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The New Raspberry Pi Pico 2 Has Wi-Fi
Raspberry Pi has created a Wi-Fi-enabled version of its recently released Pico 2 dual-architecture board for just $2 more. Raspberry Pi is best known for its Linux-based single-board computers, but the company also makes cheaper programmable microcontrollers in its Pico range. Now, the company has unveiled an updated version of its Pico 2 board, released in August. It uses an…
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Does Your Raspberry Pi Need an Active Cooler? How to Know It’s Too Hot
Key Takeaways Raspberry Pi 5 benefits from active cooling for demanding tasks to prevent overheating and avoid slowdowns. Room temperature affects cooling; consider active cooling if temperatures exceed 70°C/158°F or performance drops. Determining cooling needs based on project requirements can optimize Raspberry Pi’s performance. The Raspberry Pi is versatile and can handle everything from basic coding projects to more intense…
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Does Your Raspberry Pi 5 Need an NVMe Drive?
Key Takeaways NVMe storage on the Raspberry Pi 5 brings speed and reliability that SD cards cannot provide. They are ideal for data-heavy projects but not essential for basic tasks on the Pi. NVMe shines in media servers and databases, making media delivery better. The Raspberry Pi 5 has excellent features, including PCIe support, which allows you to hook up…
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Raspberry Pi Pico vs. Zero: What’s the Difference?
Key Takeaways Raspberry Pi Pico: Tiny microcontroller board, best for simple tasks, costs only $3.99. Raspberry Pi Zero: Fully working computer, suitable for complex DIY projects, more powerful. They’re very different: Pico is basic for small tasks, Zero is versatile for projects needing an OS. The original Raspberry Pi spawned so many variants that it can actually be hard to…
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It’s Now Easier to Make Raspberry Pi Pico Projects
The Raspberry Pi Pico is the perfect little board for a variety of projects. The Pico VS Code extension, which has just released in a public beta, might be just what you need for your next DIY project with a Pico board. Raspberry Pi has officially launched the public beta of its Pico Visual Studio Code Extension, a tool designed…
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Raspberry Pi 5 gets a cheaper 2GB option
There’s a new Raspberry Pi 5 in town: a 2GB variant that knocks the price of the microcomputer down to $50. The lower RAM doesn’t necessarily mean it comes with fewer capabilities, just that it won’t be up to some RAM-intensive tasks. Raspberry Pi Foundation CEO Eben Upton says the device is “functionally identical to its predecessor.” When the Raspberry…
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