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Raspberry Pi Unifi Controller Setup

by | Feb 12, 2021 | Computers, Learning, Raspberry Pi Projects | 1 Comment

Ubiquiti (and their Unifi gear) have become my go to for just about anything network related. Their gear is feature rich, rock solid, and seems to really "just work".  We couldn't be bigger fans.  Since Unifi gear runs a Software Defined Network (SDN), it is not...
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Raspberry Pi Syslog Server Setup

by | Last updated Feb 11, 2021 | Learning, Raspberry Pi Projects | 1 Comment

In this fun tutorial we're going learn how to setup a Raspberry Pi syslog server using a Raspberry Pi and some free open source packages.  It only takes a few minutes and it is incredibly useful! Syslog is short for System Logging Protocol. This protocol is  used by...
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Make a Wall Mount Arcade

by | Last updated Feb 11, 2021 | Arcade Projects, Making | 6 Comments

Everyone is looking to save space these days, while still having a cool retro geek setup. A wall mount arcade is the perfect way to accomplish this! One of these awesome arcades (sometimes called a wall hanging arcade) is perfect for a bedroom, game room, media room,...
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Setup a Raspberry Pi Minecraft Server

by | Last updated Feb 28, 2021 | Learning, Raspberry Pi Projects | 4 Comments

Minecraft is more fun when you have a server to play on. With a Minecraft server up and running, you and your friends can meet up and team up as you explore the same Minecraft world. But running a server can sometimes be a pain, too. Servers are best when they're...
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How to Build a Raspberry Pi Weather Station

by | Last updated Mar 24, 2020 | Learning, Raspberry Pi Projects | 2 Comments

How's the weather? With this DIY project, you'll always have a very precise answer. Sure, you could check websites or smartphone apps, but why pass up the chance to build a Raspberry Pi weather station? This project is a great way to get used to dealing with the Sense...
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The Best GPIO Tutorial for Raspberry Pi that We Could Write

by | Last updated Feb 29, 2020 | Learning, Raspberry Pi Projects | 2 Comments

You can do a lot with a Raspberry Pi even if you limit yourself to what comes on the board. But if you're willing and able to learn how to use the Pi's general-purpose input/output pins — or GPIO pins, for short — then you'll be able to do so much more. If you're new...
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RetroPie PS4 Controller Guide for the Raspberry Pi

by | Last updated Dec 15, 2019 | Learning, Raspberry Pi Projects | 7 Comments

You can set up a RetroPie on the cheap with just about any USB controller, including super-cheap options like these ones. But just because you can doesn't mean that you should! RetroPie supports games that demand the use of additional shoulder buttons and joysticks,...
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RetroPie Setup Guide

by | Last updated Dec 15, 2019 | Learning, Raspberry Pi Projects | 5 Comments

There are a lot of cool Raspberry Pi projects out there, and you can hardly go wrong in pursuing any of them. But if there's one Raspberry Pi project that is nearest to the hearts of casual D. I. Pi-ers, it's the RetroPie. For the price of a Raspberry Pi, power...
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Debouncing a Switch in Hardware or Software

by | Last updated Dec 15, 2019 | Arduino Projects, Electronics, Learning | 5 Comments

When you flip a switch or press a button two metal contacts come together. It might seem like they make immediate contact and complete a circuit.  However, in reality as they make contact they mechanically bounce, making brief contact several times before making a...
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How Rotary Encoders Work – Electronics Basics

by | Last updated Dec 15, 2019 | Arduino Projects, Electronics, Learning | 4 Comments

In this tutorial, we're going to learn how rotary encoders work! Rotary encoders (also shaft encoders) are a fantastic way to dial in a position, or determine the position of a shaft. This could be the position of a knob you are turning, or it could be an encoder...
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