2025 Dec 25 Stickied -FAQ- & -HELPDESK- thread - New Pi for Christmas? Find help, answers, and project ideas here! ❄️✨🧑🎄🎁🎄🎊
###[Welcome to the r/raspberry_pi Helpdesk and Frequently Asked Questions!](http://f2z.net/RPi-Helpdesk-FAQ.png)
[Link to last week's thread](/r/raspberry_pi/comments/1ptdov2/2025_dec_22_stickied_faq_helpdesk_thread_boot/)
Having a hard time searching for answers to your Raspberry Pi questions? Let the r/raspberry_pi community members search for answers *for you*!^(†) Looking for help getting started with a project? Have a question that you need answered? Was it not answered last week? Did not get a satisfying answer? A question that you've only done basic research for? Maybe something you think everyone but you knows? **Ask your question in the comments on this page,** operators are standing by!
This helpdesk and idea thread is here so that the front page won't be filled with these same questions day in and day out:
1. Q: What's a Raspberry Pi? What can I do with it? How powerful is it?
A: [Check out this great overview](https://www.reddit.com/r/raspberry_pi/comments/jzubxl/2020_nov_23_stickied_𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐊_thread_boot/gdyq5qh/)
2. Q: Does anyone have any ideas for what I can do with my Pi?
A: [Sure, look right here!](https://old.reddit.com/r/raspberry_pi/search?q=flair%3Atutorial+OR+flair%3Ashow-and-tell&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all)^(‡)
3. Q: My Pi is behaving strangely/crashing/freezing, giving low voltage warnings, ethernet/wifi stops working, USB devices don't behave correctly, what do I do?
A: 99.999% of the time it's either a bad SD card or power problems. Use a [USB power meter](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=usb+power+meter) or measure the 5V on the GPIO pins with a multimeter while the Pi is busy (such as playing h265/x265 video) and/or get a new SD card [1](https://www.reddit.com/r/raspberry_pi/comments/1g603oq/i_ran_through_150_benchmarks_on_the_new_raspberry/) [2](https://www.reddit.com/r/raspberry_pi/comments/xnkp71/reliability_of_microsd_endurance_cards_compared_w/) [3](https://elinux.org/RPi_SD_cards). If the voltage is less than 5V your power supply and/or cabling is not adequate. When your Pi is doing lots of work it will draw more power, test with the `stress` and `stressberry` packages. Higher wattage power supplies achieve their rating by increasing voltage, but the Raspberry Pi operates strictly at 5V. Even if your power supply claims to provide sufficient amperage, it may be mislabeled or the cable you're using to connect the power supply to the Pi may have too much resistance. Phone chargers, designed primarily for charging batteries, may not maintain a constant wattage and their voltage may fluctuate, which can affect the Pi’s stability. [You can use a USB load tester](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=usb+load+tester) to test your power supply and cable. Some power supplies require negotiation to provide more than 500mA, which the Pi does not do. If you're plugging in USB devices try using a powered USB hub with its own power supply and plug your devices into the hub and plug the hub into the Pi.
4. Q: I'm trying to setup a Pi Zero 2W and it is extremely slow and/or keeps crashing, is there a fix?
A: Either you need to [increase the swap size](https://forums.raspberrypi.com/viewtopic.php?t=359240) or check question #3 above.
5. Q: Where can I buy a Raspberry Pi at a fair price? And which one should I get if I’m new? Should I get an x86 PC instead of a Pi?
A: Check stock and pricing at https://rpilocator.com/ — it tracks official resellers so you don’t overpay.
Every time the x86 PC vs. Pi question comes up the answer is **always** if you have to ask, get a PC. If you're sure want a Raspberry Pi but not sure which model:
* If you don’t know, get a Pi 5.
* If you can’t afford it, get a Pi 4.
* If you need tiny, get a Zero 2W.
* If you need lowest power, get the original Zero.
* For RAM, always get the most you can afford; you can’t upgrade it later.
