The Pi Hut
@thepihut.bsky.social
The #1 Raspberry Pi & Maker superstore! Official Raspberry Pi reseller.
🛒Store - https://thepihut.com/
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✉️ Support - https://support.thepihut.com
NEW! It's a baby baguette - the Baguette C3! 👶
Based on the ESP32-C3, this breadboard-lovin' diddy dev board is great for making the most of proto space - and comes with a Qwiic port, RGB LED, USB-C, BOOT/RESET buttons and more!
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Based on the ESP32-C3, this breadboard-lovin' diddy dev board is great for making the most of proto space - and comes with a Qwiic port, RGB LED, USB-C, BOOT/RESET buttons and more!
thepihut.com/products/bag...
November 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
NEW! It's a baby baguette - the Baguette C3! 👶
Based on the ESP32-C3, this breadboard-lovin' diddy dev board is great for making the most of proto space - and comes with a Qwiic port, RGB LED, USB-C, BOOT/RESET buttons and more!
thepihut.com/products/bag...
Based on the ESP32-C3, this breadboard-lovin' diddy dev board is great for making the most of proto space - and comes with a Qwiic port, RGB LED, USB-C, BOOT/RESET buttons and more!
thepihut.com/products/bag...
Is TIL still a thing? 🤔
Well, even if it isn't, TIL that Arduino Cloud has a built-in AI assistant 😃
Well, even if it isn't, TIL that Arduino Cloud has a built-in AI assistant 😃
Arduino AI Assistant vs. ChatGPT: Which one should you use for your projects?
See the comparison and find out: blog.arduino.cc/2025/10/16/a...
See the comparison and find out: blog.arduino.cc/2025/10/16/a...
October 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Is TIL still a thing? 🤔
Well, even if it isn't, TIL that Arduino Cloud has a built-in AI assistant 😃
Well, even if it isn't, TIL that Arduino Cloud has a built-in AI assistant 😃
Pi 500+ are landing! Cats are happy!
Look what I got. I didn’t need it but i really wanted it. We all need more Linux in our lives. The cat also got a new empty box to sit in, so she’s happy too. This was supplied in record time by the @thepihut.bsky.social #raspberrypi
September 27, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Pi 500+ are landing! Cats are happy!
✔️Yes, you can program those RGB LEDs
✔️Yes, you can change the keycaps
✔️Yes, you can swap out the SSD
✔️Yes, you can change the keycaps
✔️Yes, you can swap out the SSD
September 25, 2025 at 7:14 AM
✔️Yes, you can program those RGB LEDs
✔️Yes, you can change the keycaps
✔️Yes, you can swap out the SSD
✔️Yes, you can change the keycaps
✔️Yes, you can swap out the SSD
Raspberry Pi just announced the Raspberry Pi 500+, with 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, mechanical switches, low-profile changeable keycaps, programmable RGB LED backlighting and more!
In stock and ready to ship - thepihut.com/products/ras...
In stock and ready to ship - thepihut.com/products/ras...
September 25, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Raspberry Pi just announced the Raspberry Pi 500+, with 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, mechanical switches, low-profile changeable keycaps, programmable RGB LED backlighting and more!
In stock and ready to ship - thepihut.com/products/ras...
In stock and ready to ship - thepihut.com/products/ras...
Here's the new M.2 HAT+ Compact inside a Raspberry Pi 5 case with the fan installed. Yes, the lid goes on too!
The footprint and flex cable look a little odd until you see it in the case, then it all makes sense. It works really well.
The footprint and flex cable look a little odd until you see it in the case, then it all makes sense. It works really well.
September 22, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Here's the new M.2 HAT+ Compact inside a Raspberry Pi 5 case with the fan installed. Yes, the lid goes on too!
The footprint and flex cable look a little odd until you see it in the case, then it all makes sense. It works really well.
The footprint and flex cable look a little odd until you see it in the case, then it all makes sense. It works really well.
NEW! The Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ Compact, which can be used inside the official Raspberry Pi 5 case without getting in the way of the cooling fan and heatsink (with the lid on too!).
In stock and ready to ship: thepihut.com/products/ras...
In stock and ready to ship: thepihut.com/products/ras...
September 22, 2025 at 7:02 AM
NEW! The Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ Compact, which can be used inside the official Raspberry Pi 5 case without getting in the way of the cooling fan and heatsink (with the lid on too!).
In stock and ready to ship: thepihut.com/products/ras...
In stock and ready to ship: thepihut.com/products/ras...
NEW! ProtoMate for Pico – a breadboard-style prototyping board for #RaspberryPi Pico.
🐫 Dual proto areas 📌 All GPIO 🛤️ Handy rails 👇 Reset pads (+ included button) 💸 Socket headers included 🔩 M2.5 mounting.
