Alright, I found a wireless USB adapter that works out of the box. So, let me sum up so anyone can DIY... Here is the equipment you need to make a wireless box for around $85 (if you have HDMI Cable and micro-USB charger) that gets free HD movies. Any movies. You can control it with any iPad, iPod touch, iPhone, or Android.
| Raspberry Pi | $35 |
| Case | $5 |
| 8 GB SD Card | $15 |
| Wireless Adapter | $20 |
| Shipping | $10 |
| Total | $85 |
1. Get your equipment:Here is where you get the RPi (they sell cases, too):
http://www.alliedelec.com/lp/120626rasomodelb/The ASUS USB-N10 works right out of the box:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168333200492. Once you have the equipment, follow these instructions in order:Instructions and links needed to install OpenELEC XBMC (the operating system - XBox Media Center). All programs are free, and setup takes 10 minutes or less:
http://squirrelhosting.co.uk/hosting-blog/hosting-blog-info.php?id=9Instructions to configure the ASUS wireless USB (skip to step 3 at the page below):
http://mymediaexperience.com/openelec-with-wifi-on-raspberry-pi/Instructions to get all the free movie and TV apps installed (skip to step 2 at the page below):
http://www.xbmchub.com/blog/2012/11/26/quick-start-guide-to-watch-free-tv-with-xbmc/3. XBMC Remote Apps - FreeAndroid:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.xbmc.android.remote&hl=eniOS:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/official-xbmc-remote/id520480364?mt=8
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