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Set up a Raspberry Pi to load a web dashboard

Dashboards on Raspberry Pi

curl -L 'http://git.io/h1iuxQ' | sh
#!/usr/bin bash
PI_DASH_CONFIG_FILE="/etc/xdg/lxsession/LXDE/autostart"
PI_DASH_BOOT_FILE="/home/pi/dashboard_boot.sh"
sudo apt-get update && apt-get upgrade -y # Update the Pi
sudo apt-get install chromium # Get Chromium
sudo apt-get install x11-xserver-utils # Get x11 server utils
sudo apt-get install unclutter # Unclutter hides the mouse
sudo echo '@xset s off' >> $PI_DASH_CONFIG_FILE # Turn off screensaver
sudo echo '@xset -dpms' >> $PI_DASH_CONFIG_FILE # Turn off power saving
sudo echo '@xset s noblank' >> $PI_DASH_CONFIG_FILE # Disable screen blanking
sudo echo $PI_DASH_BOOT_FILE >> $PI_DASH_CONFIG_FILE # run script to load dashboard
echo '#!/usr/bin bash' > $PI_DASH_BOOT_FILE
echo 'chromium-browser --kiosk --new-window http://mydashboard.mysite.com/' >> $PI_DASH_BOOT_FILE
echo "Modify $PI_DASH_BOOT_FILE to change which webpage to load at boot"
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Eagerly anticipating transforming my Raspberry Pi into a dynamic dashboard hub! Envisioning the voyage of data visualization and customized interfaces is exhilarating. With effortless control within reach, I'm enthusiastic about curating an interactive digital journey tailored precisely to my requirements. Let the exploration commence! lic calculator

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benjam121 commented Jun 27, 2024

Dashboards on Raspberry Pi enable visualizing data from various sensors and systems, providing real-time insights at a glance. This setup is ideal for hobbyists, educators, and professionals alike, fostering creativity and innovation in monitoring projects, weather stations, home automation, and more, all on a compact, versatile platform. spelling bee answers

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