Articles by Les Pounder

How to get Wi-Fi and Bluetooth working on Raspberry Pi 3

How to get Bluetooth working on Raspberry Pi 3

By Les Pounder last updated 21 October 20

Tap into the Raspberry Pi 3's Wi-fi and Bluetooth technology.

Raspberry Pi 4 Model B review

By Les Pounder last updated 11 October 20

Best in Class

Is the new Raspberry Pi 4 Model B a half-baked update or is this the upper crust of single board computers?

How to turn a Raspberry Pi into a Steam Link

By Les Pounder published 18 December 18

We show you how to play your library of Steam games on your Raspberry Pi!

How to build your own R2-D2 with the Raspberry Pi Zero

By Les Pounder published 11 December 17

Star Wars Week Get into the Star Wars hype by building a working R2-D2 robot using the Raspberry Pi Zero.

How to build automatic entry lights with a Raspberry Pi

By Les Pounder published 6 May 16

Build your own welcome lights that turn on when you open your door.

How to make a Minecraft gesture controller with the BBC Micro Bit

By Les Pounder published 31 March 16

Combine the new BBC micro:bit and a Raspberry Pi to create a unique way to play Minecraft.

How to use the BBC Micro Bit accelerometer

By Les Pounder published 22 March 16

The BBC micro:bit comes with a built-in accelerometer. Here's how to use it as an input.

How to get started with the BBC Micro Bit

By Les Pounder published 22 March 16

We show you how to get started with the new BBC micro:bit mini PC.

Raspberry Pi 3 review

By Les Pounder published 15 March 16

The Raspberry Pi 3 is a credit card-sized computer that can replace your old PC.

How to automatically water your plants with the Raspberry Pi

By Les Pounder published 19 February 16

Water your plants when the weather forecast suggests no rain.

How to use a Raspberry Pi to remotely watch your home

By Les Pounder published 7 February 16

Keep tabs on your possessions or pets with a Raspberry Pi and a webcam.

How to build a Raspberry Pi home heating monitor

By Les Pounder published 6 February 16

Get a Raspberry Pi to monitor the temperature of your home to help you save on fuel bills.

How to build a texting doorbell with a Raspberry Pi

By Les Pounder published 5 February 16

Get an SMS alert whenever a visitor drops by.

How to install and customise Raspbian on the Raspberry Pi

By Les Pounder published 10 January 16

We run through how to install the Raspbian distribution on your Raspberry Pi and how to get the most out of the new interface.

How to get started with Minecraft on Raspberry Pi

By Les Pounder published 14 December 15

We show you how to create a Minecraft server and build your own worlds using a Raspberry Pi.

How to build a robot with Raspberry Pi

By Les Pounder published 14 November 15

How to build a simple but elegant, budget-busting custom robot for scaring the cat.

Hands on: AstroPi SenseHAT review

By Les Pounder published 13 July 15

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The latest add-on board from the Raspberry Pi Foundation boasts a plethora of sensors for use in scientific projects.

Raspberry Pi 2 review

By Les Pounder published 14 March 15

Updated Breaking our healthy eating New Year's Resolution, we tuck in to the latest slice of Raspberry Pi.

Raspberry Jams: why Raspberry Pi is going back to school

By Les Pounder published 24 October 13

INTERVIEW Les Pounder investigates the growing global network of Raspberry Pi gatherings that bring together people of all ages interested in the tiny computer.