https://github.com/balena-io-experimental/scratch

Create your own Scratch server using a Raspberry Pi 4 (2GB+) and balena.
https://github.com/balena-io-experimental/scratch

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Create your own Scratch server using a Raspberry Pi 4 (2GB+) and balena.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/balena-io-experimental/scratch
• Owner: balena-io-experimental
• Created: 2020-10-15T14:09:08.000Z (about 4 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2021-05-14T08:34:21.000Z (over 3 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-02-14T21:56:56.017Z (9 months ago)
• Language: Shell
• Homepage:
• Size: 54.7 KB
• Stars: 11
• Watchers: 3
• Forks: 3
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md

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# Build a Scratch server using a Raspberry Pi and balena

Turn your Raspberry Pi 4 (2, 4 or 8Gb model) or [Pi400](https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-400/) into a Scratch3 coding rig! The fastest way to get going is to use the Deploy with balena button (after logging into your free balenaCloud account).

[![](https://balena.io/deploy.svg)](https://dashboard.balena-cloud.com/deploy?repoUrl=https://github.com/balenalabs-incubator/scratch)

## Description

This project will run [Scratch](https://scratch.mit.edu/) Desktop on your Raspberry Pi, allowing you to learn how to code using [blocks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Block_(programming)). If you add a [Sense Hat](https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/sense-hat/?resellerType=home) to your Pi, you can enable the Sense HAT blocks:


![sensehatblock](https://i.ibb.co/fnbnCQp/scratch-3-desktop-for-raspbian-on-raspberry-pi-2.png)

...and make use of the LEDs, joystick and on-board sensors. You can also enable the GPIO blocks (---^) and learn to interact with lots of other hardware you add.

Have fun!!

## Hardware required

* Raspberry Pi 4 (2, 4, or 8Gb model)

* SD card (we recommend the 16Gb Sandisk Extreme)

* HDMI TV or Monitor

* Keyboard

* Mouse

* A Sense HAT(optional - but more fun!)

## Software required

* A free [balenaCloud account](https://dashboard.balena-cloud.com/signup) (first ten devices are free and fully-featured, no credit card needed to start)

* A tool to flash OS images to SD cards, like [balenaEtcher](https://www.balena.io/etcher/)

## Supported devices

This project has been tested to work on the following devices:

| Device Type  | Status |

| ------------- | ------------- |

| Raspberry Pi 4 2Gb | ✔ |

| Raspberry Pi 4 4Gb | ✔ |

| Raspberry Pi 4 8Gb | ✔ |

| Raspberry Pi 4 1Gb | :x: |

| Raspberry Pi 400 | ✔ |

| Raspberry Pi 3b+ | :x: |

| Raspberry Pi 3b+ (64-bit OS) | :x: |

| balena Fin | :x: |

## Use our project guide

We've published a project guide and demo video on our blog. Check out the [post here](https://www.balena.io/blog/build-a-scratch-server-using-a-raspberry-pi-and-balena/).