Maker Guides

Soldering the DIY Gas Detector

DIY LED Clock Kit

Soldering guide for DIY LED Clock Kit

Using ChatGPT to Help With Micro:bit Coding

Tips and tricks for helping improve your code!

How to Set Up the ReSpeaker HAT for Raspberry Pi

Opening up a world of voice-activated projects

How to connect two cameras to the Raspberry Pi 5

Installing Home Assistant on Raspberry Pi 5

This guide walks you through installing Home Assistant on Raspberry Pi 5, offering both beginner-friendly and advanced methods. pen_spark tune share more_vert

How to Use Ollama on Raspberry Pi 5

Run Phi3, TinyLlama and Llava models

TinyLlama and Llama3 with Raspberry Pi 5

Run basic AI tasks on your Raspberry Pi 5 with the lightweight and speedy TinyLlama large language model.

How to install Ollama on the Raspberry Pi 5

Ollama is a framework that lets you run powerful AI models directly on your Pi, for tasks like text generation and translation.

How to install Digital Signage software on the Raspberry Pi 5

Turn your Pi into digital signage

How to install ARpiCADE on the Raspberry Pi 5

How to install Pi-hole

Install Pi-hole for the Raspberry Pi, includiung how to point Windows and Mac devices to the Pi-hole for DNS

Lamp Kit

Create your own DIY Lamp with this kit!

UV Sensor Module with micro:bit

Getting Started with the Owl Robot

Assemble all parts of the owl robot from its kit, and then learn to program it with its Arduino microcontroller.

Raspberry Pi Pico with Lorikeet WS2812B LED Stick

Getting Started with the Raspberry Pi Pico

Learn to set up and program the Raspberry Pi Pico

WiFi Module with micro:bit

Lorikeet with Arduino

Light up the LEDs on your Lorikeet!

Two Colour LED Module with Arduino

Gradually alternate between colours with the two colour led module and the Arduino!

Little Bird Lorikeet WS2812B Rainbow Board with micro:bit

Pushbutton Module with Arduino

Detect button presses with the Arduino

Passive Infrared Sensor with micro:bit

DS18B20 Temperature Sensor Module with Arduino

Get detailed temperature readings with the Arduino

How to Boot a Raspberry Pi Using a PCIe NVMe SSD

Light Dependent Resistor Module with Arduino

Sense light with your Arduino and this module

RGB LED Module with Arduino

Moisture Sensor Module and micro:bit

OLED Display Module with Arduino

4 Digit Display Module with Arduino

How to install Whisper (Speech to Text) on the Raspberry Pi 5

Learn how to install and set up Whisper for accurate speech-to-text conversion on your Raspberry Pi 5.

Set Up the Two Player Arcade Joystick Kit

Set up the two player arcade joystick kit

Set up Barrier for Raspberry Pi 4

Share your keyboard and mouse with Barrier

Stream Music with the Raspberry Pi 4

Set up Spotify Connect or VLC Radio for your Raspberry Pi 4

Coronavirus Monitor with Raspberry Pi

Keep up to date with the latest Coronavirus numbers with the COVID-19 API and Raspberry Pi!

Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera

Set up the new camera and lenses for Raspberry Pi 4

Build a Nanoleaf Replica with Raspberry Pi

Make your own mini Nanoleaf with the Raspberry Pi and TrinityPixels

Get Started with Pi Camera V2

Learn how to set up the Raspberry Pi Camera V2

Endless Space Shooter with LÖVE on Raspberry Pi 4

Build a game starring Nyan cat, Grumpy cats and a whole lot of cake!

Beginning with the LÖVE Framework on Raspberry Pi 4

Install LÖVE on the Raspberry Pi 4, learn about callback functions, the coordinate system and tables!

Basic Electronic Components with Raspberry Pi

Learn about resistors, LEDs, transistors and integrated circuits with the STEM Components for Raspberry Pi Kit!

Interrupts and Arduino

Learn about interrupts and how to use it in your sketches

Servo with micro:bit

Learn to use a servo with the micro:bit

Accelerometer and ShakeUp

Learn to use the Accelerometer with Arduino IDE and Processing

Introduction to Python with Raspberry Pi

Learn about the Thonny IDE and basic data types

Snake and MakeCode Arcade

Add enemy sprites and a game scoring system to complete the classic snake game

Raspberry Pi Weather Station with the Sense HAT

Raspberry Pi + Sense HAT = Mini Weather Station!

