Raspberry Pi Zero Project | Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallet

The guide I used for this build can be found here:

This Pi Zero hardware wallet can be used to store, send, and receive crypto currency such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and hundreds more. It is based on the open source, Trezor software, and behaves the same an actual Trezor hardware wallet. Depending on shipping to your location, this can be build for under $50 USD.

IMPORTANT: One thing to be aware of is that unlike the Trezor Hardware wallet, this Raspberry Pi Zero version stores your private key and seed phrase on the SD card! This means if someone gets access to the Pi or the SD cards, they will be able to find your private keys! It is possible to setup a encryption to reduce this risk.

Parts list for this project:

Pi Zero with pre-soldered headers:

Pi Zero Case & Header Pins

Sandisk 16GB Micro SD Card

Adafruit 128x64 OLED Bonnet for Raspberry Pi

You will also need a micro USB cable and possible a micro SD card adapter to write the image

The .img image file for the SD card can be downloaded here:

I flashed the image to the SD card using Etcher

Trezor Bridge and initual wallet setup information can be found here:

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[nexxusty]

Thank you so much! I just ordered the Adafruit Bonnet Kit (Bonnet, RPi Zero W, GPIO Pins and Case) for $35. Great deal.

It was only $15 for shipping to Canada as well. In total, $62.95 in Canadian funds. Very happy. All I have to do is solder the GPIO, build the Pi "Sandwich", install PiTrezor, encrypt it. Then I'm good!

Very happy. Thank you for the video and parts list.

[johnkelley]

That was interesting! I amazed at all of the things that are available for the p.c. Thanks for sharing this neat tutorial.

[chuckconnorsjr]

Use some flux when soldering. Will help a lot!

[neenee]

This helped me understand what headers are.

[therealjackfisher]

So it is a fun project, but its a trezor model one equivalent and cost much more to make then to buy one from the company, so this is more for a hobby enthusiast and it sure is a fun little project for Raspberry lovers.

[ian]

Very nicely done high quality video, thanks! I built one and it's working fine. One can use a pass phrase to get around the sdcard vulnerability. This is a very good DIY project. For others asking, this wallet works *exactly* the same as the original, except that you update it differently (refer link at top of this page).

[SidSpanos]

you might need a 2nd usb mini cable to be plugged in for the unit to be detected by trezor. in my case it was the only way to get the trezor application to see it on a windows 11

[luizkc]

Will this wallet work just like the Trezor Model T? And if you loose it, can you recover your funds/wallet just like you could if you lost a regular Trezor? Thanks!

[JeremyY]

Thanks for putting this great video together. But after seeing everything needed for this project I'm just wondering if you're really saving money if you do this instead of getting one of the popular hardware wallets.

[Resorization]

Are there any benefits to connecting this to a battery? Could you see how many coins you have on the go, for example?

[DriftingMunki]

*in the future, roaming the fallout* Oh— this?! Nothing, just playin’ pong... 😰 the crypto’s mooned and now you have to find a terminal to cash out and help terraform, good luck!✨☮️💟🕉✨

[GarryGarryson]

Is it usability trezor T. or trezor one!? Is it support trezor T software!?

[laboraoriox]

can you make the hardware wallet using the arduino?

[arjaytv]

how to input pin on the device? is the screen is touchscreen?

[Bitcoinheiros]

Is this image safe? Not a lot of peer review, so I was wondering if you reviewed it or someone you trust did. Thanks for the vid!

[Ken-zgze]

Cool project! Sucks that it costs more than buying a Trezor though.

[timpoling]

Do you think this screen would work or does it have to be the one on your list. Amazon has this one. 1.3inch LCD Display HAT for Raspberry Pi 4B/3B+/3B/2B/Zero/Zero W/Zero WH, IPS Screen 240x240 Pixels RGB, 65K Display Color with Embedded Controller Communicating via SPI Interface

[malachycrossan]

Since the software is open source would it be possible to enable Bluetooth for mobile use? Given that Bluetooth must be activated manually for security reasons.

[pepecognito]

Raspberry Pi 2 - would it work on that also?

[pogchamppog]

Does this support the trezor model T firmware?