Autostarting a Python program when a Raspberry Pi is powered up

When developing an application using Python, it is essential to have the Raspberry Pi connected up with keyboard, mouse and monitor. However in most control applications, once it has been debugged and is working OK, one does not need these peripherals to be connected. This blog pots outlines how to do this.

Arduino versus Raspberry Pi

When I first started getting interested in the Raspberry Pi, I came across a few comments on blogs about how the Rpi was not as good as the Arduino. I soon realised that this was like comparing apples and pears.

What can you do with an Analogue to Digital Convertor?

Following the post on the Custard Pi 2 which has 2 analogue inputs, this one looks at some applications for A to D convertors.

Analogue input output board for the Raspberry Pi

The Custard Pi 2 is nearing launch. Just finished all the documentation for it to allow users to get the most from it. This has been done as  PowerPoint presentation and has been uploaded to Slideshare.

Using the Raspberry Pi as an energy monitor

If one could easily monitor energy pulses with the Raspberry Pi, then it could be used as an energy monitor. By running a web browser on the Pi, this data could be looked at from anywhere in the world. This post shows how the Raspberry Pi can be used to collect energy usage data from a domestic electricity meter.

UPDATED to show LED PULSE SENSOR from Crucible Technologies

Venturefest York 2013 - Custard Pi launch

Great interest in the Custard Pi range at Venturefest York today. There was a lot of interest from Universities in the region, including Scarborough, Teeside and York. Looking forward to promoting the use of the Raspberry Pi and the Custard Pi in education.

Custard Pi - 2: coming soon

The second of a range of add-on boards for the Raspberry Pi. Custard Pi-2 is a plug in card providing 4 digital outputs, 4 digital inputs, 2 analogue outputs and 4 analogue inputs. Also we launch the all new Custard Pi logo here.