Best of Raspberry Pi — 2024

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    Build your own Ad Blocking tool for your home using Pi-Hole.

    Pi-Hole is a DNS sinkhole designed to block advertisements and trackers on your home network, enhancing your online privacy. By routing DNS traffic through Pi-Hole, domains associated with ads and telemetry are blocked, providing an ad-free browsing experience. The post details the installation of Pi-Hole on a home server using Docker and Portainer, and explains how to configure your home router to use Pi-Hole. It also highlights the primary benefits and a few downsides of using Pi-Hole.

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    5 obscure self-hosted services worth checking out

    Discover five obscure but valuable self-hosted services that can enhance your home lab. Tube Archivist lets you save YouTube videos, while Tandoor Recipes helps manage meal planning and recipes. Kiwix allows for offline access to extensive educational databases using minimal hardware. RomM organizes and runs your game ROMs, and Trilium Notes offers robust personal knowledge management. Each service provides unique functionalities and supports various server platforms.

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    CrowView Note: A Laptop that isn’t a Laptop – It’s Way More Useful

    The CrowView Note is a versatile and portable monitor housed in a laptop shell, designed to work with devices like the Raspberry Pi 5, Android smartphones, and mini PCs via USB Type-C or HDMI. It offers a 14.1-inch screen, full-size keyboard, and battery power to connected devices, making setup and use simpler and more streamlined than traditional methods. While the CrowView Note is geared towards tech enthusiasts, its design considerations and relatively low cost make it an appealing, albeit niche, gadget.

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    Building a game with the Real Engine

    The author chose to create a game using handcrafted dioramas instead of traditional 3D modeling tools like Blender, due to difficulties working with artists and personal preferences. They describe the detailed process, including prototyping, camera setup, and the challenges faced in building and photographing dioramas. The game, set in a mountainous abbey, promises a unique art style and innovative approaches to common game development problems. Expected release is in 2025 or 2026.

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    This $60 Intel SBC is Cheaper & Faster than a Raspberry Pi 5

    The Radxa X4 is a small, single-board computer (SBC) powered by an Intel N100 processor with Intel UHD graphics, offering better CPU and GPU performance than a Raspberry Pi 5. Available in 4GB, 8GB, and soon 16GB RAM versions, the board supports Ubuntu and Windows operating systems. It comes with multiple connectivity options, significant networking prowess, and options for M.2 NVMe SSD storage. Prices range from $60 to $89, with an official heatsink/fan cooler recommended due to higher power consumption and heat generation. Availability may be limited given high demand.

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    A Developer Has Just Taken the Concept of ‘Retro’ to a New Level by Creating a Physical Winamp Player

    Linamp is a physical media player inspired by Winamp, featuring a touch screen interface, a headphone jack, USB ports, and an Ethernet port. It allows users to play audio files from an SD card or external disc player.

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    This Week in Self-Hosted (9 August 2024)

    This week's self-hosted updates include the release of the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 microcontroller board, TriliumNext's first stable release, and Frigate NVR's v0.14 update with a UI overhaul. There's also news about ICANN reserving .internal as a private TLD and several projects adopting the new Fair Source licensing model. The spotlight features Zipline, a versatile file upload and sharing server that integrates with ShareX and supports Docker or bare-metal installation.

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    This is the Coolest Raspberry Pi 5 Accessory I have Ever Used

    The Pironman 5 is a Raspberry Pi accessory that acts as a mini PC, with features such as a tower cooler with RGB fans, standard HDMI ports, and NVMe M.2 SSD support. It also includes a 0.96" OLED screen to display system information. The assembly is DIY and takes around 40 minutes. The pironman Python module allows users to control the OLED screen, RGB lighting, and fan behavior. The Pironman 5 is effective in cooling the Raspberry Pi 5, while also providing additional storage and a cool aesthetic. It is priced at $79.99.

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    The Raspberry Pi 5 is no match for a tini-mini-micro PC

    Mini PCs are a compelling alternative to Raspberry Pi for home servers, offering better performance, built-in SSD/NVME support, and the ability to go beyond 8 GB of RAM. They also have lower idle power consumption compared to Raspberry Pi 5.

