Saturday, July 18, 2015

Fun with embedded linux

    Linux is a great operating system.  It has over 24 years of development under its belt. It has been battle hardened and thoroughly tested by experts the world over.  It's a solid platform to build quality products on top of, and best of all-- Its free!

What's better than free software?  Cheap hardware, that's what!



    A fully featured desktop computer no bigger than a stack of playing cards. Complete with network capabilities, and a variety of ways to interface with sensors, motors, and human input.  These little guys are ready to handle most automation tasks you can dream up.


People the world over have used these cheap tiny computers to power an array of incredible projects including things like home theater systems, robots, home automation, media servers, even custom voice controlled microwaves!

These can be used to connect home devices in ways that were never possible before; A home security systems that talks to your mobile phone, controls your door and window locks, and even calls the police for you! Just for example.

Here are some things other people are doing with the raspberry pi; Explore the possibilities, dream up your own ideas, and I'll help you set them up in your home or workshop!

Custom car toys
Bringing retro back


Smart thermostats
Automated pet feeders
DIY CNC Dremel routers
DIY 3D printers

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