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My Raspberry Pi v2 Project…

An OpenElec Media Centre

Status: Done & dusted. Playing my music as I like it!

Summary: A project to replace my old LinkSys WMA 11b media centre with OpenElec and Kodi running on a Raspberry Pi v2. This Pi was part of a starter kit I purchased from Amazon UK on a “Prime” deal - it was an absolute bargain at just £42.

Details:

Using a Raspberry Pi v2 running the latest OpenElec OS (v6.0.3) with a LogiTech wireless keyboard.

A good release that works works well with DLNA.

I am using the wired network connection, not WiFi.

The Steps So Far…

1. Connect it to my TV via the HDMI interface.
2. Connect it to my HiFi amp via the stereo audio jack.
3. Connect it to my home network via Devolo dLAN 500 powerline adapters.
4. Insert the OpenElec micro SD card.
5. Power up and configure OpenElec and Kodi. Not much to configure… Name, network, and audio output.
6. Access all my NAS music via NFS and DLNA.
7. Listen and enjoy!

Next Steps…

• Kodi has loads of add-ons for Internet TV and radio.
  - Twit TV & Twitch TV.

The PiHut Raspberry Pi Kit Contents

• A Raspberry Pi v2 (Quad Core, 1GB RAM).
• A 8GB Sandisk Ultra Class 10 MicroSD (with NOOBS).
• ThePiHut UK 5V 2A Power Supply.
• Raspberry Pi Case.
• Cables: HDMI Cable & Ethernet Cable.