General discussion • Re: Raspberry Pi documentation - Pi5 filters?
Thanks for the clarification on libgpiod2 vs libgpiod3. That versioning is definitely a bit counterintuitive. I also agree that a filter system for the docs would help a lot, especially with the...
View ArticleGeneral discussion • Products that have single board computers?
Been shopping around on Ebay and noticed a few Google kits that offer a PI Zero WH with some extra hardware for cheaper than a base Zero WH. It got me wondering if there are any other products out...
View ArticleGeneral discussion • Re: Products that have single board computers?
What brands and products can I expect to have single board computers, so I can potentially save a few dollars from just buying the board itself? It doesn't have to be a raspberry pi.Every product is a...
View ArticleGeneral discussion • Re: Feedback about a forum moderator
Dunno. Is it about the PCIe question?Statistics: Posted by neilgl — Tue Jul 01, 2025 9:08 pm
View ArticleGeneral discussion • Raspberry Pi 4B & RPIDATV
I know the RPIDATV Project is a bit Outdated but how would I get this working on my RPi 4B 8GB RAM Model. I got RPITX Working but the Makefile for RPIDATV Fails. Any help would be greatly appreciated...
View ArticleGeneral discussion • Enabling SPI CE1 and disabling SPI CE0
How do I enable only spi 0.1 and disable spi 0.0 as I want to free GPIO 8 for other input/output Component. I have a Pi 4b , where I try to enable only spi 0.1 but it enables both together. I did try:...
View ArticleGeneral discussion • Re: Does it make sense to make a laptop with Raspberry...
I am reading and replying on my portable Raspberry Pi. It's a 7" tablet, rather like a Nintendo Switch or a Steam Deck.I used off the shelf components: Raspberry Pi 4 with 8 GB, official Touch Display...
View ArticleGeneral discussion • Re: Enabling SPI CE1 and disabling SPI CE0
according to the readmeCode: Name: spi0-1csInfo: Only use one CS pin for SPI0Load: dtoverlay=spi0-1cs,<param>=<val>Params: cs0_pin GPIO pin for CS0 (default 8) no_miso Don't claim and use...
View ArticleGeneral discussion • Re: Best UPS
I am posting this reply on a Raspberry Pi 4 powered by a PiSugar 3 Plus UPS board with a 5,000 mAh battery. It switches from battery to mains and back, and if the software is set up (haven't yet), it...
View ArticleGeneral discussion • Stepper Motor Driver
Hi everyone,This is a bit weird.I have an aftermarket automotive ECU, and I have a 4-phase stepper motor connected to it (https://www.oyostepper.com/category-68- ... Motor.html).Unfortunately, the ECU...
View ArticleGeneral discussion • Re: Products that have single board computers?
We could go on, at length, about the alternatives that are out there. But, the fact is, the Pi is cheap for what it is, depending on what you want to use it for (which you haven't said) and especially...
View ArticleGeneral discussion • Re: replace the USB 3 port
I removed my ports and it is an ordeal. Not easy.Statistics: Posted by mlepage — Wed Jul 02, 2025 2:59 pm
View ArticleGeneral discussion • Re: Light weight portable Pi with screen
I made a portable Raspberry Pi 4 specifically because it's easier to power than the Raspberry Pi 5.Statistics: Posted by mlepage — Wed Jul 02, 2025 3:35 pm
View ArticleGeneral discussion • Compatibility of TP-Link TL-WDN4800 with Mini PCIe to...
I'm working on my bachelor's thesis, and the goal is to detect gestures, breathing, and human presence in a room using Wi-Fi signals. The setup involves a basic access point (like TP-Link) and...
View ArticleGeneral discussion • Looking for some advice: Controlling 6 stepper motors
Hi everyone!I'm completely new to Raspberry Pi, but I recently purchased one.So I have a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ with NOOB installed.My current goal is to control 5 to 6 stepper motors...
View ArticleGeneral discussion • Raspberry Pi 4 battery powered?
Hey, I’m trying to make a handheld emulation console with a cm4, and I’m wondering how to power it, I can’t seem to find straight information, some people say I need 2 Amps some say 3. Then I also...
View ArticleGeneral discussion • Re: Raspberry Pi 4 battery powered?
https://github.com/raspberrypi/document ... -datasheetwith no modems or usb devices you might get away with 5V 1AStatistics: Posted by wcl55 — Fri Jul 04, 2025 1:23 pm
View ArticleGeneral discussion • Is there any way to use the Raspberry Pi like an Arduino?
I know that Raspberry Pi and Arduino are not same. But is there any way to use the Raspberry pi like an Arduino? I mean, no mouse, no display, no keyboard. Just connect the Raspberry pi to the...
View ArticleGeneral discussion • Re: Is there any way to use the Raspberry Pi like an...
you can run circuitpython on the pi-zero, and it shows up as a usb drive, just like any other circuitpython deviceStatistics: Posted by cleverca22 — Sat Jul 05, 2025 12:45 am
View ArticleGeneral discussion • Pico W web server running micropython in browser
Morning,Is there any way to set up a web server on a Pico W that would then allow people to program the Pico directly through their web rowser?Eg, open Chrome on a Chromebook, navigate to a Pico...
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