Raspberry Pi
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This focuses on Raspberry Pi 3 with Raspbian Stretch. Originally written in January 2018.
Quick Start
Quick Start
Enable SSH Host
Enable SSH Host
Again, with raspi-config, go to Interfacing Options, SSH. Reference.
It is possible to connect using SSH keys instead of password. More details here.
Python 3
Python 3
Set Python 3 as default. Create ~/.bash_aliases file and add "alias python='python3'".
- How to change from default to alternative Python version on Debian Linux (link)
Useful Commands
Useful Commands
This is a quick reference to useful commands. Most will need to be invoked using "sudo".
- raspi-config
- apt-get install <package>
- apt-get upgrade
Hardware
Hardware
Some additional hardware is either necessary or just handy:
- microSD card - required
- power supply with micro USB cable - required
- HDMI cable, keyboard - needed for the first setup
- network cable (or hub)
- 3G USB modem
- powered USB hub, for attaching drives and other USB devices
- USB memory stick, a fast additional storage option
- external USB-powered HDD