#Bitcoin core raspberry pi full#

Additionally, at this point I decided to alter the settings so that the Raspi booted in command line, meaning that I was getting rid of the GUI. Once my Raspi was powered on, I was directed to set it up and change a few settings, which included setting my timezone, connecting to WiFi, and updating it’s software. Next, I attached the fan to the top of the case and connected the red and black wires to GPIO pins 4 and 6, respectively. After Putting the Raspi into the base of the case, I attached the heat sinks to their corresponding locations. Since I hadn’t used one before, the first thing I needed to do was set up my Raspi.

Micro HDMI Cable: allows for connection between the TV and the Raspi.

Laptop: downloading Raspberry Pi OS to the MicroSD and configuring the SSD.

TV or Monitor: allows for interaction with the Raspi.

Keyboard + Mouse/Trackpad: allows for interaction with the Raspi.Solid State Drive Enclosure: allows the SSD to be an external hard drive(since the SSD I had could be used as an internal or external hard drive).Solid State Drive(1TB): this is where we will store the blockchain.USB MicroSD Card Reader: allows us to download an operating system for the Raspi from a computer.MicroSD Card(64GB): stores Raspi data(not blockchain data).Cooling Fan: helps prevent the Raspi from overheating.Heat Sinks: helps prevent the Raspi from overheating.Case: keeps the Raspberry Pi(Raspi) safe.Running a node also helps strengthen the Bitcoin network.

#Bitcoin core raspberry pi full#

Running a full Bitcoin node is a good way to learn more about Bitcoin and see the Blockchain in action. You can read more about Bitcoin in this article. In June, I started learning more about Bitcoin, decentralized peer-to-peer electronic cash.