This article is part 3 of 3, where I cover configuring Raspberry Pi as A2DP bluetooth speaker(s). Parts 1 and 2 focus on setting up pulseaudio over network, and a DLNA renderer role for the Pi respectively. In the end you get a multi-protocol audio-playing Raspberry Pi. Continue reading ‘Raspberry Pi network audio player: pulseaudio, DLNA and bluetooth A2DP – part 3: bluetooth’
Raspberry Pi network audio player: pulseaudio, DLNA and bluetooth A2DP – part 2: DLNA
Published 07.03.2013 Uncategorized 25 CommentsTags: android, Audio, DLNA, Embedded, linux, media server, multi-room audio, Raspberry Pi, Raspbian, Streaming
This article is part 2 of 3, where I cover DLNA renderer and DLNA media server. At first I planned to do only the rendering, but now also included serving media for those who have hooked up some storage with music/videos/photos . Parts 1 and 3 focus on setting up pulseaudio over network, and a bluetooth audio A2DP accessory role for the Pi respectively. In the end you get a multi-protocol audio-playing Raspberry Pi. Continue reading ‘Raspberry Pi network audio player: pulseaudio, DLNA and bluetooth A2DP – part 2: DLNA’
Raspberry Pi network audio player: pulseaudio, DLNA and bluetooth A2DP – part 1: pulseaudio
Published 20.02.2013 Uncategorized 10 CommentsTags: Audio, Embedded, linux, multi-room audio, PulseAudio, Raspberry Pi, Raspbian, Streaming
Here are some guidelines how to make most of your Raspberry Pi when it comes to remote audio playback. This article is part 1 of 3, where I cover pulseaudio. Parts 2 and 3 focus on adding DLNA renderer capability for remote playback to the same Pi, and a bluetooth audio A2DP accessory role respectively. In the end you get a multi-protocol audio-playing Pi. Continue reading ‘Raspberry Pi network audio player: pulseaudio, DLNA and bluetooth A2DP – part 1: pulseaudio’
Raspberry Pi overview – 3.5 Watt Linux board
Published 30.01.2013 Uncategorized 1 CommentTags: Debian, Electronics, linux, Raspberry Pi, XBMC
Raspberry Pi is advertised as an ultra-inexpensive (~35 USD for model B) mini computer running Linux. That’s why I just had to give it a try 🙂 It is especially interesting because it opens up a lot of possibilities combining Linux + small footprint + low memory consumption + connectivity + reasonable price. This article refers to model B of the board.
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Windows 7 domU on XEN 4 HVM with Debian Squeeze dom0
Published 11.04.2012 Uncategorized 1 CommentTags: Debian, gplpv, hvm, linux, Windows, Xen
A couple of not-so-obvious-at-first hints if one day you need to get Windows 7 Professional running as domU on XEN 4 HVM virtualization where your dom0 is Linux Debian Squeeze. And with the assumption that it is to be bridged with eth0/peth0. Continue reading ‘Windows 7 domU on XEN 4 HVM with Debian Squeeze dom0’
APC Smart 1000 (SUA1000I) with NUT / Linux
Published 15.03.2012 Uncategorized 1 CommentTags: apc, APC Smart-UPS, apc-smart, linux, nut, ups, USB, usb-serial
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Just before you’ll call me an UPS maniac – here’s one more review. My current choice for 1-3 box server setup – APC Smart-UPS 1000VA USB & Serial 230V is not really similar to the SC1000 reviewed by me earlier, as the latter has a somewhat simplified design internally and also the box itself is different (standalone/desktop vs standalone/RM). And the non-SC is a full-sine model, and has a richer LED display. Continue reading ‘APC Smart 1000 (SUA1000I) with NUT / Linux’
Windows XP on Android
Published 07.03.2012 Uncategorized 18 CommentsTags: android, gentoo, linux, qemu, Samsung Galaxy S II, Samsung Galaxy S2, sgs2, Windows XP
Recently I have been playing around to get Windows XP to run on my Android ARM phone. After a decent amount of research and work done (found out later that most of it was unnecessary) I managed to get proof of concept Windows XP to boot with usable resolution, network, and no sound 😉 Like my colleague said: Just because I can 😉 Continue reading ‘Windows XP on Android’
Huawei E1552 Modem with Debian Linux
Published 29.02.2012 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: Debian, E1552, Huawei, linux, Modem, ppp, USB
Let’s assume that you need to install a multi-purpose firewall/server for your customer, but their ISP of choice is just too lazy to install their cabling to customer’s premises. Let’s also add that all you are left with is a Huawei E1552 Modem for HSPA/3G mobile packet data with a data plan SIM card. If so – here’s how I put it to use for persistent Internet uplink (this time with Debian squeeze) until the semi-decent ISP is ready. Continue reading ‘Huawei E1552 Modem with Debian Linux’
Datacenter rack layout hints
Published 21.02.2012 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: 19-inch, Cable, cabling, Data center, datacenter, equipment, fitting, Hardware, rack, server room, Servers, ups
A couple of hints when fitting a 19-inch rack with network and server equipment. I have seen just too many badly fitted racks and messy cabling. Here some of my guidelines. Continue reading ‘Datacenter rack layout hints’
UPS APC Smart SC1000 with NUT / Linux
Published 15.02.2012 Uncategorized 1 CommentTags: apc, apc-smart, battery, linux, nut, ups
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Hi! Here’s another UPS review 😉 I am not an UPS tester by profession, but this topic seems to be around me recently, caused by various opportunities. This time I am playing with APC Smart SC1000 tower/rack-mount unit, and it’s nut interoperation. Continue reading ‘UPS APC Smart SC1000 with NUT / Linux’
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