20requirement.">Reddit</a>, saying that about 0.7% of its LoL player base bypassed the Windows 11 TPM requirement, and a smaller 0.03% had issues with Vanguard. However, given that League of Legends is such a popular game, with over 133 million active players in the last 30 days, according to data from <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://activeplayer.io/league-of-legends/">ActivePlayer.io</a>, this amounts to over 930 thousand and 40 thousand players, respectively.</p><p>Players who do not have a TPM 2.0 module have two options to continue playing LoL: revert their computer to Windows 10 or buy new hardware. The former can be a huge hassle, while the latter involves spending hard-earned cash. So, it is usually more convenient to downgrade the operating system — further exacerbating Microsoft’s issue with <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/windows-11-market-share-declines-as-users-seemingly-shift-back-to-windows-10">Windows 11 losing market share to Windows 10</a>.</p><p>There have also been reports of Vanguard bricking some computers. Fortunately, it wasn’t an issue with the anti-cheat software; it was more about where Windows 11 was installed. Most TPM 2.0 activations require your computer to use UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface), which requires that your operating system be installed on a GUID partition table (GPT) instead of the standard BIOS that uses Master Boot Record (MBR). If you switch to UEFI without moving your OS from MBR to GPT, it will simply refuse to boot. Thankfully, <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/disk-management/change-an-mbr-disk-into-a-gpt-disk">Microsoft</a> has an easy solution for that.</p><p>Furthermore, Vanguard for LoL does not use SecureBoot, as it causes issues for many older hardware configurations. Since League of Legends has been around since 2009, some of its players might be using computers that do not support it, especially those with older video cards. If you activate SecureBoot and your GPU does not support it, it will not render anything, leaving your monitor blank after turning on your PC. You need to disable <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/msi-preps-secure-boot-motherboard-firmware">SecureBoot</a> in your BIOS by attaching the display to your integrated GPU or reset the BIOS by pulling out its CMOS battery.</p><p>Although Vanguard would cause issues for some players and is an annoyance for many, Riot says that it’s an inevitable need to keep League of Legends a fair and healthy competitive platform. This is especially true after Riot Games was hacked in early 2023, and the source code for League of Legends and a legacy anti-cheat platform were stolen.</p><p>Vanguard anti-cheat and the TPM requirement are necessary frustrations for LoL players to keep everyone on an even playing field. But until cheaters stop ruining games for everyone, we will only keep seeing more stringent and invasive <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/steam-deck-linux-mac-get-anti-cheat">anti-cheat measures</a> in the future.</p> ]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/league-of-legends-adds-unpopular-tpm-20-requirement-vanguard-anti-cheat-update-irks-fanbase-after-windows-11-debacle</link> <description> <![CDATA[ League of Legends now requires Vanguard anti-cheat, which needs TPM 2.0 if you have a Windows 11 PC. ]]> </description> <guid isPermaLink="false">QnTZWzCk5p3ZewaJVd7yNA</guid> <enclosure url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oKTiPKL9knihi5j3u342bV.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="0"></enclosure> <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 15:55:48 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[PC Gaming]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video Games]]></category> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oKTiPKL9knihi5j3u342bV.jpg"> <media:credit><![CDATA[League of Legends]]></media:credit> <media:text><![CDATA[League of Legends adds TPM 2.0]]></media:text> <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[League of Legends adds TPM 2.0]]></media:title> </media:content> </item> </channel></rss>If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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