Channels DVR Server

Get a DVR in 5 minutes.

Unleash the power of the Raspberry Pi 4 by turning it into your whole home DVR. Our custom Raspberry Pi image can get you started with Channels DVR Server in minutes.

Tiny computer. Invaluable TV.

This small, inexpensive computer is all you need to start recording live TV and watching on your streaming devices.

Channels DVR Server with the click of a button.

By simply downloading and flashing your USB drive with our custom image, you'll have a dedicated Channels DVR Server ready to go in minutes.

Server Controls

• Manage your Raspberry Pi with the ability to restart it or power it down.

Automatic Upgrades

• Both the server software and the underlying operating system upgrade automatically with no fuss.

Share

• Turn on a network share to access your recordings with a click of a button.

Mount Shares

• Directly mount other network shares right into Channels DVR Server.

Custom Designed

• Our custom image was designed and optimized from the ground up for Channels DVR Server.

Hardware Transcoding

• Fully supports hardware transcoding of up to 1 stream for remote viewing. Transcoding is not required when watching at home.

Docs:

• https://getchannels.com/docs/channels-dvr-server/installation/raspberry-pi/

Quick Started guide:

• https://getchannels.com/docs/getting-started/quick-start-guide/

Download:

• https://channels-distro.s3.amazonaws.com/2023.0104.2027/ChannelsDVRServer_PI4.img.xz

Falcon Player

The Falcon Player (FPP) is an application used for managing and controlling animated light shows like you see on The Great Christmas Light Fight. Many of the competitors and winners use FPP in their shows.

This program has two basic components to it and these components are the player and the controller, however FPP has many more features and functionality beyond just animated light shows. It is used for landscape lighting and ambience lighting in both the inside out outside of the home and many more uses where someone wants to control individually addressable LEDs.

FPP is a lightweight, optimized, feature-rich sequence player and controller interface designed to run on low-cost Single Board Computers (SBC). It was originally created to run on the $35 Raspberry Pi, hence the middle ‘P’ in the short name but now the FPP supports many more systems. The FPP shorthand is still used but it is now just called Falcon Player.

It is still mostly commonly used on a Raspberry Pi (Pi Zero, Pi Zero W, Pi Zero W2, Pi 2, Pi 3, Pi 4).

The player component can be used to automate your light show to include scheduling around your local sunrise and sunset to avoid having to change your schedule due to the changes in the seasons. FPP can play FSEQ sequence files generated by programs such as xLights and Vixen3 as well as acting as a standalone player to run built-in effects. It supports multiple playlists, not only per day, but you could have several playlists scheduled to play in the same day. The scheduler supports interaction through API calls or through GPIO/MQTT events.

The controller component can be used to control hundreds of thousands of individually addressable LEDs per controller (ws28xx, etc) and also supports playing media files such as videos or pictures through HDMI or to overlay on a light model. FPP can also be used with various capes to control LED panels such as P10, P5, etc. and supports event processing for outputting dynamic data to the panels.

FPP aims to be controller agnostic, it can communicate using E1.31,DDP, DMX, Pixelnet, and Renard protocols to hardware from multiple hardware vendors.

Download (Easiest with Raspberry Pi imager):