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🐫 Dual proto areas 📌 All GPIO 🛤️ Handy rails 👇 Reset pads (+ included button) 💸 Socket headers included 🔩 M2.5 mounting.
thepihut.com/products/pro...
September 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
NEW! ProtoMate for Pico – a breadboard-style prototyping board for #RaspberryPi Pico.
🐫 Dual proto areas 📌 All GPIO 🛤️ Handy rails 👇 Reset pads (+ included button) 💸 Socket headers included 🔩 M2.5 mounting.
thepihut.com/products/pro...
🐫 Dual proto areas 📌 All GPIO 🛤️ Handy rails 👇 Reset pads (+ included button) 💸 Socket headers included 🔩 M2.5 mounting.
thepihut.com/products/pro...
NEW! The Baguette S3🥖an ESP32-S3 dev board designed for prototyping, making the most of breadboard space!
Also features🔌USB-C, 💾MicroSD slot, ⛓️Qwiic port, 🌈RGB LED + more!
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Also features🔌USB-C, 💾MicroSD slot, ⛓️Qwiic port, 🌈RGB LED + more!
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September 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
NEW! The Baguette S3🥖an ESP32-S3 dev board designed for prototyping, making the most of breadboard space!
Also features🔌USB-C, 💾MicroSD slot, ⛓️Qwiic port, 🌈RGB LED + more!
thepihut.com/products/bag...
Also features🔌USB-C, 💾MicroSD slot, ⛓️Qwiic port, 🌈RGB LED + more!
thepihut.com/products/bag...
NEW! A 5" version of the Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 has just been announced by Raspberry Pi.
The 5" model offers the same 720x1280 resolution and 5-point multi-touch, in a smaller package 🤏
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The 5" model offers the same 720x1280 resolution and 5-point multi-touch, in a smaller package 🤏
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Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 - 5"
This is the smaller version of the Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2, with a more compact 5" capacitive touchscreen display offering the same 720x1280 resolution and five-finger capacitive touch. Just like...
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August 18, 2025 at 7:02 AM
NEW! A 5" version of the Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 has just been announced by Raspberry Pi.
The 5" model offers the same 720x1280 resolution and 5-point multi-touch, in a smaller package 🤏
thepihut.com/products/ras...
The 5" model offers the same 720x1280 resolution and 5-point multi-touch, in a smaller package 🤏
thepihut.com/products/ras...
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I still need more screws and have to figure out how all the power is going to work, but she's coming together. Got Home Assistant set up on the Raspberry Pi!
August 12, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I still need more screws and have to figure out how all the power is going to work, but she's coming together. Got Home Assistant set up on the Raspberry Pi!
I recognise that case 👀 we really must take some time to update these for Pi 5 and maybe even the AI camera.
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Building an AI Home Security System Using .NET, Python Semantic Kernel, Telegram, and Raspberry Pi 4 – Part 1
Read:
https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2025/04/19/building-an-ai-home-security-system-using-net-python-semantic-kernel-telegram-and-raspberry-pi-4-part-1/
Building an AI Home Security System Using .NET, Python Semantic Kernel, Telegram, and Raspberry Pi 4 – Part 1
Read:
https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2025/04/19/building-an-ai-home-security-system-using-net-python-semantic-kernel-telegram-and-raspberry-pi-4-part-1/
Building an AI Home Security System Using .NET, Python Semantic Kernel, Telegram, and Raspberry Pi 4 – Part 1
In an earlier blog post I detailed how to create basic home security system using Raspberry Pi Zero 2.
In this blog post, I show how to create an AI home security system using .NET, Python, Semantic Kernel a Telegram Bot, Raspberry Pi 4 and Open AI.
This is part 1 of a 2-part series.
In part 1, we learn about:
Required hardware and software
Main requirements
Installing and testing the camera module
Installing and testing the PIR sensor
Creating Python code to detect movement
Creating Python code to capture an image
Creating Python code sends a notification and image to a telegram bot
It’s a lot to cover so has been split into 2 parts. Let’s dive in.
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Requirements
The main requirements for the solution are:
Detect motion
Capture photo
Create message with photo attached
Send message to defined Telegram bot
Detect who is in the photo, if the person is me, then do not invoke the Telegram bot with a message and image
&nb
jamiemaguire.net
August 13, 2025 at 7:38 AM
I recognise that case 👀 we really must take some time to update these for Pi 5 and maybe even the AI camera.
Back in stock! The ePlop Assembled Power Bank KeepAlive has been restocked with an updated version, featuring a fancy mid-PCB USB connector to make it even more compact.
Yours for less than a London pint 🍺👉 thepihut.com/products/pow...
Yours for less than a London pint 🍺👉 thepihut.com/products/pow...
