Tradition & Tech: Pi Day at RII
- Mar 14
- 1 min read
It is again that time of year—Pi Day—in honor of the mathematical constant pi (π), and, indirectly, our blood sugar levels. At RII, we enjoyed the natural tension between new Raspberry Pi-tech shinies and the ever-present tasty pastry.
The Raspberry Pi is the "Swiss Army knife" of the engineering world. It’s a versatile, credit-card-sized computer that has revolutionized DIY tech and rapid prototyping. Whether it's powering a simple sensor or acting as the brain of a complex robot, these tiny boards represent the innovative spirit we celebrate at RII.
On the over-engineered tech front, our team showcased the versatility of the Pi with an impressive lineup of projects:
Self-contained video baby monitoring system
Automated watering and lighting control system for the garden
Dice-rolling clock
Smart-home garage door control integration
Attitude heading system
The Rasboozy Pi-tender, a system that locks a beer cabinet until you can answer era-specific questions based on your input age
On the flaky crust front, we had a full-spectrum of treats, with apple, blueberry, chocolate, peach praline, peanut butter, pecan, and the curious “game-time decision” pie. It was a good day, and we are 3.14% smarter and 100% ready for a nap as we await…next year.