That’s it. No secret chart, no hidden wisdom. Bigger number = more performance,
###[Welcome to the r/raspberry_pi Helpdesk and Frequently Asked Questions!](http://f2z.net/RPi-Helpdesk-FAQ.png)
[Link to last week's thread](/r/raspberry_pi/comments/1ptdov2/2025_dec_22_stickied_faq_helpdesk_thread_boot/)
Having a hard time searching for answers to your Raspberry Pi questions? Let the r/raspberry_pi community members search for answers *for you*!^(†) Looking for help getting started with a project? Have a question that you need answered? Was it not answered last week? Did not get a satisfying answer? A question that you've only done basic research for? Maybe something you think everyone but you knows? **Ask your question in the comments on this page,** operators are standing by!
This helpdesk and idea thread is here so that the front page won't be filled with these same questions day in and day out:
1. Q: What's a Raspberry Pi? What can I do with it? How powerful is it?
A: [Check out this great overview](https://www.reddit.com/r/raspberry_pi/comments/jzubxl/2020_nov_23_stickied_𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐊_thread_boot/gdyq5qh/)
2. Q: Does anyone have any ideas for what I can do with my Pi?
A: [Sure, look right here!](https://old.reddit.com/r/raspberry_pi/search?q=flair%3Atutorial+OR+flair%3Ashow-and-tell&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all)^(‡)
3. Q: My Pi is behaving strangely/crashing/freezing, giving low voltage warnings, ethernet/wifi stops working, USB devices don't behave correctly, what do I do?
A: 99.999% of the time it's either a bad SD card or power problems. Use a [USB power meter](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=usb+power+meter) or measure the 5V on the GPIO pins with a multimeter while the Pi is busy (such as playing h265/x265 video) and/or get a new SD card [1](https://www.reddit.com/r/raspberry_pi/comments/1g603oq/i_ran_through_150_benchmarks_on_the_new_raspberry/) [2](https://www.reddit.com/r/raspberry_pi/comments/xnkp71/reliability_of_microsd_endurance_cards_compared_w/) [3](https://elinux.org/RPi_SD_cards). If the voltage is less than 5V your power supply and/or cabling is not adequate. When your Pi is doing lots of work it will draw more power, test with the `stress` and `stressberry` packages. Higher wattage power supplies achieve their rating by increasing voltage, but the Raspberry Pi operates strictly at 5V. Even if your power supply claims to provide sufficient amperage, it may be mislabeled or the cable you're using to connect the power supply to the Pi may have too much resistance. Phone chargers, designed primarily for charging batteries, may not maintain a constant wattage and their voltage may fluctuate, which can affect the Pi’s stability. [You can use a USB load tester](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=usb+load+tester) to test your power supply and cable. Some power supplies require negotiation to provide more than 500mA, which the Pi does not do. If you're plugging in USB devices try using a powered USB hub with its own power supply and plug your devices into the hub and plug the hub into the Pi.
4. Q: I'm trying to setup a Pi Zero 2W and it is extremely slow and/or keeps crashing, is there a fix?
A: Either you need to [increase the swap size](https://forums.raspberrypi.com/viewtopic.php?t=359240) or check question #3 above.
5. Q: Where can I buy a Raspberry Pi at a fair price? And which one should I get if I’m new? Should I get an x86 PC instead of a Pi?
A: Check stock and pricing at https://rpilocator.com/ — it tracks official resellers so you don’t overpay.
Every time the x86 PC vs. Pi question comes up the answer is **always** if you have to ask, get a PC. If you're sure want a Raspberry Pi but not sure which model:
* If you don’t know, get a Pi 5.
* If you can’t afford it, get a Pi 4.
* If you need tiny, get a Zero 2W.
* If you need lowest power, get the original Zero.
* For RAM, always get the most you can afford; you can’t upgrade it later.
That’s it. No secret chart, no hidden wisdom. Bigger number = more performance,
higher cost, higher power draw.
