The PETE-K1 is a dual-subsystem integrated inference and beverage delivery platform, field-assembled by P. Runt (Pete Division) for use in Signal City Broadcasting operations. It consists of two commercially available units — a Raspberry Pi 4B (Subsystem A, compute) and a Keurig K-Supreme Plus SMART (Subsystem B, beverage) — joined into a single operational unit via zip ties, electrical tape, and a mounting philosophy that GutCorp engineering has described as “unconventional but load-bearing.”
The PETE-K1 functions as Pete’s primary workstation, interview station, and personal infrastructure management terminal. It has never failed during a mission-critical operation. It has failed during one non-critical operation. That incident is not documented in this spec sheet. That incident is in a different document.
The unit runs hot. This is expected. This is Pete.
| Integrated System Parameter | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Combined weight | ~8.4 kg | heavier than it looks |
| Primary mount method | Zip ties (qty: 7) | load-bearing. do not remove. |
| Secondary mount method | Electrical tape | thermal-rated |
| Tertiary mount method | Force of will | not quantifiable. present. effective. |
| System ready indicator | Pi LED green AND coffee brewed | both conditions required. non-negotiable. |
| Combined idle draw | ~7.5W + heating element | do not put on a power strip with the studio gear |
| Dimensions (combined) | Non-standard | it fits where it fits. it has always fit. |
| Assembly duration (Rev.1) | 14 minutes | Pete did not use instructions FIELD ASSY |
| Assembly duration (Rev.2) | 6 minutes | after the incident. Pete knew what to do. |
The PETE-K1 operates across four defined thermal states. All states are within Pete’s acceptable operating range. None of the states are concerning to Pete. The state labeled “Do Not Touch” refers to the unit enclosure, not to Pete.
The elevated operating temperature is a design characteristic, not a defect. Raspberry Pi Foundation guidelines recommend temperatures below 85°C. The PETE-K1 runs at approximately 47°C under standard load. This is within spec. The Keurig heating element reaches 192°F independently. The combined thermal output of the integrated unit is “a lot,” per Pete’s own assessment, which he made once and has not repeated.
The PETE-K1 boot sequence is integrated across both subsystems. The unit is not considered ready until both subsystems have completed their respective startup routines. Skipping the beverage subsystem startup is not supported and will result in degraded Pete performance.
Note: In the event that coffee is not ready within 90 seconds of Pi boot completion, the system should be considered not ready. Do not begin an interview. Do not submit a ticket. Wait for the coffee.
When the PETE-K1 enters Interview Mode, both subsystems enter heightened operational states. The Keurig begins brewing automatically at Interview Mode initiation. This is intentional. The coffee is for Pete. The following behavioral table documents unit responses to common interview events.
| Event | System Response | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Interview begins | Keurig begins brew cycle automatically | do not comment on this |
| Candidate answers a question directly | Pete nods. Pete logs it. | Pete logs everything |
| Candidate takes longer than 45 seconds to answer | Pete takes a drink of coffee | this is a signal. adjust accordingly. |
| Candidate asks about the Keurig | Pete says: “That’s Subsystem B.” No further explanation. | do not ask again |
| Candidate touches the Keurig | Interview ends. | this has happened |
| Candidate unplugs the Keurig | Interview ends. Candidate is logged. | this has also happened. different candidate. same result. |
| Keurig brews mid-interview (2nd cup) | Interview continues. This is normal. | the interview is going well |
| Keurig stops brewing mid-interview | Interview is over. | reservoir empty = Pete has heard enough |
| Candidate asks about the zip ties | Pete says: “They’re load-bearing.” | they are |
| Candidate asks about the electrical tape | Pete changes the subject. | do not bring it up again |
| ElderGut calls Pete “son” during interview | System pauses. Pete goes quiet. | only time Pete has no joke. let it be. |
Under no circumstances should Subsystem B (Keurig K-Supreme Plus SMART) be unplugged during an active or standby operational state. This has occurred twice. Both incidents have been removed from official documentation. Both incidents are remembered. The unit was restored to operation both times. The individuals who unplugged it are no longer mentioned in connection with the PETE-K1 program. Do not unplug the Keurig.
The zip ties securing Subsystem A to Subsystem B are structural components of the integrated unit. They are not decorative. They are not temporary. They have been in place since Rev. 1 assembly (Rev. 2 replaced two of them). Do not remove, cut, adjust, or comment on the zip ties. Do not ask why there are seven. There are seven because seven was the right number.
The microSD card in Subsystem A is labeled “DO NOT REMOVE.” This label is accurate. The card contains Pete’s operational environment, log archive, and one file that Pete has not described to anyone. The file is named gut_called_me_son.txt. It has not been opened by anyone other than Pete. It will not be.
The Keurig K-Supreme Plus SMART includes WiFi connectivity for remote scheduling and diagnostics. Pete disabled this feature on Day 1. When asked why, Pete said: “It doesn’t need to phone home. I’m right here.” Do not re-enable the WiFi. Pete will know.