Ahh yeah, Very true! Another benefit haha. Another solid reason to go with the solenoid then :)
I just realised I actually have a rpi4 that can connect to the camera unit - could've been testing things out the last few days while I wait. Might have something to play with over the long weekend after all.
Originally heat pump stuff, but then it got too complicated and also we were looking at moving house so I thought I'd wait, then I thought maybe the TV so I could turn it on and off but in the end I got a PC/TV remote which we use instead.
So they are just sitting there waiting for me to think of a new project 😆
My storage started off pretty similar, then I added some storage containers, and then I couldn't find stuff so I repurchased things I already had etc, so I put together a simple Google Sheet with all my inventory lol. Might add which container etc, each part is located to make it extra easier lol.