Content for Raspberry PI Zero W

Get started developing IoT solutions by building a simple home automation system

“Build a smart doorbell with a Raspberry Pi, some sensors, a buzzer, Node-RED, and Apple Home Kit. Sometimes the most effective home automation projects are the ones that solve very simple problems. Here’s my simple home automation IoT …

RPi Serial Console Automation using Arduino

“In a recent article I showed how an Arduino Pro Micro can be utilized to send characters to the serial console of the Raspberry Pi Zero W. The Pro Micro was chosen because it is small, inexpensive, and easily acquired …

One Transistor Audio for Pi Zero W

“The Raspberry Pi Zero (and Zero W) are amazing devices for such a low cost. But they are missing one feature needed for many projects. That is sound. The only audio they have by default is via HDMI TV monitor …

Weather Forecast Cloud

“This project makes a weather cloud using a Raspberry Pi Zero W. It connects to the Yahoo Weather API and depending on the forecast for the next day changes colors. I was inspired by the Wisconsin Gas Building that has …

Cheapest Smart Home for $38

“Use Raspberry Pi Zero W to make the cheapest and easiest yet very useful smart home automation for $38 only and no skills needed! Have you heard of the new Raspberry Pi Zero? Only priced at $5 (or $10 for …

Breadboard RetroPie

“This Instructables show how to build a Breadboard RetroPie, no soldering, no 3D printer, no Laser cutter required. Building a game machine is a very good project to initial child studying electronics. However, most RetroPie projects built by adult, the …

Portable Raspberry Pi Zero W

“This project was driven by my desire to utilize the newest features offered by the Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless. I travel a lot, so I wanted a small, portable Raspberry Pi system. I have RetroPi loaded onto it, but it …