How i make full node on latest rasberry or C.H.I.P?

[Hannu]

Hello,

How i make full node "computer" to support BitCoin network? Latest rasberry computer or that C.H.I.P what arrives lately on markets?
Is it even possible to use C.H.I.P same purpose supporting BitCoin network? What parts C.H.I.P or latest rasberry needs to working properly on BitCoin network? 

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[tspacepilot]

Hello,

How i make full node "computer" to support BitCoin network? Latest rasberry computer or that C.H.I.P what arrives lately on markets?
Is it even possible to use C.H.I.P same purpose supporting BitCoin network? What parts C.H.I.P or latest rasberry needs to working properly on BitCoin network?  

By "rasperry computer" are you talking about raspberry pis?  If that's what you mean, presumably you just need to download (or build) an arm7 binary of bitcoin-core and install it on your raspberry pi running raspbian.  I would suspect that would be reasonbly straightforward to try so perhaps I misunderstand your question.  BTW, here is a guy who is selling them pre-setup for you: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1005654.0  Also note, several folks, including gmaxwell, question the practicality. of this endeavour.

[achow101_alt]

You will need to have an external disk with more than 40 GB of storage. Then, you will need to install bitcoin core for either device. The device must be connected to the internet. Run bitcoin core and you've got yourself a full node on the network. Let it sync the entire blockchain before doing anything.

Both CHIP and the raspberry pi can be used to support the Bitcoin network. They both use some distro of linux. You may need to compile Bitcoin Core yourself however.

Also, I would not recommend using CHIP for a full node since it only has 512 MB of RAM. Bitcoin Core uses a lot of RAM, and 512 MB is definitely not enough.

[Hannu]

You will need to have an external disk with more than 40 GB of storage. Then, you will need to install bitcoin core for either device. The device must be connected to the internet. Run bitcoin core and you've got yourself a full node on the network. Let it sync the entire blockchain before doing anything.

Both CHIP and the raspberry pi can be used to support the Bitcoin network. They both use some distro of linux. You may need to compile Bitcoin Core yourself however.

Also, I would not recommend using CHIP for a full node since it only has 512 MB of RAM. Bitcoin Core uses a lot of RAM, and 512 MB is definitely not enough.

Its much cheaper to order that rasberry foundation site then Finland. I wanna support Bitcoin network, hope 5G comes soon =) Mobile interface carrys more data then 4G or 3G.  

[ranochigo]

Hello,

How i make full node "computer" to support BitCoin network? Latest rasberry computer or that C.H.I.P what arrives lately on markets?
Is it even possible to use C.H.I.P same purpose supporting BitCoin network? What parts C.H.I.P or latest rasberry needs to working properly on BitCoin network? 

Found a interesting post right here:https://m.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/2yyb3u/how_to_run_a_full_bitcoin_node_on_a_raspberry_pi_2/. Do note that SD cards does not have great lifespan under heavy load. Your best bet would be to get a old hard disk and run it there. If you want, you can also purchase a new SSD/HDD and they can still be repurposed to be used as computer hard disk if you want in the near future. Statistics has shown that typical lifespan of HDD would be more than 4 years.

[jdebunt]

Found a interesting post right here:https://m.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/2yyb3u/how_to_run_a_full_bitcoin_node_on_a_raspberry_pi_2/. Do note that SD cards does not have great lifespan under heavy load. Your best bet would be to get a old hard disk and run it there. If you want, you can also purchase a new SSD/HDD and they can still be repurposed to be used as computer hard disk if you want in the near future. Statistics has shown that typical lifespan of HDD would be more than 4 years.

Regarding SD cards, the same can be said for USB devices. They are not meant to be sued full throttle around the clock.

[tspacepilot]

Found a interesting post right here:https://m.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/2yyb3u/how_to_run_a_full_bitcoin_node_on_a_raspberry_pi_2/. Do note that SD cards does not have great lifespan under heavy load. Your best bet would be to get a old hard disk and run it there. If you want, you can also purchase a new SSD/HDD and they can still be repurposed to be used as computer hard disk if you want in the near future. Statistics has shown that typical lifespan of HDD would be more than 4 years.

