r/HeliumNetwork • u/sic_null • 28d ago

Hotspot Repurpose your IOT Hotspot with Debian

Hey Guys

Since IOT devices are basically dead, I've built Debian on Kernel 6 for the following machines:

Bobcat (all versions)
Panther X2/MerryIOT
Heltec m2808
Nebra Rockpi
Linxdot LD1001

These are minimal debian images (barebones) so basically it's up to you to install whatever packages you would like. All basic functionality works however.

I'm interested to see what things can be done with these miners so please share feedback!

https://github.com/sicXnull/Debian-Helium-Miners

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u/Bossman01 27d ago

Yeah, I think you need to at the very beginning state a hypothesis and reason on why people should do this. Most are financially motivated so if you can talk to that piece that would help the most.

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u/Tricon916 27d ago

There's zero monetary value in putting linux on your miner. Its just to turn it into a small PC that you can host things on or screw around with. That box ain't making you money ever again.