Ultrasonic Distance Sensor with micro:bit

Learn to use an ultrasonic distance sensor, and even move around obstacles with the Bird Bot

Scrolling Backgrounds with PICO-8

Create the illusion of depth and movement in PICO-8 games

Wakey Wakey with ShakeUp

Create an alarm clock with the ShakeUp and Raspberry Pi

Robot Alarm Clock with Bird Bot

Turn the Bird Bot into a moving alarm clock!

NFC Module with Raspberry Pi

Connect the PN532 NFC Module to the Raspberry Pi via I2C!

Bluetooth Controller with Bird Bot

Control the Bird Bot with another micro:bit!

Tamagotchi with MakeCode Arcade

Learn to use the light sensor on the Meowbit to create your own variation of Tamagotchi

Sprite Animation with MakeCode Arcade

Learn to use the animation extension in MakeCode Arcade

Two-wheeled Robot with Raspberry Pi 4

Build your own two-wheeled robotic car that can move forward, backwards, turn right and left

Macro Keypad with ATmega32u4

Create your own programmable eight button macro keypad!

How to Attach the PoE HAT to Raspberry Pi 3B+

Learn how to to put together the PoE HAT with your Raspberry Pi 3B+

L298 Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver with micro:bit

Control the speed and rotation direction of two DC motors with the L298 and a micro:bit

Spider Invaders with MakeCode Arcade

Create the classic Space Invaders game with MakeCode Arcade

EagLED Illuminated Headgear

Add a sparkle to your next costume headgear with the EagLED and Rainbow LEDs

Sensor Board for micro:bit

Learn to use the sensor board for micro:bit from Monk Makes

Pulse Monitor with EagLED

Create a BPM monitor with EagLED

Simple Security System with Bird Bot

Connect two micro:bits and an ultrasonic distance sensor to detect movement and immediately show an alert on the other

Get Started with MakeCode Arcade

MakeCode Arcade 101

Light-sensitive Bookmark with EagLED

Create a portable light that automatically lights up in darkness

Glowing Badge with EagLED

Make a light-up badge in a few simple steps.

Sandbox Building Game with MakeCode Arcade

Create a 2D Open-world Sandbox game with MakeCode Arcade for Meowbit

OLED Watch with EagLED

Make a watch with the EagLED

Introduction to PICO-8 for Raspberry Pi

Get started with making 8-bit games on the Raspberry Pi with PICO-8

Advanced Dungeon Crawler in MakeCode Arcade

Add multiple levels, enemies that follow you, and projectiles with Javascript and TypeScript

LED, pushbutton and EagLED

Build a simple circuit with an LED, pushbutton and EagLED

Musical Greeting Card with EagLED

Make a birthday card that plays a happy birthday tune when it is opened up

Interactive Felt Monster with EagLED

Create a felt monster by using felt fabric, the EagLED and conductive thread

Set up OpenCV on Raspberry Pi 4

Get OpenCV up and running quickly on the Raspberry Pi

Using a Logic-level Shifter with Raspberry Pi

When and why to use a logic-level shifter?

Heart Rate Sensor with Arduino

Get ECG signals with the AD8232 Heart Rate Sensor and Arduino

Program an Uno with Raspberry Pi

8-bit Sprites and Animation with PICO-8

Create your first animated PICO-8 game

SPI and Arduino

SPI Library, SPI Modes, Transaction & Transfer methods.

Command-line 101

Learn how to use 15 of the most useful terminal commands

Use the Sense HAT Emulator in Raspbian

Test out sensor code without a physical sense HAT!

Obstacle Avoidance Robot with Raspberry Pi 4

Build an autonomous two-wheeled robot

Accelerometer and Gyroscope Sensor with Arduino

Detect movement, g-force, yaw, pitch, and roll!

Make Music with the EagLED

Get started with making music with the EagLED

EEPROM and Arduino

Read and write to the EEPROM memory

Sound-responsive Lights

Wearable lights that respond to sound

Dungeon Crawler with MakeCode Arcade

Create the first level of a dungeon crawler game in MakeCode Arcade with variables, namespaces, and functions!

I²C and Arduino

Learn all about the I²C communication protocol

First Steps with Bird Bot

Program the Bird Bot to move forward, backward, turn and brake!

