09-25-2014, 10:24 PM
WiFi router: No, due to how the internals work it's not possible to have a decently fast wifi router via a RPI.
RPIs are a bit lacking in CPU power while idling, I don't think you can run a MC server off it unless you're a magician (that WAS with GUI, not a nogui environment).
A NAS isn't possible due to lack of USB ports unless it's a pretty shitty nas
It'd also be pretty slow, as you're limited to USB HDDs unless you set up a GPIO magic thing that can handle SATA or the like.
Good use? Remote programmable thermostat that's dynamic based on temperatures (say it's cool outside, it may not be so agressive about cooling, etc). All you need is a temp sensor or two, which are DIRT cheap and if you want you can install a touch display on a wall!
You can also make a pretty pimpin' 3d printer with one, if you know what to do (or a drawer of some sort, that'd be cool too (maybe typed -> written converter? :3)
Arduinos are far superior for RC things as they're smaller and lighter. RPIs require a battery along with the physical RPI which is already kinda chunky (compared to an Arduino).
RPIs are a bit lacking in CPU power while idling, I don't think you can run a MC server off it unless you're a magician (that WAS with GUI, not a nogui environment).
A NAS isn't possible due to lack of USB ports unless it's a pretty shitty nas
It'd also be pretty slow, as you're limited to USB HDDs unless you set up a GPIO magic thing that can handle SATA or the like.Good use? Remote programmable thermostat that's dynamic based on temperatures (say it's cool outside, it may not be so agressive about cooling, etc). All you need is a temp sensor or two, which are DIRT cheap and if you want you can install a touch display on a wall!
You can also make a pretty pimpin' 3d printer with one, if you know what to do (or a drawer of some sort, that'd be cool too (maybe typed -> written converter? :3)
Arduinos are far superior for RC things as they're smaller and lighter. RPIs require a battery along with the physical RPI which is already kinda chunky (compared to an Arduino).