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Create an Information Radiator in DAKboard

YOU’LL NEED THIS

RASPBERRY PI

With the latest copy of Raspbian Lite and an Internet connection.

THE TERM “INFORMATION RADIATOR” is a typically obscure tech way of saying “device that displays information on a screen.” This information can range from simple newsfeeds and advertisements to complex service statuses. They are typically used in hotel lobbies to display news, weather, and ads, and in tech offices, where developers need to see the status of their work at a glance.

In this project, we’re going to make our own simple information radiator using DAKboard and a Raspberry Pi. The best type of Pi for this project is any of the Pi 3 models or a Pi Zero W,

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