¶ Single-Board Computers
First, you must select a Single-Board Computer to use for your RoninDojo.
The minimum hardware specifications required to run RoninDojo are 4GB RAM, 16gb Micro SD Card, and 1TB SSD.
Officially Supported Single-board Computers for DIY RoninDojo:
NOTICE: Please use the recommended hardware bundles below to avoid any hardware problems!
Recommended bundles are available only for Rockpro64 and Raspberry Pi4 at this time.
¶ Recommended Bundles
The recommended hardware bundles are tried and tested by the RoninDojo developers. They are what we use, and what we always recommend to those eager to get started.
¶ Recommended RockPro64 Bundle
Shop At: MineFarmBuy
Example: Build Video
Includes:
- RockPro64
- Fan
- Power Supply
- PCIe Board
- NAS Metal Case
- MicroSD Card
- Your choice of SSD (Samsung EVO/QVO or Western Digital Blue)
¶ Use Promo code "#ronindojo" to save yourself some $$ when ordering
Also required:
- Cat8 Ethernet Cable With Gold Plated RJ45 Connector - $9 Amazon Affiliate Link
¶ Recommended Raspberry Pi4 Bundle
By Geekworm
Example: Build Video
Includes:
- Raspberry Pi 4 4GB or 8GB
- Geekworm Metal Case + Fan
- Geekworm SATA SSD Expansion Board
- Geekworm Power Supply
- Industrial MicroSD Card
- SSD
- Ethernet Cable
- Raspberry Pi 4 4GB just Pi - $63 Amazon Affiliate Link
or
Raspberry Pi 4 8GB just Pi - $90 Amazon Affiliate Link - Geekworm X825-C8, Metal Case + Cooling Fan - $26 Amazon Affiliate Link
- GeekwormX825 V2.0, 2.5 inch SATA HDD/SSD Expansion Board - $30 Amazon Link
- Geekworm DC 5V 4A Power Adapter-$18 Amazon Affiliate Link
- MicroSD Card SanDisk Industrial 16GB - $13 Amazon Affiliate Link
- Samsung EVO 1TB - $149 Amazon Affiliate Link
- Cat8 Ethernet Cable With Gold Plated RJ45 Connector - $9 Amazon Affiliate Link
¶ Custom Building RoninDojo - DIY Setup
WARNING - Custom build at your own risk! This task should only be taken on by experienced users.
Whilst we urge you to stick with the recommendations above, some users may want to do a custom build using a different SSD, single-board computer, or other hardware. This is possible but there could be problems that may be difficult to solve for less experienced users.
We have additional RoninOS images available for custom builds.
BUILD AT YOUR OWN RISK! - Single-board Computers for Custom DIY RoninDojo:
If you choose to go down this route using an "external" SSD, below are some examples of what advanced users have tried.
WARNING - This hardware could be unreliable and cause I/O errors, build at your own risk!
- Samsung T5 Portable SSD 1TB-$167 Amazon Affiliate Link
- VectoTech Rapid 1TB External SSD - $129 Amazon Affiliate Link
Try contacting our Support Service if you are having trouble with a custom build, but please take note that some solutions require replacing hardware.
¶ ⚠ AVOID SSD ENCLOSURES - Use SATA Drives + Enclosures at your own risk! ⚠
AVOID SSD ENCLOSURES AND ADAPTER CABLES! IF YOU ARE USING SOMETHING OTHER THAN THE RECOMMENDED HARDWARE BUNDLES ON OUR LIST ABOVE, YOU COULD RUN INTO ISSUES SUCH AS I/O ERRORS OR PROBLEMS WITH DRIVE ENCLOSURE POWER WHICH CAUSE SSD FAILURE.
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Now that you have selected your hardware, let's get started!
Check out the Troubleshooting page for more info.
Cant find what you need and require more help? Try out our Support Service.
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