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running simtools on a raspberry pi for console

Discussion in 'SimTools compatible interfaces' started by Evan Rowlands, Mar 4, 2018.

  1. Evan Rowlands

    Evan Rowlands EMR Industries

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    Gday guys
    im wondering if its possible to run simtools on a raspberry pi so I can use it to run motion on an xbox or play station

    what do you guys think
    I thought once it was setup you would be able to install it into a control box with no need for a monitor..it would be a simple power the pi set simtools to open with windows or whatever the pi runs then start the xbox and away you go ..thats my idea tell me if im dreaming lololol
    cheers guys
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  2. noorbeast

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    Something like the LattePanda would likely be a better choice, as it is Intel based, runs full Win 10 OS and also includes an integrated Arduino compatible co-processor: https://www.dfrobot.com/category-177.html

    While you can get Windows IOT Core for Raspberry pi it is ARM based and not a full Win 10 OS.
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  3. Evan Rowlands

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    thanks Noorbeast your a champion it was just an idea i had i wasnt sure if it was possible or not im about to buy one now and see how we go ..ive not tried doing it with upd before so ill have to do some reading i think its just a plug in tho
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    Gday mate Ive got a lattepanda now and ive installed simtools everythings working great so far ..
    i cant find the thread about how to setup the console and the pc any ideas mate ?
    Evan Rowlands, May 31, 2018
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    It is basically the same as all plugins, except that startup is manual. Each plugin as some hints/videos to help sorting this out.
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    thanks mate i have had a look at all your work thanks heaps for doing the plug ins i wish i new how to do it myself but i dont understand how to do it..

    if i find some more sims with output could you help me understand how to do the plug ins mate
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    Hi Guy's,
    The new 35$ Atomic Pi (a inlet based raspberry pi) should be sufficient to run SimTools for all you console guys out there.
    https://dlidirect.com/products/atomic-pi

    I'm thinking of getting one just for a dedicated Linux mint machine. (but all I need is another computer lol)
    Take care,
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    Looks great. I have an old laptop dedicated to simtools, but this looks really neat! Will wait for restock.
    Cheers
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