As the many thousands of initial Raspberry Pi 5 boards begin to arrive at your doorsteps, we've been on the hunt for the best Raspberry Pi 5 cases and heatsinks to keep it running at optimal temperatures. It's no secret that the Pi 5 will require some form of cooling if you intend to make the most of its impressive performance, but how you do that depends on your project, desk space, noise tolerance and sometimes even the devices you plan to use with it. We've got some bodacious solutions to keep your Raspberry Pi 5 well away from throttling temps, covering every user and p ..read more

Raspberry Pi 5 is here and it's sporting the headline features we were all waiting for - a faster CPU, better graphics (proper dual 4k!), dual-CSI/DSI, the we've-waited-12-years-for-this power button, massive I/O improvements, an RTC and much more! But what about the little things people aren't shouting about? Sure those headline features are the reason we want the latest board, but there are a bunch smaller changes, improvements and other little interesting things that we noticed people weren't talking about. So on with our somewhat-baity-entitled article - the little ..read more

It's the day after the big Raspberry Pi Zero 2 launch and many of you (in the UK) will start to receive your deliveries in time for this weekend. So, what to make? Luckily the overall shape, size and function hasn't changed since the previous versions of the Zero, so pretty much all existing projects can be made with the latest Zero 2. The superb combination of the Zero's small size, quad-core processing power, low power consumption, 40 GPIO pins, display output, USB connectivity and camera connector means the Zero 2 has an abundance of well-documented projects for you to try! Here's some ..read more

The Raspberry Pi Zero 2 was released on 28th October 2021 sporting a quad-core 1GHz processor squeezed into the same Raspberry Pi Zero shape and size we all know and love. Five times the processing power and it still fits in your pocket! Thanks to the latest Zero using the same form factor as previous generations, the majority of our Raspberry Pi Zero add-ons and accessories are compatible with the new board (bar a few cases). But what do you need to get your Raspberry Pi Zero 2 up, running and ready to code? What are the best accessories and 'clever little bits and bobs' that make project bui ..read more

The Raspberry Pi Pico was released in January this year and took most existing Pi fans by surprise. This was not another Raspberry Pi with a new number at the end - no, this was an entirely new board, in an entirely new shape with an entirely new brain inside - home-grown Raspberry Pi RP2040 silicone to be exact! Whilst the new default programming language (MicroPython) isn't difficult for existing Python users to grasp, this change to the coding norm added a certain level of excitement to the Pico's release - combined with the new shape, pin layout and (of course) the very accessible low pric ..read more

We recently stocked Akasa's brand new range of Raspberry Pi 4 cases here at The Pi Hut - including the stylish and subtle Pi-4 Pro and the awesome Gem Pro. To celebrate this new range in the store, the nice folks at Akasa have provided THREE Gem Pro cases for us to give away! You have a number of ways to enter the giveaway competition and multiple methods can be used for additional entries - see below. The competition ends at 9AM on 22/11/2020 (UK time).   Akasa Gem Pro Giveaway ..read more

The Raspberry Pi 400 is a complete all-in-one personal computer - simply perfect for learning how to code! Whilst the Raspberry Pi 400 kit has almost everything you need in one box, there are still lots of excellent accessories to make using your Pi400 even more enjoyable/convenient! Here’s our top 10 accessories for the Raspberry Pi400. 1) The Pi Hut Pi 400 Sleeve If you’re taking your Raspberry Pi 400 to a coding club, round a friend's house or simply want to keep it clean whilst not in use, our stylish sleeve is a great way to keep your Pi400 dust-free and add a level of protection. 2) Wir ..read more

The new Raspberry Pi 400 is an altogether different kind of product than we’re used to seeing from Raspberry Pi. Whilst The Pi400 maintains similar features and performance to the Raspberry Pi 4, and very much borrows it’s ‘clicky parts’ from the existing Raspberry Pi keyboard, having the working parts hidden away isn’t something we’re used to seeing from the clever folks at Raspberry Pi. Whilst this removes a lot of the distraction for many news users setting out on a new coding journey, many of us seasoned Raspberry Pi users are eager to see what’s going on under the hood! What does the PCB ..read more

A wildcard entry when it launched in 2012, the Raspberry Pi is now the undisputed king of computer programming projects. As of 2017, it is the 3rd best-selling general purpose computer platform following the MAC and the PC, with 12.5 million boards sold in 5 years at this point. When the project was born, the creators envisaged selling no more than 1,000 of the boards to hardcore enthusiasts at Cambridge University who were looking for an easier way to get into computing. So, how did such a meteoric rise occur, and what’s next for the credit card sized computer which has brought about a whol ..read more

Lakka is a lightweight retro gaming emulator which runs on the Raspberry Pi, effortlessly turning your $35 microcomputer into the gaming consoles of days gone by. It’s also one of the quickest and easiest retro gaming emulators to install on the Raspberry Pi as it’s included in NOOBS – the easy operating system installation manager from the Raspberry Pi Foundation (which is preloaded on to our Raspberry Pi Retro Gaming Kit micro SD cards). Lakka Features Huge list of included console emulators Wireless joypad support Game saves (at any moment) Game rewind Netplay (multiplayer games ..read more