Getting Started with the Raspberry Pi 4

Learn to set up your Raspberry Pi 4B+ with Raspbian Buster

Get Started With the EagLED

Familiarise yourself with the EagLED and its components

Passive Infrared Sensor with Raspberry Pi

Connect the PIR motion sensor to a Raspberry Pi and send alert messages via email

Player Selection Screen with MakeCode Arcade

Create a player selection screen with functions in Javascript

Indicator Lights with Bird Bot

Create indicator lights using the the WS2812B LED modules on the Bird Bot

Gyroscope with ShakeUp

Plot measurements from the ShakeUp's built-in gyroscope

Introduction to Object-oriented Programming with MakeCode Arcade

Learn the basics of OOP to start making games with the Javascript interface!

Draw with the ShakeUp

Learn to program the ShakeUp to draw with the Scratch programming language

2D Sidescrolling Platformer with MakeCode Arcade

Create a side-scrolling platformer game

Create Tile Maps for MakeCode Arcade

Use an external sprite editor such to create a background for a side-scrolling 2D platformer game

Control a 3D Cube with ShakeUp

Get started with motion control by using the ShakeUp's built-in accelerometer

Candy Collecting Game with ShakeUp

Make a simple candy collecting game with ShakeUp

How to Attach Heatsinks to Raspberry Pi 4

Learn to attach heat sinks to the Raspberry Pi 4

Add Levels to 2D Platformer in MakeCode Arcade

Create Tilemap Arrays, more power-ups, and a secret level!

Armour Case with Dual Cooling Fan for Raspberry Pi 4

Learn to assemble the Armour Case for Raspberry Pi 4 in a few simple steps!

Game HAT with Raspberry Pi

Set up the Game HAT and 3D print a custom enclosure for it

String Instrument with ShakeUp

Learn about lists and make your own string instrument

Simple Circuits with ShakeUp

Learn about circuits and make a simple doorbell & security alarm with the ShakeUp

Set Up EagLED with Arduino Create

Install the plugin and set up the Arduino Create Online Editor for EagLED

Breath Pacer with EagLED

Create a breath pacer to monitor your relaxation level

Eat Sushi in Style with ShakeUp

Play notes when you dip sushi in sauce with the ShakeUp

Make Music with ShakeUp

Create a keyboard piano out of cardboard and get it to make some music!

Plush Controller with EagLED

Make a plush controller with conductive fabric and EagLED

Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor with micro:bit

Get started with an infrared obstacle avoidance sensor with the micro:bit

Tilt Sensor with micro:bit

Learn to use a tilt sensor with micro:bit

Control LED Brightness Using a Potentiometer

Learn to use the potentiometer with micro:bit

Light-dependent Resistor with micro:bit

Learn to use a light-dependent resistor with the micro:bit

Thermistor Sensor Module with micro:bit

Learn to use a thermistor module with micro:bit

Reed Switch with micro:bit

Learn to use a reed switch module and create a security alarm

1-Wire and Arduino

A single wire that carries serial data, addresses, and also power!

Ferroelectric RAM with Arduino

Read and write data to this super-fast, high-endurance, non-volatile memory

Use an IR Receiver with Arduino

Receive controls from your remote control!

SD Card Module with Arduino

Record sensor measurements to an SD card module

millis() function and Arduino

Learn to use the millis() function to create a simple multi-tasking alarm

Keyboard Controlled Robot with Raspberry Pi 4

Build a Build a controllable robot with the Raspberry Pi 4

Create a Google Calendar Reminder Device with Raspberry Pi

Make an appointment reminder with a Pi Zero and Blinkt! LED strip

UART and Arduino

An introduction to serial communication and serial commands

Build a Raspberry Pi Security Camera

Use MotionEyeOS and create your own surveillance camera

Install TensorFlow on Raspberry Pi

Learn how to install TensorFlow on the Raspberry Pi

Pi-hole for Raspberry Pi 4

Set up Pi-hole to get rid of those pesky ads!

Setting up the micro:bit with Makecode

Learn about the programming interface for the micro:bit

Sound Sensor with micro:bit

Program the micro:bit to detect sound using Arduino IDE

Atmospheric Pressure Sensor with micro:bit

Get readings from an atmospheric pressure sensor and the micro:bit

Analog Inputs and micro:bit

Learn about analog inputs using a potentiometer and micro:bit

Make a Grove Zero Line Follower Robot

Create a robot that will follow a line you draw and learn about programming logic!

