Best of Raspberry Pi — January 2025

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    Avatar of jeffgeerlingJeff Geerling·1y

    Project Mini Rack - compact and portable homelabs

    Project MINI RACK is an open-source initiative aimed at helping users build compact and portable homelabs, RF/wireless rigs, and other electronics projects into mini 10" racks. The project provides resources, compatibility testing, and showcases different mini rack builds. It highlights the cost and space efficiency of mini racks compared to full-size rackmount equipment and offers detailed guides for various setups. Enthusiasts can explore different configurations and even participate in giveaways.

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    Avatar of awegoAwesome Go·1y

    I made an online PS1 game and connected it to a PS4

    An individual explains their project of connecting a PS1 to a PS4 using a Raspberry Pi. The process involves using the Raspberry Pi's serial and LAN ports to facilitate communication between the PS1 and the PS4. The project aims to develop and run games on the PS1, and later translate that data to be playable on a PS4, using a combination of pyq SDK, modchips, and web apps. Despite facing technical challenges, the project showcases the functionality of playing a game across different devices.

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    Avatar of hnHacker News·1y

    Build a Tiny Certificate Authority For Your Homelab

    Build a small, standalone Certificate Authority (CA) for a homelab using a Raspberry Pi, YubiKey, and the step-ca software. Set up TLS certificates for secure internal network communication, automate renewal using the ACME protocol, and enhance security with an open-source True Random Number Generator (TRNG). The tutorial includes detailed steps for system setup, PKI creation, CA configuration, and various tips for maintaining and using the CA.

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    Avatar of freecodecampfreeCodeCamp·1y

    IoT Home Automation Project Tutorial

    Learn to build a comprehensive IoT home automation system using ESP32 microcontrollers, LEDs, and Servo Motors. The guide covers connecting and configuring components, setting up MQTT communication with a Raspberry Pi acting as both an MQTT broker and a Node.js backend server, managing real-time sensor data using a PostgreSQL database, and creating a live web dashboard for sensor control and data visualization.

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    Avatar of hnHacker News·1y

    How I built this website on a Raspberry Pi

    Learn how to build a personal website on a Raspberry Pi, including setup, installing an Apache server, making the site publicly accessible, obtaining an HTTPS certificate, and improving SEO. Additional tips cover managing multiple virtual hosts, securing your site from bots, tracking visitors, maintaining your Pi's updates, and displaying system stats.

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    Avatar of lobstersLobsters·1y

    Modular Linux Handheld Computer powered by Open-Source Software

    The Comet is a modular handheld Linux computer designed for versatility and customization. Powered by Mechanix OS (based on Debian), it offers extensive compatibility with Raspberry Pi HATs and Click boards, a Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor, 4GB RAM, and a variety of connectivity options. The Comet is designed with an open-source ecosystem in mind, encouraging users to create and share new extensions. It will be available on Kickstarter in early Q1 2025.

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