If you’ve upgraded to Bookworm or Trixie lately, and have used Python in your projects, you couldn’t have missed this change: they do everything to make you switch to virtual environments. What is this all about, and do you need to worry about it? Let me explain. Virtual environments in Python are isolated spaces for…
Ever wondered how some rooms only light up when someone enters the room? The answer is motion sensors. But what’s more unclear is how you would connect a motion sensor to a Raspberry Pi. Let’s see how it works. A motion sensor can be connected to the Raspberry Pi by using only 3 wires: power…
While the Raspberry Pi is often associated with the same programming language (Python), it doesn’t mean it’s the only option. Depending on your project, skills and needs, you might want to consider other options. Let’s discuss the best programming languages you can try for your next project. Overall, Python is still the best programming language…
Node-RED is a powerful tool that is often used on Raspberry Pi, but weirdly is no longer available by default on Raspberry Pi OS. If you’re looking to install it on your Pi but are unsure where to start, this is the tutorial you are looking for. I’ll guide you through the entire process step-by-step….
If you’re new to programming and looking to get started with Python on a Raspberry Pi, Thonny IDE is a great choice. In fact, even as a seasoned developer, I tend to use it regularly for simple Python projects. I find it easier to stay focused on your code than on more powerful solutions. Thonny…
I’ve already covered many languages you can use with Raspberry Pi on this website (Python, C/C++, etc.). Node.js is another one you can try. Numerous libraries are available for it, so you can easily use the specific hardware on the Pi (GPIO, camera module, etc.). Let’s learn how to get started with it. Node.js is…
Creating user interfaces in Python for your Raspberry Pi projects is not as complicated as you might think, and it will highly improve the end-user experience (even if it’s only you). I recently tested a few Python libraries that allow you to create a GUI (Graphical User Interface), so I will share my favorites in…
Kivy is one of those Python libraries that allow you to build graphic interfaces in Python. Instead of having 10 scripts that you run from the terminal (which is a bunch of parameters), you can create an interface with a form or a few buttons to make the app easier to use. Coding your Python…
The Raspberry Pi is the ideal platform to learn and experiment with new things with Python. But with all the libraries already installed plus those available via the default repository and online, it can be complicated to find where to start. Let me introduce the essentials. Some of the Raspberry Pi features are unique, like…
I rarely write code directly on my Raspberry Pi anymore. A larger monitor, a proper keyboard, and my usual development tools make my computer a much better place to work. Once the code is ready, I just transfer it to the Pi. Python code can be transferred to a Raspberry Pi using SSH, SFTP, Visual…
