Build a Raspberry Pi powered live train station sign for your desk

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I used a RTech 300533 case 110 x 56 x 20 as I dont have a 3D printer.
Used a junior hacksaw, small file, and sticky back foam tape to put it all together. The foam tape fills the case and stops it all moving about.
I used the 3.12 inch display, £7 from china inc p&p.

Only thing I would really like is to be able to change wifi and passwod without having to take the sd card out. I’m a real newby at this. Anyone??

Quite pleased with the result!
Thanks

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That looks really great!

To change WiFi you could check out WiFi connect: GitHub - balena-os/wifi-connect: Easy WiFi setup for Linux devices from your mobile phone or laptop
It may be very slow on a Pi Zero W, better on a Zero 2W.
You’d need to switch to a docker-compose file to add this additional service.

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Hi! Is there a way to have this run on a standard, HDMI display? I have the device running in Balena Cloud, but would like to run it through a normal screen/monitor. Is that possible?