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README.md

️ Alternative platforms for the RaspiBlitz

Minimum requirements:

  • ARMv7, ARMv8 or x86 processor (32 or 64 bit)
  • 1 GB RAM
  • > 300 GB HDD

Desirable:

  • > 2GB DDR3 RAM
  • USB 3.0 or SATA connector
  • SSD
  • Compact case with efficient cooling (heatsink / fan)
  • HDMI / GPIO screen

Specifications of the tested hardware: hw_comparison.md

All testers are welcome. Open an issue for your specific board to collaborate and share your experience.


Armbian

Many SBC-s are supported: https://www.armbian.com/download/

Tested on:

Burn the image to the SDCard with Etcher.

Assemble and boot.

ssh root@192.168.x.x

password: 1234

Follow the instructions in the terminal.

Continue with building the SDcard: https://github.com/rootzoll/raspiblitz#build-the-sd-card-image


Ubuntu

A common distro to be supplied by the manufacturer for various boards.

Tested on:

Burn the image to the SDCard with Etcher.

Assemble and boot.

ssh root@192.168.x.x

password: odroid

apt-get update

apt-get upgrade

if there is an error:

E: Could not get lock /var/lib/dpkg/lock-frontend - open (11: Resource temporarily unavailable)

E: Unable to acquire the dpkg frontend lock (/var/lib/dpkg/lock-frontend), is another process using it?

run: reboot and update as above

Continue with building the SDcard: https://github.com/rootzoll/raspiblitz#build-the-sd-card-image


DietPi

Many SBC-s are supported: https://dietpi.com/#download

Tested on:

  • Odroid HC1
  • Odroid HC2 (the same board with a 3.5" 12V HDD)
  • Odroid XU4 (with HDMI screen)
  • Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (with the default GPIO or HDMI display)

The HDMI screen tested: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3-5-inch-LCD-HDMI-USB-Touch-Screen-Real-HD-1920x1080-LCD-Display-Py-for-Raspberri/32818537950.html

Detailed instructions for the RaspiBlitz-on-DietPi: alternative.platforms/dietpi/README.md


Extras for advanced users and powerful hardware: https://github.com/openoms/bitcoin-tutorials/