# Hardware **URL:** https://community.learningequality.org/c/support/hardware/5.md [Latest](https://community.learningequality.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.learningequality.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.learningequality.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Hardware category](https://community.learningequality.org/t/about-the-hardware-category/30)
**Author:** [@vuzy](https://community.learningequality.org/u/vuzy)\ **Replies:** 0
All discussion hardware related belong here. Including, but not limited to: \* Reviews of servers \* Reviews of clients \* Power sources \* Networking hardware \* Your favorite hardware configuration \* etc. --- ## [AWS hosting recommendation](https://community.learningequality.org/t/aws-hosting-recommendation/2566)
**Author:** [@Brian\_LePore](https://community.learningequality.org/u/Brian_LePore)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.learningequality.org/t/aws-hosting-recommendation/2566 "2025-01-23T20:50:05Z")
We were looking to run Kolibri in AWS for an organization. We were looking to ensure that this software could scale and were looking for recommendation on how best to set this up such as setting this up with an Auto Scal… --- ## [\[RESOLVED\] The 1-2-3 Basics to Set up a Kolibri Demo](https://community.learningequality.org/t/resolved-the-1-2-3-basics-to-set-up-a-kolibri-demo/3347)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://community.learningequality.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.learningequality.org/t/resolved-the-1-2-3-basics-to-set-up-a-kolibri-demo/3347 "2024-10-30T15:22:34Z")
I’m working on a project to add a large body of content to Kolibri and have an opportunity to do a demo/workshop at an international education conference. I want to provide an experience of seeing Kolibri as a user and … --- ## [Can Kolibri Be Used On Amazon Fire Tablets?](https://community.learningequality.org/t/can-kolibri-be-used-on-amazon-fire-tablets/711)
**Author:** [@jkrzymin](https://community.learningequality.org/u/jkrzymin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2023, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.learningequality.org/t/can-kolibri-be-used-on-amazon-fire-tablets/711 "2023-10-30T17:57:56Z")
Hello, I am currently in the process of trying to plan a system that will allow us to implement Kolibri in a community of 400 children. This has proved to be quite a challenging feat. I have looked at all available tabl… --- ## [Inovato Quadra platform for Kolibri](https://community.learningequality.org/t/inovato-quadra-platform-for-kolibri/2559)
**Author:** [@tgillett](https://community.learningequality.org/u/tgillett)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 8:30am UTC](https://community.learningequality.org/t/inovato-quadra-platform-for-kolibri/2559 "2022-10-18T08:30:40Z")
I recently saw this website about a low cost ($29) device running Armbian / Debian 11, so I thought I would give it a try as a Kolibri “headless” micro-server: https://www.inovato.com/ Turns out that the device works q… --- ## [Installing Kolibri on a Synology DiskStation](https://community.learningequality.org/t/installing-kolibri-on-a-synology-diskstation/920)
**Author:** [@lauren](https://community.learningequality.org/u/lauren)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.learningequality.org/t/installing-kolibri-on-a-synology-diskstation/920 "2022-10-03T13:09:56Z")
One of our community members has asked whether anyone has installed Kolibri on a Synology DiskStation. We’ll work to test this on the Learning Equality side, but posting this in case others can share their experiences! --- ## [Using Kolibri RPi 4 across multiple classrooms](https://community.learningequality.org/t/using-kolibri-rpi-4-across-multiple-classrooms/2455)
**Author:** [@tgillett](https://community.learningequality.org/u/tgillett)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 8:41am UTC](https://community.learningequality.org/t/using-kolibri-rpi-4-across-multiple-classrooms/2455 "2022-06-25T08:41:57Z")
We would like to use a Kolibri RPi 4B+ (4GB RAM) micro-server using the Kolibri RPi image, to support students across multiple classrooms. We plan to network the RPi to a number of WiFi Access Points, one per classroom… --- ## [KOLIBRI support on MacOs m1 chip](https://community.learningequality.org/t/kolibri-support-on-macos-m1-chip/2386)
**Author:** [@Aigerim\_Suleimenova](https://community.learningequality.org/u/Aigerim_Suleimenova)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2022, 6:12am UTC](https://community.learningequality.org/t/kolibri-support-on-macos-m1-chip/2386 "2022-04-16T06:12:22Z")
Hello! I could download and install KOLIBRI, however, it does not open the application. Is there any way to install Kolibri on the m1 chip? I would appreciate any response or help! Thank you! --- ## [\[RESOLVED\] Kolibri image for raspberry version 14.6](https://community.learningequality.org/t/resolved-kolibri-image-for-raspberry-version-14-6/2221)
