Support the Grove

Help keep the systems running and the documentation flowing.

Running this homestead lab isn't free. Hardware, antennas, weather sensors, power, bandwidth, maintenance'it all adds up. Community support keeps Gigabyte Grove online and evolving.

Why your support matters

Every system at Gigabyte Grove costs money to build and maintain. When you contribute, your support goes directly into practical, hardware-level improvements and the time it takes to document them properly.

Hardware: Raspberry Pi nodes, SDRs, antennas, sensors, cameras, network gear
Infrastructure: Cabling, conduit, mounts, power systems, backup connectivity
Operations: Bandwidth, power, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades
Documentation: Time spent writing, filming, editing, and publishing

Transparency matters. Every contribution is appreciated and tracked. No bloat, no waste just gear that has a job and documentation that helps others replicate it.

At a glance

What your support powers

ADS-B & aviation tracking Antennas, SDRs, Pi nodes
Weather & environmental data Stations, sensors, calibration
Homestead monitoring Cameras, networking, storage
Content & documentation Guides, videos, project write-ups

The goal is simple: keep Gigabyte Grove online, resilient, and useful both here on the property and for anyone following along at home.

Support options

Choose what works for you.

Whether it's a one-time contribution, recurring support, sending hardware, or simply sharing the work, it all helps keep the Grove running.

One-time contribution

PayPal or Cash App

A one-time contribution helps fund specific projects, replace failing hardware, and cover surprise repairs. Every dollar goes straight into keeping the Grove online and improving it.

PayPal: donate@gigabytegrove.com
Cash App: $GigabyteGrove

Monthly support

Patreon, Ko-fi

Monthly support makes planning easier. Knowing what's coming in each month means hardware, power, and bandwidth can be budgeted, and bigger upgrades can be scheduled instead of postponed.

Even a small monthly amount helps. Think of it as keep the Grove online money covering power, bandwidth, and routine maintenance.

Hardware donations

Equipment we can put to work

Have gear sitting on a shelf that deserves a second life? Raspberry Pis, SDRs, antennas, network switches, PoE gear if it fits the Grove, it will be used, not just stored.

Reach out first so we can confirm it's something that can be integrated. The goal is no wasted shipping, no orphaned hardware.

Share the work

Non-monetary support

Not everyone can contribute financially. That's okay. Sharing projects, linking to documentation, or telling someone about Gigabyte Grove is a big help.

Word of mouth is how small projects like this survive. If something here helped you, letting others know goes a long way.

Questions about support?

Curious how contributions are used, want to earmark support for a specific system, or have ideas for a project you'd like to see happen at the Grove?

If you're thinking about a larger contribution or a gear donation, reach out and we can talk through what would be most helpful and how it will be used.