Category: Raspberry Pi

Install SDR (Software Defined Radio) Software GQRX on a Mac

So, you are interested in using an SDR module and SDR software on your Mac?Homebrew is the easiest install method I have found. The other method involves MacPorts. I was successful using this method on one Mac. On the other… nope. GQRX is a great open-source program that will do the trick. First you will… Continue reading Install SDR (Software Defined Radio) Software GQRX on a Mac

Install Spotify Connect on your Raspberry Pi with ‘raspotify” on Raspberry Pi OS

Setting up Spotify Connect on the Raspberry Pi First update your Pi’s OS: sudo apt update sudo apt upgrade Install ‘curl’ and ‘apt-transport-https’ sudo apt install -y apt-transport-https curl Add the raspotify repository and the GPG key: curl -sSL https://dtcooper.github.io/raspotify/key.asc | sudo apt-key add -v – echo ‘deb https://dtcooper.github.io/raspotify raspotify main’ | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/raspotify.list… Continue reading Install Spotify Connect on your Raspberry Pi with ‘raspotify” on Raspberry Pi OS

Unrar multiple files + file name spaces in the terminal

First, when dealing with the spaces in a file name while using the terminal, you can use a back-slash before the space. Example: File name with spaces.txt For the terminal: File name with spaces.txt Sometimes we run across a downloaded file online that was created by utilizing the winrar multiple-file feature to make a huge… Continue reading Unrar multiple files + file name spaces in the terminal

Private VPN on Ubuntu Server or Raspberry Pi

I can run my own VPN that becomes an encrypted, point-to-point connection from anywhere? Say what? Relatively safe and secure using public wifi? Yes, it’s true. You can setup PiVPN on your Ubuntu Server or Raspberry Pi device. There are three components to this: PiVPN running on the server, the UFW firewall configuration, and the… Continue reading Private VPN on Ubuntu Server or Raspberry Pi

Commodore 64 (Vic 20, Pet, etc) emulator from Raspberry Pi Raspbian

I can confirm this install method (source) worked with a Raspberry Pi 4 using Raspbian Buster. Compiles Vice and installs into /usr/local/bin. Initial launch reports a sound issue. If you go into settings (F12), there’s a sound configuration you can change to “Alsa”. … # get dependencies – this may take a long time and… Continue reading Commodore 64 (Vic 20, Pet, etc) emulator from Raspberry Pi Raspbian

3D printing discussion/Urban Knish Podcast

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Manually Install RetroPie over Raspbian Stretch

If you are enjoying a full or lite install of Raspbian on your Raspberry Pi, you can also manually install RetroPie rather than work off of a RetroPie SD image. It’s advisable to first tell your Pi to boot into console mode at boot.  pi@raspberry:~$ sudo raspi-config Choose (3) Boot Options B1 Desktop/CLI B2 Console… Continue reading Manually Install RetroPie over Raspbian Stretch