Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Setting up a Raspberry Pi 5 for the first time? In this step-by-step guide, Natasha walks through everything you need to get started, from choosing the right microSD card and power supply to flashing Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit), configuring Wi-Fi and SSH, installing active cooling, and completing first boot. You’ll see the full hardware overview, desktop setup, remote access options, system updates, and backup tips so you can go from unboxing to a fully working Raspberry Pi 5 with confidence. You can also follow this guide on the element14 Community: bit.ly/4kWPYOl
#RaspberryPi5 #RaspberryPiSetup #singleboardcomputer
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Setting up a Raspberry Pi 5 for the first time? In this step-by-step guide, Natasha walks through everything you need to get started, from choosing the right microSD card and power supply to flashing Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit), configuring Wi-Fi and SSH, installing active cooling, and completing first boot. You’ll see the full hardware overview, desktop setup, remote access options, system updates, and backup tips so you can go from unboxing to a fully working Raspberry Pi 5 with confidence. You can also follow this guide on the element14 Community: bit.ly/4kWPYOl
#RaspberryPi5 #RaspberryPiSetup #singleboardcomputer
Explore the Raspberry Pi family of products here: bit.ly/4ceUAx1
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Engage with the element14 presents team on the element14 Community - suggest builds, find project files and behind the scenes video: bit.ly/3tmdewv
Visit the element14 Community for more great activities and free hardware:
Tech spotlights: bit.ly/3qPrDhM
RoadTest and Reviews: bit.ly/3pV5Bux
Project14: bit.ly/31wbnJY




![Make Your Own Vocoder with Teensy 4.0 - Voice of a Cylon?!
Join Mark as he builds a digital vocoder using a Teensy 4.0 and audio shield, demonstrating how audio spectrum data can be analyzed and used to reconstruct sound in real time. He walks through the full hardware setup, from soldering components on a prototyping board to wiring potentiometers and audio jacks, then dives into the software using the Teensy Audio System Design Tool. The result is a working vocoder capable of producing classic sci-fi effects like the Cylons from Battlestar Galactica: https://bit.ly/41uZUGb
[#02:36] - Schematics
[#03:13] - Layout
[#04:19] - Assembly
[#08:36] - Code
[#13:54] - Teensy audio library toolset
[#22:02] - Demo
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#TeensyAudio #VocoderBuild #DIYVocoder Make Your Own Vocoder with Teensy 4.0 - Voice of a Cylon?!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hFvyJFfn9rg/mqdefault.jpg)
![3D Printing Duo!
In a recent episode of #element14presents Milos built a custom Duolingo-inspired owl that sits on his monitor and reminds him to complete his Spanish lessons. Take a look at some time-lapse footage of his #3dprint
All design files, code, and details are available on the element14 Community: https://bit.ly/4mPjpS1
[01:04] The Plan
[03:18] The Electronics
[04:14] The Schematics
[04:54] The 3D Model
[06:13] The Code
[09:17] Assembly
[09:59] The Demo
#ESP32 #3DPrinting #DIY
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Project14: https://bit.ly/31wbnJY 3D Printing Duo!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hHVBjYrOn08/mqdefault.jpg)


![Building an Autonomous LEGO Train with CircuitPython and LIDAR
Lorraine hacks a Bluetooth-controlled LEGO train in this week’s episode of element14 Presents, mounting a track system to the ceiling of her home. She integrates CircuitPython, a Seeed XIAO board, NeoPixels, and a spinning LIDAR sensor to detect walls and control the train’s movement. The video covers setup, track planning, component integration, and a ground-level test before moving the build to its final ceiling-mounted location. Watch to see how it performs and get the full build details, code, and parts list on the element14 Community: https://bit.ly/4eBeYHB
[01:17]-The Plan
[02:40]-Equipment
[04:25]-Setting up the XIAO
[07:04]-Setting up the LIDAR
[09:44]-Testing
#LEGOTrainHack #DIYElectronics #lidar
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Project14: https://bit.ly/31wbnJY Building an Autonomous LEGO Train with CircuitPython and LIDAR](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hgJ8ywYu6bY/mqdefault.jpg)
![Test Your Reactions Using Relays, Transistors & Arduino!
In this video, Mark builds a reaction-based catch game inspired by a classic TV challenge, using an Arduino Nano, relay-driven actuators, and a simple but effective control system. The setup drops sticks at random intervals, testing reflexes while showcasing practical electronics design, from power regulation and PCB assembly to embedded programming and mechanical integration. This project balances accessibility with clever implementation, making it ideal for makers looking to build something interactive and fun, you can find the supporting code on the element14 community: https://bit.ly/4dBqWRE
#ArduinoProjects #DIYElectronics #stemprojects
[02:20]-Components
[03:43]-Populating The Board
[08:24]-The Base
[10:26]-Mark gets Framed
[15:09]-The Demo
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Project14: https://bit.ly/31wbnJY Test Your Reactions Using Relays, Transistors & Arduino!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/i3NoF2rIU-8/mqdefault.jpg)