Also please see the [Annual *What to Buy* Megathread](https://www.reddit.com/r/raspberry_pi/comments/1pbesop/annual_december_pi_purchase_megathread_what_will/)
6. Q: I just did a fresh install with the latest Raspberry Pi OS and I keep getting errors when trying to ssh in, what could be wrong?
A: There are only 4 things that could be the problem:
1. The ssh daemon isn't running
2. You're trying to ssh to the wrong host
3. [You're specifying the wrong username](https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/raspberry-pi-bullseye-update-april-2022/)
4. You're typing in the wrong password
7. Q: I'm trying to install packages with pip but I keep getting `error: externally-managed-environment`
A: This is not a problem unique to the Raspberry Pi. The best practice is to use a [Python venv](https://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/venv.html), however if you're sure you know what you're doing [there are two alternatives documented in this stack overflow answer](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/75608323/how-do-i-solve-error-externally-managed-environment-every-time-i-use-pip-3):
* `--break-system-packages`
* `sudo rm` a specific file as detailed in the stack overflow answer
8. Q: The only way to troubleshoot my problem is using a multimeter but I don't have one. What can I do?
A: Get a basic multimeter, they are not expensive.
9. Q: My Pi won't boot, how do I fix it?
A: [Step by step guide for boot problems](https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=58151)
10. Q: I want to watch Netflix/Hulu/Amazon/Vudu/Disney+ on a Pi but the tutorial I followed didn't work, does someone have a working tutorial?
A: Use a Fire Stick/AppleTV/Roku. Pi tutorials used tricks that no longer work or are fake click bait.
11. Q: What model of Raspberry Pi do I need so I can watch YouTube in a browser?
A: [No model of Raspberry Pi is capable of watching YouTube smoothly through a web browser, you need to use VLC.](https://www.reddit.com/r/raspberry_pi/comments/kocdez/which_if_any_raspberry_pi_is_powerful_enough_to/)
12. Q: I want to know how to do a thing, not have a blog/tutorial/video/teacher/book explain how to do a thing. Can someone explain to me how to do that thing?
A: Uh... What?
13. Q: Is it possible to use a single Raspberry Pi to do multiple things? Can a Raspberry Pi run Pi-hole and something else at the same time?
A: **YES**. Pi-hole uses almost no resources. You can run Pi-hole at the same time on a Pi running Minecraft which is one of the biggest resource hogs. The Pi is capable of multitasking and can run more than one program and service at the same time. (Also known as "workload consolidation" by Intel people.) You're not going to damage your Pi by running too many things at once, so try running all your programs before worrying about needing more processing power or multiple Pis.
14. Q: Why is transferring things to or from disks/SSDs/LAN/internet so slow?
A: [If you have a Pi 4 or 5 with SSD, please check this post on the Pi forums.](https://forums.raspberrypi.com/viewtopic.php?t=245931) Otherwise it's a networking problem and/or disk & filesystem problem, please go to r/HomeNetworking or r/LinuxQuestions.
15. Q: The red and green LEDs are solid/off/blinking or the screen is just black or blank or saying no signal, what do I do?
A: [Start here](https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=58151)
16. Q: I'm trying to run x86 software on my Raspberry Pi but it doesn't work, how do I fix it?
A: Get an x86 computer. A Raspberry Pi is ARM based, not x86.
17. Q: How can I run a noscript at boot/cron or why isn't the noscript I'm trying to run at boot/cron working?
A: You must correctly [set the `PATH` and other environment variables](https://www.reddit.com/r/linux4noobs/comments/w7o4o3/someone_please_help_me_understand_what_path_is/) directly **in your noscript**. Neither the boot system or cron sets up the environment. Making changes to environment variables in files in /etc will not help.
18. Q: Can I use this screen that came from ____ ?
A:
Also please see the [Annual *What to Buy* Megathread](https://www.reddit.com/r/raspberry_pi/comments/1pbesop/annual_december_pi_purchase_megathread_what_will/)
6. Q: I just did a fresh install with the latest Raspberry Pi OS and I keep getting errors when trying to ssh in, what could be wrong?
