Alright. I just talked to her. She said she thought I 'don't really need one.' Then she said she didn't now what I use it for. She looked at the FAQ and said yeah, you can't use it with the desktop, it's not windows compatible. I said I know. Then she said what dsplay would I use? I said I don't bel...

we don't need a house, clothing, technology, or almost anything else. She gave me the evil eye and walked away You are doing this wrong - you are thinking this is a battle between you and your mum. If you try to win without her agreement, I am sure there are several things she can do to "punish" yo...

Alrightthanks everyone! I'm viewing this on a small screen so I cant reply individually like last time but oh well!!! As for buying it without them knowing I couldn't. Id have to fodder off my kindle and since they mail it id have to get up early and shed know something was up! As for automated ligh...

Just thought of this, but would it be possible to use Raspberry Pi and a webcam or something like that so that after doing a specific hand motion, it will follow your hand for the mouse?

My mum won't let me get one, and someone told me to get a project and can make a reality and present it to her to convince her. I've thought of a few, but what are a few good ones. Keep in mind I'm 12, but a computer geek. Please don't post anything like automation that would allow one to be lazy. I...

Ha, Say that its educational and can be used for school work or something ;) Also im sure there's plenty of things your mom has that she doesn't 'need' either. Best bet is to come up with a project you want to make a reality and then present it to her, say it can be used for lots of projects and af...

Talk to her and find out why she says you don't need one. Listen to her and try to understand her reasoning (I suspect she has some valid concerns like not doing your homework or chores etc.). Then figure out how to allay her concerns. Explain how having it would benefit you. Get her excited about ...

Thanks everyone. I'll tell her that when she gets home. Also, I told her that by the difinition of 'need', we don't need a house, clothing, technology, or almost anything else. She gave me the evil eye and waked away. lol

I am a 12 year old computer geek, and I want a Raspberry Pi. I asked my mum, said I would use it well, pay for it by myself, ect., and she said no, I "don't need one." What can I do to convince her I should get it? Help!