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{{:raspi.png?150|}} {{:little_pi.png?200|}} ===== Introduction ===== This section will go over the installation process for the raspberry pi. The items needed are a Raspberry pi micro-controller, a class 10 SD card, a 5MV power supply, and a computer to install the software. This is the cheapest option to build a piratebox and will cost around $35 - $100. It is allows for the most customization allowing external storage and batteries to be attached. It’s limited by the battery and the wifi adapter attached to it. Once piratebox is installed it will automatically start when the raspberry pi is powered on. ===== Requirements ===== __Raspberry Pi (Version A/B/B+/Zero/Zero-W/2/3):__ Any of the models work but the older A/B models lack the expandability of the later models which limits what you can do. While the A/B models only have two USB ports, the Models B+ and later have 4 which allows for more devices to be attached. The model A/B only have two available USB ports. __SD Card:__ A class 10 SD card with at least 8GB is recommended. __USB Wifi Adapter:__ These can be purchased from $10 - $60. The strength of the signal depends on the model. Raspberry pi version 3 and zero-w have a built in adapter which can be used. __5MV USB power supply:__ A standard micro usb cable attached to a 5mv power supply is all that is needed to power the raspberry pi. __Batterbank (optional):__ A battery bank allows the piratebox to be portable. It is much easier to conceal the piratebox in a backpack or potentially a pocket instead of relying on a wall socket for power. Expandable USB Storage: An external flash drive or 2.5” drive can be added to increase the storage capacity.
