From 465d061cd6e60ef72529733b5735fb47ff1a8594 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jarno Rantanen Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2016 20:47:46 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Add hardware description to README. --- README.md | 21 +++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3e90eec..db09b7f 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -12,3 +12,24 @@ Main features: * **HDMI output control** - ready-made scripts for e.g. turning off the display outside of office hours * **Cursor hiding** - if you leave a mouse plugged in, the cursor is hidden after a brief period of inactivity * **Based on a recent Ubuntu** - if you want to add your own hacks, all the expected packages are one `apt-get` away + +## Hardware + +Not all hardware works perfectly with the Pi, so you'll want to do some digging. The product links are a configuration that's known to work, though: + +* Raspberry Pi 2 ([verkkokauppa.com](https://www.verkkokauppa.com/fi/product/4657/fjxtn/Raspberry-Pi-2-model-B-yhden-piirilevyn-tietokone)) +* 8+ GB microSD card ([verkkokauppa.com](https://www.verkkokauppa.com/fi/product/6501/dcmkv/Transcend-8GB-microSDHC-muistikortti-Class-10)) +* Micro-USB power source (most people will have these laying around) +* Display cable, either + * Regular HDMI for televisions, or + * HDMI-to-DVI for computer displays + +Optional extras: + +* Case for the Pi ([verkkokauppa.com](https://www.verkkokauppa.com/fi/product/52391/fcrhq/Raspberry-Pi-muovikotelo-Raspberry-Pi-B-Pi-2-tietokoneille-l)) +* USB WiFi-dongle ([verkkokauppa.com](https://www.verkkokauppa.com/fi/product/41271/dqnbc/Asus-USB-N10-Nano-WiFi-adapteri)) +* Big Red Button ([Dream Cheeky](http://dreamcheeky.com/big-red-button)) + +## Software + +TODO