Framed Washington Metro map uses Raspberry Pi Pico W and WMATA departure API to light 144 LEDs live. Laser-cut matboard masks 144 LEDs; data refreshes so you can see every train's position from home.

Visualizers used to be very much in vogue, something you’d gasp in at amazement when you’d fire up Winamp or Windows Media ...

VCC Power Connects to 3.3V on the Pico. GND Ground Common reference ground. MISO/DO Master In Slave Out SD → Pico data line. MOSI/DI Master Out Slave In Pico → SD data line. SCK SPI Clock Clock signal ...

Some people hike for the physical challenge. Others hike for fun. If you're part of the latter and just trek to get your steps in or reconnect with nature, you might not want to invest heavily in ...

The PicoCalc is a new handheld with a retro design. At first glance it looks more like a graphing calculator than a modern handheld device. But it sports a QWERTY keyboard, a 4 inch display, and a ...

For years, Raspberry Pi has been known for its budget-friendly single-board computers that can work as a simple desktop alternative. Then, in 2021, they introduced a new product to their lineup: The ...

It’s been a minute since I featured a tiny keyboard, and that’s okay. But if you want to get your feet wet in the DIY keyboarding community, making a little macro pad like [Arnov Sharma]’s Paste Pal ...

iLabs CPico RP2350 is a Raspberry Pi Pico 2 alternative with the same form factor, still based on the Raspberry Pi RP2350 microcontroller but equipped with a USB-C port, 8MB flash, 2MB PSRAM, a Reset ...

The Pico 2 gets wireless networking for two bucks more. The Pico 2 gets wireless networking for two bucks more. is a former weekend editor who covered tech and entertainment. He has written news, ...

Two great minds in permanent-magnet-free motor design are fusing their know-how to create an even more capable inductive electric motor. Mahle and Valeo have teamed up to introduce what they call the ...

The Pico 4 Ultra offers a reasonable alternative to Meta's best if you haven't committed yet, but not a reason to ditch it if you have. PC Gamer's got your back Our experienced team dedicates many ...