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<p><em><strong>Short Bytes:</strong> This DIY from Chris Robinson of NODE will show you how to make your own Linux computer from a USB charger. This uses <a href="http://ift.tt/1o7Ssv1" itemprop="url" target="_bank" title="Raspberry Pi"><strong>Raspberry Pi</strong></a> compatible ODROID board and runs on <a href="http://ift.tt/1UhpgQn" itemprop="url" target="_bank" title="Raspbian"><strong>Raspbian</strong></a> OS.</em></p>
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<div class="su-column-inner su-clearfix"><span class="su-dropcap su-dropcap-style-default">I</span>n this article, I’m going to tell you about how to make a little Linux computer from a USB charger. It’s a truly portable Linux computer, and I came across it yesterday when I was reading some Linux news on the<span class="skimlinks-unlinked">web.In</span> the past we’ve shared DIYs like <a href="http://ift.tt/1Hw0Kio" target="_blank">How to Build Weather Satellite Images Receiver With $20 Dongle</a>. I absolutely loved <a href="http://ift.tt/1AEGlWd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Robinson’s article on NODE</a>and I instantly thought of sharing this DIY with our fossBytes readers.In the past, Chris has made projects like handheld <a href="http://ift.tt/1UIqQdK" itemprop="url" target="_bank" title="Raspberry"><strong>Raspberry</strong></a> Pi powered Linux terminal and this Linux computer project is even smaller. This Linux computer fits inside a modified USB charger plug and runs on a very small power.
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<p>This design uses ODROID-W development board, which is <a href="http://ift.tt/1o7SsLh" itemprop="url" target="_bank" title="Raspberry"><strong>Raspberry</strong></a> Pi and <a href="http://ift.tt/1LIxY7j" itemprop="url" target="_bank" title="Raspbian"><strong>Raspbian</strong></a> compatible. You’ll also be needing a USB charger with US, UK and EU attachments to make it usable in all countries. Other materials include a Wi-Fi adapter, a micro SD card and few other small things.</p>
<p>Also read: <a href="http://ift.tt/1S3e7gf" target="_blank">Raspberry Pi DIY: How to Preserve and Sync Data in a Mason Jar Using Pi</a></p>
<p>Assembling all these requirements isn’t much tough if you have a basic knowledge of soldering.</p>
<p>You just have to plug in the charger and stay in the WiFi range. Chris writes that you can use if for applications like running a personal file/media server, a TOR relay, a <a href="http://ift.tt/1RrMiSd" itemprop="url" target="_bank" title="Bitcoin"><strong>Bitcoin</strong></a> node, your personal VPN, a silent motion alarm with the RPi Camera, a pentesting tool, or simply a remote use Linux system.</p>
<p>Besides WiFi, you can use a USB ethernet adapter to connect it physically. Since, you’ll be working with electrical components, follow instructions of Chris closely.</p>
<p>If you are interested in making this little Linux computer from a USB charger, follow <a href="http://ift.tt/1AEGlWd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this link</a> for NODE’s detailed tutorial.</p>
<p>Did you like this portable Linux computer from a USB charger DIY? Tell us in comments below.</p>
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