Trackberry: Raspberry Pi TrackMania Server (Patreon)

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2024-10-07 17:00:12

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2024-10

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I thought it would be fun to see if I could build a super low-power Trackmania 2 server using a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W. Turns out, it was.

Check out the full write-up on Interfacing Linux.

--VENN

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Trackberry: 2.8 Watt TrackMania Server

I've seen people using Box64 to play x86_64 games on ARM devices, it got me thinking: why not apply this to game servers? While native Linux games were scarce over the past two decades, there was no shortage of closed-source Linux servers. Enjoy my content? Consider becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/interfacinglinux RELATED PRODUCTS [Affiliate Links] Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W: https://amzn.to/3Y4ifZr Waveshare Ethernet / USB HUB HAT: https://amzn.to/3XRpeDA LINKS Trackberry writeup: https://interfacinglinux.com/2024/10/04/trackberry-raspberry-pi-trackmania-server/ My Trackmania server: https://linuxgamecast.com/filthy-casuals/ Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/39HYIT8DKIYJ0/ X: https://twitter.com/intlinux Have questions about your Linux setup? Ask in the forums. I'm here to help. https://interfacinglinux.com/community/ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:14 My history with Trackmania 00:29 Hosting servers at home 00:32 Testing power usage 00:53 ARM vs X86_64 00:59 Ethernet for the Raspberry Pi Zero 01:23 Installing Box64 02:05 Configuring the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W 02:13 Trackmania server setup 02:28 Launching Trackmania using Box64 02:51 Server load testing 03:13 Installing Pyplanet server controller 03:51 Verdict 04:36 Testing additional servers *Like comment and subscribe for more! Or don't, I'm not your boss.* COMMENT BINGO! [ ] Unrelated Linux question. [ ] I would run Linux if ______. [ x ] FREE [ ] This is why I don’t run Linux. [ ] Technical question posted in the comments instead of the forums. Amazon affiliate links InterfacingLinux is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon properties including, but not limited to, amazon.com, smallparts.com, or amazonwireless.com. eBay affiliate links If you click on an affiliate link and later make a purchase, we may receive a small commission.