Create a micro:bit Robot with Grove Zero

Learn to use the Grove Zero Bit Kit

Using LEDs with micro:bit

Learn to use multiple LEDs with the micro:bit and make a light show

1-channel Relay with micro:bit

Turn another circuit on and off with a relay

Digital Inputs with Raspberry Pi

Learn how to read digital inputs with the GPIO Zero Library

Hall Effect Sensor with micro:bit

Detect the presence of magnetic fields

Rotary Encoder with micro:bit

Learn to use the rotary encoder with micro:bit

Raindrop Sensor with micro:bit

Make a device that detects when it rains

0.96'' OLED Screen with micro:bit

Learn to show images on the screen

Aluminium Alloy Case With Cooling Heatsink for Raspberry Pi 4

Learn to assemble the Aluminium Alloy Case for Raspberry Pi 4 in eight steps!

Bluetooth with micro:bit

Learn about bluetooth and how to use the radio module on the micro:bit

Using an LED with micro:bit

Learn to use an external LED with the micro:bit

Pong with ShakeUp

Create a pong game and controller using Scratch and ShakeUp

Light-seeking Robit Smart Car

Make the Robit Smart Car seek out light while avoiding obstacles

Create a Light-sensitive Alarm with micro:bit

Learn to use the buzzer module and make your own light-sensitive alarm!

Use a Two Colour LED Module with micro:bit

Make a Two Colour LED blink using the micro:bit

Create a Doorbell with micro:bit

Use a push button and buzzer module to create a simple doorbell

Smoke sensor with micro:bit

Learn to use a smoke sensor with micro:bit

Measure Temperature and Humidity with micro:bit

Learn to use an external temperature sensor with micro:bit

Make an RGB LED Blink with micro:bit

Light up and blend the colours of an RGB LED

Light Sensor with EagLED

Learn to use the EagLED's light sensor

4-Digit Counter with micro:bit

Learn to use a 4 digit display with micro:bit

Laser Head Sensor with micro:bit

Make a Tripwire Alarm with micro:bit

Using the Built-in Sensors on micro:bit

Learn to use the built-in light sensor, temperature sensor, accelerometer & compass on the micro:bit

Pushbutton with EagLED

Learn to use a pushbutton with EagLED

Line Tracking Module with Robit Smart Car

Get the Robit Smart Car to detect edges with the tracking module

Alcohol Sensor with Arduino

Learn to make your own breathalyzer

Use a Tilt Sensor with Arduino

Read when an object is being tilted

How to Use an RGB LED with Arduino

Learn to use a multi colour LED

Capacitive Touch Sensor with Arduino

We will use the touch sensor to turn an LED on and off

Ultrasonic Rangefinder with Arduino

Find out how to use an Ultrasonic Rangefinder for proximity sensing

Reed Switch with Arduino

Use a reed switch to turn an LED on and off

Laser Sensor for Arduino

Create a simple tripwire alarm

Joystick module with micro:bit

Learn to use a joystick module and play pong with it!

Use a Moisture Sensor with Arduino

This sensor allows you to read the moister in soil

Sound Detection with Arduino

Learn to use a sound sensor to detect sound around you!

Hall Effect Sensor with Arduino

This sensor detects the presences of magnetic fields

Bluetooth Audio with Raspberry Pi

Learn to use a bluetooth speaker with your Raspberry Pi

Real-time clock with Arduino

Timekeeping with the DS1307 RTC Module and Arduino

Control a Servo with Arduino

Apply mechanical force with a servo and Arduino

DC Motor with micro:bit

Learn to use a DC motor with the micro:bit

Temperature Sensor with micro:bit

Get detailed temperature readings with the micro:bit

LEDs with EagLED

3D Printed Heart Rate Indicator

Make a simple and colourful heart rate indicator with the EagLED

Pushbutton with micro:bit

Learn how to add an external pushbutton to the micro:bit

Temperature Sensing with ShakeUp

Log temperature data into a Google sheet with ShakeUp

Set up Arduino IDE for micro:bit

Learn how to install and set up the Arduino IDE for use with micro:bit

Obstacle Avoidance with Micro:bit Robit Smart Car

Get the Robit Smart Car to move and avoid obstacles!

Meet the micro:bit

Learn about the micro:bit's key features as well as the SPI and I2C protocols

Connect Arduino to Processing

Learn to send data from Arduino to Processing

Using the Buttons and LED Matrix on micro:bit

Get started with using the pushbuttons and LED matrix on the micro:bit

Black Case with Fan for Raspberry Pi 4

Assemble this sleek black case in seven easy steps!

