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Piper Computer Kit 2 is kid-friendly computer (some assembly required)

The Piper Computer Kit is a DIY laptop with a Raspberry Pi, battery, LCD display, and wood case. Designed to teach kids the basics of computers and coding, it also has electronics breadboards, switches, wires, and even a little built-in toolbox. I got a chance to check out the original Piper Computer Kit last summer, […]

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Piper is a DIY computer kit that teaches kids coding and electronics skills

If you’re looking for a cheap computer that your kid can use to play Minecraft, it doesn’t get much cheaper than a $35 Raspberry Pi (which can run Minecraft). But if you’re looking for something a little more elaborate, there’s a cottage industry of DIY educational computer kits based around the Raspberry Pi. A few […]