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/2.7.2/FPP-v2.7.2-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/3.0/FPP-v3.0-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/3.1/FPP-v3.1-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/3.2/FPP-v3.2-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/3.3/FPP-v3.3-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/3.4/FPP-v3.4-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/3.5/FPP-v3.5-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/3.5.1/FPP-v3.5.1-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/3.5.2/FPP-v3.5.2-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/3.5.3/FPP-v3.5.3-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/3.5.4/FPP-v3.5.4-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/3.5.6/FPP-v3.5.6-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/3.6/FPP-v3.6-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/3.6.1/FPP-v3.6.1-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/3.6.2/FPP-v3.6.2-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/4.0-alpha3/FPP-v4.0-alpha3-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/4.0-beta1/FPP-v4.0-beta1-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/4.0-beta1/FPP-v4.0-beta1-Pi-Kiosk.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/4.0/FPP-v4.0-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/4.0/FPP-v4.0-Pi-Kiosk.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/4.1/FPP-v4.1-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/4.1/FPP-v4.1-Pi-Kiosk.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/4.2/FPP-v4.2-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/4.2/FPP-v4.2-Pi-Kiosk.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/4.3/FPP-v4.3-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/4.3/FPP-v4.3-Pi-Kiosk.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/4.3.1/FPP-v4.3.1-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/4.3.1/FPP-v4.3.1-Pi-Kiosk.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/4.4/FPP-v4.4-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/4.4/FPP-v4.4-Pi-Kiosk.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/4.5/FPP-v4.5-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/4.5/FPP-v4.5-Pi-Kiosk.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/4.6/FPP-v4.6-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/4.6.1/FPP-v4.6.1-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/5.0-alpha1/FPP-v5.0-alpha1-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/5.0/FPP-v5.0-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/5.0/FPP-v5.0.1-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/5.1/FPP-v5.1.1-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/5.2/FPP-v5.2-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/5.3/FPP-v5.3-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/5.4/FPP-v5.4-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/5.4/FPP-v5.4.1-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/5.5/FPP-v5.5-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/6.0-beta1/FPP-v6.0-beta1-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/6.0/FPP-v6.0-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/6.0/FPP-v6.0.2-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/6.1/FPP-v6.1-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/6.1/FPP-v6.1.1-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/6.2/FPP-v6.2-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/6.3/FPP-v6.3-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/7.0-alpha1/FPP-7.0-alpha1-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/7.0-beta1/FPP-v7.0-beta1-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/7.0/FPP-v7.0-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/7.1/FPP-v7.1-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/7.2/FPP-v7.2-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/7.3/FPP-v7.3-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/7.3/FPP-v7.3-Pi.img.zip

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/7.4/FPP-v7.4-Pi.img.zip

Manual:

• https://falconchristmas.github.io/FPP_Manual.pdf

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/5.1/FPP_Manual.5.0.pdf

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/5.4/FPP_Manual.5.0.pdf

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/5.5/FPP_Manual.5.5.pdf

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/6.1/FPP_Manual.6.0.pdf

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/download/6.2/FPP_Manual.6.0.pdf

GitHub:

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp

Docs:

• https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/blob/master/docs/README.md

• http://falconchristmas.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

PiSCSI OS

PiSCSI is a virtual SCSI device emulator that runs on a Raspberry Pi. It is a two piece solution, with a hardware and software component. PiSCSI can emulate multiple SCSI devices concurrently, provides a control interface to attach / detach drives, as well as insert and eject removable media. Simply connect the PiSCSI interface board to your system, launch the PiSCSI software on the Raspberry Pi, and the virtual devices will be accessible as physical SCSI devices!

Download:

• https://github.com/PiSCSI/piscsi/releases

32 bit OS:

• https://github.com/PiSCSI/piscsi/releases/download/v21.10.01/image_2021-10-29-RaSCSI-v21.10.01-lite.zip

• https://github.com/PiSCSI/piscsi/releases/download/v21.11.01/image_2021-11-28-RaSCSI-v21.11.01-lite.zip

• https://github.com/PiSCSI/piscsi/releases/download/v21.12.01/image_2022-01-01-RaSCSI-v21.12.01-lite.zip

• https://github.com/PiSCSI/piscsi/releases/download/v22.02.01/image_2022-02-06-RaSCSI-v22.02.01-lite.zip

• https://github.com/PiSCSI/piscsi/releases/download/v22.05.02/image_2022-05-08-RaSCSI-v22.05.02-lite.zip

• https://github.com/PiSCSI/piscsi/releases/download/v22.07.02/image_2022-07-31-RaSCSI-v22.07.02-lite.zip

• https://github.com/PiSCSI/piscsi/releases/download/v22.08.01/image_2022-08-28-RaSCSI-v22.08.01-lite.zip

• https://github.com/PiSCSI/piscsi/releases/download/v22.10.01/image_2022-10-21-RaSCSI-v22.10.01-lite.zip

