How to set up a Raspberry Pi with TunerStudio as a Digital Dash

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# Hardware Needed

Component|Link
-------|----------
Raspberry Pi (3 b+ or 4)|[Raspberry Pi](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/15446?src=raspberrypi)
Display of your choice|[7" Display](https://www.amazon.com/Eviciv-Portable-Monitor-Display-1024X600/dp/B07L6WT77H/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1X69430RFAY22&dchild=1&keywords=raspberry+pi+display&qid=1626032478&s=electronics&sprefix=raspberry+pi+dis%2Celectronics%2C200&sr=1-5)
Controls|[Keyboard and Mouse](https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Control-Touchpad/dp/B014EUQOGK/ref=sxin_12?asc_contentid=amzn1.osa.1213c232-4911-4c93-a5a9-080c7940f1b5.ATVPDKIKX0DER.en_US&asc_contenttype=article&ascsubtag=amzn1.osa.1213c232-4911-4c93-a5a9-080c7940f1b5.ATVPDKIKX0DER.en_US&creativeASIN=B014EUQOGK&cv_ct_cx=raspberry+pi+keyboard&cv_ct_id=amzn1.osa.1213c232-4911-4c93-a5a9-080c7940f1b5.ATVPDKIKX0DER.en_US&cv_ct_pg=search&cv_ct_we=asin&cv_ct_wn=osp-single-source-earns-comm&dchild=1&keywords=raspberry+pi+keyboard&linkCode=oas&pd_rd_i=B014EUQOGK&pd_rd_r=049c7620-3794-42f7-9f0a-6c7b318fad45&pd_rd_w=sSrfX&pd_rd_wg=V1Net&pf_rd_p=f8108e8c-9dee-4dc9-af6c-073db3c1eea1&pf_rd_r=GXV8H8RAJ5G714NZ79M9&qid=1626032549&s=electronics&sr=1-1-a3cc9a7a-2f07-46dc-8259-ac02200376a0&tag=gadgetreview-tca-20)
12+ Power Module|[12v-5v](https://www.amazon.com/Type-C-Step-Down-Converter-Output-Waterproof/dp/B086KTGRH1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HPUPPNJUMBA9&dchild=1&keywords=raspberry+pi+12v+power+supply&qid=1626032600&s=electronics&sprefix=raspberry+pi+12v+p%2Celectronics%2C191&sr=1-1)

## Setup

1. Download [TunerStudio](http://tunerstudio.com/index.php/downloads) - you want the tar.gz file

2. Extract to your home directory


     a. Default home directory is "pi", open terminal and type: "ls /home/pi/TunerStudioMS" (if your home directory isnt "pi" change to match your home directory)

     b. Ensure that "TunerStudio.sh" shows up in the results. If it is not, re-install 

3. Create link to start TunerStudio:

     a. Open termnial and type: "ln -s /home/pi/TunerStudioMS/TunerStudio.sh /usr/local/bin"

     b. Once complete in terminal type: type: "bash /usr/local/bin/TunerStudio.sh" 

        i. TunerStudio will open. Enter your registration information now. 

        ii. Load your tune and dash

        iii. Go to options - preferences - select "load last project on startup"

        iv. Go to options - preferences - select "make dashboard fullscreen"

        v. Save tune. Close TunerStudio