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Learn Raspberry Pi

Master the Raspberry Pi with these easy to follow lessons

We’re pleased to announce our new Raspberry Pi Lessons by Dr. Simon Monk & Ladyada! Simon is one of the best educational writers in the world and we also stock his fantastic books here in the Adafruit store! 

Over the course of a few weeks we will teach you everything you need to know to get started with the Raspberry Pi.  Check back often for new lessons!

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Author Gravatar Image SIMON MONK
NEW GUIDE
Bluefruit LE Connect for iOS
Learn how to use your iOS device to control and communicate with Bluefruit LE.
Use Bluefruit LE Connect with Bluefruit LE hardware to control your project with your phone's accelerometer, send data over UART console, control Arduino pins, and much more.
Author Gravatar Image C. CUNNINGHAM
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Introducing the Raspberry Pi 2 - Model B
We can rebuild the Raspberry Pi, we have the technology!
Didn't think the Raspberry Pi could get any better? You're in for a big surprise! The Raspberry Pi 2 Model B is out and it's amazing! With an upgraded ARMv7 multicore processor, and a full Gigabyte of RAM, this pocket computer has moved from being a 'toy' to a real desktop PC!
Author Gravatar Image LADY ADA
NEW GUIDE
Raspberry Gear
Upgrade your Sega Game Gear with a Raspberry Pi and 3.5 inch TFT display!
In this project, we give the beloved Game Gear a much needed upgrade. With the Raspberry Pi and RetroPie, we're giving new life to our battery-life deficient little friend.
Author Gravatar Image PHIL HERLIHY
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Multi-tasking the Arduino - Part 3
Unleashing the power of the NeoPixel!
Digital RGB LEDs like the Neopixel are greatfor creating awesome lighting effects. But keeping them responsive to user inputs at the same time can be challenging. And what if you want to have different parts of your project animated in different ways? In this guide, we'll explore techniques to make your pixel patterns lively, flexible and responsive.
Author Gravatar Image BILL EARL
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ReBoots Animated LED Boot Laces
These boots are made for dancing, and that's just what they'll do
Neopixels and light pipe animate your boot laces and make you jump out from the crowd. The laces animate smoothly while you walk around, and go crazy when you stomp your feet to the beat.
Author Gravatar Image ERIN ST BLAINE
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NextBus transit clock for Raspberry Pi
Should I stay or should I go now?
For transit-bound people, NextBus — a free internet service providing arrival data for over 135 transit agencies — is a tremendous convenience. Knowing when a bus is due means less standing out in the rain…one can use that time inside to get a little extra work done, or finish that cup of coffee. Using the Raspberry Pi computer, we’ll create a dedicated NextBus “appliance” that informs at a glance.
Author Gravatar Image PHILLIP BURGESS
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Reverse Engineering a Bluetooth Low Energy Light Bulb
Control a Bluetooth Low Energy device with your own code!
Learn how to sniff Bluetooth low energy traffic using the Bluefruit LE sniffer and reverse engineer a simple Bluetooth low energy device like a light bulb. Then control the device yourself using a Raspberry Pi and Bluetooth low energy USB adapter!
Author Gravatar Image TONY DICOLA
Adafruit Audio FX Sound Board
All about our great new audio trigger board
I love the MP3 Music Maker shield, and our Wave Shield is a dependable classic. But you still need to get an Arduino involved. There's all sorts of tricks with ISD chips or recordable greeting cards, but they never sound any good. So after a lot of engineering and tinkering we've come out with the Adafruit Sound Board, the easiest way ever to add audio effects to a project!
Author Gravatar Image LADY ADA
An Illustrated Shell Command Primer
A fast, simple overview of basic shell commands, with pictures.
Now that we've established what the command line is and how to get a shell, we'll introduce a set of commands fundamental to doing useful work on the GNU/Linux command line.
Author Gravatar Image BRENNEN BEARNES
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What is this "Linux", anyhow?
A gentle introduction to the world's most popular free OS.
Linux is everywhere, as the operating system that drives countless devices from the tiny to the gigantic. We'll explain what that actually means, tell you how you can get ahold of your own Linux computer, and set the stage for an overview of the fundamentals of day-to-day use.
Author Gravatar Image BRENNEN BEARNES
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3D Printed Animatronic Robot Head
An entry-level robotics / animatronics project.
Transform a pair of desktop speakers, two servos, and a handful of 3D printed parts into a fully functional animatronic robot head.
Author Gravatar Image RICK WINSCOT
What is the Command Line?
An introduction to the interface at the heart of Linux & Unix systems.
Modern GNU/Linux systems offer graphical desktop environments both simple and sophisticated, but at the heart of the Unix tradition is a more fundamental abstraction: Text. We'll sketch out the origins of the command line, and set the stage for an exploration of its unique abilities.
Author Gravatar Image BRENNEN BEARNES
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Adafruit NeoPixel Überguide
Everything you always wanted to know about Adafruit NeoPixels but were afraid to ask
NeoPixels are “intelligent” full-color RGB LEDs that can be controlled and chained from a single microcontroller pin. This guide presents an overview of NeoPixel products, along with tips for building and powering projects of all shapes and sizes.
