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Unifi Controller on Asus Tinkerboard?

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Has anyone had success doing this? I've run into so many issues due to the processor being a 32 bit and minimal guides out there, anyone able to help?

I have a Pi3 for OctoPi and I am a bit wary if running both.

   

Edit:

I got the Docker container to work. I followed:

Pre req: I used the Debian Buster image from https://www.armbian.com/tinkerboard/ at the bottom of the page. Fresh install on the Tinkerboard. I also set a static IP and hostname defined on my PFSense.

  1. https://blog.alexellis.io/first-impressions-asus-tinkerboard/ for some overview
  2. https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/debian/#install-using-the-convenience-script for Docker install
  3. https://docs.linuxserver.io/images/docker-unifi-controller for pulling the project
  4. https://docs.linuxserver.io/general/docker-compose to learn about compose.

1-3 is pretty straight forwards, step 4, make the docker-compose.yml file in a directory, edit the compose contents from 3: " volumes: - <path to data>:/config" to change file path.

After that, run command from 3: "docker-compose up -d from within the same folder"

Following this, I verified via running systemctl status docker to check the status of the container. Then on another devices, navigated to https://(hostname).local:8443 and it came up nicely.

I do not no why I could not accomplish this for over 3+ hours yesterday, but managed to do it today within an hour. That's how it goes.

Posted Nov 12, 2021, 6:19 AM UTC · edited

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CeeeeeJaaaaay•

I used to run the UniFi Controller under docker on a first generation Tinkerboard

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AlternateContentOP•

Oh shit, I did it lol.

Well, I am still going to get the cloud key from the other user due to the price, but I'll play with this for the next few days.

Thank you for making me try it all again lol.

Put some minimal instructions in my post for the future me's out there.

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AlternateContentOP•

I attempted to do that, but I was having dependency issues after dependency issues. I am just not familiar enough to keep going after running into problem after problem.

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AgentM2•

I have not installed on a Pi, but a tiny AWS or Google (free tier) cloud server works well. Especially if you’re managing multiple sites. If you’re just managing a few devices on a local network why not just go with a cloud key, you’re not saving much $ or time trying to use a Pi.

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AlternateContentOP•

I'm having issues finding a Cloud Key that isn't around $200, so with that cost, another pi would run me much cheaper, since I have everything but the board.

I may go cloud route, I didn't even think about it. I will look further into that in the mean time.

Thank you.

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AgentM2•

eBay has several Generation 1’s for under $80.

That’s crazy, $200+ on Amazon 🤣. I have several that are no longer used, I guess it’s time to resell them lol.

If you can’t find one for cheap let me know. If you’re in the US I can ship you one for cheap.

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AlternateContentOP•

I see some preowned Gen1's going for bid around 80, then straight buys for 100 and some change. 100 is just a littlle too much for a preowned gen1 to me.

I'd be happy to buy a gen 2 from you for $80 total with shipping. I've heard issues with gen1, so I'd do $60 total for one of those.

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AgentM2•

I don’t think I have any Gen2 available, but I’d gladly send you a Gen1 for $50 plus whatever it costs to ship USPS (I wouldn’t think shipping would be over $10).

It would be shipped without the memory card though, these are used so I can’t release a used memory card. I think the memory card is only used for backup anyways, it shouldn’t affect normal use.

If you want one, DM me your shipping address. I can get it out in tomorrows mail and I’ll send you tracking. I’ll trust you to Apple Pay or PayPal me when you receive it and test it out.

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