Raspberry Pi 4 Guide for Running Zebra

Running the Zebra node software on a Raspberry Pi 4 allows you to participate in the Zcash network as an independent, consensus-compatible node. This guide will walk you through the steps to set up and run Zebra on your Raspberry Pi 4.

Prerequisites

1. Raspberry Pi 4 (2GB RAM or higher recommended).

2. MicroSD card (16GB or higher recommended) with Raspberry Pi OS (Raspbian) installed.

3. Stable internet connection.

4. Keyboard, mouse, and a monitor (for initial setup).

5. SSH client (optional, for remote access).

Installation

1. Update Your System Open a terminal or SSH into your Raspberry Pi and ensure your system is up to date by running:

   sudo apt update

   sudo apt upgrade

2. Install Dependencies You'll need to install some necessary dependencies for building and running Zebra:

   sudo apt install build-essential cmake git clang libssl-dev pkg-config

3. Clone the Zebra Repository Open a terminal and clone the Zebra repository to your Raspberry Pi:

   git clone https://github.com/ZcashFoundation/zebra.git

   cd zebra

4. Build Zebra To build Zebra, use the following commands:

   cargo build --release

   This process may take some time. Ensure that your Raspberry Pi is adequately cooled, as compiling can generate heat.

5. Configuration Create a configuration file for Zebra. You can use the default configuration as a starting point:

   cp zcash.conf.example zcash.conf

   Edit the zcash.conf file to customize your node's settings. You can specify the network, enable mining, set up peer connections, and more.