From b36a53ca71e08da9f20df591fbe1bc537189f1e1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: KemoNine Date: Sat, 1 Aug 2020 00:48:18 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add basic notes about hardware / bom --- README.md | 4 ++++ hardware.md | 15 +++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 19 insertions(+) create mode 100644 hardware.md diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ba7a3bf..fb8b21e 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -18,6 +18,10 @@ Use acme.sh + vhosts + nginx if you really want SSL. There is plenty of great in We will not discuss, entertain or bother debating our decision regarding SSL. It's an additional layer of complexity and not strictly required for the purposes of this project. +# Bill Of Materials / Hardware Requirements + +Please see [hardware.md](hardware.md) for details regarding hardware selection and requirements. + # Licensing Unless otherwise stated all source code is licensed under the [Apache 2 License](LICENSE-APACHE-2.0.txt). diff --git a/hardware.md b/hardware.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f5085a1 --- /dev/null +++ b/hardware.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# Bill Of Materials / Hardware Assumptions + +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 +* 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 +* Mini HDMI to HDMI adapter +* HDMI cable +* 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 +* Power supply (at least 3A to avoid voltage issues)