**Author:** [@lcacerop](https://community.learningequality.org/u/lcacerop)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.learningequality.org/t/resolved-kolibri-image-for-raspberry-version-14-6/2221 "2021-10-29T16:21:57Z")
Hi everyone I need the kolibri image for raspberry version 14.6. Could someone please share the image with me. Thank you. --- ## [Kolibri on RACHEL hardware](https://community.learningequality.org/t/kolibri-on-rachel-hardware/2078)
**Author:** [@marcoalvarado](https://community.learningequality.org/u/marcoalvarado)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.learningequality.org/t/kolibri-on-rachel-hardware/2078 "2021-09-14T16:19:26Z")
Hello everyone, I just learned about RACHEL which is distributed by World Possible - https://worldpossible.org -. It is a HW that integrates CPU, storage and wifi - and also is battery powered - and was created to provi… --- ## [Android Device as Local Server](https://community.learningequality.org/t/android-device-as-local-server/2040)
**Author:** [@JuanJo](https://community.learningequality.org/u/JuanJo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.learningequality.org/t/android-device-as-local-server/2040 "2021-06-10T14:04:16Z")
Hello I was wondering if anyone has ever used an Android phone as a local server. We have successfully managed to install Kolibri using tmux terminal for Android. We’re thinking about this because it could help with co… --- ## [Case sensitivity in referencing HTML5 depedancies in Kolibri Studio](https://community.learningequality.org/t/case-sensitivity-in-referencing-html5-depedancies-in-kolibri-studio/1929)
**Author:** [@Mwangangi](https://community.learningequality.org/u/Mwangangi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 6:32am UTC](https://community.learningequality.org/t/case-sensitivity-in-referencing-html5-depedancies-in-kolibri-studio/1929 "2021-03-09T06:32:28Z")
Dear team, We are getting a challenge in referencing HTML5 resources. Kolibri Studio is case-sensitive when referencing these resources. ANy way to fix this? Simon --- ## [Multiple concurrent device connection on Raspberry without router](https://community.learningequality.org/t/multiple-concurrent-device-connection-on-raspberry-without-router/1829)
**Author:** [@WAINBOX\_GLH](https://community.learningequality.org/u/WAINBOX_GLH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 6:33am UTC](https://community.learningequality.org/t/multiple-concurrent-device-connection-on-raspberry-without-router/1829 "2020-12-18T06:33:41Z")
Hi~ I am using Kolibri on Raspberry Pi 4. When I use the latest version without a router, I have 8 concurrent users. This is a symptom that I also have when I use with Rachel or other servers on Raspberry Pi. Is ther… --- ## [Rasp Pi --8-- GB Announced today - immediately available](https://community.learningequality.org/t/rasp-pi-8-gb-announced-today-immediately-available/1546)
**Author:** [@bterry100](https://community.learningequality.org/u/bterry100)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2020, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.learningequality.org/t/rasp-pi-8-gb-announced-today-immediately-available/1546 "2020-05-28T19:22:23Z")
https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/8gb-raspberry-pi-4-on-sale-now-at-75/ Cheers, BT --- ## [Headphones for school labs 🎧](https://community.learningequality.org/t/headphones-for-school-labs/1328)
**Author:** [@benjamin](https://community.learningequality.org/u/benjamin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2019, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.learningequality.org/t/headphones-for-school-labs/1328 "2019-10-30T16:26:31Z")
Hi all! Headphones. Cheap ones for kids - any experiences? :slight\_smile: They’re necessary to watch videos in Kolibri. Students might not have their own, will forget to bring them, or such equipment is banned at the… --- ## [Laptop server without internet](https://community.learningequality.org/t/laptop-server-without-internet/1203)
**Author:** [@khultgren](https://community.learningequality.org/u/khultgren)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 7:28am UTC](https://community.learningequality.org/t/laptop-server-without-internet/1203 "2020-03-03T07:28:34Z")
Hi. I’m using a HP laptop and internet access Kolibri with tablets. It works great with firewall disabled. I want the tablets to access Kolibri on the laptop without using the internet. Would software like Apache allow m… --- ## [Raspberry Pi 4 and Kolibri](https://community.learningequality.org/t/raspberry-pi-4-and-kolibri/1221)
