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ATXRaspi

ATXRaspi is a smart power controller for RaspberryPi that allows you to poweroff or reboot your Pi from a momentary switch (with LED status).

##Overview and setup video (click to watch): ATXRaspi overview

##Wiring your Pi to ATXRaspi

  • GPIO7 (input to Pi) to outgoing arrow pin on ATXRaspi.
  • GPIO8 (output from Pi) goes to incoming arrow pin on ATXRaspi.
  • Connect power from output header (+/-) of ATXRaspi to GPIO power pins (5V/GND) on RaspberryPi (or straight through USB if you have that soldered).
  • Connect a momentary button and status LED to ATXRaspi (no resistor needed for LED). You can also get LED integrated momentary switches from the LowPowerLab webshop.

##Quick setup steps (raspbian): Log into your Pi an run the setup script, then remove it and reboot:

  • sudo wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/LowPowerLab/ATX-Raspi/master/shutdownchecksetup.sh
  • sudo bash shutdownchecksetup.sh
  • sudo rm shutdownchecksetup.sh
  • sudo reboot

##For OpenElec and other details please see the official guide.

###Enjoy shutting down and rebooting your Pi from the external button!

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