How to Install Raveberry on Elementary OS Latest Version

Raveberry is an open-source project that allows you to control your Raspberry Pi-powered music player using a web interface. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Raveberry on the latest version of Elementary OS.

Prerequisites

• A Raspberry Pi running Raspbian or any compatible operating system
• Access to your Raspberry Pi via SSH or a physical keyboard and monitor
• Basic knowledge of Linux command line

Installation Steps

Step 1: Install Git and Python

Open Terminal and type in the following command to install Git:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -y git

After installing Git, type in the following command to install Python:

sudo apt-get install -y python3

Step 2: Clone Raveberry

Type in the following command to clone the Raveberry repository from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/raveberry/raveberry.git

Step 3: Install Dependencies

Navigate to the raveberry directory:

cd raveberry

Type in the following command to install the required dependencies:

sudo pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Step 4: Configure Raveberry

Create a configuration file by copying the example configuration file:

cp config.example.ini config.ini

Edit the configuration file using your preferred text editor:

nano config.ini

You should edit the configuration values based on your preferences and setup.

Step 5: Run Raveberry

Type in the following command to start Raveberry:

python3 app.py

After running the command, you should see the Raveberry logo and a message saying "Running on http://0.0.0.0:5000/ (Press CTRL+C to quit)".

Step 6: Access Raveberry Web Interface

Open your web browser and navigate to http://:5000. You should now see the Raveberry web interface.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Raveberry on your Raspberry Pi and can now control your music player using your web browser.

Conclusion

Raveberry is an excellent tool to control your Raspberry Pi-powered music player remotely. By following this tutorial, you should now have Raveberry up and running on your Raspberry Pi running Elementary OS. If you encounter any issues during the installation, feel free to reach out to the Raveberry community for help.

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