**Author:** [@Nathier\_Abrahams](https://community.learningequality.org/u/Nathier_Abrahams)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.learningequality.org/t/raspberry-pi-4-and-kolibri/1221 "2019-08-30T15:28:39Z")
Hey Guys! Since the Raspberry Pi 4 has been launched, what could we expect further down the road with regard to user experience and using the Pi as a server? --- ## [Router Config to kolibri](https://community.learningequality.org/t/router-config-to-kolibri/1143)
**Author:** [@Thiago](https://community.learningequality.org/u/Thiago)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.learningequality.org/t/router-config-to-kolibri/1143 "2019-04-25T22:00:00Z")
Hello, I need to configure the router but I did find any manual to do it. So if anyone have a manual to help me to config the router, i’ll be glad. thanks ˆˆ --- ## [Is it possible to use the raspberry pi's built-in wi-fi as a hotspot?](https://community.learningequality.org/t/is-it-possible-to-use-the-raspberry-pis-built-in-wi-fi-as-a-hotspot/1006)
**Author:** [@ichaudhry](https://community.learningequality.org/u/ichaudhry)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.learningequality.org/t/is-it-possible-to-use-the-raspberry-pis-built-in-wi-fi-as-a-hotspot/1006 "2019-02-26T17:59:11Z")
The goal here would be additional cost savings by not requiring an external wi-fi router when setting up a Kolibri-enabled classroom. I have found instructions, linked below, on how this might be achieved but I wanted to… --- ## [MicroSD Cards: Picking the right one, experiences and benchmarks](https://community.learningequality.org/t/microsd-cards-picking-the-right-one-experiences-and-benchmarks/935)
**Author:** [@benjamin](https://community.learningequality.org/u/benjamin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.learningequality.org/t/microsd-cards-picking-the-right-one-experiences-and-benchmarks/935 "2018-12-17T16:37:30Z")
I’m trying to find out what kind of MicroSD cards have the right qualities for especially Raspberry Pi deployments. Price: If a card is cheap, one can easily buy a replacement Speed: The faster random read times, the… --- ## [Wireless adapter and hostapd drivers suggestion](https://community.learningequality.org/t/wireless-adapter-and-hostapd-drivers-suggestion/925)
**Author:** [@Swapnil\_Chaudhari](https://community.learningequality.org/u/Swapnil_Chaudhari)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2018, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.learningequality.org/t/wireless-adapter-and-hostapd-drivers-suggestion/925 "2018-12-13T13:23:13Z")
We are using Tenda adapters with hostapd on ubuntu for 60 students. But now, those Tenda adapters are out of production. Please suggest wireless adapter and hostapd drivers so we can try it at our end. --- ## [Connecting tablets to KA lite hosted on a laptop](https://community.learningequality.org/t/connecting-tablets-to-ka-lite-hosted-on-a-laptop/40)
**Author:** [@Pat\_Bergin](https://community.learningequality.org/u/Pat_Bergin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2016, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.learningequality.org/t/connecting-tablets-to-ka-lite-hosted-on-a-laptop/40 "2016-07-06T17:40:27Z")
I have loaded KA Lite onto a laptop and would like to access it with about 12 tablets. I am using a Dovado Router and while I can access the router I cannot get through to KA lite using the IP code for the router and the… --- ## [Wifi and number of clients on ubuntu](https://community.learningequality.org/t/wifi-and-number-of-clients-on-ubuntu/612)
**Author:** [@Pete\_Olesen](https://community.learningequality.org/u/Pete_Olesen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 7:53am UTC](https://community.learningequality.org/t/wifi-and-number-of-clients-on-ubuntu/612 "2018-08-07T07:53:18Z")
Looking to set up a kolibri network using unbuntu and a laptop as a server. Wondering where to put the $s in hardware most effectively to get the best performance. are we better off to put more into a robust wireless ro… --- ## [Running standalone on a tablet](https://community.learningequality.org/t/running-standalone-on-a-tablet/24)
**Author:** [@vuzy](https://community.learningequality.org/u/vuzy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2016, 2:16am UTC](https://community.learningequality.org/t/running-standalone-on-a-tablet/24 "2016-06-08T02:16:02Z")
Some of our partner organizations have chosen to deploy tablets. For KA Lite, tablets can be used as a client device as long as they are connected on the same network as the server which contains KA Lite. Unfortunat…