Bernhard Bablok retired from Allianz Technology SE as an SAP HR developer. When he is not listening to music, riding his bike, or walking, he focuses on Linux, programming, and small computers.
The Raspberry Pi Zero is a frugal little computer. But without a power socket, you might be surprised how quickly it can drain a battery. Active power management is the order of the day.
An LCD in an unusual format, a self-designed housing, and matching software make a simple Raspberry Pi web radio the perfect centerpiece for any living room. By Bernhard Bablok
The Raspberry Pi Pico’s high-performance chip is trimmed for I/O and does not try to save power. However, a few tricks in battery mode can keep it running longer.
Ecosystems with pluggable Raspberry Pi modules, sensors, and displays are a great choice if you don’t want to – or can’t – solder but still want to extend your hardware.