@ -49,9 +49,9 @@ Of course, people should modify the system, add own scripts, etc ... but if you
1. Contribute your changes back to the main project as pull requests so that they become part of the next update - the next SD card release.
2. Make your changes so that they survive an SD card update easily - put all your scripts and extra data onto the HDD AND document for yourself how to activate them again after an update.
2. Make your changes so that they survive an SD card update easily - put all your scripts and extra data onto the HDD AND document for yourself how to activate them again after an update .. maybe even write a small shell script (stored on your HDD) that installes & configs all your additional packages, software and scripts.
BTW there is a beneficial side effect when updating with a new SD card: You also get rid of any malware or system bloat that happened in the past. You start with a fresh system :)
*BTW there is a beneficial side effect when updating with a new SD card: You also get rid of any malware or system bloat that happened in the past. You start with a fresh system :)*
## I have the full blockchain on another computer. How do I copy it to the RaspiBlitz?
@ -279,7 +279,9 @@ If you have a RaspiBlitz version 0.98 or newer do the following:
* Remove power
* Remove SD card
Now download the new RaspiBlitz SD card image and write it to your SD card .. yes you simply overwrite the old one, it's OK, all your personal data is on the HDD (if you haven't done any manual changes to the system). See details about latest SD card image [here](README.md#installing-the-software).
Now download the new RaspiBlitz SD card image and write it to your SD card .. yes you simply overwrite the old one, it's OK, the RaspiBlitz stores all your personal data on the HDD. See details about latest SD card image [here](README.md#installing-the-software).
*If you have done manual changes to the system (installed packages, added scripts, etc) you might need to do some preparations before overwriting your sd card - see [FAQ](FAQ.md#why-do-i-need-to-re-burn-my-sd-card-for-an-update).*
If done successfully, simply put the SD card into the RaspiBlitz and power on again. Then follow the instructions on the display ... and dont worry, you dont need to re-download the blockchain again.
@ -315,18 +317,6 @@ The goal of the RaspiBlitz is to provide a out-of-the-box hardware lightning nod
Everybody is welcome to join, improve and extend the RaspiBlitz - its a work in progress. Check the issues if you wanna help out or add new ideas. You find the scripts used for RaspiBlitz interactions on the device at `/home/admin` or in this git repo in the subfolder `home.admin`. More to come.
Join me on twitter [@rootzoll](https://twitter.com/rootzoll), visit us at a [#lightninghackday](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LightningHackday?src=hash) in Berlin or drop by the Bitcoin Assembly at the [#35C3](https://twitter.com/hashtag/35C3).
Join me on twitter [@rootzoll](https://twitter.com/rootzoll), visit us at a upcomming [#lightninghackday](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LightningHackday?src=hash)
IRC channel on Freenode `irc://irc.freenode.net/raspiblitz` (unmoderated)
### More optional Hardware
*Some optional goodies to consider to add to your shopping list for your RaspiBlitz (Amazon DE/US):*
If you organizing an educational event where you want to support people learning on and with multiple RaspiBlitz, here is a package list of useful hardware to have at that event: [ [Event Package List](shoppinglist_event.md) ]
rootzoll
6 years ago