Regarding SD cards, the same can be said for USB devices. They are not meant to be sued full throttle around the clock.

What does "sued" mean?  I know su as in super-user, but why would the device care what user is using it?  There's something I don't understand here for sure.  Let me know.

[OnkelPaul]

Found a interesting post right here:https://m.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/2yyb3u/how_to_run_a_full_bitcoin_node_on_a_raspberry_pi_2/. Do note that SD cards does not have great lifespan under heavy load. Your best bet would be to get a old hard disk and run it there. If you want, you can also purchase a new SSD/HDD and they can still be repurposed to be used as computer hard disk if you want in the near future. Statistics has shown that typical lifespan of HDD would be more than 4 years.

Regarding SD cards, the same can be said for USB devices. They are not meant to be sued full throttle around the clock.

What does "sued" mean?  I know su as in super-user, but why would the device care what user is using it?  There's something I don't understand here for sure.  Let me know.

"To sue" means to drag someone or something to a court. Presumably suing an SD card or USB drive hasn't been tried before, but depending on your jurisdiction you might be successful. Note however that SD cards typically don't have enough money, so you will likely pay for the litigation even if you win the case. Suing an USD device might be more profitable.

Onkel Paul

... or you might just swap two letters ... 

[tspacepilot]

Found a interesting post right here:https://m.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/2yyb3u/how_to_run_a_full_bitcoin_node_on_a_raspberry_pi_2/. Do note that SD cards does not have great lifespan under heavy load. Your best bet would be to get a old hard disk and run it there. If you want, you can also purchase a new SSD/HDD and they can still be repurposed to be used as computer hard disk if you want in the near future. Statistics has shown that typical lifespan of HDD would be more than 4 years.

Regarding SD cards, the same can be said for USB devices. They are not meant to be sued full throttle around the clock.

What does "sued" mean?  I know su as in super-user, but why would the device care what user is using it?  There's something I don't understand here for sure.  Let me know.

"To sue" means to drag someone or something to a court. Presumably suing an SD card or USB drive hasn't been tried before, but depending on your jurisdiction you might be successful. Note however that SD cards typically don't have enough money, so you will likely pay for the litigation even if you win the case. Suing an USD device might be more profitable.

Onkel Paul

... or you might just swap two letters ... 

Oh yah, shit.  Whoops.  Not my best moment....

[Bitcoin_BOy$]

Hello,

How i make full node "computer" to support BitCoin network? Latest rasberry computer or that C.H.I.P what arrives lately on markets?
Is it even possible to use C.H.I.P same purpose supporting BitCoin network? What parts C.H.I.P or latest rasberry needs to working properly on BitCoin network? 

Hello ,

The computer will cost you a lot if you run it  24/24 ,but I prefer the rasberry . here's a `modified`
Rasberyy that won't cost you a lot :

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/494420603/raspnode/video_share

A cheap plug-n-play mini bitcoin full node on a Raspberry Pi 2 micro computer

[BlackMachine]

You will need to have an external disk with more than 40 GB of storage. Then, you will need to install bitcoin core for either device. The device must be connected to the internet. Run bitcoin core and you've got yourself a full node on the network. Let it sync the entire blockchain before doing anything.

Both CHIP and the raspberry pi can be used to support the Bitcoin network. They both use some distro of linux. You may need to compile Bitcoin Core yourself however.

Also, I would not recommend using CHIP for a full node since it only has 512 MB of RAM. Bitcoin Core uses a lot of RAM, and 512 MB is definitely not enough.

512MB would be the bare minimum for it to run but I believe it would work just fine. Look at these thread for tips to minimize ram usage, https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=765934.
For USB drives, SD cards and thumbdrives aren't much of a concern since it won't be having VERY HUGE loads on the device itself. They are projected to last a few years before finally wearing off.
The main bottle neck is the underpowered CPU for verifications of Blocks.

