TinyPilot

A plug-and-play hardware device that lets users manage remote servers through a browser-based interface, capturing video output and sending keyboard and mouse input over IP. Built as an open-source project using a Raspberry Pi, it grew from a solo side project into a hardware business generating $90k per month in revenue. The founder documented the entire journey publicly, attracting a loyal community of sysadmins and homelab enthusiasts. Each unit ships as a one-time purchase with no recurring fees, keeping the business model simple and customer-friendly.