• https://github.com/PiSCSI/piscsi/releases/download/v22.12.01/image_2022-12-23-PiSCSI-v22.12.01-lite.zip

• https://github.com/PiSCSI/piscsi/releases/download/v23.02.01/image_2023-02-11-RaSCSI-v23.02.01-lite.zip

• https://github.com/PiSCSI/piscsi/releases/download/v23.04.01/image_2023-04-22-PiSCSI-v23.04.01-lite.zip

• https://github.com/PiSCSI/piscsi/releases/download/v23.11.01/2023-11-12-PiSCSI-v23.11.01-armhf-lite.zip

64 bit OS:

• https://github.com/PiSCSI/piscsi/releases/download/v23.04.01/image_2023-04-25-PiSCSI-v23.04.01-arm64-lite.zip

• https://github.com/PiSCSI/piscsi/releases/download/v23.11.01/2023-11-13-PiSCSI-v23.11.01-arm64-lite.zip

Login:

• User: pi

• Password: raspberry

• Hostname: piscsi

Hardware Compatibility:

• https://github.com/piscsi/piscsi/wiki/Compatibility

Android Control APP:

• https://www.piscsi.de/

Wiki:

• https://github.com/PiSCSI/piscsi/wiki

PlayPiper

THE INVENTORS OF TOMORROW START WITH PIPER

At Piper, we blend physical building and virtual storytelling to inspire the next generation of innovators.

Download:

• https://www.playpiper.com/pages/software-update#SDcard

Raspberry Pi 3B+:

• https://piper-sdcard-images.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/release/2.7.0.img.zip

Raspberry Pi 3A+, 3B+:

• https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Zhwzv_f-cO2Bws6F1KmHQ7Hb99cu6GY/view?usp=share_link

Raspberry Pi 4B:

• https://drive.google.com/file/d/10jcNlslHMTDywshXs9I5qQw1BM1vd_Vn/view?usp=sharing

• https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r27dAmvZ-NYi0kGXu-AwCj54H5GUKO8r/view

RebornOS

Desktops & Window managers

Pick your desktop or window manager from our large selection of available choices.

Endlessly customizable

Select your software, kernel, desktop or window manager & file system.

Download:

• https://www.rebornos.org/download-arm/

• https://github.com/RebornOS-Developers/lxqt-rpi-image/releases

• https://github.com/RebornOS-Developers/lxqt-rpi-image/releases/download/2022.12.07/RebornOS-ARM-rpi-2022-12-07.img.xz

• https://github.com/RebornOS-Developers/lxqt-rpi-image/releases/download/2022.12.18/RebornOS-ARM-rpi-2022-12-18.img.xz

Wiki:

• https://wiki.rebornos.org/en/arm

Sparky Linux

SparkyLinux is a GNU/Linux distribution based on the Debian GNU/Linux operating system.

Sparky is a fast, lightweight and fully customizable operating system which offers several versions for different use cases, such as:

• Fully featured standard desktop version with a lightweight desktop environment. It works out of the box on almost any hardware and delivers a curated selection of software for home users.

• The frugal MinimalGUI version with the Openbox window manager. It contains only the bare necessities and is intended for users who want full flexibility when creating their own desktop, using only the packages they desire.

• The even more frugal MinimalCLI version without a graphical desktop. For advanced users who want to create their own desktop from the ground up or don’t need a GUI.

Three special versions:

• GameOver for computer gaming

• Multimedia for audio and video enthusiasts and/or web-developers

• Rescue, a system rescue toolbox (uses Openbox as a window manager)

Credentials:

User: pi 

Password: sparky

root Password: toor

Download:

• https://sparkylinux.org/tag/raspberrypi/

• https://sparkylinux.org/download/development/

OpenBOX Armhf:

• https://sourceforge.net/projects/sparkylinux/files/armhf/sparkylinux-5.15-armhf.zip/download

• https://sourceforge.net/projects/sparkylinux/files/armhf/sparkylinux-6.6-armhf.zip/download

• https://sourceforge.net/projects/sparkylinux/files/armhf/sparkylinux-6.7-armhf.zip/download

