Best of Raspberry Pi — July 2024

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   omg! ubuntu!·2y

   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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   It's Foss·2y

   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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   Hacker News·2y

   Writing GUI applications on the Raspberry Pi without a desktop environment

   The post details how to write GUI applications on a Raspberry Pi without using a desktop environment. It covers the setup of framebuffers, configuring resolutions for different screens, using ioctl system calls, and accessing framebuffers without root permissions. The use of Raylib for hardware-accelerated GUI development and managing permissions for input devices is also discussed. It provides practical examples and code snippets to help accomplish these tasks.

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   3 fun Gemma project ideas

   This post presents three innovative project ideas using Gemma models: translating obsolete letters in Korean literature into modern Korean with a fine-tuned Gemma model, transforming text styles between American and British English, and generating letters from Santa using a Raspberry Pi setup. The post provides detailed instructions and examples, highlighting the wide range of applications Gemma enables in text generation and translation.

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   Hacker News·2y

   Stremio OS is Now Available for Raspberry Pi 5 & 4 – The Stremio Blog

   Stremio OS is now available for Raspberry Pi 5 and 4. It uses LineageOS v21 (based on Android TV 14) and does not include Google apps or services but comes with Stremio, Stremio Launch on Boot, and Aptoide TV for auto-updates. Raspberry Pi 5 supports 4K playback, while Raspberry Pi 4 does not. To install, download the correct image, write it to an SD card, and follow the setup instructions. The project is experimental and tested on RPI5 and RPI4 Model B.

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   It's Foss·2y

   How I Set Up Raspberry Pi for My 3 Year Old Kid

   Setting up a dedicated computer for young children can help them get comfortable with traditional desktop systems. Using a Raspberry Pi, accessories like a keyboard, mouse, monitor, and speakers are recommended. Various educational software, such as gCompris, KLetters, and TuxPaint, can aid in their learning. The goal is to make them proficient with using a mouse and keyboard rather than touch devices, with gradual progress observed in tasks like memory games and typing exercises.

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