Pi Zero Projects you must make plus Arduino & Pi in The MagPi 61
By Russell Barnes. Posted
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Get started with Raspberry Pi – everything you need to know to start your journey!
This month we’ve got two incredible features: 10 Pi Zero W Projects, plus Arduino and Pi. Read both features, and you’ll be capable of building bigger, better, and bolder projects. Never limit yourself to just one approach, device, or project. The more tools you can use, the better a digital maker you’ll become.
You can read all about it in issue 61 of The MagPi – The Official Raspberry Pi magazine, out in stores today!
10 Pi Zero Projects You Must Make
The Pi Zero W is a fantastic piece of kit, and The MagPi 61 is packed with ideas to inspire your Pi Zero creativity

Arduino and Raspberry Pi
Combine the ease and accuracy of Arduino with the advanced capabilities of a Raspberry Pi for the best in physical computing projects

The best of the rest in The MagPi 61
This month's issue is packed with projects built by the Raspberry Pi community. Discover retro chic with the Google AIY Projects Intercom, and how to turn old DJ turntables into digital dynamite with Pi Deck, plus adorable robots with personality with Mira.
Plus! Build a 3D printer on a budget, control Hue lights at home, and play live music with Sonic Pi.

Grab the latest issue in stores in the UK right now, from WHSmith, Sainsburys, Asda, and Tesco. Copies will be arriving very soon in US stores, including Barnes & Noble and Micro Center. You can also get a copy online from The PiHut, or digitally via our Android or iOS app. Don’t forget, there’s always the free PDF as well.
Win! One of Three Retro Gaming Bundles and 15 SNES-style controllers.
Russell runs Raspberry Pi Press, which includes The MagPi, Hello World, HackSpace magazine, and book projects. He’s a massive sci-fi bore.
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