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Raspberry Pi Official Magazine issue 163

Raspberry Pi Official Magazine

Issue 163,

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We keep saying it, but when you learn to code, you really are giving yourself a super power. With the Python programming language you can cut out the fluff and get on with what matters, fast – and we’ll show you how.

  • Extrude 3D shapes in FreeCAD and Python to automatically make vases for spring flowers
  • Discover the best e-ink displays for your next project
  • Hone your chess game with a timer built on Raspberry Pi Pico
  • Build an AI chat bot that runs natively on Raspberry Pi without sending all your data via Silicon Valley
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