A: There are only 4 things that could be the problem:
1. The ssh daemon isn't running
2. You're trying to ssh to the wrong host
3. [You're specifying the wrong username](https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/raspberry-pi-bullseye-update-april-2022/)
4. You're typing in the wrong password
7. Q: I'm trying to install packages with pip but I keep getting `error: externally-managed-environment`
A: This is not a problem unique to the Raspberry Pi. The best practice is to use a [Python venv](https://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/venv.html), however if you're sure you know what you're doing [there are two alternatives documented in this stack overflow answer](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/75608323/how-do-i-solve-error-externally-managed-environment-every-time-i-use-pip-3):
* `--break-system-packages`
* `sudo rm` a specific file as detailed in the stack overflow answer
8. Q: The only way to troubleshoot my problem is using a multimeter but I don't have one. What can I do?
A: Get a basic multimeter, they are not expensive.
9. Q: My Pi won't boot, how do I fix it?
A: [Step by step guide for boot problems](https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=58151)
10. Q: I want to watch Netflix/Hulu/Amazon/Vudu/Disney+ on a Pi but the tutorial I followed didn't work, does someone have a working tutorial?
A: Use a Fire Stick/AppleTV/Roku. Pi tutorials used tricks that no longer work or are fake click bait.
11. Q: What model of Raspberry Pi do I need so I can watch YouTube in a browser?
A: [No model of Raspberry Pi is capable of watching YouTube smoothly through a web browser, you need to use VLC.](https://www.reddit.com/r/raspberry_pi/comments/kocdez/which_if_any_raspberry_pi_is_powerful_enough_to/)
12. Q: I want to know how to do a thing, not have a blog/tutorial/video/teacher/book explain how to do a thing. Can someone explain to me how to do that thing?
A: Uh... What?
13. Q: Is it possible to use a single Raspberry Pi to do multiple things? Can a Raspberry Pi run Pi-hole and something else at the same time?
A: **YES**. Pi-hole uses almost no resources. You can run Pi-hole at the same time on a Pi running Minecraft which is one of the biggest resource hogs. The Pi is capable of multitasking and can run more than one program and service at the same time. (Also known as "workload consolidation" by Intel people.) You're not going to damage your Pi by running too many things at once, so try running all your programs before worrying about needing more processing power or multiple Pis.
14. Q: Why is transferring things to or from disks/SSDs/LAN/internet so slow?
A: [If you have a Pi 4 or 5 with SSD, please check this post on the Pi forums.](https://forums.raspberrypi.com/viewtopic.php?t=245931) Otherwise it's a networking problem and/or disk & filesystem problem, please go to r/HomeNetworking or r/LinuxQuestions.
15. Q: The red and green LEDs are solid/off/blinking or the screen is just black or blank or saying no signal, what do I do?
A: [Start here](https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=58151)
16. Q: I'm trying to run x86 software on my Raspberry Pi but it doesn't work, how do I fix it?
A: Get an x86 computer. A Raspberry Pi is ARM based, not x86.
17. Q: How can I run a noscript at boot/cron or why isn't the noscript I'm trying to run at boot/cron working?
A: You must correctly [set the `PATH` and other environment variables](https://www.reddit.com/r/linux4noobs/comments/w7o4o3/someone_please_help_me_understand_what_path_is/) directly **in your noscript**. Neither the boot system or cron sets up the environment. Making changes to environment variables in files in /etc will not help.
18. Q: Can I use this screen that came from ____ ?
A:
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19. Q: I run my Pi headless and there's a problem with my Pi and the best way to diagnose it or fix it is to plug in a monitor & keyboard, what do I do?
A: Plug in a monitor & keyboard.
