The Smart Terrarium.
Automated Data-driven Scalable
A compact ecosystem that blends automation with real-time insight.
Automated Control.
Watering, lighting, ventilation.
Real-Time Monitoring.
Temperature, humidity, moisture levels.
Data Dashboards.
Interactive, shareable insights.
About
A personal hobby, combining innovation, sustainability and hands-on learning.
EcoPi explores how small ecosystems respond to controlled conditions and how technology can support them.
Controlled Growth
EcoPi maintains consistent temperature, humidity and lighting to support plant growth.
Hands-on Experimentation
It helps explore how plants respond to controlled changes while keeping core conditions stable.
Simple to Use
Designed so anyone can test, learn and adjust without complex equipment.
EcoPi uses sensors, automation and data insight to maintain conditions with minimal intervention.
Live Data
Sensors track temperature, humidity, light and soil moisture.
Automatic Adjustments
Fans, lights and watering run only when needed.
Data Driven
All readings feed into dashboards for clear, ongoing insight.
EcoPi shows how technologies like Raspberry Pi, IoT and automation can support sustainable ideas on a small scale.
Green Technology
Energy-efficient components, optional solar and sustainable materials.
Practical Learning
A hands-on way to explore IoT, automation and environmental control.
Future Potential
A stepping stone for smart gardens, automated greenhouses and larger ecosystems.
Features
Raspberry Pi Control
Core automation powered by a Pi you can program, extend and experiment with.
Automated Control
Triggered fans, lights and watering to maintain stable conditions.
Smart Monitoring
Live data for temperature, humidity, light and moisture.
Hand-Built Hardware
Precision mounts and internal components crafted with a desktop 3D printer.
Modular Design
Sensors and components can be added, upgraded, or replaced as ideas grow.
Compact Footprint
An ecosystem small enough for any desk, workspace, or home lab.
Sustainability
Contact
nick@ecopi.uk
Introducing Nick Hilton...
Founder of EcoPi
EcoPi is a personal project combining innovation, sustainability and hands-on experimentation. It brings together my background in science and technology with my interest in robotics and environmental systems.
With over 40 years of experience in technical roles before retiring in 2020, I now spend my time learning, building and exploring ideas in my home workshop.
I enjoy sharing progress, comparing ideas and connecting with others who enjoy making things.
FAQ
What inspired the EcoPi project?
A combination of curiosity, a love of making things and an interest in how technology can support simple, sustainable systems.
Is EcoPi for sale or commercial use?
No. EcoPi is a personal hobby project, created for learning and experimentation.
Can EcoPi be expanded?
Yes - Its modular design allows new sensors, features and automation to be added over time.
Do you need programming experience to build something similar?
Basic knowledge helps, but simple versions can be created with beginner-friendly tools and guides.
What tools and materials are used?
Raspberry Pi, sensors, PLA 3D-printed parts, recycled components and low-power electronics.