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    your home automation SUCKS!!

    The author describes a humorous and intricate home automation project designed to solve the issue of a child frequently throwing toilet paper into the toilet. By using a Raspberry Pi with Home Assistant, they create an automated system that alerts the household and initiates various actions such as turning lights red, disabling internet access, and playing a warning message on all TVs when the bathroom door or toilet seat is left open. The project involves setting up multiple smart devices, leveraging ZigBee for local control, integrating with Plex for media playback, and using Twin Gate for remote access.

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    infinition/Bjorn: Bjorn is a powerful network scanning and offensive security tool for the Raspberry Pi with a 2.13-inch e-Paper HAT. It discovers network targets, identifies open ports, exposed servi

    Bjorn is an advanced network scanning and offensive security tool for the Raspberry Pi, featuring a 2.13-inch e-Paper HAT display. It includes capabilities for network scanning, vulnerability assessment, and various system attacks such as brute-force and data exfiltration. Designed as an educational tool, Bjorn's modular architecture allows for extensibility, making it suitable for penetration testing and learning cybersecurity concepts. It provides real-time monitoring via the e-Paper display and a web interface.

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    Avatar of jeffgeerlingJeff Geerling·1y

    Why Raspberry Pi for an SBC guy

    The author expresses frustration with the time-consuming process of getting an ArmSoM Sige7 single-board computer to boot and become usable, compared to the ease of use and reliability they experience with Raspberry Pi. They highlight issues such as finding compatible OS images and setting up user accounts, which hinder their ability to start projects efficiently with new SBCs.

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    Avatar of jeffgeerlingJeff Geerling·2y

    New 2GB Pi 5 has 33% smaller die, 30% idle power savings

    Raspberry Pi released a 2GB Pi 5 for $50, featuring a new BCM2712 D0 chip stepping which is 33% smaller and offers around 30% better idle power efficiency compared to older versions. Despite having less RAM, the new model shows significant improvements in chip size and power consumption. Overclocking tests reveal stability issues above 3.5 GHz, and direct die cooling presents marginal gains. Ultimately, the 2GB variant is a budget-friendly option as long as your applications don't require extensive memory.

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    Raspberry Pi Launch Own-Brand SSDs Priced From $30

    Raspberry Pi has launched its own range of branded SSDs, making it simpler to add high-performance storage to the Raspberry Pi 5. The drives, available in 256 GB and 512 GB sizes, are competitively priced and guaranteed to work well with official and most third-party M.2 HAT expansions. Additionally, Raspberry Pi offers an SSD kit that includes the required M.2 HAT, providing an all-in-one solution for users who don’t have an expansion board.

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    Avatar of jeffgeerlingJeff Geerling·2y

    Use an External GPU on Raspberry Pi 5 for 4K Gaming

    The post covers the process of setting up and using an external GPU with a Raspberry Pi 5 for enhanced 4K gaming performance. It includes detailed instructions on the necessary hardware setup, choosing compatible graphics cards, and patching the Linux kernel to enable full GPU support. Additionally, it discusses the performance benchmarks achieved and potential applications beyond gaming, such as video transcoding.

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    my local, AI Voice Assistant (I replaced Alexa!!)

    The post guides on creating a fully local AI-powered voice assistant to replace Alexa, emphasizing privacy by avoiding cloud services. The setup involves building a home assistant using a Raspberry Pi, integrating with open-source tools like Raspi, Whisper, Piper, and enabling intent recognition with Home Assistant’s assist feature. It also covers how to offload AI-processing tasks to more powerful hardware and customizing elements like wake words and TTS voices.

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    Kali Linux 2024.3 launches with 11 new hacking tools and enhanced Raspberry Pi support

    Kali Linux 2024.3 introduces 11 new hacking tools and enhances Raspberry Pi support, including compatibility with the Raspberry Pi 4 Compute Module Wi-Fi and Qualcomm Snapdragon SDM845 SoC devices. Features include tools like graudit for source code auditing, gsocket for cross-network communication, and sprayhound for password spraying, among others. The update also integrates Linux kernel 6.6 LTS for Raspberry Pi 5 and reverts to Linux 6.1 LTS for improved Pinebook compatibility. Enhancements for mobile penetration testing and ARM-based systems are also included.