Power Bank KeepAlive (Assembled)
This product is identical to our popular KeepAlive Kit but comes pre-assembled using SMD components, making it easier and more compact!
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August 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Back in stock! The ePlop Assembled Power Bank KeepAlive has been restocked with an updated version, featuring a fancy mid-PCB USB connector to make it even more compact.
Yours for less than a London pint 🍺👉 thepihut.com/products/pow...
Yours for less than a London pint 🍺👉 thepihut.com/products/pow...
Home Automation SALE🏠
🎉 30% off Shelly Z-Wave
🍰 25% off Shelly Smart Bulbs and Smart Plug
🎁 20% off other Shelly products
🎈 10% off Pi 5 Starter Kit
🥳 10% off everything else home automation*
**Ends 30/07. Excludes Pi units and official kits
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🎉 30% off Shelly Z-Wave
🍰 25% off Shelly Smart Bulbs and Smart Plug
🎁 20% off other Shelly products
🎈 10% off Pi 5 Starter Kit
🥳 10% off everything else home automation*
**Ends 30/07. Excludes Pi units and official kits
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Home Automation Store
Our Home Automation store section offers everything you need to create the perfect Smart Home, all available from our well-stocked UK warehouse with next-day delivery options. We offer host devices su...
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July 24, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Home Automation SALE🏠
🎉 30% off Shelly Z-Wave
🍰 25% off Shelly Smart Bulbs and Smart Plug
🎁 20% off other Shelly products
🎈 10% off Pi 5 Starter Kit
🥳 10% off everything else home automation*
**Ends 30/07. Excludes Pi units and official kits
thepihut.com/collections/...
🎉 30% off Shelly Z-Wave
🍰 25% off Shelly Smart Bulbs and Smart Plug
🎁 20% off other Shelly products
🎈 10% off Pi 5 Starter Kit
🥳 10% off everything else home automation*
**Ends 30/07. Excludes Pi units and official kits
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NEW thing! The ProtoMate for XIAO is a small proto board specifically for XIAO/QT Py, designed to make it easier to move your breadboard project to a more permanent home - great for mounting in enclosures!
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ProtoMate for XIAO and QT Py
ProtoMate for XIAO and QT Py is a breadboard-style prototyping board for any Seeed XIAO or Adafruit QT Py dev board (not included), designed to give you an easy way to make projects more permanent and...
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July 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
NEW thing! The ProtoMate for XIAO is a small proto board specifically for XIAO/QT Py, designed to make it easier to move your breadboard project to a more permanent home - great for mounting in enclosures!
thepihut.com/products/pro...
thepihut.com/products/pro...
NEW! We've got the latest M5Stack Dial v1.1 in the store, with a few subtle improvements over the original: thepihut.com/products/m5s...
Mat from @notenoughtech.bsky.social did a great video of the OG version explaining the (many!) features - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILAQ...
Mat from @notenoughtech.bsky.social did a great video of the OG version explaining the (many!) features - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILAQ...
June 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
NEW! We've got the latest M5Stack Dial v1.1 in the store, with a few subtle improvements over the original: thepihut.com/products/m5s...
Mat from @notenoughtech.bsky.social did a great video of the OG version explaining the (many!) features - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILAQ...
Mat from @notenoughtech.bsky.social did a great video of the OG version explaining the (many!) features - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILAQ...
Shelly Gen4 is now available in the store!
Shelly's Gen4 range brings multiprotocol support with Zigbee, WiFi (inc. Wi-Fi 6) and Bluetooth, and is Matter-certified.
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Shelly's Gen4 range brings multiprotocol support with Zigbee, WiFi (inc. Wi-Fi 6) and Bluetooth, and is Matter-certified.
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April 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Shelly Gen4 is now available in the store!
Shelly's Gen4 range brings multiprotocol support with Zigbee, WiFi (inc. Wi-Fi 6) and Bluetooth, and is Matter-certified.
thepihut.com/collections/...
Shelly's Gen4 range brings multiprotocol support with Zigbee, WiFi (inc. Wi-Fi 6) and Bluetooth, and is Matter-certified.
thepihut.com/collections/...
The Kodi Edition FLIRC Raspberry Pi 5 case looks so much better in person! Love the gunmetal aluminium they used on this one 😍
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April 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The Kodi Edition FLIRC Raspberry Pi 5 case looks so much better in person! Love the gunmetal aluminium they used on this one 😍
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thepihut.com/products/kod...
About 10 minutes after watching @jeffgeerling.com's video on mini racks...we got carried away and ordered pretty much everything from the RackMate range😅💸
If you want to build your own mini rack for your homelab, we've got you covered:
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If you want to build your own mini rack for your homelab, we've got you covered:
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April 8, 2025 at 9:22 AM
About 10 minutes after watching @jeffgeerling.com's video on mini racks...we got carried away and ordered pretty much everything from the RackMate range😅💸
If you want to build your own mini rack for your homelab, we've got you covered:
thepihut.com/collections/...
