Difference between revisions of "ListOfRaspberryPiHow-Tos"

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Topics

This page is a list to the available RaspberryPi How-Tos.

Setup:RPI

initial setup and configuration and updates.

RPi Software Development

An introduction to developing software for the RPi

HDMI Configuration

HDMI references and example problem/solution

AddingUsers:RPi

add a user and assign super user privledges.

Updating the RPi Software

Up to date software offers perfromance and security benefits

Updating RPi Firmware

Up to date firmware offers perfromance and security benefits

Static IP Config

network static IP address is useful if you RPi is to be accessed remotely

Enable SSH

enable SSH to allow remote login

Setup VNC

to access via remote desktop

Expand Image to fill SD card

Use the spare space assuming your SD card is larger than the default image you installed.

Backup SD Image

So you don't undo all your great work in a flash.

Enable Sound

As of 07/07/2012 the sound driver is still Alpha and is disabled by default, use this guide to enable and test sound on your RPi.

Playing Music

Finally something useful to do with your RPi

Playing Videos

Playing videos is a fun thing to do!

Accessing Network Shares

SD cards just aren't big enough.

Run Quake

Just in case you get bored or are planning a LAN party.

Setting up a Torrent Server

Setup your RPi to get he latest RPi distro using torrents.

Remote Desktop

Use your RPi as a remote terminal to a Windows machine.

Monitor a Webcam

Use your RPi with a webcam.

Make a Spycam or Video Streamer

Trigger video recording using motion detection

Big Trak Controller

Project for controlling a Big Trak using a Raspberry Pi.