From 83de1e9a9976bf249eb3b4762e401dd469fe64db Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: KemoNine Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2020 17:45:31 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Updated BoM / hardware setup --- hardware.md | 18 +++++++++++++----- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/hardware.md b/hardware.md index f5085a1..80c16b4 100644 --- a/hardware.md +++ b/hardware.md @@ -3,13 +3,21 @@ This is a surprisingly straight forward project that has minimal in the way of hardware requirements. Below you'll find a list of everything we recommend / assume. * [Raspberry Pi 4](https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-4-model-b/) with at least 2Gb of RAM - * An equivalent board with at least 2Gb of RAM capable of running Arch Linux can be used instead but we do not support anythin but the Raspberry Pi 4 at this time + * An equivalent board with at least 2Gb of RAM capable of running Ubuntu 64bit Linux can be used instead but we do not support anything but the Raspberry Pi 4 at this time * HDMI Monitor - * [This](https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/CONFU-HDMI-to-MIPI-5-5_62010868927.html) 1440x2560 (2k) display looks promising and is being tested currently + * [This](https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/CONFU-HDMI-to-MIPI-5-5_62010868927.html) 5.5" 1440x2560 (2k) display looks promising and is being tested currently +* [Geekworm Armor Case](https://geekworm.com/products/raspberry-pi-4-model-b-armor-aluminum-alloy-case-protective-shell) + * If you would like an always on fan, select the model with the integrated fan option +* [Pimoroni Fan SHIM](https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/fan-shim) + * This has better cooling as well as on/off support than the Geekworm Armor Case with cooling + * You probably want this instead of the Geekworm armor case with fans +* USB to Serial adapter + * There are a lot of options, choose one you know that will work well * Mini HDMI to HDMI adapter * HDMI cable -* usb disk (thumb drive / ssd) for storing pictures +* USB disk (thumb drive / ssd) for storing pictures * This is optional but will help prevent micro sd card wear if regularly changing photos or running backups -* 2x micro sd cards (one for prep, one for install) - * At least 8Gb in size, 16Gb preferred + * The Sandisk Ultra Fit USB disks are great options and work well with the Raspberry Pi boards +* 1x micro sd card + * Must be **at least** 16Gb. The base install of software consumes almost 8Gb of storage, you'll want more than 8Gb to properly buffer updates and upgrades * Power supply (at least 3A to avoid voltage issues)