20. Q: My Pi seems to be causing interference preventing the WiFi/Bluetooth from working
A. Using [USB 3 cables that are not properly shielded can cause interference](https://www.reddit.com/r/raspberry_pi/comments/gp3jhm/raspberry_pi_4s_usb_30_ports_are_causing/) and the [Pi 4 can also cause interference when HDMI is used at high resolutions](https://www.extremetech.com/computing/302815-raspberry-pi-4-wi-fi-fails-when-using-1440p-video-output).
21. Q: I'm trying to use the built-in composite video output that is available on the Pi 2/3/4 headphone jack, do I need a special cable?
A. [Make sure your cable is wired correctly](https://www.reddit.com/r/raspberry_pi/comments/oo46ih/i_mapped_a_few_trrs_cables_to_the_rca_connectors/) and you are using the correct RCA plug. Composite video cables for mp3 players **will not** work, the common ground goes to the wrong pin. Camcorder cables will often work, but red and yellow will be swapped on the Raspberry Pi.
22. Q: I'm running my Pi with no monitor connected, how can I use VNC?
A: First, do you *really* need a remote GUI? Try using ssh instead. If you're sure you want to access the GUI remotely then ssh in, type `vncserver -depth 24 -geometry 1920x1080` and see what port it prints such as `:1`, `:2`, etc. Now connect your client to that.
23. Q: I want to do something that has been well documented and there are numerous tutorials showing how to do it on Linux. How can I do it on a Raspberry Pi?
A: A Raspberry Pi is a full computer running Linux and doesn't use special stripped down embedded microcontroller versions of standard Linux software. Follow one of the tutorials for doing it on Linux. Also see question #1.
24. Q: I want to do something that has been well documented and there are numerous tutorials showing how to do it with an Arduino. How can I do it on a Raspberry Pi Pico?
A: Follow one of the tutorials for doing it on Arduino, a Pico can be used with the Arduino IDE.
25. Q: How can I power my Raspberry Pi from a battery?
A: All Raspberry Pi models run at 5 V. To choose a battery, first add up the maximum current of your Pi plus everything you attach to it (USB devices, screens, HATs, etc.). Then multiply that current by the number of hours you want it to run to get the required battery capacity in mAh. If you can’t find listed current values, [use a USB power meter](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=usb+power+meter) to measure the actual draw over 12–48 hours. Every battery question comes down to this simple math: the model, brand, or special setup doesn’t change the calculation.
Before posting your question think about if it's really about the Raspberry Pi or not. [If you were using a Raspberry Pi to display recipes, do you really think r/raspberry_pi is the place to ask for cooking help?](https://www.reddit.com/r/raspberry_pi/comments/d11ia1/raspberry_pi_in_kitchen_can_i_substitute/) **There may be better places to ask your question**, such as:
* /r/AskElectronics
* /r/AskProgramming
* /r/HomeNetworking
* /r/LearnPython
* /r/LinuxQuestions
* /r/RetroPie
* [The Official Raspberry Pi Forums](https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/index.php)
Asking in a forum more specific to your question will likely *get better answers*!
Wondering which flair to use on your post? [See the Flair Guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/raspberry_pi/comments/1hqirky/flair_guide_how_to_choose_the_right_category_for/)
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19. Q: I run my Pi headless and there's a problem with my Pi and the best way to diagnose it or fix it is to plug in a monitor & keyboard, what do I do?
A: Plug in a monitor & keyboard.
20. Q: My Pi seems to be causing interference preventing the WiFi/Bluetooth from working
A. Using [USB 3 cables that are not properly shielded can cause interference](https://www.reddit.com/r/raspberry_pi/comments/gp3jhm/raspberry_pi_4s_usb_30_ports_are_causing/) and the [Pi 4 can also cause interference when HDMI is used at high resolutions](https://www.extremetech.com/computing/302815-raspberry-pi-4-wi-fi-fails-when-using-1440p-video-output).
21. Q: I'm trying to use the built-in composite video output that is available on the Pi 2/3/4 headphone jack, do I need a special cable?
