How to Install Raveberry on macOS

Raveberry is a music player that uses a Raspberry Pi and a DAC for high-quality sound reproduction. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install Raveberry on macOS.

Prerequisites

  • Raspberry Pi
  • SD card (8GB or more)
  • DAC
  • Ethernet cable or USB Wi-Fi dongle
  • macOS computer

Step 1: Download Raspbian Image

Go to the Raspberry Pi website and download the latest Raspbian Image.

Step 2: Flash the SD Card

Insert the SD card into your macOS computer and open the Terminal. Type the following command to check which disk is your SD card:

diskutil list

Unmount the disk using the following command:

diskutil unmountDisk /dev/diskX

where X is the number of the SD card.

Now, you need to flash the Raspbian Image to the SD card. Type the following command:

sudo dd bs=1m if=path_of_your_image.img of=/dev/rdiskX conv=sync

Make sure to replace path_of_your_image.img with the path to the downloaded Raspbian Image and X with the SD card number from the previous step.

Step 3: Connect the Raspberry Pi to your Mac

Connect your Raspberry Pi to your macOS computer using an Ethernet cable or USB Wi-Fi dongle. Make sure that your Raspberry Pi has booted up.

Step 4: Configure network

Type the following command in the Terminal:

arp -a

This will show you the IP address of the Raspberry Pi. Now, open a web browser and type the IP address in the address bar.

Click on the Raspberry Pi Configuration icon and go to the Interfaces tab. Enable SSH and SPI, then click OK. Reboot your Raspberry Pi.

Step 5: Install Raveberry

Open Terminal and type the following command to log in to your Raspberry Pi:

ssh [email protected]

When prompted for a password, type raspberry. Now, type the following commands to install Raveberry:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install git
git clone https://github.com/raveberry/raveberry.git
cd raveberry
sudo ./install.sh

During the installation process, you will be asked about your DAC. Follow the instructions carefully to set it up.

Step 6: Enjoy Raveberry

Once the installation is complete, you can start using Raveberry. Type the following command to start Raveberry:

sudo service mopidy start

Now, open a web browser and type the IP address of your Raspberry Pi followed by :6680. This will take you to the Raveberry web interface. You can now play your music from any web-enabled device on your network.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Raveberry on your macOS computer. Enjoy hi-fi music using your Raspberry Pi and DAC.