

To set up your image, grab the “on first boot” block, add the wifi setup block and type in your credentials, then from the settings tab, also add the block for “Add public SSH key” so we’ll be able to connect to our pi remotely. It allows you to create an image that comes preconfigured for your wifi network, which is perfect for headless setups where you don’t have to bother with a keyboard or mouse. I really like the tool PiBakery to do this. An 8gb microSD card is plenty of space for this build. The first thing we need to do is create a boot image for our Pi. This is going to be a pretty code heavy project, but if you’ve never built anything with Raspberry Pi, this is a great place to get started. Fortunately the Raspberry Pi 3 is powerful enough to run the popular media server software, Plex, and with an external hard drive, we’ve got plenty of space for our library. Running a dedicated media server is the usual way to do this, but a computer that’s up all the time can be pretty expensive in terms of electrical usage. If you have a backup of your digital media, it’s nice to have a convenient way to play it back. Graphics and More to Help Spread the Word Learn More About the Amazing Maker Awards The top projects selected by community votes, panel judges, and the editorial team Subscribe to the premier DIY magazine todayĬommunity access, print, and digital Magazine, and moreīrowse all the projects and learn about their makers too! Skill builder, project tutorials, and more Get hands-on with kits, books, and more from the Maker Shed A project collaboration and documentation platform.Membership connects and supports the people and projects that shape our future and supports the learning initiatives for the next generation of makers.A free program that lights children’s creative fires and allows them to explore projects in areas such as arts & crafts, science & engineering, design, and technology.Maker-written books designed to inform and delight! Topics such as microcontrollers including Arduino and Raspberry Pi, Drones and 3D Printing, and more.A smart collection of books, magazines, electronics kits, robots, microcontrollers, tools, supplies, and more curated by us, the people behind Make: and the Maker Faire.A celebration of the Maker Movement, a family-friendly showcase of invention and creativity that gathers together tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators across the globe.The premier publication of maker projects, skill-building tutorials, in-depth reviews, and inspirational stories, accessible by all ages and skill ranges.
