How would a 20" inch monitor work if it's only 1600x900? Ok or not good enough?
Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew
As far as distributing an ISO image. I have built a test version of an ISO with a complete x64 Debian server system (no graphical environment), LAMP, and the RaspberryPints software. It comes in at just under 250 MB; which is pretty good. All you need to do is download the ISO image and install it on a computer or virtual machine. I do plan to do this again after 1.0.0 goes public and will offer it to anyone who would like it and can host the file myself. This won't work on a Pi as of yet, but it shouldn't be hard for me to build a Raspberry Pi image with everything pre-installed.
Also, if it would help, I could write a small bash script that when run on a pi or linux system.... installed the required packages, downloaded RaspberryPints, and set it all up. Let me know if this would help.
Trying to keep NOOBS and DebianDesktop in the install, in case having a Pi sparks somebody's creativity to play with Raspbian or try another OS. They certainly bloat the image considerably. And updating the images with every update is time consuming.
If you're interested in scripting that and maintaining it, create an issue on GitHub and see what everybody else thinks. I imagine it'd be well-received.
I don't think it'll make it in time for the release version, though.
It took quite a bit of shopping around but I found a monitor that fits the specs recommended on the rPints site that was also inexpensive. Reviews were good also. View attachment 179968
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=3706202&pid=1218428685591
Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew
Does not seem to be an IPS panel... expect terrible viewing angles. Also doesn't seem to have a USB hub.
Honestly I have never looked forward to a Wednesday as much as I am right now. Whats next, looking forward to a Monday?
I think you mean Thursday.
The RPints website says 2 days, 2 hours. That would make it Wed at about 6PM est if I am not mistaken
I'm particularly interested in seeing what happens with the pulse count when a keg "kicks" gas and foam.
The short answer is no, it's fine. You don't *need* a static IP.
The long answer is that there's 3 ways to set one.
1- Set Static DHCP on the router (this option is out for you, you said)
2- Set static IP on the Pi itself (we have a guide for this in the install instructions as a backup method)
3- Use Dynamic DNS, like No-IP or DynDNS. We won't have instructions for this on launch day, but it's nothing 5 minutes of Googling couldn't reveal.
There's a nebulous 4th option, which is just to look up the IP each time the lease expires. But really, why do you want to use a mobile hotspot? Do you not have internet service in your area?
I do not. I am fairly cheap and my wife and I use our iPhones for 99% of out internet usage. For the rare times we use the desktop, we just turn on the hotspot. It sounds like that shouldn't be much of a problem, since it appears that it only needs to be online for the initial install and for admin. (I couldn't use the admin directly from the Rpi if it isn't connected, could I?)
I'm sorry for the all the questions. I have zero experience or knowledge in this area. I'm a good example of someone who will need (and HIGHLY APPRECIATE) the clear, step-by-step instructions. I can't believe how awesome you guys are to make this all available to for someone like me who couldn't otherwise build this thing if his life depended on it.
Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew
I've already scripted creating the ISO image with Debian and RaspberryPints so the effort to maintain that is minimal. The main purpose for what I have done is my usage which is to run RaspberryPints on a server and display the webpage on a tablet which I have laying around. If that's helpful to others they are welcome to my work.
I'll take a stab at creating a simple bash script to install things on a Raspbian Pi as it's a small incremental effort over and above what I have for the ISO and I'd find it useful anyway. When I am done, I'll let you know via github. You can then fork my repo if it's valuable to you.
I do not. I am fairly cheap and my wife and I use our iPhones for 99% of out internet usage. For the rare times we use the desktop, we just turn on the hotspot. It sounds like that shouldn't be much of a problem, since it appears that it only needs to be online for the initial install and for admin. (I couldn't use the admin directly from the Rpi if it isn't connected, could I?)
I'm sorry for the all the questions. I have zero experience or knowledge in this area. I'm a good example of someone who will need (and HIGHLY APPRECIATE) the clear, step-by-step instructions. I can't believe how awesome you guys are to make this all available to for someone like me who couldn't otherwise build this thing if his life depended on it.
Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew
I'm new @ Raspberry Pi, so I'm assuming this kit will work?
www.amazon.com/Raspberry-Starter-Includes-Wireless-Adapter/dp/B00D2CN730/
Oops
Type ifconfig in the command line and post the output. Maybe your gateway isn't set. Did you let dhcp assign your ip or did you statically assign one?
Enter your email address to join: