It's Foss·1yHow I Turned my Raspberry Pi into a Wi-Fi extender
Learn how to turn your Raspberry Pi into a Wi-Fi extender to improve coverage in areas with weak signals. By following a few steps, including updating your Raspberry Pi, identifying Wi-Fi interfaces, and configuring the device using Network Manager, you can extend your Wi-Fi network effectively. The tutorial also provides troubleshooting tips for common issues like connection problems and slow internet speeds.
Jeff Geerling·1yRaspberry Pi 500 uses QMK Firmware for built-in keyboard
The Raspberry Pi 500 integrates an RP2040 microcontroller to interface its built-in keyboard through the open-source QMK Firmware. This setup allows for customizable key mappings. However, detailed instructions for re-flashing the firmware are currently unavailable. The possibility of developing an enthusiast-grade mechanical keyboard version of the Pi 500 is being explored.
omg! ubuntu!·1yPlayStation 3 Emulator RPCS3 Now Supports Raspberry Pi 5
RPCS3, the open-source PlayStation 3 emulator, now supports Raspberry Pi 5 with native ARM64 support for Linux and macOS on Apple Silicon. The Raspberry Pi 5's weaker GPU presents challenges, requiring overclocking to achieve playable performance at lower resolutions like 272p and 30FPS. The emulator performs impressively on stronger hardware, such as Apple Silicon running Asahi Linux. Detailed steps for setting up and overclocking on Raspberry Pi 5 are provided, emphasizing caution and the need for an active cooler.
