Raspberry Pi Geek

  • Welcome to the online home of Raspberry Pi Geek, a print and digital magazine dedicated to the amazing $35 Raspberry Pi computer. Each issue of Raspberry Pi Geek offers special projects and expert advice on configuring, programming, and hardware hacking for the Raspberry Pi, with additional coverage of other open platforms, such as BeagleBone and Arduino.

Inside Our Latest Issue

Future-proofing the Raspbian SSH Server

Recent versions of Raspbian turn off SSH in the default configuration. You'll need to start it manually if you're planning on remote access.

Using the ESP8266 as a micro-controller for servomotors

With an ESP8266 and a few components, you can put together your own robot arm.

Operating the Raspberry Pi 3 in 64-bit mode

The Raspberry Pi 3 usually has a 32-bit Linux system running, in spite of the 64-bit CPU that is built into the little computer. We decided to see how the RPi3 runs with a real 64-bit system.

Evaluate systemd logs using Journalctl

The Journal is a component of systemd that is responsible for viewing and management of log files.

Featured Articles

Using the RPi Cam Web Interface

You can access and control the Raspberry Pi camera module from your favorite browser using the RPi Cam Web Interface software.

Write your own drivers for Arduino

So, you have some new kit for your Arduino – maybe some sensors or ICs – but programming them is clumsy and painful. Don't despair: You can make your life easier by writing your own drivers!

Current Issue

23/2017
Back to Basics (sort of): Commandeering the Linux command line, looking at logs, and securing Secure Shell

In this issue, we study some basic, but overlooked tools running on Raspberry Pi. We also take the Pi out into the world, build a robot arm, and connect Lego Mindstorms modules directly to a Pi.

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