# \[CLOSED\] New Docs Discussion: Should we recommend a platform? **URL:** \ **Category:** Misc\ **Created:** [January 5, 2019, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/closed-new-docs-discussion-should-we-recommend-a-platform/62822 "2019-01-05T16:34:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 59
**Author:** ![matt1](https://community.openhab.org/user_avatar/community.openhab.org/matt1/32/19930_2.png) [@matt1](https://community.openhab.org/u/matt1)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2019, 2:36am UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/closed-new-docs-discussion-should-we-recommend-a-platform/62822/59 "2019-01-06T02:36:25Z")
1. When ever I start with a new project not just Openhab, I want to know what the developers use as this always means less bugs for me as the code is tested on the hardware they use better than other devices they do not use. 2. If listing a few recommended devices, I like to see what their limitations are up front. Ie if recommending rasPiX then it should be clear that they only have 1gb of ram and in what types of setups this is not enough. I don’t like having to purchase hardware multiple times, nor do I like setting up openhab multiple times, so knowing what to expect so I can just shell out more money now to save hours of work later on is what I see as important in documentation. 3. There are some great youtube videos showing step by step how to setup Openhab, perhaps link to them in the documentation. @MDAR Since you use the Odroid C2 like I do, have you ever tried my Openhab install script? I find this the easiest way to get one running especially with the RTC option added… > [@How To: Easily Install Openhab2 on Odroid C2 ARM64](https://community.openhab.org/t/how-to-easily-install-openhab2-on-odroid-c2-arm64/49194): > > EDIT: The easiest way is to install ARMBIAN by flashing that onto a flash card and then running the armbian config program and selecting openHAB to be installed for you from the list of 3rd party software. It then fully installs. You can also use this script as an alternative on top of a clean Armbian. [http://pcmus.com/openhab/scripts/install-openhab-armbian.sh](http://pcmus.com/openhab/scripts/install-openhab-armbian.sh) For anyone not familiar with the Odroid C2, it is similar to the PI3 with the advantages that it has double the ram, true 1000mbps net… --- _[View the full topic](https://community.openhab.org/t/closed-new-docs-discussion-should-we-recommend-a-platform/62822)._