programming
How to Execute Shell Commands Using Python
Drive Linux straight from inside Python. `subprocess.run()` shells out to `ls`, `apt`, or your own bash scripts — captures stdout, stderr, and exit codes…
programming
How to Control the Raspberry Pi GPIO using Python
Another popular feature of the Raspberry Pi is its ability to interact with a wide range of electronic components, and the easiest way to…
programming
How to Control the Raspberry Pi GPIO using C
A low-level language like C is more efficient in programming microcontrollers because it is closer to machine language. In this tutorial, you will learn…
programming
Introduction to Python Using Raspberry Pi
Python is what already runs on a Raspberry Pi the moment you boot it. Blink an LED in one line. No compile step, no…
programming
How to Control the Raspberry Pi Remotely
In networking, learning how to control a computer from a distance is akin to a baby’s first steps. It’s the father of the skills…
programming
Automating Shell Scripts and Python Programs Using CRON
There are a couple of reasons you may want to configure the Pi to start programs automatically. And honestly, a lot of projects need…
programming
Getting Comfortable with Linux Text Editors
A text editor is a software that writes and edits simple text. They are useful for uncomplicated writing and word processing. Some of their…
concept tutorials
File Permissions on Linux
The Debian-based Raspberry Pi OS is a multi-user operating system. This makes it easier for developers to collaborate with a project. However, it comes…
concept tutorials
How to Get Started with Linux Using the Raspberry Pi
The best thing you can learn about Raspberry Pi is Linux. Not only because it is more powerful than commercial operating systems, but it…
arduino
Understanding the Arduino Sketch Build Process
Ever wonder how an.ino file from the Arduino IDE finds its way to an Arduino microcontroller’s flash memory? In this tutorial, we will try…
communication
Wired Communication Protocols: SPI
For the final part of the wired communication protocols series, we are going to discuss SPI, also known as Serial Peripheral Interface.
communication
Wired Communication Protocols: I2C
So far we’ve talked about wireless technologies and UART communications. In this tutorial, we will talk about Inter-Integrated Circuits or I2C. I2C I2C (Inter-Integrated…