Raspberry Pi for internet access

nogginthenog · 26 April 2016, 19:29

This is probably not what you wanted, but did you ever consider using a Raspberry PI for internet access? It's serial, so slower than a Plipbox but easy to setup.

Starglider 2 · 26 April 2016, 19:31

I did consider that, but "easy to set up" didn't seem to be the case. Of course, that was before I knew how much harder Plipbox was than its creator made it seem...

Cheers!

Arnie · 26 April 2016, 20:22

Sorry for the OT but I just need to ask...

@nogginthenog
Is there a howto for using the Raspberry PI for internet access.
Is there a minimun spec Amiga needed?

Starglider 2 · 26 April 2016, 20:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arnie

Sorry for the OT but I just need to ask...

@nogginthenog
Is there a howto for using the Raspberry PI for internet access.
Is there a minimun spec Amiga needed?

I have A500+.

I did see this: [ Show youtube player ]

Cheers!

nogginthenog · 26 April 2016, 21:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arnie

Sorry for the OT but I just need to ask...

@nogginthenog
Is there a howto for using the Raspberry PI for internet access.
Is there a minimun spec Amiga needed?

Yes, I wrote one a while ago. http://c0dedbad.co.uk

The webpage is hosted on my raspberry pi and my internet has been dodgy recently so if it doesn't work try later!

Back in the day I used an A500 for internet access so anything should work. A hard drive is recommended :-)

Arnie · 26 April 2016, 21:35

Thanks.
Question;

Configuring the PI:

Is this still connected to the Amiga?

nogginthenog · 27 April 2016, 10:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arnie

Thanks.
Question;

Configuring the PI:

Is this still connected to the Amiga?

Yes. Won't hurt.

Arnie · 27 April 2016, 10:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogginthenog

Yes. Won't hurt.

Sorry OT again

The adapter has gone up to a whopping £2.55

. Just trying to find a cheapo Raspberry. Would the zero work?

nogginthenog · 27 April 2016, 12:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arnie

Sorry OT again

The adapter has gone up to a whopping £2.55

. Just trying to find a cheapo Raspberry. Would the zero work?

I don't own a zero (and I think they're hard to come by). As far as I know it has no wifi/ethernet so you will need a usb wifi adapter or something similar.

Jope · 27 April 2016, 14:20

Messages split from the plipbox thread.

Arnie · 27 April 2016, 14:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogginthenog

I don't own a zero (and I think they're hard to come by). As far as I know it has no wifi/ethernet so you will need a usb wifi adapter or something similar.

Thanks Jope

So a RP2 or RP3 should work?

EDIT: Damn, I thought these Raspberry's were supposed to be cheap?
PI+power supply+SD card+serial adapter+serial cable is expensive for an Internet connection.

nogginthenog · 27 April 2016, 16:50

Don't forget a case :-)

Power supply is a normal USB2 one that comes with phones etc.
I used a 2Gb SD card from an old phone.

I own a RPI2 & RPI3 and I can borrow a RPI1.
Need do some testing on the 1/3 to see if they work. I think they are compatible.

It's a fun little toy.

Arnie · 27 April 2016, 18:08

The charger, card and cables aren't expensive by themselves, but if you have to buy them all together then the price soon adds up. People are asking as much for the PI2 as the PI3?

Saying that though, if this solution proves to be easy to setup then maybe it could be worth it. I just haven't got that kind of money to throw around at the moment.

26 April 2016, 19:29	#1
nogginthenog Amigan Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,309	Raspberry Pi for internet access This is probably not what you wanted, but did you ever consider using a Raspberry PI for internet access? It's serial, so slower than a Plipbox but easy to setup.

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26 April 2016, 19:31	#2
Starglider 2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: California Posts: 1,146	I did consider that, but "easy to set up" didn't seem to be the case. Of course, that was before I knew how much harder Plipbox was than its creator made it seem... Cheers!

26 April 2016, 20:22	#3
Arnie R.I.P Smudge 18-08-16 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Leicester/UK Age: 66 Posts: 3,968	Sorry for the OT but I just need to ask... @nogginthenog Is there a howto for using the Raspberry PI for internet access. Is there a minimun spec Amiga needed?

26 April 2016, 21:35	#6
Arnie R.I.P Smudge 18-08-16 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Leicester/UK Age: 66 Posts: 3,968	Thanks. Question; Configuring the PI: Is this still connected to the Amiga?

27 April 2016, 14:20	#10
Jope - Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Helsinki / Finland Age: 43 Posts: 9,861	Messages split from the plipbox thread.

27 April 2016, 16:50	#12
nogginthenog Amigan Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,309	Don't forget a case :-) Power supply is a normal USB2 one that comes with phones etc. I used a 2Gb SD card from an old phone. I own a RPI2 & RPI3 and I can borrow a RPI1. Need do some testing on the 1/3 to see if they work. I think they are compatible. It's a fun little toy.

27 April 2016, 18:08	#13
Arnie R.I.P Smudge 18-08-16 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Leicester/UK Age: 66 Posts: 3,968	The charger, card and cables aren't expensive by themselves, but if you have to buy them all together then the price soon adds up. People are asking as much for the PI2 as the PI3? Saying that though, if this solution proves to be easy to setup then maybe it could be worth it. I just haven't got that kind of money to throw around at the moment.

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