• https://sourceforge.net/projects/sparkylinux/files/armhf/sparkylinux-7.1-RC1-armhf.zip/download

OpenBOX Arm64:

• https://sourceforge.net/projects/sparkylinux/files/arm64/sparkylinux-6.7-RC1-arm64.zip/download

• https://sourceforge.net/projects/sparkylinux/files/arm64/sparkylinux-7.1-RC1-arm64.zip/download

• https://sourceforge.net/projects/sparkylinux/files/arm64/sparkylinux-7.2-arm64.zip/download

• https://sourceforge.net/projects/sparkylinux/files/armhf/sparkylinux-7.2-armhf.zip/download

CLI Armhf:

• https://sourceforge.net/projects/sparkylinux/files/armhf/sparkylinux-5.15-armhf-cli.zip/download

• https://sourceforge.net/projects/sparkylinux/files/armhf/sparkylinux-6.6-armhf-cli.zip/download

• https://sourceforge.net/projects/sparkylinux/files/armhf/sparkylinux-6.7-armhf-cli.zip/download

• https://sourceforge.net/projects/sparkylinux/files/armhf/sparkylinux-7.1-RC1-armhf-cli.zip/download

• https://sourceforge.net/projects/sparkylinux/files/armhf/sparkylinux-7.2-armhf-cli.zip/download

CLI Arm64:

• https://sourceforge.net/projects/sparkylinux/files/arm64/sparkylinux-6.7-RC1-arm64-cli.zip/download

• https://sourceforge.net/projects/sparkylinux/files/arm64/sparkylinux-7.1-RC1-arm64-cli.zip/download

• https://sourceforge.net/projects/sparkylinux/files/arm64/sparkylinux-7.2-arm64-cli.zip/download

SouceForge:

• https://sourceforge.net/projects/sparkylinux/files/armhf/

• https://sourceforge.net/projects/sparkylinux/files/arm64/

PrintWatch OS

PrintWatch is a software and API that will monitor 3D prints in real-time to detect defects that begin to develop during a print job. When the software detects a defect, it tracks the defect and if it gets worse, actions are taken. Some of the actions include stopping the print, turning off the heat, and sending a notification to the owner of the printer. These actions prevent the printer from continuing a defective print for hours, and the user is notified right away. This saves time and material in addition to reducing the risk of damage or fire to the printer and its surroundings.

PrintWatch runs the computationally heavy Machine Learning models on the cloud meaning any device with internet is able to access the API. Run the software with as little as a Raspberry Pi Zero.

Download:

Easiest Download from Raspberry Pi Imager!!!

• https://github.com/printpal-io/printwatch-raspberrypi-image/releases/download/1.0.0/printwatch-octoprint-raspberry-pi.zip

GitHub:

• https://github.com/printpal-io/printwatch-raspberrypi-image/releases

Pi4J OS

Yes, Raspberry Pi OS is great! And we made if even more awesome by adding some “goodies” for Java developers! So, to be clear, Pi4J OS is not yet another OS. It’s the official Raspberry Pi OS, with additional tools and preconfigurations to make it the ideal OS for any Java developer who wants to use a Raspberry Pi.

This project provides pre-built versions of OS images with all you need to develop 100% pure Java applications for specific Raspberry Pi setups. They are based on the latest official Raspberry Pi OS and are automatically built using Packer.

By using these images, you will get:

• Preconfigured locale (en_US), keyboard (US) and timezone (Europe/Zurich).

• Preconfigured wireless country (Switzerland) by default.

• Remote management via SSH and VNC enabled by default.

• Preinstalled OpenJDK 17 with latest JavaFX 20.

• Starter script to launch JavaFX-apps in DRM (aka kiosk-mode).

• Preconfigured /boot/config.txt supporting all components out of the box.

• Dynamic wallpaper showing Ethernet/WLAN address and hostname.

• User account pi, password pi4j.

  • You have to set the corresponding preferences in Raspberry Pi Imager.

• Default WLAN connection.

  • Setup a hotspot, for example on your smartphone, and you are ready to go.

    • SSID: Pi4J-Spot.

    • Password: MayTheSourceBeWithYou!.

