Raspberry Pi Official Magazine #165, May 2026

Take Back Your Cloud ☁️

Issue 165 puts digital privacy front and centre. The cover feature explores how a Raspberry Pi can become the heart of a private online setup: file sharing, office suite, music streaming, and more, all hosted on hardware you own. It’s a practical look at reducing dependence on commercial cloud services while keeping useful tools close at hand.

What’s Inside the May 2026 Issue

This month’s Raspberry Pi Official Magazine balances news, builds, and deep-dive tutorials. You’ll find:

• World of Raspberry Pi: third-party antenna certification, the Raspberry Pi 4 3GB announcement, and expanded AI learning resources.
• Project Showcase: a Typeframe PS-85, RGB LED ring clock, VAULT-TEC air terminal, OVCS concept electric car, ROOT observer, ISS tracker, and paper console.
• Tutorials: an e-paper picture frame, a super-simple sensor robot, bringing LLMs to the edge, a wordsearch clock, EDVAC history, command-line techniques, GPIO Zero electronics, and remote updates with Raspberry Pi Connect.
• Reviews: educational kits, the PiPower 5, and the 8BitDo 64 Controller.
• Community: an interview with V Hunter Adams, letters, events, and a competition to win a Raspberry Pi 4 3GB.

Build, Learn, and Tinker 🔧

Whether you’re drawn to home-server projects, retro-inspired builds, or practical electronics, this issue offers a mix of entry points. The cloud feature connects privacy concerns to real Raspberry Pi capabilities, while the tutorials range from beginner-friendly GPIO work to more advanced topics like running language models at the edge.

Outdoor Projects for Warmer Days ☀️

A summer projects feature suggests ways to take your builds outside, making the most of the season with projects designed for fresh air and practical use. It’s a reminder that Raspberry Pi projects don’t have to stay on the desk.

Who This Issue Is For

Raspberry Pi owners, makers, electronics hobbyists, and anyone curious about self-hosted software will find something useful here. The magazine assumes some familiarity with computing but keeps its tutorials accessible, making it suitable for intermediate learners and experienced tinkerers alike.