Just a document relating to a recent new build of a Homeseer lite server (will also work with HS3 Standard or Pro).
Primarily though this is a light Intel Based low powered computer. Just right for running HS3 Lite. Or HS3 Pro or standard with a few plugins.
I have built two of these and currently running one as my HS3 Lite server. It is sold as an Intel based Windows 10 TVBox.
I found it slow for streaming HD 4K. Here switched over to a lighter S912 based TVBox for running KODI which does do HD 4K streaming.
Last testing was with a lite Pipo X7 which only had a 32Gb eMMC and 2Gb of DDR3 RAM and Ubuntu 16.04 64 bit.
Hardware:
1 - Beelink BT3 Pro - Current prices vary from ~ $100 to $150 USD. Here purchased mine new for $65.
Specs:
OS
The Beelink comes with a licensed version of Windows 10 Home 64 bit on a 64Gb eMMC. Here reduced the W10 partition to around 35Gb or so and installed Ubuntu 18.04 on it. Ideally you want to remove the W10 partition and use the entire 64Gb eMMC for Ubuntu.
- LUbuntu 18.04 64 bit (adding Mono for Homeseer)
- VNC remote desktop server
- Oracle Virtual Box running Windows 7 embedded for SAPI use
1 - Boot up in Windows 10. I decided here not to update it. Just validated it. Installed two applications to thin out Windows 10 in vivo.
A - Install Revo Uninstaller free - remove excess fluff (optional)
B - Install Partition Manager Free - IE: MiniTools Partition Wizard Free - reduce size of Windows 10 partition to smallest possible.
After the above you will end up with around 38Gb WIndows partition and around 26 Gb of free partition space.
1 - Create an LUbuntu 18.04 USB boot stick and boot up with it.
A - you have the option here of formatting the entire 64Gb eMMC or installing Ubuntu along side of Windows 10.
2 - Install LUbuntu 18.04 and reboot computer. You will see the option to boot to Ubuntu or Windows - choose Ubuntu.
Automation software
Primarily though this is a light Intel Based low powered computer. Just right for running HS3 Lite. Or HS3 Pro or standard with a few plugins.
I have built two of these and currently running one as my HS3 Lite server. It is sold as an Intel based Windows 10 TVBox.
I found it slow for streaming HD 4K. Here switched over to a lighter S912 based TVBox for running KODI which does do HD 4K streaming.
Last testing was with a lite Pipo X7 which only had a 32Gb eMMC and 2Gb of DDR3 RAM and Ubuntu 16.04 64 bit.
Hardware:
1 - Beelink BT3 Pro - Current prices vary from ~ $100 to $150 USD. Here purchased mine new for $65.
Specs:
- BT3 PRO II come with Intel Atom x5-Z8350 quad-core 64-bit processor (2M cache, up to 1.92 GHz) and Intel HD Graphics 400,has a powerful processor for support office or as a media PC.
- Configure 4GB of memory and 64GB of built-in storage,have enough storage space for daily office.And with one SD card socket,support expand 128GB SD.
- With dual band wifi (2.4G & 5.8G) and Gigabit Ethernet LANs to operate the Internet, streaming and audio perfectly.Support Bluetooth 4.0 and with 4*USB interface,support for connections from multiple wireless devices.
- Dual Screen Display VGA and HDMI dual output interface of signal,make videos and pictures more vivid .We can carry out daily office work through two displays.
- Beelink BT3 PRO II is a fenless and no noise mini pc,small size and support VESA mount ,simple installation can be a good operation, replace the large mainframe with provide a comfortable environment.
OS
The Beelink comes with a licensed version of Windows 10 Home 64 bit on a 64Gb eMMC. Here reduced the W10 partition to around 35Gb or so and installed Ubuntu 18.04 on it. Ideally you want to remove the W10 partition and use the entire 64Gb eMMC for Ubuntu.
- LUbuntu 18.04 64 bit (adding Mono for Homeseer)
- VNC remote desktop server
- Oracle Virtual Box running Windows 7 embedded for SAPI use
1 - Boot up in Windows 10. I decided here not to update it. Just validated it. Installed two applications to thin out Windows 10 in vivo.
A - Install Revo Uninstaller free - remove excess fluff (optional)
B - Install Partition Manager Free - IE: MiniTools Partition Wizard Free - reduce size of Windows 10 partition to smallest possible.
After the above you will end up with around 38Gb WIndows partition and around 26 Gb of free partition space.
1 - Create an LUbuntu 18.04 USB boot stick and boot up with it.
A - you have the option here of formatting the entire 64Gb eMMC or installing Ubuntu along side of Windows 10.
2 - Install LUbuntu 18.04 and reboot computer. You will see the option to boot to Ubuntu or Windows - choose Ubuntu.
Automation software
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