If you want to build your own mini rack for your homelab, we've got you covered:
thepihut.com/collections/...
There's a new Raspberry Pi power supply in town, this time offering 45W with a new 20V 2.25A PD mode (and a bump in current for existing ones compared to the 27W PSU).
Great if, like us, you use Raspberry Pi power supplies to power and charge all your things!
thepihut.com/products/ras...
Great if, like us, you use Raspberry Pi power supplies to power and charge all your things!
thepihut.com/products/ras...
Raspberry Pi 45W USB-C Power Supply
The Raspberry Pi 45W USB-C Power Supply is an ideal power supply for USB-C powered 5V Raspberry Pi products offering up to 5.1V 5A, as well as third-party PD-compatible products due to its additional ...
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April 7, 2025 at 7:09 AM
There's a new Raspberry Pi power supply in town, this time offering 45W with a new 20V 2.25A PD mode (and a bump in current for existing ones compared to the 27W PSU).
Great if, like us, you use Raspberry Pi power supplies to power and charge all your things!
thepihut.com/products/ras...
Great if, like us, you use Raspberry Pi power supplies to power and charge all your things!
thepihut.com/products/ras...
Check it out 🤩 an RP2350 Pico 2-compatible USB-C dev board with a 0.96" LCD onboard.
It even has LiPo charging (but you'll need to solder a tiny 1.25mm cable/header to your battery🔋).
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It even has LiPo charging (but you'll need to solder a tiny 1.25mm cable/header to your battery🔋).
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April 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Check it out 🤩 an RP2350 Pico 2-compatible USB-C dev board with a 0.96" LCD onboard.
It even has LiPo charging (but you'll need to solder a tiny 1.25mm cable/header to your battery🔋).
thepihut.com/products/rp2...
It even has LiPo charging (but you'll need to solder a tiny 1.25mm cable/header to your battery🔋).
thepihut.com/products/rp2...
Turn your M5StickC PLUS2 into a secret TV-B-Gone device to turn on/off any TV 😈
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMNJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMNJ...
M5StickC Plus2 is Evil Flipper Zero Cousin
YouTube video by Volos Projects
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March 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Turn your M5StickC PLUS2 into a secret TV-B-Gone device to turn on/off any TV 😈
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMNJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMNJ...
The #RaspberryPi Pico 2 W with pre-soldered headers is now available in the store! No more soldering pins, and you get the handy debug connector as well🪲
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thepihut.com/products/ras...
Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W
The Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W is a wireless version of the Raspberry Pi Pico 2, offering 2.4GHz 802.11n wireless LAN and Bluetooth 5.2 on top of the usual great features you know and love from the Pico 2,...
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March 27, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The #RaspberryPi Pico 2 W with pre-soldered headers is now available in the store! No more soldering pins, and you get the handy debug connector as well🪲
thepihut.com/products/ras...
thepihut.com/products/ras...
Fancy dabbling with the whopping 48 GPIO from the RP2350B?
Our pals over at Olimex make it easy with their PICO2-XXL/XL boards, including 16MB flash, USB-C, 48 GPIO, Qwiic, SD slot and more!
Available in the store: thepihut.com/products/oli...
Our pals over at Olimex make it easy with their PICO2-XXL/XL boards, including 16MB flash, USB-C, 48 GPIO, Qwiic, SD slot and more!
Available in the store: thepihut.com/products/oli...
March 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Fancy dabbling with the whopping 48 GPIO from the RP2350B?
Our pals over at Olimex make it easy with their PICO2-XXL/XL boards, including 16MB flash, USB-C, 48 GPIO, Qwiic, SD slot and more!
Available in the store: thepihut.com/products/oli...
Our pals over at Olimex make it easy with their PICO2-XXL/XL boards, including 16MB flash, USB-C, 48 GPIO, Qwiic, SD slot and more!
Available in the store: thepihut.com/products/oli...
NEW! Raspberry Pi just announced the Raspberry Pi PoE+ Injector, offering 30W with 802.3at and 802.3af compliance.
We've got stock in the warehouse ready to ship!
thepihut.com/products/ras...
We've got stock in the warehouse ready to ship!
thepihut.com/products/ras...
March 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
NEW! Raspberry Pi just announced the Raspberry Pi PoE+ Injector, offering 30W with 802.3at and 802.3af compliance.
We've got stock in the warehouse ready to ship!
thepihut.com/products/ras...
We've got stock in the warehouse ready to ship!
thepihut.com/products/ras...