7-Inch LCD Touch Screen with Raspberry Pi

How to set up the 7-inch touch screen

Building the Pong Game Hardware

Retropie with Raspberry Pi

Retropie with 7'' Touch Screen

Learn to set up the touch functionality on 7'' touch screen for retro gaming

Pacman game and controller with ShakeUp

Make the pac-man game but with a twist!

Run Android on Raspberry Pi

Retropie with 5'' Touch Screen

Set up touch screen functionality for retro gaming

Assemble the Bird Bot

Build the Bird Bot in twelve easy steps!

How to Put the Raspberry Pi 3B+ into the Official Red and White Case

Learn how to put the Raspberry Pi 3B+ into its case and how to attach heatsinks to it

Create a HTPC Media Centre with Raspberry Pi

Use your Raspberry Pi as a media centre

Set Up Arduino IDE for ShakeUp

Dance Dance Revolution with ShakeUp

Build your own Dance Dance Revolution Device with ShakeUp

Snack Jar Alarm with ShakeUp

Learn to make a snack jar alarm with ShakeUp to protect your snacks!

Quiz Buzzer with ShakeUp

Make a quiz buzzer with the ShaKey!

Remap Inputs on ShakeUp

Learn how to change inputs on the ShakeUp

Meet the ShakeUp

Get started and learn to use the ShakeUp board's inputs

Create a File Server using Samba

Turn your Raspberry Pi into a file server

Set Up VNC on Raspberry Pi

How to set up a Raspberry Pi headless

How to Attach Heatsinks to Raspberry Pi 3B+

Learn to add heat sinks to your Raspberry Pi 3B+

5-Inch Touch Screen Display with Raspberry Pi

How to set up the 5-inch touch screen with the Raspberry Pi

Make a Sound with a Piezo Buzzer

We can make simple tones with a buzzer.

Use an Arduino to Control a Relay

Learn to turn high power devices on and off

SNES controller for Retropie

Quick-start guide on how to configure controllers for Retropie

Getting Started with the Sense HAT

Gather and display environmental data using the Sense HAT

Temperature Sensor

Learn to use a TMP36 temperature sensor with the Arduino

Change a Variable with a Potentiometer

Change a variable with a potentiometer and Arduino

Make a Smart Aquarium

Add a temperature sensor to your fish tank

Use a Push Button with Arduino

Turn an LED on and off with the Arduino

How to Put the Raspberry Pi 3B+ into the Black case

Learn how to put the Raspberry Pi 3B+ into the Black Case

Handheld Retrogaming Console

Build a handheld retro gaming console with the Raspberry Pi

Use Analogue Sensors with Raspberry Pi

Connect an MCP3008 to a Raspberry Pi with a light dependent resistor

Digital Outputs with a Raspberry Pi

Learn to use GPIO Zero library to turn an LED on and off

Set Up Lakka for Raspberry Pi

Start playing retro games with Lakka

LEDs with Arduino

Fade, Flicker and Twinkle.

How to Power Your Arduino

Connect a 9V battery to the Arduino

Get Started With the DHT11 Humidity and Temperature Sensor

Read the temperature and humidity with DHT11 and Arduino

Light Dependent Resistor

Sense light with your Arduino

Temperature and Humidity Sensor with Raspberry Pi

Get started with the DHT22 sensor and Raspberry Pi

Edit Text Files on Raspberry Pi

Enabling SSH

How to turn on SSH on your Raspberry Pi

Flame Sensor with Arduino

Keep an eye on a candle you have burning or a fireplace!

Infrared Transmitter with Arduino

Create an Arduino IR Remote

Create a NOOBS MicroSD Card

Learn to format your microSD card and get NOOBS on it

Shift Register with Arduino

Learn to use a shift register with 8 LEDs and an Arduino

TrinityPixel LED Strips and Raspberry Pi

Starter guide on using the TrinityPixel LED strips for Raspberry Pi

Automatic Plant Watering with Arduino

Learn to set up an automatic plant watering system with the Arduino

Meet the Arduino IDE

Installing and running the Arduino Software

Getting Started With the Raspberry Pi 3B+

Set up the Raspberry Pi 3B+

Music Player with Sense HAT

Turn the Raspberry Pi 4 into a music player with Scratch and Python programming