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| − | These instructions show you how to download and install a completely pre-configured image for the Raspberry Pi2 to function as a broadcast appliance for Broadcastify.com.
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| − | This image has only been developed and tested on the Raspberry Pi2 Model B and is not supported on any other model
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| − | This image also has all the precompiled software and configuration files to support the [[Raspberry Pi RTL-SDR Broadcastify]] setup instructions.
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| − | == Purchase Equipment ==
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| − | * Raspberry Pi 2 Model B Project Board - 1GB RAM - 900 MHz Quad-Core CPU - http://amzn.to/1Ku3T9Y
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| − | * Power Supply for Raspberry Pi - http://amzn.to/1U2r8cD
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| − | * Memory Card for Raspberry Pi - http://amzn.to/1U2r8JG
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| − | * Inexpensive USB sound card ($1.70) - http://amzn.to/1hekylB
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| − | * 1/8 inch audio cable to connect scanner to USB sound card - http://amzn.to/1Kor0NH
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| − | * Case for Raspberry Pi - http://amzn.to/1JLgNe3
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| − | == Download the Image ==
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| − | * http://s.broadcastify.com/images/bcfy_rpi2_20150821_public.img.gz
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| − | == Install the image ==
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| − | Follow the image installation instructions at the following link on the Raspberry Pi Documentation Page:
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| − | * [https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/installation/installing-images/README.md Installing Operating System Images]
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| − | == Initial configuration ==
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| − | * Boot your Raspberry Pi
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| − | * Login with username = pi / password = raspberry
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| − | * Immediately run the raspberry pi system configuration utility
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| − | pi@bcfypi1 ~ $ sudo raspi-config
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| − | * Choose the second option to change the password for the pi account to your own password
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| − | * Choose the first option to "Expand Filesystem", then select Finish, and then reboot the device
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| − | == Feed Setup and Configuration ==
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| − | * Plug the USB sound card into the Raspberry Pi
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| − | * Plug your scanner's headphone jack into the mic jack on the USB sound card dongle
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| − | * Start alsamixer
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| − | pi@bcfypi1:~# alsamixer
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| − | * press F6, choose the "USB Headphone Set" entry
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| − | * press your tab key to select the "Capture" device volume control
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| − | * use your "up arrow" key to adjust the level to it's lowest level possible (6)
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| − | * press escape to exist alsamixer
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| − | * run the following command to save the volume settings
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| − | sudo alsactl store
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| − | * Copy the base darkice.cfg configuration file to darkice1.cfg for the first feed
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| − | sudo cp /etc/darkice.cfg /etc/darkice1.cfg
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| − | * Edit the /etc/darkice.cfg file to match your settings, including the sound card you are using, your feed server, mount, password, and description, then exit and save the file
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| − | sudo nano /etc/darkice1.cfg
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| − | * Enable the feed to start broadcasting at boot
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| − | sudo update-rc.d darkice1 defaults
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| − | * Start your feed
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| − | sudo service darkice1 start
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| − | Note: very little volume will be needed from your scanner - adjust the levels as appropriate for a good sounding feed.
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| − | [[Category:Software for Live Audio Broadcasting]]
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