Raspberry Pi, Pico, Arduino: Single-board Computers and Microcontrollers Explained

You’ve probably heard of a Raspberry Pi, but how does this single-board computer (SBC) differ from a microcontroller?

In this Really Useful Podcast, we discuss the Raspberry Pi and its clones, the Raspberry Pi Pico and other microcontrollers, and the Arduino. How do they differ? What projects suit each type of board? Click play to find out.

Some resources for this week’s show:

Christian Cawley and Ian Buckley host this week’s show. Contact them on Twitter as @thegadgetmonkey and @ianmbuckley with your suggestions for future topics.

Look out for our other shows—subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on iTunes and YouTube (be sure to hit the bell icon to be notified of new episodes) for more tips.

How to Recycle Old PCs, Phones, and Other Tech

Wondering what to do with all that old tech? If you have an old PC or phone, here’s how to recycle and reuse them.

Related Topics

About The Author

Christian Cawley
(1449 Articles Published)

Deputy Editor for Security, Linux, DIY, Programming, and Tech Explained. He also produces The Really Useful Podcast and has extensive experience in desktop and software support.

A contributor to Linux Format magazine, Christian is a Raspberry Pi tinkerer, Lego lover and retro gaming fan.

More
From Christian Cawley