A. [Make sure your cable is wired correctly](https://www.reddit.com/r/raspberry_pi/comments/oo46ih/i_mapped_a_few_trrs_cables_to_the_rca_connectors/) and you are using the correct RCA plug. Composite video cables for mp3 players **will not** work, the common ground goes to the wrong pin. Camcorder cables will often work, but red and yellow will be swapped on the Raspberry Pi.
22. Q: I'm running my Pi with no monitor connected, how can I use VNC?
A: First, do you *really* need a remote GUI? Try using ssh instead. If you're sure you want to access the GUI remotely then ssh in, type `vncserver -depth 24 -geometry 1920x1080` and see what port it prints such as `:1`, `:2`, etc. Now connect your client to that.
23. Q: I want to do something that has been well documented and there are numerous tutorials showing how to do it on Linux. How can I do it on a Raspberry Pi?
A: A Raspberry Pi is a full computer running Linux and doesn't use special stripped down embedded microcontroller versions of standard Linux software. Follow one of the tutorials for doing it on Linux. Also see question #1.
24. Q: I want to do something that has been well documented and there are numerous tutorials showing how to do it with an Arduino. How can I do it on a Raspberry Pi Pico?
A: Follow one of the tutorials for doing it on Arduino, a Pico can be used with the Arduino IDE.
25. Q: How can I power my Raspberry Pi from a battery?
A: All Raspberry Pi models run at 5 V. To choose a battery, first add up the maximum current of your Pi plus everything you attach to it (USB devices, screens, HATs, etc.). Then multiply that current by the number of hours you want it to run to get the required battery capacity in mAh. If you can’t find listed current values, [use a USB power meter](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=usb+power+meter) to measure the actual draw over 12–48 hours. Every battery question comes down to this simple math: the model, brand, or special setup doesn’t change the calculation.
Before posting your question think about if it's really about the Raspberry Pi or not. [If you were using a Raspberry Pi to display recipes, do you really think r/raspberry_pi is the place to ask for cooking help?](https://www.reddit.com/r/raspberry_pi/comments/d11ia1/raspberry_pi_in_kitchen_can_i_substitute/) **There may be better places to ask your question**, such as:
* /r/AskElectronics
* /r/AskProgramming
* /r/HomeNetworking
* /r/LearnPython
* /r/LinuxQuestions
* /r/RetroPie
* [The Official Raspberry Pi Forums](https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/index.php)
Asking in a forum more specific to your question will likely *get better answers*!
Wondering which flair to use on your post? [See the Flair Guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/raspberry_pi/comments/1hqirky/flair_guide_how_to_choose_the_right_category_for/)
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Raspiberry Pi Zero 2, help with getting LCD working
Hey everyone, I'm looking for some help with a project I'm working on, as I'm too far out of my element, and non of my research has produced any working configs, and I've been down far to many rabbit holes with chatgpt trying to figure it out.
I've got a Pi zero 2, running bookworm headless
I purchaed the following screen -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LZG5G19?ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_fed\_asin\_noscript
Went back the mfg page here -
https://www.waveshare.com/2.8inch-dpi-lcd.htm
Following the install on their wiki - https://www.waveshare.com/wiki/2.8inch\_DPI\_LCD
What I end up having is a yellowish screen, you can faintly see text, and I have black lines bouncing around the screen. I think I can get the rest of the project working myself, however this one has me stuck.
Anyone have any idea what's going on and might be able to help?
Thanks in advance!!!
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Hey everyone, I'm looking for some help with a project I'm working on, as I'm too far out of my element, and non of my research has produced any working configs, and I've been down far to many rabbit holes with chatgpt trying to figure it out.
I've got a Pi zero 2, running bookworm headless
I purchaed the following screen -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LZG5G19?ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_fed\_asin\_noscript
Went back the mfg page here -
https://www.waveshare.com/2.8inch-dpi-lcd.htm
Following the install on their wiki - https://www.waveshare.com/wiki/2.8inch\_DPI\_LCD
What I end up having is a yellowish screen, you can faintly see text, and I have black lines bouncing around the screen. I think I can get the rest of the project working myself, however this one has me stuck.
