Hackers are buzzing with ideas from Pi-powered arcade machines and drones to the home automation and low-cost tablets. 10 coolest uses for the Raspberry Pi article tells that TechRepublic has delved into the Raspbery Pi’s developer forums, and here’s our round-up of the best ideas so far, ranging from the eminently achievable to the massively ambitious. You can use your Raspberry Pi for example as media streamer, arcade machine, tablet computer, robot controller and home automation controller. Rasberry Pi homepage offers also some more interesting projects like Retro games and a retro joystick.
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Tomi Engdahl says:
The Raspberry Pi’s New Jam
This hands-on guide will show you how to improve your audio streaming projects with Bluetooth LE Audio and a Raspberry Pi 5.
https://www.hackster.io/news/the-raspberry-pi-s-new-jam-8c2226f39cf5
Tomi Engdahl says:
Pi Port Protection PCB
https://hackaday.com/2025/08/25/pi-port-protection-pcb/
We’re used to interfaces such as I2C and one-wire as easy ways to hook up sensors and other peripherals to microcontrollers. While they’re fine within the confines of a small project, they do have a few limitations. [Vinnie] ran straight into those limitations while using a Raspberry Pi with agricultural sensors. The interfaces needed to work over long cable runs, and to be protected from ESD due to lightning strikes. The solution? A custom Pi interface board packing differential drivers and protection circuits aplenty.
The I2C connection is isolated using an ISO1541 bus isolator from TI, feeding a PCA9615DP differential I2C bus driver from NXP. 1-wire is handled by a Dallas DS2482S 1-wire bus master and an ESD protection diode network. Even the 5-volt power supply is delivered through an isolated module.
https://www.vinthewrench.com/p/raspberry-pi-internet-of-things-part-2a8
Tomi Engdahl says:
I regret building this $3000 Pi AI cluster
https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2025/i-regret-building-3000-pi-ai-cluster
Tomi Engdahl says:
https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/edgeberry-interface-board-for-raspberry-pi/
Tomi Engdahl says:
https://www.xda-developers.com/modern-raspberry-pi-surprisingly-powerful-transcoder/
Tomi Engdahl says:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/looking-to-supercharge-your-raspberry-pi-this-adapter-provides-two-full-sized-hdmi-ports-and-a-pcie-connector-and-it-only-costs-usd10
Tomi Engdahl says:
Audiophiles keep finding Raspberry Pi inside Hi-Fi streamers selling for thousands
https://blog.adafruit.com/2026/01/27/audiophiles-keep-finding-raspberry-pi-inside-hi-fi-streamers-selling-for-thousands/
Audiophiles opening high-end music streamers have been finding something unexpected inside: Raspberry Pi boards. These boards are serving as the main computer in products priced from a few hundred dollars to nearly $7,000.
Tomi Engdahl says:
Why are audiophiles considered ‘weak’?
Audiophiles are likely considered “not for the weak” due to the perceived absurdity and complexity of their hobby. Here are some possible reasons:
- High-end equipment: Audiophiles often invest in expensive, high-end gear that can be overwhelming for non-enthusiasts.
- Obsessive attention to detail: They might spend hours tweaking settings, testing cables, and fine-tuning their systems, which can be seen as excessive.
- Subjective preferences: Audiophiles often have strong opinions on sound quality, which can lead to heated debates and disagreements with others.
- Niche community: The audiophile community can be quite specialized, with its own terminology and jargon, which might make it difficult for outsiders to understand or relate to.
The phrase “not for the weak” is likely used in a humorous or ironic way to poke fun at the stereotype of audiophiles being obsessive or eccentric. The memes mentioned in the post are probably exaggerating these traits for comedic effect.
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