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 Raspberry Pi, Rm100 computer that beats iPhone4S

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diaBoliQu3
post Nov 18 2012, 09:43 PM

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QUOTE(skywardsword @ Nov 18 2012, 09:26 PM)
Go to wikipedia search for cec. Got a bunch of cec supporting companies. Including Sony...I know cause I have a Sony lcd tv that I am still using to remote control R-pi... as a media player and torrent download server

For sure it will cost more, if you want to do extra stuff. If you just need a tiny 8gb sd card.. then its cheap. If you splurge for 64gb card... if you use the built in ethernet port, and dont use wifi plugged into usb port... that is less money. I use the ethernet port, as I diy pulled a bunch of ethernet cables in the house to the modem/router.

Well, if you want to serve/stream media from a nas, or pc storing your media collection,you will either need a ethernet line or a wifi. I connect pi to tv, pi to my home network. Some media is located on Pi if it is still serving torrent seeds. But after that I move it to my PC and serve it to the pi via samba shares.
*basically the Pi makes a dumb tv into a smarter tv.
And if you like, you can do other stuff with the Pi.
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My home doesn't have internet connection. But I think can connect R-Pi to my PC via LAN cable right? Or buy a cheap USB wifi and attach to R-Pi to connect to my PC and laptop. All my video stored at PC. However, not all USB wireless are Linux support. sad.gif Or is it better to buy another external HDD, and connect to R-Pi when I want to watch video?

BTW, is this SD card? Sorry for another silly question. doh.gif
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2460056

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post Nov 19 2012, 07:49 AM

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I dont know which specific SD card will work for you. <various people had various problems with SD cards working and not working>

If you have some on hand, I guess use those first.

I use a sandisk ultra mobile 32gb class 6 microSD in SDcard adapter.

Search this thread for previous recommendation for usb Wifi adapter.

If you get external HDD, you most likely need a powered usb hub too. With quality psu.
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post Nov 19 2012, 11:13 AM

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I used a Kingston 4GB and it's ok for the RaspPi. smile.gif
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post Nov 19 2012, 11:59 AM

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QUOTE(skywardsword @ Nov 19 2012, 07:49 AM)
I dont know which specific SD card will work for you. <various people had various problems with SD cards working and not working>

If you have some on hand, I guess use those first.

I use a sandisk ultra mobile 32gb class 6 microSD in SDcard adapter.

Search this thread for previous recommendation for usb Wifi adapter.

If you get external HDD, you most likely need a powered usb hub too. With quality psu.
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Need to start from scratch here so I don't have any material to build R-Pi HTPC. I wonder what kind of power adapter it will use? Last time I having hard time looking for power adapter for my DIY laptop cooler. Most of the shop ask me "Apa power adapter tu?" doh.gif

I think R-Pi is out of stock since no respond from Element14. And thinking to buy this:
http://my.element14.com/samsung/raspberry-...-4gb/dp/2113756
It's Debian pre-installed right? But quite pricey?

QUOTE(dr_zoidberg @ Nov 19 2012, 11:13 AM)
I used a Kingston 4GB and it's ok for the RaspPi. smile.gif
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Kingston SD? Thanks mate. Will survey later. How much you buy and where did you order this thing? I mean R-Pi...

Update: Look like something wrong with my e-mail when I check just now shakehead.gif . R-Pi do have stock, but need to wait 3 weeks. And +RM20 for delivery charges. Hmmm... hmm.gif Going to buy or not huh... I wonder how much is the total cost? R-Pi, SD card, power adapter, adapeter powered USB hub, and USB wifi (this one can delay). And suddenly thinking of can RasXBMC work offline? I mean the codec etc? Need to install online like other Linux distro?

