Top 10 Raspberry Pi Projects 2018

Raspberry Pi is a dynamic microcontroller and is a capable mini-computer that can perform as various electronics projects. Basically, it is low-cost, light-weight & credit-card sized little computer. This computer can do many things that our desktop PC do, such as, word processing, browsing the internet or playing games. Raspberry Pi was released in 2012 and developed in the UK.

Python programming language is used to run this device. It is a super affordable device for kids around the world to gain knowledge about coding and hardware hacking. Nowadays, Raspberry Pi has achieved more popularity. Besides kids, adults also find many potentials in this mini bundle of skillful computer power. Widely it is using in various industries, home automation projects, and robotics. Its notable usage is in education. From school to private sector, people use this for providing a basic computer and act as a teaching support. If you have an interest in technology, here you will get the best available Raspberry Pi projects.

There are several Raspberry Pi devices available. Different ones are differently powerful. However, any of them is compatible with most of the projects. DIY Raspberry Pi projects are very fun and insanely satisfying. Raspberry Pi 3 is the latest version of this projects series. It is more powerful than Raspberry Pi Zero, Raspberry Pi 1, Raspberry Pi 2, Raspberry Pi Zero W, and Raspberry Pi Zero W. Choose your favorite one.

Ready? Here, I’ve picked the best and rewarding Raspberry Pi projects in 2018.

Top Pi Projects

• Build an AI assistant

To release a hardware kit, official Pi magazine “The MagPi” became a partner with Google. Google Assistant SDK and Google’s Cloud Speech API will help us to integrate natural language voice commands in this kit. This hardware kit also contains cardboard case, button, speaker and microphone to home our own Lo-Fi version of Google Home. Here’s the complete guide.

• Write your own game

Raspberry Pi is one of the best platforms for novice programmers to learn and understand coding in a deeper level. For your help, the Raspbian OS comes with a lot of pre-installed programs. For dipping our toes in the water of programming, creating our own game is one of the best projects. Creating a game is fun, straightforward and at the end of the project, we can acquire a practical outcome that we can show off to family and friend circle. Visit this link to get a complete guide how you will write your own Raspberry Pi game.

• Create a Wi-Fi extender

A Raspberry Wi-Fi extender is one the inexpensive and power effective technique of increasing the range of your Wi-Fi network. To increase the reach of your Wi-Fi signal you need a microSD or SD card, a USB Wi-Fi dongle and Raspberry Pi 2 or 3. Pay a visit this link to know how you will set up this project. Here’s another awesome project on such Wi-Fi extender.

• Make a Kodi streamer

Kodi is able to turn any PC, tablet or smartphone into a streamer or digital set-top box. This open-source tool provides users the capability to stream from a home network, local storage and form the internet. To create this project, you need microSD card and a simple task list to follow. Don’t be afraid if you are not familiar with RaspBMC. RaspBMC is one of the default operating system options pre-packages with the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s “NOOBS” installer. Take a look here how you will make your Kodi Streamer.

• Create a dedicated Minecraft machine

Minecraft is hugely popular with children. If your kids play Minecraft and they monopolize your PC or tablet, a Raspberry Pi can be a cheap, durable machine. Because of the huge popularity, the latest version of Raspbian OS contains a pre-installed custom copy of the game. For that, you simply need an inexpensive monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Here’s the tutorial on how to create a dedicated Minecraft machine.

• Build a camera trap

It is a funny project and you can use this to snap animals in your garden. All you need is a few extra supplies – Raspberry Pi (B), NoIR camera, 25m extension lead, IR lamp, Drybox (Amazon) and longer camera lead. Visit here to get a tutorial how you will build a camera trap.

• Build your own smartphone

Usually, you can buy a phone easily but creating your own phone is fun, isn’t it? If you are tired of choices among Windows phone, iPhone, and Android, you can easily create PiPhone with Raspberry Pi. Some additional modules like GSM/GPRS are needed. However, you’ll have the true fun. Check out the full tutorial here.

• Build your own cloud storage

Raspberry Pi is a really powerful device in a small pack. The normal cloud storages offer you very little disk space where you can build your own cloud storage with Raspberry Pi and normal storage devices easily! As storage, you’ve plenty of options – microSD to external HDD. Here’s the full tutorial on building your personal Raspberry cloud storage.

• Build your own IP camera

Raspberry Pi is suitable for lots of purposes for sure. If you’re not willing to invest money in buying Google Nest Can, Netatmo Welcome or Netgear Arlo, you can build your own PiCam easily. Here’s the perfect DIY guide for you.

• Build your own Game Boy

Remember the days when Game Boy was skyrocket with all the funny games? Developed by Nintendo, it was a major hit. Wanna get it back? Let’s build your own Game Boy with Raspberry Pi! Here’s the complete tutorial on Raspberry Game Boy.

This is really a versatile tool for noobs and pros seamlessly. Just get one and you’ll feel the power. I’ve already created my cloud storage and enjoying it a lot – a 2TB cloud storage. I’ve also shared it with my neighbors (for charge, of course…:-))

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