Welcome to Stormux. Stormux is an accessible to the blind Raspberry Pi distribution based on Arch Linux ARM.

Stormux has a few extra packages like magic-wormhole and the Fenrir screen reader installed on the image. Also, Stormux uses pipewire for sound.

You can grab the latest images for the Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 from https://stormux.org/downloads. For convenience, there is a script available called configure-stormux that can help with installing desktops, enabling bluetooth (aarch64 only), and a few other things. To use it, simply type configure-stormux at the prompt.

Help is available on the Stormux email list or by selecting “Get help on IRC” from the configure-stormux menu.

Subscribe to the Stormux Email List

To join the Stormux mailing list, send an email with the subject subscribe to the following address:

stormux+subscribe@groups.io

If your email client doesn’t open automatically, you can manually compose an email to stormux+subscribe@groups.io and set the subject to subscribe.

Transform your Raspberry Pi into a powerful gaming machine with the exclusive Stormux Gaming Image! Optimized specifically for gaming performance, this custom image unlocks the full potential of your Pi 4 or 5. Watch this quick demonstration to see it in action!

Gaming Library

The image comes loaded with over 20 games right out of the box, including fan favorites:

• Doom
• Crazy Party
• RS Games

And this is just the beginning – the collection continues to grow!

Stormux is dedicated to creating accessible software and Raspberry Pi images for the visually impaired. By leveraging the affordability of Raspberry Pi computers, we enable people with limited financial resources to access a fully functional desktop computing experienceâcluding internet access, gaming, and productivity applications. This initiative is particularly impactful in developing countries, where traditional computers are often financially out of reach.

Key Advantages

• Cost-Effective: Raspberry Pi’s low cost makes computing accessible to more people
• Sustainable: Systems can run entirely on battery power, with solar charging capabilities
• Flexible: Users can customize their desktop environment and software setup to maximize performance
• Accessible: Designed with visual accessibility as a core feature

Open Source Projects

Stormux actively creates and contributes to several open-source accessibility projects: