We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Raspberry Pi is a popular minicomputer for tech hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts, largely because of the creative ways you can put it to use.

From automated cat shelters to unique video game controllers, a quick look online reveals a treasure trove of Raspberry Pi projects that sit somewhere between mad science and marvels of engineering.

I'm about to pull the trigger on ordering a Raspberry Pi 400 as a system to do web dev testing, occasional light server duties, maybe some retro gaming from time to time, and running networking labs ...

A small, portable monitor displaying the Raspberry Pi OS desktop with the Raspberry Pi logo on the wallpaper. - trickyaamir/Shutterstock We may receive a commission ...