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post Nov 19 2012, 12:26 PM

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QUOTE(diaBoliQu3 @ Nov 19 2012, 11:59 AM)
I think R-Pi is out of stock since no respond from Element14. And thinking to buy this:
http://my.element14.com/samsung/raspberry-...-4gb/dp/2113756
It's Debian pre-installed right? But quite pricey?
Kingston SD? Thanks mate. Will survey later. How much you buy and where did you order this thing? I mean R-Pi...
Just get a standard sd card will do. download debian/ubuntu/ xbmc live (with ubuntu) and put it in the sd card.. easy to do. anything faster than class 4 sd card is good for a faster speed, but not necessary.

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Update: Since like something wrong with my e-mail when I check just now shakehead.gif . R-Pi do have stock, but need to wait 3 weeks. And +RM20 for delivery charges. Hmmm... hmm.gif Going to buy or not huh... I wonder how much is the total cost? R-Pi, SD card, power adapter, adapeter powered USB hub, and USB wifi (this one can delay). And suddenly thinking of can RasXBMC work offline? I mean the codec etc? Need to install online like other Linux distro?
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i wanna get one as well, but i don't want to pay first for an "out of stock" thing that i don't know when will it arrive.

raspi+xbmc live = all in one already. then up to you whether you want to serve your media from a usb drive, or usb wifi. xbmc is more than just a media player. it's a media organizer. offline works, but then it won't be able to fetch info of the movie from imdb and thetvdb to categorize/label your videos,movies,musics.

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QUOTE(C-Fu @ Nov 19 2012, 12:26 PM)
Just get a standard sd card will do. download debian/ubuntu/ xbmc live (with ubuntu) and put it in the sd card.. easy to do. anything faster than class 4 sd card is good for a faster speed, but not necessary.
i wanna get one as well, but i don't want to pay first for an "out of stock" thing that i don't know when will it arrive.

raspi+xbmc live = all in one already. then up to you whether you want to serve your media from a usb drive, or usb wifi. xbmc is more than just a media player. it's a media organizer. offline works, but then it won't be able to fetch info of the movie from imdb and thetvdb to categorize/label your videos,movies,musics.
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This answer most of my question... Hehe...
http://mymediaexperience.com/raspberry-pi-xbmc-with-raspbmc/

They are not saying out of stock but just need 3 weeks. Still it same that they doesn't have stock for now. laugh.gif With my limited time as I was in rural area, 3 weeks is a long wait for me. I don't mind the label etc as long it can be use as HTPC. I think I prefer R-Pi. Why?

1) Linux is fun.
2) Update and support from community for R-Pi distro.
3) IMO, It's a mini PC.
4) I badly want to build a Lego based casing for R-Pi. Hehe... thumbup.gif

BTW, without mpeg-2 and vc-1, I still can watch video right? Most of my video is avi, mp4, mkv, rmvb... Correct me if I'm wrong? And what is the use of above codec?

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post Nov 19 2012, 01:13 PM

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QUOTE(diaBoliQu3 @ Nov 19 2012, 12:44 PM)
This answer most of my question... Hehe...
http://mymediaexperience.com/raspberry-pi-xbmc-with-raspbmc/

BTW, without mpeg-2 and vc-1, I still can watch video right? Most of my video is avi, mp4, mkv, rmvb...  Correct me if I'm wrong? And what is the use of above codec?
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mpeg2 and vc1 is used in dvds and bluray. there's no bluray support for RasPi yet, so unless you wanna connect a dvd player into it, you should be set.

as for DVD iso i have no idea.99% of my videos are all HD or above DVD quality. if it's dvd quality then it's mp4. and all of my media works in xbmc windows, so i believe it will work for RasPi XBMC as well.


just note that XBMC RasPi isn't 100% supported yet. some things like DTS and like you mentioned VC-1 need a workaround.

