Unlike an Arduino board that requires external components to be functional, a Raspberry Pi is a powerhouse by itself right out of the box. It is, after all, a computer. This means that by simply ...

A decade ago, I was learning Linux through building projects for my own needs. One of the projects was a DIY CCTV system based on a Linux box – specifically, a user-friendly all-in-one package for ...

More often than not, an IoT master device uses the SPI (serial peripheral interface) and I 2 C (inter-integrated circuit) protocols to exchange data with EEPROMs or sensors that are operating in slave ...

Lapse… so does this $25 Raspberry Pi Zero! Tiny, lightweight, and incredibly versatile. Mount it anywhere—from rooftops to ...

If there's one thing that homeowners should consider, it's security cameras. They're great not only for deterring would-be robbers from breaking into your home but also for checking in on your pets ...

Many years ago, I worked with my daughter on her science fair project built around a modified CMUcam that was originally developed at Carnegie Mellon University. She modified the code so that it ...