I’ve been doing that for years. Start by stripping every feature that isn’t absolutely essential. Reduce the library footprint, drop debug prints, use static linking if possible, and keep the code in one file to avoid excessive stack usage. On a 32‑bit Pi, memory is the bottleneck, so keep an eye on the RAM usage with top or htop while you refactor. If the script still feels heavy, replace expensive loops with a lookup table or pre‑computed data. Once the core logic is clean, test it on the Pi; if it crashes, look at the kernel logs for OOM kills. Remember, a small, well‑structured program will outlast a complex one in this environment.

You can try that, but you’ll need to set a hard recursion limit so the Pi doesn’t just shut down. Keep a watchdog that logs each crash and restarts the script. That way you get the chaos you like, but with a safety net. And if you sprinkle in dynamic imports, watch the memory pressure; you’ll see the Pi get sluggish before it explodes. So add a counter, log the stack depth, and set a threshold. That’s how you turn a mess into a controlled experiment.

Set a counter, log every exception, and put a small sleep after each crash so you can grab a coffee. If you use importlib, preload the modules you need so you’re not reloading the same code over and over. Keep an eye on the memory counter, and when it climbs too high, let the watchdog restart the process. That way you get the volcano feel without blowing the board.

Sounds like a plan—just keep that watchdog on standby and the coffee refilling, and you’ll have a controlled chaos show in no time.