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2PythonAudience · generalComplexity · 4/5Setup · hard

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CryptoGotchi turns a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W with a small LCD screen into a crypto market tracker that shows simple buy, sell, or wait signals without making any actual trades.

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    What it does
      Crypto market tracker
      Buy sell wait signals
      Runs on Raspberry Pi
    Hardware
      Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
      1.44 inch LCD screen
      Bluetooth tethering fallback
    Analysis
      Three timeframes
      Support resistance trends
      Breakout patterns
    Networking
      Wi-Fi preferred
      Bluetooth failover
      Auto restore safety guard
    Community
      Open source project
      Pull requests welcome
      French translation included

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Build a small desk gadget that displays live crypto market signals on a Raspberry Pi screen.

USE CASE 2

Get buy, sell, or wait bias signals across 15-minute, 1-hour, and 4-hour timeframes.

USE CASE 3

Use Bluetooth tethering as a backup connection when Wi-Fi drops on your tracking device.

USE CASE 4

Contribute translations or fixes to an open-source crypto tracking hardware project.

What is it built with?

PythonRaspberry PiLCD Display

How does it compare?

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Stars222
LanguagePythonPythonPython
Setup difficultyhardmoderateeasy
Complexity4/52/52/5
Audiencegeneralgeneralgeneral

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · hard Time to first run · 1h+

Requires a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W and a compatible 1.44-inch LCD screen add-on, plus copying files and running an install script on the device.

The project is described as open source, though the specific license type is not mentioned in the README.

So what is it?

CryptoGotchi is a small Python project that turns a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W into a crypto market tracking device. It runs on the tiny computer and displays information on a 1.44-inch LCD screen add-on. The project is open source and community-driven, meaning anyone can contribute fixes, translations, or ideas through GitHub pull requests. The software watches cryptocurrency markets and produces a playful "bias" signal: buy, sell, or wait. It does not place any actual trades, and the README stresses that these messages are not financial advice. It offers analysis across three timeframes: 15 minutes, 1 hour, and 4 hours. For each timeframe it looks at support, resistance, trend, range, and breakout patterns. There is a dedicated Analysis page separate from the Companion page where the buy, sell, or wait bias appears. Version 0.7.3, called the Community Connectivity Edition, focuses heavily on networking fixes. It improves how the device handles Bluetooth tethering as a fallback when Wi-Fi drops. Wi-Fi stays the preferred connection, and Bluetooth only kicks in when Wi-Fi disappears. The dashboard now shows which internet route is actually active. A protected Wi-Fi switch prevents you from accidentally turning off Wi-Fi unless a working Bluetooth connection is already in place. If Bluetooth drops while Wi-Fi is off, a safety guard restores Wi-Fi automatically. Installation involves downloading a ZIP file, copying it to the Raspberry Pi, and running an install script. After a reboot, you access the interface through a web browser at a local address. The installer preserves your existing configuration, database, custom logo, and network profiles during upgrades. The README also includes a full French translation of the same content. It covers hardware requirements, setup steps, Bluetooth failover instructions, and guidelines for contributors who want to test their changes before submitting pull requests. The full README is longer than what was shown.

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Prompt 1
How do I set up CryptoGotchi on a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W with a 1.44-inch LCD screen, from downloading the ZIP to accessing the web interface?
Prompt 2
What are the buy, sell, and wait signals in CryptoGotchi based on, and how does the analysis across the 15-minute, 1-hour, and 4-hour timeframes work?
Prompt 3
How does the Bluetooth failover work in CryptoGotchi, and what safety guards prevent me from losing internet when Wi-Fi is off?
Prompt 4
How can I contribute to CryptoGotchi with pull requests, and what testing should I do before submitting changes?

Frequently asked questions

What is cryptogotchi?

CryptoGotchi turns a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W with a small LCD screen into a crypto market tracker that shows simple buy, sell, or wait signals without making any actual trades.

What language is cryptogotchi written in?

Mainly Python. The stack also includes Python, Raspberry Pi, LCD Display.

What license does cryptogotchi use?

The project is described as open source, though the specific license type is not mentioned in the README.

How hard is cryptogotchi to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated hard, with roughly 1h+ to a first successful run.

Who is cryptogotchi for?

Mainly general.

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