Raspberry Pi
This small Linux-based computer essentially functions just like a normal computer and can run multiple programs at once. By using a programming language such as Python, Raspberry Pi can be a key component for innumerable programming project applications.
- Raspberry Pi ProjectsRaspberry Pi maintains project ideas and guides on their home website.
- Instructables Raspberry PiInstructables provides a variety of Raspberry Pi projects created by community members for you to explore.
Arduino
The sky is the limit with this microcontroller, which allows you to interface with sensors and devices by expanding or modifying its circuitry. By using a programming language such as Arduino IDE or C++, Arduino can easily run a program for robotics or circuitry-based projects.
- Arduino ProjectsArduino's project hub houses ideas and instructions for a litany of projects and possible uses.
- Instructables ArduinoInstructables provides a variety of Arduino projects created by community members for you to explore.
Raspberry Pi and Arduino Video Introduction
Project Ideas
- LED Voice ControlUsing a Google AIY Voice Kit and a Raspberry Pi, gain voice control over your lighting.
- "Tweeting Babbage"Learn to embed a Raspberry Pi inside a Babbage Bear to make a toy/bot that can tweet and send pictures.
- RFID Door LockRFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) technology paired with an Arduino can allow anyone to create an electronic locking system.
- CO2 and TVOC Air Quality SensorUse an arduino to interface with an air sensor to create a portable air quality sensor.