This blog is running on a recycled Google Pixel 5
8 days ago
- #Permacomputing
- #SolarPowered
- #Android
- The blog is hosted on a recycled Google Pixel 5, showcasing the use of an Android phone as a server.
- Inspiration came from Mastodon posts about running sites on minimal hardware like ESP32 microcontrollers and Android devices with solar panels.
- The Pixel 5 was chosen for its USB-OTG support, ethernet capability via docks, and being the most updated phone available to the author.
- The blog is solar-powered using a 100w panel connected to a Jackery power station, aligning with permacomputing principles.
- Termux, a terminal emulator for Android, was used to set up the blog with Hugo, git, and other utilities without needing a full Linux environment.
- The setup includes SSH for remote management, cron jobs for automatic blog reloading, and rsync for backups to desktop and NAS.
- The author highlights the simplicity and reliability of running a blog on an Android phone, with performance comparable to traditional servers.
- Future plans include maintaining the current setup unless issues arise, with openness to feedback and further write-ups on specific components like dufs for file management.