My RaspberryPi

baiju

baiju

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You don't need monitor, keyboard or mouse to configure raspberry for download purpose only. All can be done using ssh from a pc after connecting the raspberry pi to your router. I'm using the basic TP-Link 740n router. I suggest a SD card instead of microsd. I first tried microsd with sd card adapter, but sometimes the pi won't boot. Turned out that the adapter was not working. So I bought 8GB SD card and have not experienced any booting problem. You cannot install XP or Win7 in Raspberry. It supports linux flavours like Raspbian.
 
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layzee

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ashu888ashu888 said:
So, basically..

The setup would be:
Monitor+Raspberry Pi+LAN (RJ45) Cable+MicroSD Card/similar Card (acting as a HDD with OS)+I/O devices (Kybrd+mouse)

Right..??:-?

My Purpose: To use a completely Stand-alone 'Raspberry Pi' based PC (WinXP or Win7 based OS) for 24/7 downloading from :ahem: Sources
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Using the SD card for the OS as well as general storage is not a good idea. It is much better to opt for an external USB HDD. However, the bus-powered ones will require a powered USB hub for safe operation. Drawing too much current from the USB ports will set off the fuse. 100 mA is safety limit recommended by the designers and a bus-powered USB HDD will at most times need more than that. A high capacity USB flash drive can be a good alternative.

baiju said:
You don't need monitor, keyboard or mouse to configure raspberry for download purpose only. All can be done using ssh from a pc after connecting the raspberry pi to your router. I'm using the basic TP-Link 740n router. I suggest a SD card instead of microsd. I first tried microsd with sd card adapter, but sometimes the pi won't boot. Turned out that the adapter was not working. So I bought 8GB SD card and have not experienced any booting problem. You cannot install XP or Win7 in Raspberry. It supports linux flavours like Raspbian.
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As far the SD card goes, the current iteration of the Raspberry Pi (i.e. the Model B+) has a microSD slot instead of the standard SD card slot.
 
Gollum

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Renny said:
I'm planning to buy a Pi to use it as a 24x7 download center..anyone here tried this?
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You can buy this to make it a download machine.
*www.modmypi.com/android-mini-PC's/MK802-II-Android-4.0-mini-PC
Its not windows but can run linux and comes prebuilt with android
Amazon.in: Buy Rikomagic MK802IIIS Mini PC Android 4.1 RK3066 Dual Core 1G DDR3 8G Flash Bluetooth Online at Low Prices in India | Reviews & Ratings

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I found MK809II to be the perfect download machine.
*www.amazon.in/Cozyswan-Version-Android-Bluetooth-External/dp/B00ALSAGLO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406534064&sr=8-1&keywords=Cozyswan+Mk809+II
 
adityak469

adityak469

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Can anyone just answer these please?
1. I have a TV with HDMI support, can I use it as a monitor for the Raspberry Pi?
2. Is it just like a PC which is super small and power efficient, running on Linux?
3. What's the difference between it and a mobile?
4. I don't have a wifi network, neither a router. I use dial up connection, will the connection work on Raspberry Pi?
5. Can I use it to watch movies in my TV?


Downloading(using Dongle) and watching movies is what I mostly wanna do. Learning programming is a little far away for me.
 
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amjath

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adityak469 said:
Can anyone just answer these please?
1. I have a TV with HDMI support, can I use it as a monitor for the Raspberry Pi?
2. Is it just like a PC which is super small and power efficient, running on Linux?
3. What's the difference between it and a mobile?
4. I don't have a wife network, neither a router. I use dial up connection, will the connection work on Raspberry Pi?
5. Can I use it to watch movies in my TV?


Downloading(using Dongle) and watching movies is what I mostly wanna do. Learning programming is a little far away for me.
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1. Yes
2. It is small and power efficient and also low powered PC to do very basic task. But I have seen 1080p movie trailer [think about the size for full movie, it might hiccup] running from pi.
3. Dont compare different league.
4. You dont have a wife :p I get it. Dial up connection froma modem, if so use the LAN port
5. Yes you can.
 
adityak469

adityak469

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amjath said:
1. Yes
2. It is small and power efficient and also low powered PC to do very basic task. But I have seen 1080p movie trailer [think about the size for full movie, it might hiccup] running from pi.
3. Dont compare different league.
4. You dont have a wife :p I get it. Dial up connection froma modem, if so use the LAN port
5. Yes you can.
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1. Cool!! :D
2. So it may lag while playing 1080p movies? :O Anything that I can do to play 1080p movies without any lag?
3. It sounds almost same, could you please mention some basic difference?
4. I use a dongle, not a modem, how will I use it for internet connection?
 
amjath

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adityak469 said:
1. Cool!! :D
2. So it may lag while playing 1080p movies? :O Anything that I can do to play 1080p movies without any lag?
3. It sounds almost same, could you please mention some basic difference?
4. I use a dongle, not a modem, how will I use it for internet connection?
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2. If you use a 1080p movie of 10 gig file it may lag, the video i was talking about was original raspberry one. So I think the latest version is good with good XBMC support.
3. Basic difference okay, mobile connectivity modem and drivers [this is what comes to my mind]
4. Check your dongle for linux driver support. If you find it then install the drivers and connect the dongle and you are good to go
 
adityak469

adityak469

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amjath said:
2. If you use a 1080p movie of 10 gig file it may lag, the video i was talking about was original raspberry one. So I think the latest version is good with good XBMC support.
3. Basic difference okay, mobile connectivity modem and drivers [this is what comes to my mind]
4. Check your dongle for linux driver support. If you find it then install the drivers and connect the dongle and you are good to go
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2. Not 10gb ones :lol: ~1.5gb ones. Will they lag?
4. Simple as that? Cool :D


And once more asking, is just a small PC running on Linux rather than windows right?
 
adityak469

adityak469

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Guys need a little help. I noticed that the power supply uses is a micro USB charger and I have two micro USB chargers at home. One if Moto E and one of Lumia 525. I wanted to know whether I can use them or not.
On the Moto E charger, its written
Input - 100-240V 50-60 Hz 0.2A
Output - 5.0V = 550mA
So can I use it?
I don't have access to Lumia Charger for now so will ask about it tomorrow.
 
baiju

baiju

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You can use the moto e charger. I have used 700mA charger without any problem. But if you connect external hdd, a 2A is recommended.
 
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