We’ve all seen the headlines about large language models doing everything from writing code to making music. But here’s the real twist: not all AI models are large, some are lightweight enough to run on a device that literally fits in the palm of your hand.

Whether you just unboxed your very first Raspberry Pi or you’re dusting one off from your parts bin, there’s something satisfying about using it to build a project. This list includes 5 Raspberry Pi projects for beginners. Each one comes with a short list of what you’ll need and a high-level overview of how it works so you can jump right in and start creating!

Maybe you picked it up on a whim because you saw a random Raspberry Pi project online. Or maybe a Raspberry Pi was gifted to you, and now it's staring at you from the corner of your desk. Either way, if you’re wondering how to get it up and running, you’re in the right place!