Welcome to Stormux
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:
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.
The Stormux Gaming Image: Level Up Your Raspberry Pi Experience!
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!
Goals and Donating to Stormux
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:
Writing Stormux Images
Here follows methods of preparing an SD card with the Stormux operating system. For this procedure, you will need at minimum an 8GB SD card as well as A card reader and a host computer running Linux, MacOS, or Windows. You also need to determine the type of Raspberry Pi you have. Stormux is compatible with the Raspberry Pi 4 as well as the 5.
You can download the latest image for your Pi from https://stormux.org/downloads{.wp-editor-md-post-content-link}. There are also sha1sums available for each download, so you can verify the image was not corrupted during the transfer.
Backup and Restore
Keeping your data safe is very important. SD cards are somewhat fragile, and like any other data storage device, they can and will eventually stop working. If you are prepared for this eventuality, however, data recovery is as simple as removing the broken card and inserting the backup.
To backup your current installation of Stormux, you will need an SD card with at least as much space as your current one. You will also need a USB card reader. Insert the backup card into the reader, and attach it to the Pi.