The Raspberry Pi, an affordable and versatile device, is widely used for various software experiments due to its small size and full computer functionality, making it ideal for continuous monitoring projects. Setting it up involves selecting an operating system, with many users opting for Raspberry Pi OS or a compatible Linux distribution. By connecting a Raspberry Pi to a Grafana Cloud account, users can easily collect and visualize system metrics through pre-built dashboards, integrations, and alerts, offering a streamlined alternative to manually configuring Prometheus and Grafana setups. Grafana Cloud provides a free plan with features such as metrics and logs retention, synthetic monitoring, and basic team collaboration options, while a 14-day trial of its Pro plan offers extended capabilities. Utilizing Grafana Cloud simplifies the monitoring process, allowing enthusiasts to focus more on creative projects with their Raspberry Pi, rather than on the technical intricacies of setting up a monitoring system from scratch.