Raspberry Pi Geek 07

I'm amazed at the energy and inventiveness of the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Almost every time we print one of these magazines, we have something new to talk about. This time we're featuring the new Raspberry Pi B+ model. The B+ adds power and convenience to the beloved Rasp Pi B.

NOOBS (New Out Of the Box Software) version 1.3.9, which is suitable for the new Raspberry Pi Model B+, provides beginners an easy way to install operating systems on their Rasp Pis.

NOOBS 1.3.9 [download latest version]

Things move quickly in the Raspberry Pi ecosystem. This regular column rounds up the best Raspberry Pi and open hardware news to keep you up to date on the latest projects, products, and events.

We talk with Eben Upton about the new Raspberry Pi Model B+.

The new Raspberry Pi Model B+ is the biggest change to Raspberry Pi since the Model B Rev 2 upgrade two years ago. Find out what's new with the B+ and how it will affect your Rasp Pi adventures.

The ExpEYES kit brings the power of a professional science lab to a personal computer. If that computer is a Raspberry Pi, you'll get lots of great experiments at a very affordable price.

When the Raspberry Pi is connected to a car ignition or the USB port on a TV, you run the risk of data loss with a hard shutdown. The Pi UPS bridges short lapses in the power supply and shuts down your Rasp Pi safely when the power remains off.

Typically, the Rasp Pi transfers video data via HDMI to a TV or screen. For mobile access, you can connect the tiny computer to a similarly small touchscreen instead.

The HDMIPi 9-inch HD screen is one of the most hotly anticipated addons ever for the Raspberry Pi. Russell Barnes talked with its creator, David Mellor, to find out how it started.

A greenhouse environment has to be just right. The temperature can't climb too high or sink too low, and the plants need water. Why not put your Raspberry Pi to work as the gardener?