Author Gravatar Image PHILLIP BURGESS
Raspberry Pi Kernel-o-Matic
Kreate Kustom Kernels Kwickly!
If you're ever needed to compile the Linux Kernel on a Raspberry Pi, you've probably noticed that it takes a long time. We sure have! If you have a desktop computer or a laptop with decent hardware specs, it seems like there ought to be an easy way to use all that processing power to generate a new kernel for your Pi, but it can be tricky to figure out the specifics. Enter the Adafruit Pi Kernel-o-Matic!
Author Gravatar Image TODD TREECE
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TMP36 Temperature Sensor
Reading temperatures to 0.1 degree precision!
An analog temperature sensor is pretty easy to explain, its a chip that tells you what the ambient temperature is. This guide will show you how an analog temperature sensor works, how to wire one up, and some project examples.
Author Gravatar Image LADY ADA
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Adafruit's Raspberry Pi Lesson 4. GPIO Setup
Learn how to setup your Pi for Hacking Electronics
In this tutorial, you are not actually build anything, but you will learn how to configure your Raspberry Pi and install useful libraries ready to start attaching some external electronics to it.
Author Gravatar Image SIMON MONK
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Adafruit Raspberry Pi Educational Linux Distro
Our tweaked distribution for teaching electronics using the Raspberry PI
Our tweaked distribution for teaching electronics using the Raspberry PI
Author Gravatar Image LADY ADA
How to create an Adafruit account
It's the best way to shop with us!
Your Adafruit account grants you access to all of Adafruit, including the shop, learning system, and forums.
Author Gravatar Image J. CALIFANO
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All About LEDs
A detailed introduction on how to use LEDs
This tutorial will cover those wonderful blinky things, LEDs. We're also going to cover how to calculate the current going through an LED and in the mean time introduce two important laws of electronics, Kirchhoff's Voltage Law and Ohm's Law.
Author Gravatar Image TYLER COOPER
Light-Activated Pixel Heart
Wear your heart on your... lapel!
Make a light-activated circuit that animates on when you remove your jacket.
Author Gravatar Image BECKY STERN
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Adafruit WebIDE
The easiest way to develop code on your Raspberry Pi or BeagleBone
The Adafruit WebIDE is by far the easiest way to run code on your Raspberry Pi or BeagleBone. Just connect your Pi or BeagleBone to your local network, and log on to the WebIDE in your web browser.
Author Gravatar Image TYLER COOPER
Node.js Embedded Development on the Raspberry Pi
Get you a Pi & write you some javascript!
JavaScript was designed to handle user interaction in a web browser, but what if you could use it to power your hardware projects?
Author Gravatar Image TODD TREECE
How to use Google Glass flashlight
Google Glass, LED, USB
how to sideload control APP and how to use voice command to activate flashlight.
Author Gravatar Image DEQING SUN
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Adafruit Motor Shield
Control servos, steppers and DC motors with an Arduino!
Arduino is a great starting point for electronics, and with a motor shield it can also be a nice tidy platform for robotics and mechatronics. Here is a design for a full-featured motor shield that will be able to power many simple to medium-complexity projects. Build the kit, and learn how to use it with these detailed instructions.
Author Gravatar Image LADY ADA
The Adafruit HDMI Display Monitor ÜBERGUIDE
Learn about our wide variety of HDMI/VGA/Composite Displays!
We've added a bunch of HDMI/VGA/Composite displays into the store in the last few months - each with different specs and advantages. Here's a handy guide for choosing and using the best screen for your project that Adafruit has to offer!
Author Gravatar Image J. O'BRIEN-CARELLI
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Setting up a Raspberry Pi as a WiFi access point
Make the most adorable little WiFi router
Set up your Pi a WiFi access point that will route traffic to the Ethernet port
Author Gravatar Image LADY ADA
Checking order status on Adafruit.com
You can check order status as guest or logged in with your adafruit.com account!
The guide will show you how to check your order status if you used "guest" checkout or if you have an adafruit.com account. Order status will include the current status of your order: processing, pending, printed, shipped - along with tracking information.
Author Gravatar Image PHILLIP TORRONE
Adafruit Desktop 3D Printer Buyers Guide
Resources to help you pick the Bot that's right for you!
Starting in 2012 Adafruit has stocked a handful of 3D printers, accessories, and supplies, and provide resources to help our community create better 3D printed project that integrate electronics. We created this guide as a handy reference to help you compare and contrast the options we offer.
Author Gravatar Image MATTHEW GRIFFIN
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Serial Debugging with GEMMA
Calibrate sensors on GEMMA and Trinket!
Use software serial and a modified console cable to debug sensor values from GEMMA or Trinket microcontrollers.
Author Gravatar Image BECKY STERN
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Kaleidoscope Eyes (Trinket-Powered NeoPixel LED Ring Goggles)
Fashion headwear for cyberpunks, steampunks and Daft Punks.
Top off your next costume with these most outrageous spectacles. Use our little Trinket or Gemma boards to power this dazzling wearable.
Author Gravatar Image PHILLIP BURGESS
Stereo 3.7W Class D Audio Amplifier
These go to eleven!
Add some big sound to your next project. Boost he output of your Wave Shield or build yourself a portable sound system for your iPod or mp3 player.
Author Gravatar Image BILL EARL