Anyone have any idea what's going on and might be able to help?
Thanks in advance!!!
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What cool projects could I do with old raspberry pis?
So while I'm awaiting the arrival of my new Raspberry pi 5 today I plan to use as a Python work computer, I wanted to know what projects I could do with a Raspberry pi zero w 1.1? I got given it by a friend who didn't know what to do with it, and I'm hoping to see what other people have tried with it? I tried to install Raspberry Pi lite os on it, but I've not tried to SSH into it yet. I'm unsure if lite is the right choice of os for such an under-powered device?
I also have an OG Raspberry pi model B (My first computer when I was a kid!) and I'm hoping to go get it from my mum's house and collect a small army of pis to take over the world... erm make a little server rack for a home lab running dockers. I really hope these two old pis aren't dead and they're the little Pis that could!
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So while I'm awaiting the arrival of my new Raspberry pi 5 today I plan to use as a Python work computer, I wanted to know what projects I could do with a Raspberry pi zero w 1.1? I got given it by a friend who didn't know what to do with it, and I'm hoping to see what other people have tried with it? I tried to install Raspberry Pi lite os on it, but I've not tried to SSH into it yet. I'm unsure if lite is the right choice of os for such an under-powered device?
I also have an OG Raspberry pi model B (My first computer when I was a kid!) and I'm hoping to go get it from my mum's house and collect a small army of pis to take over the world... erm make a little server rack for a home lab running dockers. I really hope these two old pis aren't dead and they're the little Pis that could!
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Is a raspberry pi a realistic option for me?
I'm a mechanic, I need a PC that takes up very little real estate on my toolbox. Literally all I need to do is stream music, play YouTube videos, and run several chrome tabs simultaneously.
But I want it to look cool, I'm big on aesthetics. The tiny little pi cases with rgb fans are very appealing for these reasons.
I have an overclocked pi 4 that does ok with browsing but it struggles with stuff like streaming videos a bit. I've been out of thr pi game for a few years. Is the pi 5 better? Or should I just build an ITX?
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I'm a mechanic, I need a PC that takes up very little real estate on my toolbox. Literally all I need to do is stream music, play YouTube videos, and run several chrome tabs simultaneously.
But I want it to look cool, I'm big on aesthetics. The tiny little pi cases with rgb fans are very appealing for these reasons.
I have an overclocked pi 4 that does ok with browsing but it struggles with stuff like streaming videos a bit. I've been out of thr pi game for a few years. Is the pi 5 better? Or should I just build an ITX?
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How to disable initial configuration screens
I am trying to configure a raspberry pi zero w in gadget mode, so that I can ssh to it from my laptop. However, this is failing, despite me following the instructions scrupulously. After connecting it to a monitor, it appears to be coming up in a mode that requires me to perform an initial configuration via the keyboard/monitor/mouse. Is there any way I can tweak the configuration on the boot SD card so that it goes directly to the 'normal' run state?
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I am trying to configure a raspberry pi zero w in gadget mode, so that I can ssh to it from my laptop. However, this is failing, despite me following the instructions scrupulously. After connecting it to a monitor, it appears to be coming up in a mode that requires me to perform an initial configuration via the keyboard/monitor/mouse. Is there any way I can tweak the configuration on the boot SD card so that it goes directly to the 'normal' run state?
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I can't get Ethernet to work on my RasPi 4
I've been battling this issue for 2-days now and I'm at my wits end.
