Raspberry Pi - $35 Linux computer

Bigsy · 26 May 2012 at 22:39

Ringiho said:
I had a look at openELEC earlier and it seems you have to compile it on a Linux box? Well the only one I have is the Pi

It failed as well

Just run a virtualbox linux install if you want to compile fro sources.

There does seem to be plenty of prebuilt images kicking around the interwebs, I've been trying a few... seems the pi is a little more sluggish than I was expecting, still its cheap..

Rooster212 · 26 May 2012 at 22:52

Any micro-usb connection should work. I just got mine

and its running from my USB 3.0 port with no issues (only running from that because no spare 2.0 ports on the front of my PC!) blog post will follow shortly - will hopefully be doing some fully featured blog posts about it soon! Probably from Monday as I have an exam.

Guru · 26 May 2012 at 23:02

I need to work out a way to use my rii remote with this in RASPBMC.

I have no clue how I would get it to pair.

Rooster212 · 26 May 2012 at 23:06

First blog post of many that I hope to contribute!

http://rooster212.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/raspberry-pi-it-arrived.html

Guru said:
I need to work out a way to use my rii remote with this in RASPBMC.

I have no clue how I would get it to pair.

You'd have to attach a bluetooth module that was compatible with the operating system that you are using, then run Wii remote software on the OS. I will try it out next week and write a blog post about it cause that would be something very interesting to try out!

needforspeed · 26 May 2012 at 23:24

It says on the information it should be connected to a power supply rated at 5V dc. The Motorola power supply is 0.1V over, does it matter? Also it says for the model B the max current can be 700-1200mA, Is this the range?

Rooster212 · 26 May 2012 at 23:26

It will only draw as much power as it needs in Amps, so if its amps are more then it wouldn't matter, I wouldn't think 5.1v would matter either.

easyrider · 26 May 2012 at 23:48

Just watched a film in the cinema room using the PI

Worked flawlessy in using the Raspbmc build

Streamed and skipped an paused with DTS audio fine.

Very odd for 27 quid and so small lol....The kids were in wonder! lol

Forgot to mention thsi was streamed over the network from the server too

Guru · 27 May 2012 at 03:01

Rooster212 said:
First blog post of many that I hope to contribute!

http://rooster212.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/raspberry-pi-it-arrived.html

You'd have to attach a bluetooth module that was compatible with the operating system that you are using, then run Wii remote software on the OS. I will try it out next week and write a blog post about it cause that would be something very interesting to try out!

I didn't mean a Wii remote, it's a Rii Mini, keyboard with built in touchpad and ir remote.

It's a decent bit of kit, but I'm struggling to get it to pair

/edit... I've just this minute got it paired, but now when I type it's like I'm typing in a console in front of the xbmc, I don't know how to close this and switch back to the xbmc inferface. But it's definite progress! lol

Ringiho · 27 May 2012 at 10:37

Bigsy said:
Just run a virtualbox linux install if you want to compile fro sources.

There does seem to be plenty of prebuilt images kicking around the interwebs, I've been trying a few... seems the pi is a little more sluggish than I was expecting, still its cheap..

Just started it again in a VirtualBox Ubuntu VM, lets hope this is a bit more successful! I couldn't find a pre-built one.

iNPUt · 27 May 2012 at 14:44

Marff said:
Anyone know if the codes to get in the rs store to pre order can be shared? I got mine but don't plan on using it so it's free to anyone if it will work.

Does anybody know if this worked? I have a spare UK RS order code going, I already have one off farnells.

If someone wants to give it a go drop me a message in trust, the code is linked to my email address so would probably have to forward you the messages.

Rooster212 · 27 May 2012 at 15:27

Yes I also have a spare code for RS Online, if you wish to use it. Not sure if you can share them between emails. It says "you will have to confirm the email as an extra security measure" so if anyone wants the code, drop me a trust message and we can try and work something out :cool:

Rooster212 · 27 May 2012 at 15:28

If anybody is looking for the download for rasbmc, its here.

needforspeed · 27 May 2012 at 15:48

I have used win32diskimager-binary and tried debian6-13-04-2012 and archlinuxarm-27-03-2012

The green light is not flashing?

This is the SD card I'm using.

Evilpaul · 27 May 2012 at 15:55

From what I've read about and experienced myself, there are a couple of things that could stop the Pi from working:

1) Incorrect flashing of the SD Card
2) Incompatible SD Card
3) Dodgy power supply (does not provide a stable output at a high enough current)

Try swapping SD Card and power supply, and re-flashing the SD card until you find whichever causes the problem.

easyrider · 27 May 2012 at 16:29

I tried 3 cards...The slowest and smallest worked

In fact class 10 cards are not recommended

lixxus · 27 May 2012 at 16:42

can anyone recommend a wireless keyboard mouse that will work.

will any wireless keyboard mouse work ?

is this any good ?

Xenta Wireless Mini Keyboard with Touchpad and Multimedia Keys - USB

needforspeed · 27 May 2012 at 17:04

I changed it to a 2GB SD card mark 2 it works now. http://sdrv.ms/LruEvo

I need a new keyboard that works. The keyboard from a supermarket is not working.

HDMI was not working with the computer monitor so I used a hdmi and dvi adapter.

masterluke · 27 May 2012 at 17:35

needforspeed said:
I changed it to a 2GB SD card mark 2 it works now. http://sdrv.ms/LruEvo

I need a new keyboard that works. The keyboard from a supermarket is not working.

HDMI was not working with the computer monitor so I used a hdmi and dvi adapter.

If you want to try to get HDMI working, you probably need to specify a HDMI mode in your config.txt

http://elinux.org/RPi_config.txt

Magik5 · 27 May 2012 at 21:06

Check the link below for a list of compatible hardware (sd cards / mice & keyboards etc)

http://elinux.org/RPi_VerifiedPeripherals#Working_SD_Cards

Nothing wrong with class 10 sd cards, you just have to buy the right one.

dalin80 · 27 May 2012 at 21:36

It would seem SD cards are very inconsistent, a friend purchased a pair of identical type 6 cards (i think it was 6 anyway) from the same vendor at the same time, both were perfectly in a pc as storage devices, his pi will only boot off one of them.