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2025-04-24

Hobby-X 2025 Projects | PiShop | Raspberry Pi | micro:bit

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This article covers the exciting lineup of projects we’ll be showcasing at Hobby-X 2025! From a fully decked-out Raspberry Pi 500 desktop setup to a mesmerizing LED sand physics demo on an LED matrix, there’s plenty to explore at our stand. We’re also highlighting some clever micro:bit builds, including a

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2025-04-14

3 Steps to Build an LED Sand Toy with Raspberry Pi | PiShop

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Last month, I embarked on a fun project to simulate a flashing LED Sand physics demonstration using a Raspberry Pi 4 paired with a 32×64 LED Matrix. The goal was to create a visual display that mimics the gravitational effect on sand particles—a perfect blend of art and technology. Here’s