This poses a problem – although I’ve configured the WiFi, I’m using DHCP and therefore don’t know what IP the Pi will be using when it boots! Without this information, I can’t SSH into the device or connect to my project remotely. I therefore needed a way to have the Pi inform me of its IP address on boot.
My solution: display the IP address on the Unicorn pHAT LED matrix in binary! Not only is this practical, but it also boosts my geek cred 😉
In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to replicate this solution for your own projects.
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