RaspBMC

RaspBMC

As the name suggests there is such a thing called Raspberry Pi with the XBMC interface.

For a NOOBIE this project is a good place to start. All you will need:

• Raspberry Pi from Element14 http://downloads.element14.com/raspberryPi3.html?isRedirect=true
• SD from BIG W (at least 8GB)
• WiFi dongle from Element14 if you want it to be on your wireless network.  http://au.element14.com/element14/wipi/dongle-wifi-usb-for-raspberry-pi/dp/213390001
• YATSE Android App or XBMC iPhone App to control your network connected Pi
• Micro USB Cable and Power adaptor
• Optional: USB stick or USB Portable Hard Drive to convey music and movies

Step 1. Grab your SD Card and load it with the RaspBMC image from:

            http://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/

Step 2. Follow the instructions to put the image on your SD Card:

            http://www.raspberrypi.org/help/noobs-setup/

Step 3. Boot your RaspBMC for the first time. Plug in the SD card to the Pi and then plug in the Micro USB             Cable to boot it up. Connect your HDMI cable to the Pi and also into your TV or HDMI Monitor.

Step 4. Wait approximately 1 hour for all updates and configuration to be applied.

Step 5. Download YATSE (Android) or XBMC Remote (iPhone) and find your Pi on the network to                       control it

Step 6. You can either setup SMB (in configuration) or simply use a USB Disk or Stick to put movies onto               the RASPBMC. Sit back and watch the Magic happen.