Mule Cube DIY
Build Your Own
Build It Yourself
Mule Cube is fully open source. If you have the technical skills and time, you can build one yourself from scratch — completely free.
We provide everything you need: complete source code, detailed documentation, parts lists with links, and installation scripts.
What You’ll Need
Hardware (you source yourself):
- Raspberry Pi 5 (4GB or 8GB RAM recommended)
- High-quality microSD card (512GB, A2-rated recommended)
- Power supply (27W USB-C)
- Case and cooling solution
- Optional: UPS battery board for portable use
Skills:
- Comfortable with Linux command line
- Basic networking knowledge
- Patience for downloading and configuring datasets (~200GB+)
Time:
- Initial setup: 2-4 hours
- Dataset downloads: 8-24 hours (depending on connection)
- Configuration and testing: 2-4 hours
What’s Included in the Repository
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Installation Scripts | Automated setup for all services |
| Ansible Playbooks | Infrastructure as code |
| Documentation | Step-by-step build guide |
| Parts List | Links to recommended components |
| Dataset Scripts | Tools to download Wikipedia, maps, books |
| Service Configs | Pre-configured Kiwix, Ollama, OpenStreetMap |
Why We Made It Free
We believe critical knowledge infrastructure shouldn’t be locked behind paywalls. Whether you’re a hobbyist, educator, or someone who just wants to learn — you deserve access to the same tools.
If you build one, we’d love to hear about it. Share your build on GitHub or reach out — we feature community builds in our documentation.
Get Started
GitHub Repository:
github.com/nuclearlighters/mulecube
Documentation:
docs.mulecube.com (coming soon)
Want It Ready-Made?
If you’d rather skip the build process, check out our pre-built options:
- SD Card Kit — €99 — Pre-flashed card, just plug into your Pi
- Cube 8 — €499 — Complete device, ready to use