Portable Knowledge Base
Your essential survival library, accessible anywhere, anytime.
Project Summary
- **Core Function:** Offline repository for critical information.
- **Storage:** High-capacity microSD card or USB SSD/HDD.
- **Hardware:** Raspberry Pi 3B+/4/5, portable power bank.
- **Access:** Local Wi-Fi AP via web browser (e.g., Kiwix, custom Flask app).
Knowledge is Power (and Survival)
In a crisis, information can be as vital as food and water. The **Portable Knowledge Base** transforms a Raspberry Pi into a self-contained, offline library of essential survival guides, medical encyclopedias, technical manuals, and more, accessible to anyone with a Wi-Fi-enabled device.
Key Features for Offline Data
The Raspberry Pi runs a lightweight web server (e.g., Apache, Nginx) configured in **Wi-Fi Access Point (AP) mode**. This creates its own local wireless network, allowing multiple users to connect with their phones, tablets, or laptops and browse the stored content via a web browser, even with no external internet.
Content can be curated from various sources and stored on high-capacity media. Popular options include:
- **Kiwix Library:** Offline Wikipedia, Project Gutenberg books, medical wikis, etc.
- **PDF Document Repository:** Survival manuals, first aid guides, HAM radio resources, seed saving, local flora/fauna.
- **eBook/EPUB Collection:** General knowledge, fiction for morale, educational materials.
- **Custom Web Content:** Any HTML/CSS content packaged for offline use.
Designed for portability, the system can run on a standard USB power bank for extended periods. This allows it to be deployed quickly and moved as needed, providing critical information on the go. An efficient Raspberry Pi model (like a Pi 3B+ or Pi Zero W for lighter loads) minimizes power draw.
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