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To prevent overheating and noise, RK suggests a specialized aluminum case that naturally cools the Raspberry Pi without the need for noisy fans. Proper cooling is essential for continuous operation.
3. Power Supply:
A dedicated, original Raspberry Pi power adapter ensures stable operation. RK advises against repurposing chargers from older devices to avoid power inconsistencies.
4. Storage:
A 32GB microSD card for booting and initial setup.
A 2TB (or larger) SSD for blockchain data storage. This is crucial because the Bitcoin blockchain can grow substantially over time, currently exceeding 800GB, and will need ample space for future growth.
5. Connectivity: