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Using a gamepad or joystick on a Raspberry Pi with Pygame Zero QJoyPad

Pygame Zero is an easy way to get started in game programming. It used Python Pygame, but makes getting started

I have recently been upgrading some of my home automation. I already use Energenie Pi-Mote to control some electrical power

I have created some DIY home automation in the past. This was based around using remote control of mains electrical

I was again involved with the Raspberry Pi Birthday Celebrations in Birmingham. This years event was held at the STEMHouse

New Christmas House Project web page Since this post was written I’ve now created a new version of the Christmas

This is my first attempt at creating a proper scale model for 3D printing. In this case I am creating

I’ve recently been having fun with some NeoPixels on the Raspberry Pi. NeoPixel is the name that Adafruit uses to

One of the things about creating a web site is having to keep it up-to-date as changes happen. In the

The ESA European Astro Pi Project – “Mission Zero”, involved school children creating code that actually ran on the International

I’ve recently completed an online Master degree with Georgia Tech. This has been a huge commitment in terms of time,