Get Ready, Set, Done

Dont be discouraged when you read software. Whether you are a software genius or not, Smart Look was designed for an open-ended user group and we welcome everyone, especially individuals who are interested in engaging with DIY projects, to try to make your very own Smart Look. Our primary objective for its design was to use open-source softwares and rather inexpensive tools so that our users are not restricted by any licensing and registration access. The process is very simple as illustrated below. With the step-by-step  Assembly Transcript, also found in the  Documentation tab, you can build your own Smart Look in no time.

Windows on Raspberry Pi image flash

 Rainmeter is a desktop customization tool that is only compatible with windows architecture, however, Raspberry Pi does not have an official Windows OS. Windows on Raspberry Pi is an unoffical Windows x86 architecture-based OS for raspsberry pi.

Instructions found in Assembly Transcript under Documentations tab

Overclock Raspberry Pi

Increasing the overclock rate of the raspberry pi will improve the performance of the unit. This is an optional, but recommended, step as you will notice an increase in the responsiveness of the touc integration with limited delay.

Instructions found in Assembly Transcript under Documentations tab

Install Rainmeter

Easy-to-use open-source desktop customization tool which users can use to display customizable skins on their device, from hardware usage meters to fully functional audio visualizers or productive applications to entertainment. 

Instructions found in Assembly Transcript under Documentations tab

Choose Your Skins!

Our goal was to allow users to personalize their very own custom layout. Your layout can be as simple as you need or as complex as your mind wants to be. The only imitation is your creativity. 

You have no idea how to make your own skin? Not a problem!

You want a default pre-made layout? Sure!

You like certain widgets from other skins? Pick and choose whatever you want to keep

Smart Look team's custom skin can be found and downloaded here, also can be found in the the Documentation tab.

You want to explore Rainmeter? Click hereto be view sources with thousands of templates made by people like you where you can pic and choose your favorites

Instructions found in Assembly Transcript under Documentations tab

Launch Raspberry Pi

Once you followed all the Instructions found in Assembly Transcript reboot your raspberry pi and enjoy your very own Smart Look

NOTE: inital boot times may take longer

Software Resource Links

r/Rainmeter

The Rainmeter community on Reddit is a great place to get ideas and tips for Rainmeter, see and share things people are creating, and get involved with others using Rainmeter.

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Design

deviantArt hosts one of the largest online repositories of Rainmeter resources.

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Rainmeter Discord

The unofficial /r/Rainmeter discord is a great place to chat and exchange with other users about desktop setups and skins.

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