The MagPi Issue 145 – September 2024

Inside Issue 145: Raspberry Pi Pico 2 Takes the Lead

The September 2024 edition of The MagPi arrives with a strong focus on the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 and its RP2350 microcontroller. This issue blends engineering detail with hands-on projects that show how the new hardware can be used in practical, creative ways. Editor Lucy Hattersley opens the magazine with a clear sense of purpose: the RP2350 offers faster performance, improved security, and both Arm and RISC-V cores, all while remaining accessible to learners and experienced makers alike.

Projects That Spark Ideas

This issue is packed with builds and tutorials that go beyond basic blinking LEDs. You’ll find step-by-step guidance for projects like a Poetry Cam, a private cloud server, and a M.A.R.S. Rover. Other highlights include FauxTRS, a floppy disk cleaner, a lenticular clock, TinyPC, and a light leaks retro camera. Each project is presented with enough detail to follow along while still encouraging your own adaptations.

Reviews and Community Voices

The review section covers recent Raspberry Pi ecosystem additions, including the Thumby Color handheld, Pironman5, Industrial Shields PLC38R, and the reComputer R1000. A roundup of ten amazing Raspberry Pi Zero projects offers fresh inspiration for compact builds. Community features include an interview with Andrew Gregory and the regular calendar of events.

More Maker Content with HackSpace

Starting with this issue, The MagPi includes tutorials and articles from HackSpace magazine, making it an even broader resource for electronics, making, and creative technology. Whether you’re exploring microcontrollers for the first time or looking for your next weekend build, this issue provides useful guidance and thoughtful context.