[lsd225]

Others have made a full node w rasp pi, you need a large memory cart. Also the read/ write speed can be an issue from what i read but i never did it myself

[Troonetpt]

Most of people will not install the full node when the block size increased.                                                                                     
                             

[tspacepilot]

Most of people will not install the full node when the block size increased.                                                                                     
                             

FWIW, I think most of the people are not running a full node even today.  But this thread is about running a full node on a small soc computer.  Is that something you've tried?  Note: I have thought about it, and I have a pi (but not the pi 2) and I decided against it.

[ranochigo]

Others have made a full node w rasp pi, you need a large memory cart. Also the read/ write speed can be an issue from what i read but i never did it myself

Memory can be increased by using swap but it would just cause extra load on the SDcard and it isn't as fast as the on-board memory. I/O speeds isn't a huge issue after going through initial synchronization. Read and write speeds isn't as important as potential bottlenecks in your internet.

Most of people will not install the full node when the block size increased.                                                                                    
                              

Considering the hard disk price is getting cheaper, that isn't much of an excuse. Most modern computers could easily have 1TB of HDD since they are fairly cheap. However, the network would need more high speed diversed nodes than low uptime nodes.

[Searing]

You will need to have an external disk with more than 40 GB of storage. Then, you will need to install bitcoin core for either device. The device must be connected to the internet. Run bitcoin core and you've got yourself a full node on the network. Let it sync the entire blockchain before doing anything.

Both CHIP and the raspberry pi can be used to support the Bitcoin network. They both use some distro of linux. You may need to compile Bitcoin Core yourself however.

Also, I would not recommend using CHIP for a full node since it only has 512 MB of RAM. Bitcoin Core uses a lot of RAM, and 512 MB is definitely not enough.

512MB would be the bare minimum for it to run but I believe it would work just fine. Look at these thread for tips to minimize ram usage, https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=765934.
For USB drives, SD cards and thumbdrives aren't much of a concern since it won't be having VERY HUGE loads on the device itself. They are projected to last a few years before finally wearing off.
The main bottle neck is the underpowered CPU for verifications of Blocks.

on a side note ..what about a litecoin node using a raspberry pi 512mb B+.....would this be more do'able then using the same as a bitcoin node?

(hey just thinking about have a the above type raspberry pi as an present (need wealthier friends $35)

[Hannu]

Hello,

How i make full node "computer" to support BitCoin network? Latest rasberry computer or that C.H.I.P what arrives lately on markets?
Is it even possible to use C.H.I.P same purpose supporting BitCoin network? What parts C.H.I.P or latest rasberry needs to working properly on BitCoin network?  

Hello ,

The computer will cost you a lot if you run it  24/24 ,but I prefer the rasberry . here's a `modified`
Rasberyy that won't cost you a lot :

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/494420603/raspnode/video_share

A cheap plug-n-play mini bitcoin full node on a Raspberry Pi 2 micro computer

Wow! Is this project ready? I wanna support Bitcoin network Littlebit of "salty" prize to me in local webstore (Over 50 euros = $54.07)
It includes only Rasperry Pi 2 nothing else.

[d4n13]

just a reminder... Change the password!

"raspberry" is going to be the first guessed password of anyone looking to make "all your bitcoin are belong to us"

[philipma1957]

running a node on a rasp pi is really not a good idea.

you need to attach  large storage and rasp pi have no real computing power.


this is much better a 100% node machine  yeah it pulls 25 watts not 15 but it will last.

http://outlet.lenovo.com/outlet_us/itemdetails/57RF0550/445


if you insist on a really tiny machine use  an intel nuc .

or better yet get this below

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883218038&cm_re=zotac_zbox_nano-_-83-218-038-_-Product

[d4n13]

bitnodes has pre-fab'd full nodes as well:
https://getaddr.bitnodes.io/hardware/

they also offer a $10 a week lottery to pay people for running nodes.