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Raspb..._normal_XBMC.3F

unless you're planning on playing isos of dvd and bluray, i don't see the need for you to get the licenses. but then again, it's cheap about RM20 only. My suggestion is get it when you need it.
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QUOTE(diaBoliQu3 @ Nov 19 2012, 11:59 AM)
And +RM20 for delivery charges.
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E14 giving free shipping to Malaysian orders this November.
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post Nov 20 2012, 11:18 AM

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QUOTE(C-Fu @ Nov 19 2012, 01:13 PM)
mpeg2 and vc1 is used in dvds and bluray. there's no bluray support for RasPi yet, so unless you wanna connect a dvd player into it, you should be set.

as for DVD iso i have no idea.99% of my videos are all HD or above DVD quality. if it's dvd quality then it's mp4. and all of my media works in xbmc windows, so i believe it will work for RasPi XBMC as well.
just note that XBMC RasPi isn't 100% supported yet. some things like DTS and like you mentioned VC-1 need a workaround.

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Raspb..._normal_XBMC.3F

unless you're planning on playing isos of dvd and bluray, i don't see the need for you to get the licenses. but then again, it's cheap about RM20 only. My suggestion is get it when you need it.
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Thanks for the clarification man... No plan for a BD player or play DVD. Prefer convert to file and play.

QUOTE(totally_skint @ Nov 19 2012, 04:19 PM)
E14 giving free shipping to Malaysian orders this November.
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Really? Where is the link? Because they say nothing about free delivery at their email. Just stated that RM20 will be charge for delivery since last year. hmm.gif
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QUOTE(diaBoliQu3 @ Nov 20 2012, 11:18 AM)
Thanks for the clarification man... No plan for a BD player or play DVD. Prefer convert to  file and play.
Really? Where is the link? Because they say nothing about free delivery at their email. Just stated that RM20 will be charge for delivery since last year. hmm.gif
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http://my.element14.com/jsp/bespoke/bespok...eefreight-b-hwb
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QUOTE(skywardsword @ Nov 20 2012, 11:23 AM)
http://my.element14.com/jsp/bespoke/bespok...eefreight-b-hwb
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Thanks mate. thumbup.gif
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My Pi arrived early this morning. rclxm9.gif
(Only 20 day wait - I was informed at time of order it would take three weeks for new stock)
Unfortunately my cables from eBay have yet to arrive.

BTW, it's still listed as Out Of Stock at E14
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post Nov 20 2012, 02:43 PM

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either they had low number of units this round or few thousand orders during the out of stock... haha
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they better have stock! lol

going to order one soon. the free delivery offer is only till the end of November ?

the link posted by skywardsword shows for limited time only
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This is wat m doing with my pi currently.. smile.gif
To read signal from industrial sensors..

Not pretty though.

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QUOTE(satz @ Nov 20 2012, 07:04 PM)
This is wat m doing with my pi currently..  smile.gif
To read signal from industrial sensors..

Not pretty though.

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Finally!
Somebody actually using their Pi for something other than watching movies. thumbup.gif

What does your Pi setup actually do?
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its a small prototype to detect obstacle in 4 different direction using 4 photoelectric sensor and a reset point using inductive proximity sensor with 30V power supply. and transfer data wirelessly..

made the console program with c++ n wiringPi library.. smile.gif

the setup :



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QUOTE(totally_skint @ Nov 20 2012, 02:35 PM)
BTW, it's still listed as Out Of Stock at E14
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So do I just order+pay them now or wait till it states in stock?

QUOTE(satz @ Nov 20 2012, 07:04 PM)
This is wat m doing with my pi currently..  smile.gif
To read signal from industrial sensors..

Not pretty though.

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I think an arduino would better serve you for this purpose, no?
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with wireless (cheap adapter).., internal database storage with a web output running apache or thttpd, arduino is no where nearby.. smile.gif
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Yes, got my Pi this morning
But found something really weird.

PSU1 (1A) - Directly connected to Pi : Coloured Splash screen looping
PSU2 (2A) - Directly connected to Pi : Coloured Splash screen looping

PSU1 or PSU2 - Connected to Pi USB port without any power to the MicroUSB power port : Pi boot successfully

16GB Sandisk Cls 10 Ultra
Debian Wheezy - Ok
Debian Squeeze - Ok
Fedora Remix - Failed (SAD!!!!)

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