So I bought a Raspberry Pi 4b for the purpose of setting up Pi Hole on my local network. I set up a static IP for my ethernet connection, netmask /24, gateway & DNS set to 192.168.1.1 (modem), then I added the RasPi IP to the DHCP Reserved list on the modem. I wanted to have it set up so I can remote into it either via SSH or VNC because the RasPi is basically sitting right next to the modem so I can't plug a monitor in and control it manually. Both SSH & VNC are enabled on the RasPi and I can confirm they work because I was able to remote into my RasPi through WiFi, but I can't do it via ethernet. I pinged it from my PC (Windows 10) and I'm getting "Destination host unreachable". I tried running "arp -a" on my PC and the RasPi ethernet IP is not listed. Only the WiFi is listed among some other unrelated stuff. The left LED for ethernet is (mostly)solid green but the right one is solid orange.
Now, I tried connecting the RasPi using the ethernet cable from my PC and I have internet access but I don't know if SSH would work because I can't test it while my PC is disconnected. I asked ChatGPT and it's suggesting I buy a new cable because the shielding may be interfering. What do you think?
My cable specs:
S/FTP CAT6A STRANDED 26AWG 4P LSOH IEC 60332.3 PATCH ISO/IEC 11801 AND ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 DELTA VERIFIED
Thank you for your time
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I've been battling this issue for 2-days now and I'm at my wits end.
So I bought a Raspberry Pi 4b for the purpose of setting up Pi Hole on my local network. I set up a static IP for my ethernet connection, netmask /24, gateway & DNS set to 192.168.1.1 (modem), then I added the RasPi IP to the DHCP Reserved list on the modem. I wanted to have it set up so I can remote into it either via SSH or VNC because the RasPi is basically sitting right next to the modem so I can't plug a monitor in and control it manually. Both SSH & VNC are enabled on the RasPi and I can confirm they work because I was able to remote into my RasPi through WiFi, but I can't do it via ethernet. I pinged it from my PC (Windows 10) and I'm getting "Destination host unreachable". I tried running "arp -a" on my PC and the RasPi ethernet IP is not listed. Only the WiFi is listed among some other unrelated stuff. The left LED for ethernet is (mostly)solid green but the right one is solid orange.
Now, I tried connecting the RasPi using the ethernet cable from my PC and I have internet access but I don't know if SSH would work because I can't test it while my PC is disconnected. I asked ChatGPT and it's suggesting I buy a new cable because the shielding may be interfering. What do you think?
My cable specs:
S/FTP CAT6A STRANDED 26AWG 4P LSOH IEC 60332.3 PATCH ISO/IEC 11801 AND ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 DELTA VERIFIED
Thank you for your time
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MIDI is unusable after upgrading Pi 500 to Trixie
I recently flashed my SD card cold to Trixie, reinstalling everything on my Raspberry Pi 500, after seeing that Bookworm had that clock problem in the 2030s. However, I noticed now that playing MIDI files don't work in VLC or Kodi, MIDI synth doesn't work at all in Dosbox (using mixer /listmidi shows NO MIDI devices at all), and literally the only place where MIDI of any sort seems to work is in ScummVM (the old Monkey Island games have their MIDI music, presumably from ScummVM's MIDI synthesizer?)
What is going on? I tried installing fluidsynth, and not only did this not fix anything, it actually turned my Pi 500 completely silent (no sound, MIDI or otherwise, worked period). I had to uninstall fluidsynth to get the Pi's sound working again, thankfully, but the MIDI problem remains.
How can I resolve this without making anything worse? Thanks.
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I recently flashed my SD card cold to Trixie, reinstalling everything on my Raspberry Pi 500, after seeing that Bookworm had that clock problem in the 2030s. However, I noticed now that playing MIDI files don't work in VLC or Kodi, MIDI synth doesn't work at all in Dosbox (using mixer /listmidi shows NO MIDI devices at all), and literally the only place where MIDI of any sort seems to work is in ScummVM (the old Monkey Island games have their MIDI music, presumably from ScummVM's MIDI synthesizer?)
What is going on? I tried installing fluidsynth, and not only did this not fix anything, it actually turned my Pi 500 completely silent (no sound, MIDI or otherwise, worked period). I had to uninstall fluidsynth to get the Pi's sound working again, thankfully, but the MIDI problem remains.
How can I resolve this without making anything worse? Thanks.
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