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It is no wonder that Raspberry Pi, being a low-cost and compact com-
puter, has been so widely used in many areas, ranging from DIY com-
munities to companies and in many scientific fields for a wide range
of applications. The small computer can be used, for example, in waste
processing facilities for sorting recyclables with image recognition im-
plementation; or in educational settings to get acquainted with com-
puter hardware and software as well as for learning programming lan-
guages like Phyton and Scratch. It can be used in home computing and
entertainment, for web browsing, for word processing, and, indeed, is
quite often used as a low-cost media centre with software like OSMC
or Plex to stream music or videos. Hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts may
use it for home automation or robotics, because its GPIO pins allow for
hardware interfacing using sensors, motors, and other components. In
industry, it is often used for prototyping, where its low-cost and flex-
ibility make it ideal for developing new technologies and testing them
before production. Various industries use Raspberry Pi for controlling
and monitoring equipment, data collection, and automation tasks.
Raspberry Pi plays an important role in the Internet of Things (IoT
) because it enables remote connection to the Internet and interfac-
es with sensors and various devices, using applications ranging from
home automation to industrial solutions. Due to its affordability, ver-
satility, and reasonable price, Raspberry Pi can be found in many home
security systems and weather monitoring stations as well as in larger
networks of interlinked smart devices in industrial settings. Read-
ers willing to try a DIY IoT project may visit the ALL3DP web page
here ( The Best Raspberry Pi IoT Projects of 2023) to see some of the
best small IoT projects that can be connected to an IoT network or
IoT device communication platform like Homebridge (available here:
 Homebridge Raspberry Pi Image). Projects range from a smart home
hub to a Bluetooth speaker, Picroft voice assistant, child sleep moni-

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