Top 5: Raspberry Pi tornado warning system, 4 open boards for IoT development, and more

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In this week's Top 5, we highlight a tornado warning system built with a Raspberry Pi, 4 open hardware boards for IoT development, public libraries and open source, tips for creating your own maker workspace, and three attributes of an open leader you should know.

Top 5 articles of the week

5. How to recognize an open leader when you see one

Open leaders understand how to be appreciative, open, and helpful. These common attributes might not seem like anything special, but when they are practiced daily and with enthusiasm, a person's ability to lead is transformed.

4. Tips for building your own maker workspace

One maker designs his own personal maker workspace based the unique processes and challenges he plans to encounter. Get tips for your own workspace in this article.

3. Why public libraries need to support open source

Phil Shapiro wants our public libraries to be able to answer patrons questions about open source—at least point them in the right direction. This article offers resources you can buff up on yourself and share with your own public library.

2. 4 versatile boards for fast, inexpensive IoT development

Learn about these four open hardware boards to help you prototype your projects quickly and inexpensively—from compact and networked applications to IoT devices.

1. Build your own Raspberry Pi tornado warning system

Jim is from Huntsville, Alabama—a city that consistently ranks No. 1 for most violent tornadoes in America. As a tinkerer, this respect for tornados led him to build a tornado warning system with a Raspberry Pi. Learn how in this article.

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Jen leads a team of community managers for the Digital Communities team at Red Hat. She lives in Raleigh with her husband and daughters, June and Jewel.

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Thanks for this TOP5. I love the Raspberry Pi projects. I'm living in Poland so I haven't got a torados, but I think this is the new level of python's programming. It's very easy to make and the profit... it can safe Your life!

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