Adafruit The MagPi - Issue 19

Welcome to Issue 19 of The MagPi, the premier magazine for all things Raspberry Pi. Delve into the world of DIY innovation with a detailed guide on building your own Pi-powered quadcopter for unique gift deliveries, authored by Andy Baker. Understand the parts, functions, and essential coding for successful lift-off.

Explore the smart capabilities of OpenELEC for on-demand TV on your Raspberry Pi, ensuring you never miss a show. Elevate your creativity with Claire Price's engaging article on Sonic Pi, transforming your Raspberry Pi into a musical companion for sing-alongs.

Optimize your home environment with savvy articles on monitoring heating and electricity usage, presented through an exploration of Project Curacao's environmental subsystem. For artistic flair, learn to create digital masterpieces with XLoBorg or explore scrolling RSS feeds on an LCD via GPIO. Visit the Pi Store for the latest offerings.

The MagPi's mission is to support Raspberry Pi enthusiasts with valuable insights and advice. As a community-driven publication, every issue is a testament to collaborative contributions. Funds from sales, alongside donations, fuel production costs and innovation, with the aim to expand translation efforts and improve accessibility.