Rachel-Pi educational server with WiFi Access Point for tablet connection.
This example creates a low-cost server/player for the RACHEL (Remote Area Community Hotspot for Education and Learning) educational media system created by World Possible https://worldpossible.org
Hardware shown
Tablet Frame Kit for Raspberry Pi and Arduino, Model AZ8, by Novel Design Lab
Amazon Fire 8" tablet (2018)
Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+
Power supply for R-Pi: use charger from Amazon tablet
3-Ring Mini Binder, Logo, Kraft, by Novel Design Lab
Optional battery power: Lithium battery expansion board RPI power pack v1.2 with USB cable (v2.x not compatible)
Miscellaneous items: microSD card
Software
Installed on Raspberry Pi:
Install rachelpi image per instructions here http://rachelfriends.org/rachel-pi-howto.html
Set-up:
Use internet browser pre-installed on tablet (e.g. Silk Browser, Chrome, etc.). Connect tablet's WiFi to the "RPI" access point. Use internet browser to connect to the IP address 10.10.10.10
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