Category Archives: Raspberry Pi


BrickPi Bookreader version 2 can read a real book

BrickPi Bookreader 2 is a new version of BrickPi Bookreader and is capable to read aloud a real book and also to turn the pages of the book. The page turning mechanism is accomplished two EV3 motors, and a LEGO wheel. The Raspberry Pi takes a picture of each page and converts it to text and then speaks it aloud through speakers. When the page is done, it is flipped over to continue to a new page.

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Noodle: A new robotic sensing project using Raspberry Pi

Noodle is a Raspberry Pi based prototype machine that has capabilities of sensing the surrounding space with its audio and video sensors, and of reacting to the sensed activities in the vicinity. The Noodle can respond with words, images, and sounds, and can also be programmed to take decisions, if required. The Noodle is Wifi-enabled and uses a camera and a microphone for visual and audio sensing. This instructable describes the construction of Noodle, including setting up the Raspberry Pi, connecting all the electronics, and creating the enclosure. While Noodle is currently in an early stage with the basic framework

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DIY battery backup for your Raspberry Pi

This project is about making a battery backup circuit for Raspberry Pi computer and prevent any abrupt shutdown during power failure. It also allows to safely turn the device off if the main power supply doesn’t come back after a preset time interval (controlled through software). The battery switches to automatic charging mode during the normal operation.

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