electronics
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Build Your Own Laptop-Specific Second Screen With Recycled Parts
Dual monitors are useful for a lot reasons, even if they don’t actually affect productivity. Buying a second monitor is straightforward if you’re working from a desktop computer, but it’s much trickier with a laptop. YouTuber DIY Perks shows you how to build a second monitor from recycled parts that works great with a laptop.
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How Much Power The Raspberry Pi Zero W Uses Compared To Other Models
One of the major benefits of using one of the two models of Raspberry Pi Zero, including the new wireless model, is the lack of power consumption. This is handy for mobile projects where you’re running off a battery. The addition of Wi-Fi draws a little extra power. Raspi.TV breaks down the specifics.
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Top 10 Raspberry Pi Zero Projects That Make Use Of Its Small Stature
The Raspberry Pi has long been the hobbyist choice for DIY electronics projects. The Raspberry Pi Zero, which is about the size of a stick of gum, is relatively cheap and has it’s own special use cases though. Here are ten of our favourite projects that make use of its size.
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Everything You Need To Get Started Controlling A Raspberry Pi’s GPIO With Node-RED
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has released a new guide for Node-RED, one of the easiest ways to control your Raspberry Pi’s GPIO pins and connect your Pi to the outside world.