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38 sats \ 3 replies \ @amaurel 12 Apr \ on: What are the Raspberry PI alternatives for a DIY bitcoin node? DIY

I've set-up my umbrel on a B-Max mini-PC $120 https://www.amazon.com/Bmax-B3-Processor-Desktop-Computer/dp/B0CT84R6R2/ref=sr_1_5?sr=8-5, with a 1 TB SSD installed under the sliding cover. $66 https://www.amazon.com/PNY-CS900-Internal-Solid-State/dp/B07Y5VDNT9/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1.

I've installed Ubuntu and umbrel on the 256GB SSD, and moved the bitcoin blocks on the 1To second drive. It runs smooth, it's silent, and power efficient.

It's a DIY node for less than $200.

0 sats \ 2 replies \ @jp305 12 Apr

I didn't know you could install umbrel on top of ubuntu that's great.

I find StartOS to be a bit limiting, but at the same time it's very efficient and lean.

8 sats \ 1 reply \ @amaurel 12 Apr

Is StartOS a better option? that's the distribution one shall install to build a start9 server, right? Is start9 beter than umbrel? I mean I went for umbrel becasue it seemed to be the easier way into running my own node. Umbrel or Start9 pros and cons? Will look into it

28 sats \ 0 replies \ @RDClark 12 Apr

Umbrel has more turn key services. Which I view as a great way to test services out. But for any real amount of money I prefer start9 because of the reduced threat surface. If you know what services you want to run and limit the node to that its kinds dealer choice.