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The Raspberry Pi 3 is one of the best starting points for working with code. Whether you’re a first-timer with Python or a technology veteran, this microcomputer is a fantastically adaptable machine.

It’s something of an understatement to say that there’s plenty you can do with the Raspberry Pi 3. Since the first Raspberry Pi was released in 2012, people have been putting it to work on projects ranging from the practical to the outrageous. Want to write your own games? Check. Want to make a smart media centre for your TV? Check. Want to breathe life into a classic children’s toy? Check.

Here we’ve picked 20 rewarding projects to sink your teeth into – ranging from the simple to the fiendish. These will also work if you have a Raspberry Pi 2, although they might be a slightly more tricky if you have the original Raspberry Pi or the Raspberry Pi Zero.