Raspberry Pi

Config

Display Rotation

Edit /boot/config.txt

display_rotate=0
display_rotate=1 # 90 degress
display_rotate=2 # 180 degrees
display_rotate=3 # 270 degrees

Headless Setup

Enable SSH by placing a file named "ssh" onto the boot partition of the SD card.

touch /path/to/sd/card/volume/ssh

Configure WiFi

sudo nano /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.conf
network={
    ssid="WiFi"
    psk="WiFiPassword"
}
sudo wpa_cli reconfigure

eventually reboot and/or try this:

sudo ifconfig wlan0 down
sudo ifconfig wlan0 up
sudo ifconfig wlan0 | grep inet
sudo service networking restart

Test Config:

wpa_supplicant -i wlan0 -D wext -c /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.conf -d

Helper

Find Raspberry Pi in network

Find Pi with an ARP scan filtering for known Pi MAC Addresses

From windows:

arp -a | findstr b8-27-eb

From linux

arp-scan --localnet --interface=eth0 | grep b8:27:eb
arp-scan --localnet --interface=wlan0 | grep b8:27:eb

Stress test

Tools to stress test your Raspberry Pi:

Stable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Making your Raspberry Pi resilient to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection failures involves a combination of software configurations, scripts, and sometimes additional hardware. Here are some steps you can take:

Persistent Wi-Fi Connection:
WPA_Supplicant: Ensure your /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.conf is correctly set up. This is the primary configuration file for Wi-Fi.
Auto-Reconnect Script: Create a script that checks the Wi-Fi connection periodically and tries to reconnect if the connection is lost. bash #!/bin/bash while true; do if ! ping -c 1 google.com; then sudo ifdown wlan0 && sudo ifup wlan0 fi sleep 60 done Save the script, make it executable with chmod +x script_name.sh, and consider adding it to your crontab or systemd to run on boot.
Persistent Bluetooth Connection:
Bluetoothctl: Use bluetoothctl to pair and trust devices. Once a device is trusted, it will attempt to auto-reconnect.
Auto-Reconnect Script: Similar to Wi-Fi, you can create a script that checks the Bluetooth connection and tries to reconnect if it's lost. This might be a bit more complex, depending on the Bluetooth service you're using (like BlueZ).
Network Manager:
Consider using a more robust network manager like NetworkManager or ConnMan. These tools often handle reconnections better than the default setup.
External Watchdog:
Some advanced users employ an external hardware watchdog. This is a separate piece of hardware that monitors the Raspberry Pi and can reset it if it detects a failure. This is a more extreme solution and is typically used in scenarios where the Raspberry Pi must remain operational.
External Antenna:
If you're experiencing connection drops due to weak signals, consider using a Raspberry Pi variant or a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth dongle that supports external antennas. An external antenna can significantly improve connection stability.
Regular Updates:
Ensure your Raspberry Pi's OS and packages are regularly updated. Updates often contain bug fixes and improvements for hardware drivers, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Logs and Monitoring:
Regularly check system logs for any Wi-Fi or Bluetooth-related errors. The dmesg and journalctl commands can be useful.
Consider setting up monitoring tools like iftop, nmon, or bmon to keep an eye on network activities.
Static IP:
Assigning a static IP to your Raspberry Pi can sometimes help in scenarios where the DHCP server is causing connectivity issues.
Power Supply:
Ensure you're using a reliable power supply. Insufficient power can cause a myriad of issues, including unstable network connections.

Remember, the key to resilience is redundancy and regular monitoring. By setting up scripts to auto-reconnect and regularly checking the health of your connections, you can ensure that your Raspberry Pi remains connected most of the time.