Tech
An occasional series of tech notes covering the code behind this website, and projects built with a Raspberry Pi.
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How to build a Raspberry Pi terrarium controller
Apr 26, 2026
I built a Raspberry Pi-powered controller for my terrarium, providing data visualisation, temperature and humidity alerts, and more. Here I'll share my process. Read more.
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Lessons from an AI-assisted migration to Astro
Feb 24, 2025
An honest look at using AI to migrate a website from Hugo to Astro. What worked, what didn't, and the surprising lessons learned along the way. Read more.
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Now available: Nepenthes Species Identifier V2
Sep 4, 2024
It's been almost 4 years since the original Nepenthes Species Identifier launched. I'm pleased to say that the vastly improved version 2 is now ready for release! Read more.
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Identifying Nepenthes species with AI
Oct 5, 2020
Today I'm excited to release a new resource for growers: an AI-powered tool for identifying the 160+ different species of Nepenthes. Read more.