Hello, Pi Enthusiasts!
Welcome to the April 2025 edition of our Raspberry Pi community newsletter. In this issue, you’ll find quick updates on global events, discover a fun highlight project, and explore new Pi hardware/software trends. We’ve also got a special invitation to our new Pi Mastery community—read on!
UPCOMING PI EVENTS (APRIL–MAY)
Raspberry Jams & Workshops: Taking place worldwide—from Melbourne to Manipal—throughout April and May. Check the official calendar for specific dates and locations.
Conferences & Expos: Catch the Raspberry Pi team at GITEX Africa 2025 (Marrakech, Apr 14–16), Hardware Pioneers 2025 (London, Apr 23–24), and Automate 2025 (Detroit, May 12–15). Great opportunities to see live demos and meet the Pi folks!
Coolest Projects Showcases: The Raspberry Pi Foundation is hosting youth showcases in Ireland, Ghana, India, Malaysia, and South Africa. Perfect for budding makers to show off their creations.
Interested in more details? View the full schedule online.
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
AI Pizza Clock — Telling Time with Flavor
Maker “Likeablob” combined a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W with Stable Diffusion to generate a fresh pizza image each minute. Each “missing slice” indicates the current hour and minute. It’s a quirky intersection of AI and Raspberry Pi—and a testament to the community’s creativity.
QUICK NEWS ROUNDUP
Raspberry Pi 500: A sleek all-in-one keyboard computer packing Pi 5 performance. Dual 4K micro-HDMI, multiple USB 3.0 ports, and potential for an M.2 slot upgrade.
Home Assistant: Now officially supports Raspberry Pi 5, taking advantage of faster CPU and optional NVMe SSD storage.
Community Momentum: Over 50 million Raspberry Pis have been shipped, making it one of the best-selling computers of all time.
SHORT TUTORIAL: GPIO INTERRUPTS
Stop polling for button presses—use interrupts instead! Here’s a tiny snippet to get you started:
import RPi.GPIO as GPIO
import time
GPIO.setmode(GPIO.BCM)
BUTTON_PIN = 17
GPIO.setup(BUTTON_PIN, GPIO.IN, pull_up_down=GPIO.PUD_UP)
def button_callback(channel):
print("Button was pressed!")
GPIO.add_event_detect(BUTTON_PIN, GPIO.FALLING,
callback=button_callback, bouncetime=300)
# Your main program continues while interrupts happen in background
try:
while True:
time.sleep(1)
# Do other work here
finally:
GPIO.cleanup()TREND TO WATCH: LOCAL IOT CONTROL
Makers are embracing local home automation for privacy and speed—no cloud needed! With Pi 5’s boosted performance and new wireless standards (like Matter), you can run everything from smart thermostats to voice assistants right at home.
EXCITING NEWS: JOIN PI MASTERY!
Ready to take your Pi skills from “just unboxing” to building creative side projects or IoT solutions? Our brand-new membership community, Pi Mastery, is here for you.
TRANSFORM YOUR PI INTO A SMART, SCALABLE PROJECT HUB
Here’s what you get inside Pi Mastery:
Raspberry Pi 5 Blueprint: Step-by-step setup and optimization.
Navigation Framework: Become fluent in the OS & command line—no more guesswork.
Project Launch System: Seamlessly plan & execute everything from simple LED setups to advanced IoT.
Pi GPT: Your personal AI mentor for instant troubleshooting and brainstorming.
Curated Project Lists: 100 beginner & 100 intermediate ideas to keep your creativity flowing.
Bonus Tools & Community: Project planner, Kickstarter guide, and direct access to fellow makers for collaboration.
Total Value: $4,500+/year | Your Price: $19/month (14-Day Money-Back Guarantee)
EARLY ADOPTER PRICING
Join now for $19/month before we hit 50 members—then the price doubles. Secure your spot and start building your Pi-driven projects with confidence!
💬 COMMUNITY QUESTION
What's your favorite power management solution for Pi projects that need to run off-grid or on battery power? Share your battery pack recommendations, solar setups, or clever power-saving tricks!
That’s a Wrap for April 2025!
From pizza clocks to Pi-based WOPR tributes, the Raspberry Pi world keeps buzzing with innovation. We hope this newsletter leaves you inspired and ready to explore. Don’t forget to lock in your early-bird spot in Pi Mastery for just $19/month!
Until next time—happy hacking, and see you in the community!