Imaging

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1. Prerequisites - Make sure you have the tools you need to make a gaming SBC.
2. Single Board Computers - Become familiar with these miniscule marvels of modern technology.
3. Images - Learn about the various preconfigured OS builds.
4. Cases - Choose a case that meets your needs.
5. Storage - Figure out how much space you really need.
6. Power Supplies - A bad power supply is the easiest mistake you can make.
7. Input - How do you want to control your games?
8. Imaging - A simple guide to putting your chosen Image on your chosen storage option.
9. Assembly - Various guides for assembling SBCs and cases together.
10. Game Sources - A rough collection of links to free and paid games you can legally get for your SBC.

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1. Software

1.1 Formatters

These are not strictly necessary, but they help with issues related to the formatting of the storage option.

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Windows - SD Cards

• SD Memory Card Formatter - x86/x64

Mac - SD Cards

• SD Memory Card Formatter - x86/x64

Linux (AppImage, Debian, Red Hat) - All Storage Options

• gnome-disk-utility - x86/x64/ARM

1.2 Image Flashers

Used to write gaming images to storage options. An image is a preconfigured OS to get your gaming SBC up and running quickly.

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Windows

• Etcher.io - x86/x64
• Win32 Disk Imager - x86/x64

Mac

• ApplePi Baker - x86/x64
• Etcher.io - x64
• Built-In GUI and Command Line Options

Linux (AppImage, Debian, Red Hat)

• Etcher.io - x86/x64/ARM
• gnome-disk-utility - x86/x64/ARM
• Built-In Terminal Option

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+ Getting Started - Navigation Menu

1. Prerequisites - Make sure you have the tools you need to make a gaming SBC.
2. Single Board Computers - Become familiar with these miniscule marvels of modern technology.
3. Images - Learn about the various preconfigured OS builds.
4. Cases - Choose a case that meets your needs.
5. Storage - Figure out how much space you really need.
6. Power Supplies - A bad power supply is the easiest mistake you can make.
7. Input - How do you want to control your games?
8. Imaging - A simple guide to putting your chosen Image on your chosen storage option.
9. Assembly - Various guides for assembling SBCs and cases together.
10. Game Sources - A rough collection of links to free and paid games you can legally get for your SBC.