Happy Pi day! (14th of March: 03.14)
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Do you know about the Raspberry Pi? Those little things every kid and their dog is making stuff with? If you answered Yes, then this article is for you; and if you answered no, then this article is still for you.

It has been around for quite some time and there have been many projects people have made with it. There have even been some startups around it! The idea of a cost-effective computer that can run a full Linux system in your pocket is radical.

What is Raspberry Pi?

Raspberry Pi is the name of a series of single-board computers. It is produced by a UK based charity focusing on computer education.

It was introduced in 2012, and there has been at least one new model every year. Despite the existence of other boards, the main reason it gained popularity is because of its low cost. That is to say, its price has always been under $35, Pi Zero costs only $ 5.

As a result, people around the world use it to learn programming, make computer hardware projects, automate things, and explore applications in the Internet of Things (IoT).

What can you do with a Raspberry Pi?

A variety of things!

Some people buy it to learn coding, and coders can use it to learn to code and make electronic components. It can allow you to make our own projects.

So, here are some of the things you can do with Raspberry Pi!

1. Use a variety of programming languages

Since it is a Linux system, it can run various programming languages. They include, but are not limited to:

• Scratch
• Python
• Sonic Pi (Ruby)
• JavaScript
• Bash
• C
• C++
• Java
• Perl

2. Host a server!

One of the common networking projects involving Raspberry Pi is hosting your own server and using it to serve a website etc.

You can even use it to prototype a network before spending on the actual thing.

2. Make a Twitter bot

Raspberry Pi can also be used to make twitter bots.

3. Make a physical robot

There’s a whole field dedicated to this endeavor. If you ever wanted to get started, then this might be the right medium for you.

4. Make Neural Networks and other types of AI models

Are you aware of Tensorflow?
Do you know that it can run on Raspberry Pi too?
The performance may not be optimal, but combined with its other potentials, you might be well on your way to make the next skynet.

5. Block ads

You can integrate Pi-hole to your router and use it to block ads!

6. Play Minecraft

Have you heard the joke/meme “But can it run Crysis” ?
Or you might have heard people on YouTube accuse video uploaders of recording or playing games on a toaster or potato?

Well, maybe a machine which can run Crisis will not be made. However, you might even play Minecraft on toasters and potatoes by integrating them with Raspberry Pi!

Minecraft Pi

7. Use Raspberry Pi to help explore the space

Using the SenseHAT addon, you can develop projects worthy of going to space!

And much more..

Speaking of the basics, it is basically a portable programmable computer. So the only limit is your own ability and skills. You can use the various tools and technologies available to prototype many things and learn along the way.
Raspberry Pi is a great way to start learning applied Computer Science and innovate new things.

I hope you enjoyed this article, please share your views and ideas.