cryptogotchi

A playful twist on Pwnagotchi! Cryptogotchi fetches live cryptocurrency prices and displays them on a 2.13-inch e-ink display. Track your favorite coins like Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and more!

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Materials

• Raspberry pi Zero 2 WH
  
• Micro SD Cards
  
• 2.13inch e-ink
  
• UPS Hat
  

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Installations

1. OS install:

   • Install Raspberry Pi OS Lite (64-bit) on your Raspberry Pi
     

2. Enable SPI:

   • Open a terminal on your Raspberry Pi.
   • Run sudo raspi-config
   • Navigate to Interfacing Options -> SPI -> Enable.

3. Clone the repository:

   sudo apt install -y git
   git clone https://github.com/frogCaller/cryptogotchi.git
   cd cryptogotchi
   

Wiring and Setup

1. Connect 2.13inch e-Ink HAT to Raspberry Pi:

   • Connect the 2.13inch e-Ink HAT to your Raspberry Pi.
     
   • Connect the UPS Hat for continuous power supply. This will allow you to move the project anywhere without worrying about power interruptions.

2. Install System and Python Dependencies:

   chmod +x setup.sh
   ./setup.sh
   

Usage

python3 app.py

Open a browser and go to:

http://<raspberrypi-IP>:5000

Replace with your Raspberry Pi’s actual IP address (e.i., http://192.168.0.41:5000).

Configuration Instructions

The config.yaml file is used to customize the behavior and appearance of cryptogotchi. Follow these steps to edit the file and adjust the settings:

1. Open the config.yaml file in a text editor:

   nano config.yaml

2. Modify the settings under the Settings section. Below is a description of each configurable option:

   Key	Example Value	Description
   username	cryptoFan123	Your custom username displayed on the device.
   dark_mode	true	Enables or disables dark mode (true for dark mode, false for light).
   screen_rotation	0	Screen rotation in degrees (0 or 180).
   refresh_rate	5	How often the screen refreshes (in seconds).
   show_faces	false	Displays animated faces on the screen (true to show, false to hide).
   graph_history	7	Number of days shown in historical graphs (e.g., 7 for 7 days).

Troubleshooting

Common Issues:

• Ensure SPI is enabled in the Raspberry Pi configuration.
• Check all connections if the screen does not display anything.
• Verify all required packages are installed correctly.
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