Raspberry Pi Official Magazine #168 (August 2026)

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Raspberry Pi Official Magazine #168: Build, Code, Tinker

The August 2026 issue of Raspberry Pi Official Magazine puts portable, hackable computing at the centre of the maker desk. Its lead feature explores cyberdecks—compact, self-built machines with small screens, physical keyboards, and a strong retrofuturist streak. Brian Corteil contributes a tutorial that turns the idea from a mood board into a workbench project. If you have ever wanted a computer that looks nothing like the one on a shop shelf, this issue starts with the parts list and works outward.

Cyberdecks and the Joy of Building Your Own 🛠️

Cyberdecks are having a moment, and Raspberry Pi boards sit at the heart of many builds. The feature gathers projects and guidance that show how to combine a Raspberry Pi, a display, a keyboard, and a case into a usable personal machine. The appeal is part practicality and part personality: a cyberdeck can be tailored to the way you work, carry, and tinker. The issue treats it as a serious maker challenge, not just a cosplay prop.

Tutorials: From Pi-hole to Flight Tracking 💡

The tutorial section is varied, practical, and built for readers who like to learn by doing:

• Build your own Pi-hole — put a Raspberry Pi to work as a network-wide ad blocker.
• Conquer the command line – part 13 — continue building confidence with the terminal.
• Computers that Made the World: Pilot ACE – part 2 — a look at an early British computer and its legacy.
• Make a 4-axis foam cutter – part 2 — a hands-on machining project for makers with a workshop.
• Craft wearable beaded tech — electronics that can be worn rather than boxed.
• Simple electronics with GPIO Zero – part 9 — approachable hardware control for Raspberry Pi.
• Create a Pi-Sky flight tracker — receive and visualise aircraft data with a Raspberry Pi.
• Coding with Dijkstra’s Algorithm — the ideas behind a classic search algorithm, framed around A-level computing.

Together, these tutorials cover a useful spread: networking, Linux skills, hardware hacking, computer history, wearable tech, and algorithm design. The mix rewards readers who like to move between software and the physical world.

Reviews and Buying Advice 🔍

The reviews section looks at touchscreen displays for Raspberry Pi projects, the Pimoroni Presto, and the CrowView Note 15.6. There is also a round-up of driving projects and a “Powered by Raspberry Pi” section. These pages are useful if you are choosing hardware, comparing accessories, or looking for a display that suits a compact build.

Projects, People, and Community

Project Showcase highlights Cubism, the ChronoWatch X2040, and Iris Colour Detection. Top Projects includes a claw stand, a HAL 9000 build, an Inky Bird Frame, a smart money box, and a 3D print showcase. Community coverage includes an interview with Suyash Dwivedi, This Month in Raspberry Pi, letters, and an events calendar. There is also a competition to win one of five Pitower Gen 1 cases.

Who Will Enjoy Issue 168?

This issue suits Raspberry Pi owners, electronics hobbyists, makers, and programmers who want projects that stretch their skills. It is also a good fit for students exploring computing concepts such as Dijkstra’s Algorithm or the command line. Some tutorials assume a basic familiarity with a Raspberry Pi and simple tools, but the issue explains its projects clearly enough for motivated beginners to follow along.

Add Issue 168 to Your Digital Delights Library

Raspberry Pi Official Magazine #168 is a digital issue for readers who like their computing hands-on. It pairs ambitious builds with practical tutorials and honest hardware reviews, making it a strong addition to a maker’s reference shelf. Add it to your Digital Delights collection and keep the August 2026 issue close whenever a new project starts taking shape.