• Raspberry Pi

    From jeff@21:1/180 to All on Fri Aug 30 14:40:33 2019
    One of my concerns about Mystic on a Raspberry Pi is the limited lifespan of the SD card.

    So, I'm going to attempt to install Mystic almost entirely on a network drive that's connected to my router. I say almost, because the cifs mount is such that files cannot be executed from the drive. So, the mystic executables will be moved to a separate bin directory on the RPi, and this directory will be added to the path. Shell scripts will need to be called by invoking bash, and python scripts will need to be launched by invoking python.

    Will it work?
    Will the network drive be too slow, especially as data accumulates?
    Will I run into any hitherto unforeseen problems?

    I shall let you know.

    Jeff.

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  • From jeff@21:1/180 to All on Fri Aug 30 16:36:55 2019
    On 30 Aug 2019, jeff said the following...
    One of my concerns about Mystic on a Raspberry Pi is the limited
    lifespan of the SD card.
    I also didn't particularly like the way that mystic puts the default theme in {MYSTIC_DIR}/menus
    {MYSTIC_DIR}/scripts
    {MYSTIC_DIR}/text
    but other themes then need to go under some other subdirectory (like
    "themes"). So when I reinstalled it, I set the default location for these
    three directories to:
    {MYSTIC_DIR}/themes/default/menus
    etc.

    I assume that these directories are where other themes fall back to if they can't find something, so I don't really want the Mystic Demo BBS theme here. I'd like to keep a copy for reference, though, so I made a new directory {MYSTIC_DIR}/themes/demo
    and copied everything from the default theme into it. I set that up as an additional theme in the Mystic configuration.

    I'll let you know if this causes any problems going forward.

    Jeff.

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  • From jeff@21:1/180 to All on Sat Aug 31 02:48:27 2019

    On 30 Aug 2019, jeff said the following...
    So, I'm going to attempt to install Mystic almost entirely on a network drive that's connected to my router. I say almost, because the cifs
    mount is such that files cannot be executed from the drive. So, the
    mystic executables will be moved to a separate bin directory on the RPi, and this directory will be added to the path. Shell scripts will need to be called by invoking bash, and python scripts will need to be launched
    by invoking python.
    Ooh, Mystic (or more precisely, mis) definitely does not like this. Scratch that plan.

    Jeff.

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  • From Gamgee@21:2/138 to jeff on Sat Aug 31 14:46:00 2019
    jeff wrote to All <=-

    So, I'm going to attempt to install Mystic almost entirely on a network drive that's connected to my router. I say almost, because the cifs
    mount is such that files cannot be executed from the drive. So, the
    mystic executables will be moved to a separate bin directory on the RPi, and this directory will be added to the path. Shell scripts will need to be called by invoking bash, and python scripts will need to be launched
    by invoking python.

    Ooh, Mystic (or more precisely, mis) definitely does not like
    this. Scratch that plan.

    It's very easy to add an external 2.5" hard drive (SSD or Sata) to
    a Pi... Then it can boot up from the SD card (read only) and
    operate from the HD. No worries about the SD "wearing out". Easy
    to find the instructions for this with a Google search.

    Also, on newer Pi's (version 3+ or higher I think), the SD card is
    not needed at all. You can boot/operate from an external HD.



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  • From Phoobar@21:2/147 to jeff on Sun Nov 17 19:26:49 2019
    I've been using an old 360 drive (20GB) hooked up through a powered hub with
    a USB/SATA laptop connector. Boots perfectly & don't have to deal with the SD card on my RPi 3B+.

    Was looking at running Ubuntu & Raspbian on this drive & had no problem
    booting from the drive. Was also running a 1 TB drive as well with Retropie without any problem.

    The connector was about $10 US & is a Sabrent.

    Any questions...let me know.

    Phoobar

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  • From Phoobar@21:2/147 to All on Mon Dec 9 02:16:16 2019
    Just wondering if Mystic can be run on an RPi 0 W? Have been thinking about kicking everything over to the Pi...but use an SD/small HDD...especially with Doorparty able to run my doors.

    Phoobar

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  • From maskreet@21:1/114 to Phoobar on Mon Dec 9 16:20:39 2019
    On 08 Dec 2019, Phoobar said the following...

    Just wondering if Mystic can be run on an RPi 0 W? Have been thinking about kicking everything over to the Pi...but use an SD/small HDD...especially with Doorparty able to run my doors.

    I don't see why it shouldn't. Mystic and doorparty-connector don't use much
    for resources, and they both run on RPis already.

