You can get a whole kit for $50 from Amazon via the Canakit with a raspberry pi3 B+ , I am sure you can get it cheaper somewhere like microcenter.
YouTube will be difficult to block though so please be aware of that, and Pi-Hole isn't a one stop fix all for things, but can block a good chunk of stuff with the right lists.
You're welcome! I bought a Canakit B3+ from Amazon (CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (B Plus) with 2.5A Power Supply (UL Listed) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BC6WH7V/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_PJWFB9JVXY06VGMC1YNT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1)
You can buy a case (or print one) as well. Shoot me a dm of you run into trouble. I've never touched an RPi before and had no issues getting mine set up 👍
This kit used to be $48, not sure why the price jumped, but all you need is this + a usb webcam. I recommend Logitech. CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (B... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BC6WH7V?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Oh, and you’ll need a micro sd. Doesn’t need to be huge. 8gb would be fine.
So, while this device solution gives you the same function as the LiveU you still need some kind of some, mobile NIC, and data plan. If you're going worldwide you should just pick up the unlimited IRL global plan, which is an AT&T plan and would work in St Thomas and around the globe.
Heres a decently priced pi kit Just get a good microsd card to go along with it.
I didn’t design or write the code for this, just followed the instructions for the Raspberry Pi project created by u/RushShirtKid and explained in this post on r/baseball. Direct link to the instructions here (but wouldn't hurt to at least glance through the r/baseball post for some good info). Would highly recommend if you want to tackle a small, straightforward project!
Edit: some additional info- it doesn't have to just show one game, you can have it cycle through all the games, or cycle through other games only during inning breaks, or customize it a bunch of other ways!
Edit 2: You'll see in the instructions there are multiple options as far as parts, so it's up to you which direction you want to go. But if you're curious, these are all the parts I used:
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ w/Power Supply
5V Power Supply for the LED Matrix
64x32 RGB LED Matrix, 5mm pitch (see the project instructions for other size options)
Matrix Bonnet (connects LED matrix to the Pi)
You'll also need some kind of display (tv, monitor, etc) that you can connect to the Pi via HDMI for the setup. And a mouse/keyboard that you can connect to the Pi via usb.
Several years ago I got a Raspberry Pi model A and it lagged in most SNES games. Needless to say, I was disappointed. Well, I just finished this SNES RetroPie build and I am happy. Here is the parts list I used:
Other than the fan (loud as heck) it is all excellent. So happy with this build. I did end up removing the POE pins to make the Super Kuma 9000 heatsink fit, so temps are phenomenal. Even with a light OC, the fan never turns on. Performance is better than expected.
You do not need fans. This CanaKit is probably the only one I would suggest. The power supply has worked very well for me and it is basically the same price as buying a 3b+ and power supply separately.
The issue I have with most kits, is that they are trying to make as much money as possible on a lot of parts. This means you are going to be getting cheap parts. There are much better cases, like the Flirc Case(I use this one) or the Retroflag cases(if you want that retro console look), both of which are available on Amazon.
You would be better off getting some 8bitdo or iBuffalo controllers. Cheap controllers just do not feel right. While I have never used the CanaKit controllers they do not review well.
Finally, the SD card. Always buy this yourself, from a good brand and from a good vendor. Samsung (what I buy) and Sandisk seems to be the best reviewed and performing SD Cards. Performance is not that big of an metric for the Pi 3b+ though. You will want reliability from your SD card. A cheap card will cause more problems than what they are worth in my experience.
Just know, building a RetroPie without having anything already will cost you ~$100. They are not cheaper or easier than SNES classic. That being said, if you like tinkering, RetroPie's are a hell of a lot more fun.
You need an Octopi. Consider this your holiday mission.
Raspberry Pi's are powerful $30 computers that put to shame many windows systems. Worth the effort to learn them and this is a super-easy starting project. You are running crazy-long prints - then you should have Octopi on each printer, or one managing a bunch of them. Should also have a UPS powering the entire thing.
Octopi is an OS that loads on a Raspberry Pi. It provides a web-portal management interface for the printer - you can remote watch the camera, upload and launch prints. There's even extensions to make it able to slice and print as well. Basically gives the printer it's connected to a webified dashboard.
It's a Linux OS thing. It's not hard to setup. There are many step-by-step writeups for this too.
You can print a case for it - so all you need is the Raspberry Pi 3B+ or any newer Pi 4 model, a pi camera or an old USB webcam, a micro sd card for the Pi to use, Pi power supply (or can wire to the ender PS), USB cable to plug the printer into the Pi.
Greetings!
I got the two-way mirror from a glass company called Academy Glass.
You can find boards of wood from most hardware stores, such as Home Depot.
The wood glue, stain, varnish caulking, screws, and nails were purchased from my local RONA.
The television was a used television.
The Raspberry Pi, micro-SD card, and Raspberry Pi Case were all purchased off of Amazon.
My dad already had the tools I needed, but you can rent these from some hardware stores if you need them.
Agreed, I run a RPI 3B for my PI Hole with no issues. Amazon has a good kit to start. You may need to add a case and SD but that’s it.
I got mine off of Amazon. I just looked, and prices are a bit higher than I remembered. I got this one: https://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-Power-Supply-Listed/dp/B07BC6WH7V/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=raspberry+pi&qid=1584911906&sr=8-9&swrs=9737575D5D7CFFFE169499407DD42210
You can shop around and get it somewhere else for cheaper, depending on what comes with it.
A raspberry pi might be right up his alley. He can code it to do pretty much anything he can think up if he wants to, with a vibrant community. Don't forget an SD card!
I'm using a 2.5 amp power adapter from CanaKit. This is the Raspberry Pi/adapter combo that my wife bought me: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BC6WH7V/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I haven't looked but I imagine you can buy the adapter by itself.
CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (B Plus) with 2.5A Power Supply (UL Listed) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BC6WH7V?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Same one i just got
Get a Raspberry Pi 3 B, or 3 B+(the B+ just has better wifi, and alittle more overclocked CPU), a 5 volt 2.5+amp power supply, and micro SD card is the minimum to get it all working. I would also invest in a case of some sorts, you should be able to pick a case up for around $5 more.
Here is a 3 B+ kit on Amazon, without case, and here is a 3 B kit on Amazon. You would just need to add a 4+ gig micro SD card to get either working.
You could get away with a Raspberry PI 0, but you would need some adapters for USB, and HDMI, which might save you a few $$, but it can also increase the headache level as some adapters do not play well.
I'll probably make this a post of it's own, but for now it will be a comment in my own original thread, as after about a week and a half of research I have built what I consider a decent priced "all-in-one" Pi.
One thing I'd like to point out, is that you could get a lot of these for much cheaper, but only if ordering from china, so it's just a lot slower to receive, but no loss in quality or anything. I wanted to "splurge" a little, and get everything fast, so made US only purchases.
Item | Store |
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3.5 HDMI LCD + Case | eBay |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ & Charger | Amazon |
Micro SD Card | Amazon |
Mini USB Microphone | Amazon |
Pi Cooler | Amazon |