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Single-board computers have been an amazing way for consumers to build a low-cost low-power computer that can be modified easily for a variety of purposes.
In particular, the Raspberry Pi has proven to be an insanely popular SBC that people often use as a media player for things like Kodi, or a server that can be used for a variety of functions from downloading content, and working as a DNS server to block adverts with PI hole and it is often used as computer to run Home Assistant which can manage all your smart home devices.
With the launch of the new Raspberry Pi 5, the RPi now has significantly more processing power and the ability to use super-fast M.2 NVME SSD drives via a HAT which makes the new Raspberry Pi 5 a much more capable SBC for home server needs.
You can, of course, use an SBC for much more creative projects such as robotics, and the below wishlist highlights some of the products that we plan to try out at some point in the future.
Some popular applications of the RPi for home users includes:
The Raspberry Pi 5 is powerful enough to emulate older gaming consoles like the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Switch. You can build your own retro gaming console using RetroPie. RetroPie allows you to emulate games from multiple retro systems.
Steps to Build
You can convert the Raspberry Pi 5 into a network-attached storage (NAS) device. This creates centralized storage that can be accessed by other devices on your home network.
How to Make Your Own NAS
The Pi 5 has enough processing power to host a Minecraft server. This allows you to play with friends without paying for Realms.
Steps to Create Your Own
A magic/smart mirror powered by a Raspberry Pi 5 can show weather, news, calendar events, photos and more. It's an interactive display for your home.
Building a Smart Mirror
You can build a full arcade cabinet with authentic controls using the Raspberry Pi 5. It will emulate arcade classics using Lakka or RetroPie.
Making Your Own Arcade
The Raspberry Pi 5 opens up so many possibilities for DIY tech projects. These are just a few of the best uses for the newest Pi. With the active community constantly innovating, there will likely be many more awesome projects in future utilizing this tiny powerhouse.
Product | Subtotal | Qty | |
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PoE to USB Power Supply
SPX-18709 |
17.95 |
1
Cannot be ordered at this time. |
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Raspberry Pi PoE+ HAT
DEV-18346 |
20 | 1 |
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Lithium Ion Battery - 400mAh
PRT-13851 |
5.5 | 1 |
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Raspberry Pi LCD - 7" Touchscreen
LCD-13733 |
60 | 1 |
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Raspberry Pi 5 Basic Kit - 8GB
KIT-23617 |
114.95 | 1 |
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SparkFun GNSS Receiver Breakout - MAX-M10S (Qwiic)
GPS-18037 |
44.95 | 1 |
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Raspberry Pi 5 Case - Red/White
PRT-23587 |
10 | 1 |
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Raspberry Pi Active Cooler
PRT-23585 |
5 | 1 |
Total: 278.35 |