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    NixOS, Raspberry Pi & Me

    The post details the author's experience rebranding an old Raspberry Pi 4 with NixOS. Besides discussing improvements to their home networking setup using Ubiquiti products, the author shares a minimal configuration.nix file, highlighting the challenges faced, especially with cross-compiling. The post ends with a call for feedback and improvements for cross-compiling solutions.

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    DIY Raspberry Pi 1000 turns a Raspberry Pi 5 into a PC-in-a-keyboard

    Arnov Sharma created a PC-in-a-keyboard using a Raspberry Pi 5, called the Raspberry Pi 1000. The project involves using a membrane keyboard, custom 3D printed enclosure, a cooling fan, an M.2 Hat with a 128GB NVMe SSD, and a volume knob connected to a microcontroller. The PC can boot in 6 seconds and handle tasks like Minecraft and 4K video streaming. Detailed documentation including a parts list, CAD files, and code is available on Hackster.io.

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    How I Turned my Raspberry Pi into a Wi-Fi extender

    Learn how to turn your Raspberry Pi into a Wi-Fi extender to improve coverage in areas with weak signals. By following a few steps, including updating your Raspberry Pi, identifying Wi-Fi interfaces, and configuring the device using Network Manager, you can extend your Wi-Fi network effectively. The tutorial also provides troubleshooting tips for common issues like connection problems and slow internet speeds.

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    This SBC Puts Raspberry Pi 5 to Shame

    The ArmSoM Sige7 is a powerful single-board computer that outperforms Raspberry Pi 5 with an octa-core processor, Mali-G610 GPU, and support for 8K displays. Available in two models, it boasts specs like 32GB RAM, multiple I/O ports, and compatibility with Raspberry Pi add-ons. It's ideal for a variety of uses such as AI projects, digital signage, and homelab setups. However, it requires an external antenna for WiFi and has room for improved documentation. Its inclusion in the latest Linux kernel version is a significant plus.

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    How to Boot Raspberry Pi 5 from NVMe SSD

    Boost your Raspberry Pi 5's performance by switching from an SD card to an NVMe SSD. Follow this tutorial to use the built-in Raspberry Pi OS tool to copy your existing setup from SD card to SSD without altering configurations. You'll need a micro SD card with Raspberry Pi OS, an external NVMe plugin, and possibly a Pironman 5 case or a compatible HAT. Steps include formatting the SSD, copying the SD card content, changing the boot order, and ensuring successful boot from the SSD.

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    Avatar of jeffgeerlingJeff Geerling·1y

    Home Assistant and CarPlay with the Pi Touch Display 2

    Raspberry Pi has updated its official Touch Display to 720p. The new display had some software issues with Linux support, but improvements are expected. The post discusses using the new Touch Display 2 for two main projects: a Home Assistant smart home control panel and integrating CarPlay in a 2007 Toyota Camry. It includes a guide on configuring Pi OS for the new display and mentions a custom 3D printed stand for it. The author also shares the challenges of using the display in a car due to temperature limits.

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    Avatar of jeffgeerlingJeff Geerling·1y

    LLMs accelerated with eGPU on a Raspberry Pi 5

    A stable patch for the `amdgpu` Linux kernel driver now allows AMD RX series GPUs (400 to 7000) to work with Raspberry Pi 5, supporting both Vulkan graphics and compute API. This guide provides steps to install `llama.cpp` with Vulkan support on the Pi 5. While larger models face performance issues due to inefficient memory access translations by the `amdgpu` driver, smaller models perform well. The compact, power-efficient setup only uses about 10-12W when idle, making it an attractive option for local machine learning tasks.

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    How to make your own encrypted VPN server in 15 minutes

    Using a paid VPN service can compromise your privacy as they may log and store your internet activity. Instead, creating your own VPN server with tools like Tailscale or WireGuard ensures greater control over your data. This guide explains how to set up your own encrypted VPN server using spare hardware, a Raspberry Pi, or cloud services for secure browsing from anywhere.

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