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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
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.
magpi.cc/dronecode magpi.cc/lasersafety
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.