  • Your laptop has to be in the same WLAN as the Rasperry Pi.

• Pi4J OS Basic

Support for building 100% pure Java applications using Pi4J, JavaFX

Can be used for all kind of Pi4J- , or JavaFX-projects

Use Pi4J Component Catalogue and corresponding GitHub project to experiment with popular hardware components attached to your RaspPi.

Use RaspiFX template project to start your own JavaFX/Pi4J or plain Pi4J project

• https://pi4j-download.com/Pi4J-Basic-OS-0.3.0.img.zip

• https://pi4j-download.com/Pi4J-Basic-OS-main.img.zip

• Pi4J OS CrowPi

All of Pi4J-Basic-OS

Support for CrowPi

Comes with lirc preinstalled to run the IR receiver component

Use CrowPi template project to start your CrowPi experiments

• https://pi4j-download.com/Pi4J-CrowPi-OS-0.3.0.img.zip

• https://pi4j-download.com/Pi4J-CrowPi-OS-main.img.zip

• Pi4J OS Picade

All of Pi4J-Basic-OS

Support for Picade Console and Picade X HAT USB-C

Use link:[FXGL template project] to start your Picade project (available soon)

• https://pi4j-download.com/Pi4J-Picade-OS-0.3.0.img.zip

• https://pi4j-download.com/Pi4J-Picade-OS-main.img.zip

Download Page:

• https://pi4j.com/download/

Ubuntu Desktop

The open source Ubuntu desktop operating system powers millions of PCs and laptops around the world.

Complete

Ubuntu comes with everything you need to run your organisation, school, home or enterprise. All the essential applications, like an office suite, browsers, email and media apps come pre-installed and thousands more games and applications are available in the Ubuntu Software Centre.

Open source

Ubuntu has always been free to download, use and share. We believe in the power of open source software; Ubuntu could not exist without its worldwide community of voluntary developers.

Secure

With a built-in firewall and virus protection software, Ubuntu is one of the most secure operating systems around. And the long-term support releases give you five years of security patches and updates.

Accessible

Computing is for everyone regardless of nationality, gender or disability. Ubuntu is fully translated into over 50 languages and includes essential assistive technologies.

Visually stunning, wherever it’s used

Ubuntu gets the most from your screen, with high definition, touchscreen support, fractional scaling and touchpad gestures. 22.04 refreshes its signature Yaru theme, with system-wide dark style preference support, accent colours and the largest selection of community wallpapers yet.

Download:

• https://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/

• https://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/22.04.3/release/

• https://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/23.04/release/

• https://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/23.10.1/release/

• https://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/23.10/release/

• https://ubuntu.com/download/raspberry-pi/thank-you?version=22.04.3&architecture=desktop-arm64+raspi

• https://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/22.04.3/release/ubuntu-22.04.3-preinstalled-desktop-arm64+raspi.img.xz

• https://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/23.04/release/ubuntu-23.04-preinstalled-desktop-arm64+raspi.img.xz

• https://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/23.10.1/release/ubuntu-23.10-preinstalled-desktop-arm64+raspi.img.xz

• https://ubuntu.com/download/raspberry-pi/thank-you?version=23.10&architecture=desktop-arm64+raspi

• https://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/23.10/release/ubuntu-23.10-preinstalled-desktop-arm64+raspi.img.xz

How to install:

• https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/how-to-install-ubuntu-desktop-on-raspberry-pi-4#1-overview

1Play Digital Signage

1Play Digital Signage is a cloud application available as a prepaid service. Connect one Raspberry Pi to each TV through an HDMI cable, and then through the 1Play cloud dashboard you can transmit any type of media file to the screens. In this way, you can manage any number of TV screens you have, from anywhere, immediately and easily.

Raspberry Pi Digital Signage

• Simple and easy to use

• Pair the power of the Raspberry Pi with 1Play to get latest professional digital signage solution.

• Unlock your screens potential.

Download:

• Easiest fro Raspberry Pi Imager!!!

• Register for 30-day trial: https://media.1play.tv/register

• https://1play.tv/diy

• https://media.1play.tv/V16.zip