General Raspberry Pi Applications

Pi-hole

Pi-hole acts as a network-wide ad blocker and DNS server, offering a simple and effective way to enhance internet browsing experiences across all devices in your network.

It blocks unwanted content and ads, especially useful for IoT devices prone to frequent data transmission. The project's ease of installation and immediate impact on network traffic make it particularly appealing.

Pi VPN

Setting up your own VPN server using Pi VPN allows for secure remote access to your home network.

This project is valuable for those who need to access local files or use their home internet connection securely from anywhere in the world. The ability to generate QR codes for easy client setup is a user-friendly feature that enhances the overall utility of the Pi VPN.

OctoPrint

For 3D printing enthusiasts, OctoPrint offers a way to remotely monitor and manage 3D prints.

This platform can significantly streamline the 3D printing process, offering plugins for enhanced functionalities like time-lapse video creation and print status monitoring. It represents a blend of convenience and advanced control over 3D printing processes.

Home Assistant

Home Assistant is an open-source home automation server that can control and automate a wide array of IoT devices.

From smart lights to thermostats and surveillance systems, Home Assistant brings the future of smart home technologies into the present, allowing for a highly customized and automated living environment.

Internet Speed Test Appliance

This project combines various tools to monitor and graph your internet speed over time, offering insights into your network's performance.

It's particularly useful for diagnosing internet connectivity issues or just for keeping an eye on your ISP's performance.

Autobill: Automated Billing System

Autobill speeds up the shopping checkout process by using a camera and load cell to identify and weigh products, automatically adding them to a digital cart for billing, significantly reducing the need for manual input and queue times at stores.

Magnetic Lock System for Modular Connections

This innovative system uses magnetic locks to effortlessly connect and control various modules, supporting applications from object detection to home automation. The system allows for easy assembly and reconfiguration of project components.

Remote Telescope Cooling with Home Assistant

Michael integrated two temperature sensors with a home assistant to remotely control his telescope's cooling system. This setup enables real-time monitoring and automated cooling adjustments based on temperature readings.

Passive Cooling with Steel Plate

Timmy's passive cooling solution for Raspberry Pi uses a steel plate and bolts to efficiently dissipate heat, offering a simple and effective alternative to active cooling methods.

AI-powered Trash Sorting Robot

Akhtar's robot utilizes Edge Impulse and a neural network to classify and sort trash, equipped with a laser scanner for navigation and a webcam for object identification, contributing to environmental conservation.

Smart Inventory Tracker

This project uses machine learning powered object detection to count objects in a photo! The inventory numbers are then uploaded to Azure IoT Central so that the inventory can be monitored anytime, anywhere.

Check out the full step-by-step tutorial on our other blog post here