Programming for the first time can already be challenging, but when you add new Linux skills on top of it (like the command line), it can quickly become overwhelming. In this article, I’ll show you how to create a Python script from the terminal, even if you know nothing about Linux command lines. On Raspberry…
Controlling the camera module is a typical project for any Raspberry Pi owner. But with the latest Raspberry Pi OS version and the new camera library, there have been many changes. So I present to you an updated tutorial, with all the steps to install and program your camera with Python. Since Raspberry Pi OS…
Python is preinstalled on Raspberry Pi OS, allowing us to build a lot of awesome projects with the Raspberry Pi. But the real power of Python on Raspberry Pi lies in the thousands of libraries available to extend its possibilities. Matplotlib is one that you can install to create visual representations. Let’s learn how. Matplotlib…
Sending emails with Python from a Raspberry Pi can be useful for many projects. Unfortunately, it’s a client/server protocol, with authentication and security required, which means it’s not that easy to use. In this article, I’ll answer your questions and give you a function you can use in all your Python projects. Python can use…
Python is an important element for a Raspberry Pi, with many projects relying on it. With new releases all the time, it can be tough to keep it updated, or at the right version for your applications. In this article, I will give you all the information to know the current version installed, install another…
The Raspberry Pi Pico is a special model in many ways. It’s not a computer like other models and the GPIO pins are placed differently, with 20 pins on each side of the board. If you want to use the pins, you’ll need some guidance to know what each pin is associated to. To help…
It’s almost common knowledge that the Raspberry Pi devices and the Python language go together quite well. If you are wondering why, you’re not alone. I’m a developer and didn’t know about Python before I got my first Raspberry Pi. Why did they choose Python over all the other languages? Can you use something else?…
If you’re considering a Raspberry Pi for programming, you’re probably wondering if it’s powerful enough, easy to set up, and actually practical for learning or real projects. From what I’ve seen, the answer is a big yes. Let me show you why it’s such a great choice. Raspberry Pi is an excellent device for programmers,…
If you are a developer and used to Eclipse on your PC, you might prefer to play with your Raspberry Pi using the same interface. Eclipse wouldn’t necessarily be my first choice for coding on Raspberry Pi, due to the hardware limitation and cumbersome interface, but it works fine on recent models, and as a…
I love it when beginners ask questions, and this is a question that we get asked by people who are trying to take their first steps into software development. So, let’s take a look at whether or not you should learn Linux or Python first. It is best to understand an operating system environment before…
