CodePy DIY Computing

Raspbian is the most common operating system used on Raspberry Pi single-board computers. It’s simple and comes with some cool toys  preinstalled  readily available for installation, such as Geany, Node-Red, and Scratch. The large use base behind the OS encouraged the development of an x86 version. This means any regular desktop or laptop PC can run Raspberry, and users can take it for a test drive without loading or even owning a Raspberry Pi. Whether you’re new to Raspbian and want to play around with Linux, or an experienced programmer looking to test scripts before deploying them on a $35 Raspberry Pi, running Raspbian in a virtual machine is a great alternative to installing it on a full desktop. For those who have never used them before, virtual machines allow you to run a virtual computer  within  your computer, allowing you to run an operating system inside the one you’re currently using. Scroll past the instructions to follow along with the video o...

Cayenne for Arduino Wait, Cayenne on Arduino? Yes, Cayenne on Arduino. The same Cayenne we've covered in the past can also be installed on, among many others, an Arduino board. Today we'll be covering the installation process. Hardware First, you'll need compatible hardware. The two basic things you need are the micro-controller itself and a network interface card. We used an Arduino Uno (rev. 3) and a SeeedStudio Ethernet Shield (v1.1). Cayenne is compatible with a wide range of other network cards and Arduino boards as well; check their site for full compatibility list. You also of course need a network to connect to, either wireless or wired, and a power source. If you plug into a computer, you can use the serial monitor to view debugging information. Software Installation Try watching this video: Go to Cayenne Log in or sign up Choose to add a new device Follow the prompts to select your board and network card(A SeeedStudio ethernet shield i...

Installing Raspbian Jessie is fairly straight forward. In this post we'll about downloading the image file, installation, and the first boot. Check out the updated version of this post on Steemit! Downloading Raspbian Raspbian can be downloaded from the official Raspberry Pi website . If you don't need all the bells and whistles, or are working with a small SD card, you'll want to download the lite version. However, most users will want the full edition. Please Download with Torrent! For those who haven't used torrents before, it's a method of downloading files, but instead of downloading them from the server, you download from other users who already have the file. Torrents are safe to use and often faster than downloading from the server. By using Torrent, you also save the Raspberry Pi foundation money by not using their server. Remember, they're a non-profit! They need to save as much money as they can! Installation You can follow our instruction...