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Raspberry Pi OS imaging headless SSH setup hostname configuration package updates systemd service basics journalctl logs environment variables Python virtual environment
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GPIO pin numbering digital output LED digital input button pull-up resistor button debounce PWM LED brightness GPIO cleanup edge detection
Sensors & Buses
I2C device scan I2C sensor read SPI overview SPI transfer UART serial read 1-Wire temperature sensor ADC via external chip sensor calibration
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cron scheduled task systemd autostart app camera capture filesystem data logging MQTT publish MQTT subscribe HTTP sensor endpoint local SQLite logging
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static IP concept mDNS hostname Wi-Fi configuration SSH key authentication SFTP file transfer Nginx reverse proxy firewall with ufw network diagnostics
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servo control ultrasonic distance sensor relay module safety RGB LED mixing buzzer tone PIR motion sensor rotary encoder safe shutdown button
Raspberry Pi / Automation

cron scheduled task

Learn cron scheduled task in Raspberry Pi with a dedicated explanation, a concept-specific example, practical cautions, and a mastery check.

12 min read • Intermediate
raspberry-pi-025.sh
bash 
crontab -e
# run every 5 minutes
*/5 * * * * /usr/bin/python3 /home/pi/read_sensor.py >> /home/pi/sensor.log 2>&1
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