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  • From xqtr@21:1/111 to Phoobar on Mon Dec 9 22:40:24 2019
    Just wondering if Mystic can be run on an RPi 0 W? Have been thinking about kicking everything over to the Pi...but use an SD/small HDD...especially with Doorparty able to run my doors.

    Yep... no problem... for a long time, i had my BBS in a RPi0W... it's more
    than enough :)

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  • From Phoobar@21:2/147 to maskreet on Mon Dec 9 21:49:13 2019
    I don't see why it shouldn't. Mystic and doorparty-connector don't use much for resources, and they both run on RPis already.

    Saw a beginner kit for the Pi 0 W over on Ebay for $26 US. With my former roommate running off with my original P2B+...was thinking about ordering this kit & possibly running the board off of something which would fit in the palm of my hand & pocket.

    Love the DoorParty connector. When I realized what it was doing...I was overjoyed that you/those around you already did the hard work I'd been
    banging my head about. Since it will run on the Pi's...started thinking about kicking the board over to that platform.

    Thanks again for all you've done for this community!

    Phoobar

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  • From Phoobar@21:2/147 to xqtr on Mon Dec 9 22:01:38 2019
    Yep... no problem... for a long time, i had my BBS in a RPi0W... it's
    more than enough :)

    HOT DOG!!! Just ordered the kit I found yesterday on Ebay for $24 US. Even
    got a 10% off coupon which lowered the $27 US cost to $24 US. I have a
    birthday coming up at the end of the month & with Xmas coming up...got a
    decent gift for myself.

    Phoobar

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  • From maskreet@21:1/114 to Phoobar on Tue Dec 10 02:24:32 2019
    On 09 Dec 2019, Phoobar said the following...

    I don't see why it shouldn't. Mystic and doorparty-connector don't us much for resources, and they both run on RPis already.

    Saw a beginner kit for the Pi 0 W over on Ebay for $26 US. With my former roommate running off with my original P2B+...was thinking about ordering this kit & possibly running the board off of something which would fit
    in the palm of my hand & pocket.

    Yep, it should be fine on a Pi 0.

    Love the DoorParty connector. When I realized what it was doing...I was overjoyed that you/those around you already did the hard work I'd been banging my head about. Since it will run on the Pi's...started thinking about kicking the board over to that platform.

    Yeah man, I love doorparty-connector as well. HUGE props to echicken for writing it in his spare time.

    I'm actually considering putting a bunch more doors on the server, but only accessible via direct access, so that way I'm not clogging the door server
    with more choices.

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  • From Phoobar@21:2/147 to maskreet on Tue Dec 10 00:34:31 2019
    Yep, it should be fine on a Pi 0.

    Made the leap. Got a 10% coupon on Ebay...so paid a touch over $24 for the
    0 W starter kit. That includes the case/power supply/ribbon camera connector/heatsink. Great deal!

    I'm actually considering putting a bunch more doors on the server, but only accessible via direct access, so that way I'm not clogging the door server with more choices.

    I would be interested in this...if we can connect with Pi's or other system which run Mystic or any other BBS software. Got several new users today & it would be great to allow them to run anything they desire...since I seem to be the only board in the area,

    Phoobar

    Phoobar/ACME BBS-Member of fsxNet/WWIVNet/SciNet.

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  • From xqtr@21:1/111 to Phoobar on Tue Dec 10 17:50:12 2019
    HOT DOG!!! Just ordered the kit I found yesterday on Ebay for $24 US.
    Even got a 10% off coupon which lowered the $27 US cost to $24 US. I
    have a birthday coming up at the end of the month & with Xmas coming up...got a decent gift for myself.

    So... Happy Birthday! :)

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  • From Phoobar@21:2/147 to xqtr on Tue Dec 10 22:20:28 2019
    have a birthday coming up at the end of the month & with Xmas coming up...got a decent gift for myself.
    So... Happy Birthday! :)

    At least 1 thing...won't have to hear the same garbage I always used to here that with Xmas so close to your birthday...you don't need a party or separate gifts.

    Phoobar/ACME BBS-Member of fsxNet/WWIVNet/SciNet.

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  • From SirRonmit@21:2/120 to all on Sun Jan 5 14:38:31 2020
    On a similar PI topic, anyone running via RaspPi Virtual?
    (specifically, VMware instance)

    I'm setting one up here for testing.
    I may also try the Linux flavour next.

    Tim N
    admin@f4fbbs.com

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