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10 Best: Summer projects

Beat the heat with these Raspberry Pi projects

It’s getting very sunny here in the UK, so doing electronics projects that involve the

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great outdoors is fairly safe. Here are some of our favourite summertime projects, some of which might be great all year round.

Raspberry Pi GPS Tracker

Relive your journeys

We’ve seen people use GPS trackers to measure runs, bicycle rides, car rides, and even their high-altitude balloons. The data you get from is a lot more flexible than a smartphone equivalent.

magpi.cc/gpstracker

Raspberry Pi Drone

Fly away

Drones are cool, and it’s easier than ever to create or lasers.

one yourself thanks to drone software and light computers… like Raspberry Pi! There are several projects you can follow, with this one using some very specific Raspberry Pi drone tech.

magpi.cc/drone

Raspberry Pi Roboat

Sail the seas

Upgrading an RC boat to be Raspberry Pi-powered has two advantages: firstly, it’s very cool, and secondly, it lets you automate it like a robot. Even

magpi.cc/roboat

Alert!

Take great care when working with drones if you have to use it in a paddling pool.

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Stair Lights

What’s the temperature?

The stair lights may be indoors, but they tell you what’s happening outdoors. How hot is it? Should I put on sun cream or a coat? Before you even head downstairs, you’ll be able to tell.

magpi.cc/stairlight

Naturebytes

Wildlife camera

It’s a perfect time to set up a wildlife trap, although the Naturebytes camera can be used year round. We’ve seen people use the tech for simply observing their garden, or to create a bird box for wonderful nest videos. £110 / $139 |

naturebytes.org

Internet weather station

Simpler meteorology

Don’t fancy setting up wind speed and rainfall sensors, barometers, and all that jazz? Simply make it so that you can grab the data from the internet, for a nice, compact little weather update.

magpi.cc/iws

Automatic

chicken feeder

Outdoor animal grub

It may not look much, but this is a very handy way to keep any outdoor pets or animals fed during the summer months. It’s easily convertible for water and other kinds of food as well.

magpi.cc/autofeeder

Weather station

Meteorology for all

This build-your-own weather station is an official project that allows you to get professional readings for weather analysis. They can also work together over a small area for more accurate results.

magpi.cc/byows

Infrared Laser Tag

Electronic warfare

A classic form of nineties entertainment re-envisioned for a modern era. We particularly like the very chunky, brightly coloured tag guns. It’s almost like a low-polygon aesthetic.

magpi.cc/lasertag

Mini Beast Habitat

Snug as a bug

Need a temporary house for some insects or other tiny beasts? Look no further than this DIY habitat, complete with Raspberry Pi-powered nature camera.

magpi.cc/minibeast

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