Raspberry Pi 5 launch special! The MagPi magazine #135
By Lucy Hattersley. Posted
There's no better time to read The MagPi magazine than this issue. The MagPi #135 is packed with information on the grand launch of Raspberry Pi 5 through to innovative projects and insightful tutorials. Here's what's inside this power-packed edition!

Raspberry Pi 5 launch special
The highlight of this issue is undoubtedly the launch of Raspberry Pi 5. We've got a special launch feature celebrating this innovative piece of technology that brings speed parity with traditional desktop computers. The feature starts on page 36, promising to fuel your creativity with quickstart setup guides, build ideas, and an accessories guide.

50 Phenomenal Raspberry Pi Projects
If you're looking for inspiration, check out these 50 Raspberry Pi project ideas. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned maker, these projects are sure to spark your imagination, ranging from music, and gaming, to space and robotics projects.

The latest innovative projects
This issue spotlights several creative projects from the community. This stunning ScreenDress adds animated eyes to fashion with LED screens. The Blackberry Pi project combines nostalgia with modern tech, featuring a Raspberry Pi Zero W computer operating on a BlackBerry-style keyboard. Meanwhile, the Drill Press Camera enhances precision in creating holes in PCB boards.

Learn to make with our tutorials
For those eager to learn, the tutorials section is a treasure trove. It includes an introduction to MQTT, guidance on building a Mecanum robot, and a starter guide to using Ubuntu as an alternative Raspberry Pi operating system.

Reviews and resources
Don't miss out on the comprehensive reviews, including an in-depth look at the CM4 XGO-Lite robot dog kit and ClipZin kit. Plus discover the best learning resources available for circuit and electronic projects.
Subscribe today
Ready to dive in? Subscribe to The MagPi today to get your hands on this fantastic issue and many more. Join us in exploring, creating, and celebrating the world of Raspberry Pi! Subscribers get Raspberry Pi 5 first with Priority Boarding.
Lucy is Editor of Raspberry Pi Official Magazine.
Subscribe to Raspberry Pi Official Magazine
Save up to 37% off the cover price and get a FREE Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W with a subscription to Raspberry Pi Official Magazine.
More articles
Make your RAM go further – Raspberry Pi OS memory optimisation tips
In issue 164 of Raspberry Pi Official Magazine we have been playing around with the new Raspberry Pi 5 1GB RAM. While the RAM shortage caused by the demands of AI infrastructure is annoying beyond belief, this has been a great chance for us to really get to grips with RAM. Generating images in Stable […]
Read more →
Mighty Projects – 1GB Computer in Raspberry Pi Official Magazine 164
It’s normal for computers to get faster and more pwerful, but the new-ish Raspberry Pi 5 1GB is a step in the other direction: it has all the processing power and the same GPIO pins of its more costly siblings, but with only 1GB of RAM it’s at a price that’s friendlier on the wallet […]
Read more →
Win one of five 256GB Raspberry Pi Flash Drives
If you’ve been around long enough, you know that every Raspberry Pi accessory is top quality, and the latest Flash Drive is no different. Fancy a big one? We have five up for grabs, and you can enter below… Win 1 of 5 256GB Raspberry Pi Flash Drives
Read more →