1 × Intel NUC (Older Generations)
Requiredboard
Main board or device for this build.
Build: Intel NUC (Older Generations)
A working Muse Gadgets: Linux Device SDK (Linux) build on Intel NUC (Older Generations), paired to your Muse account and ready for first prompts.
Linux$40-1501-2 hr setup
1
Get the parts
You need the board and any build-specific accessories before flashing or pairing.
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1 × USB Bluetooth LE adapter (only if yours has none)
Optionalpart
Many NUCs have Bluetooth built in; check with bluetoothctl list.
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2
Put it together
The Linux gadget needs storage, power and Bluetooth ready before pairing.
Put the board in its case, insert the flashed SD card if it uses one, connect the power supply and attach a USB Bluetooth LE adapter if the machine does not have Bluetooth built in.
3
Get your Muse SDK token
Muse gadgets pair with your account by using a private SDK token.
Create a token at gadgets.muse.ai > Account > SDK tokens (https://gadgets.muse.ai/settings/sdk-tokens). It starts with mgst_. The Linux installer takes it as --sdk-token mgst_YOUR_TOKEN. Never commit the real token or paste it anywhere public.
4
Install the Linux SDK
The installer creates the Muse gadget service and gives Muse a bounded command surface on the machine.
Download install.sh, read it, then run it with mgst_YOUR_TOKEN. Use --run-as USER with a dedicated low-privilege user unless you intentionally want Muse to have the install account's permissions.
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bash install.sh --sdk-token mgst_YOUR_TOKEN5
Pair it with the Muse app
The Linux device needs to pair with your Muse account before it can receive commands.
In the Muse app, turn on Settings > Devices > Developer mode, then Settings > Devices > Add Device (+). Pick MuseGadget-XXXXXX within 10 minutes of install. Green = connected. If you miss the window, run sudo musegadget pair, then add the device from the app again.
sudo musegadget pair6
Try it
A first prompt proves the device is paired, reachable, and useful for the project.
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# Build: Intel NUC (Older Generations) as a Muse gadget
## Goal
A working Muse Gadgets: Linux Device SDK (Linux) build on Intel NUC (Older Generations), paired to your Muse account and ready for first prompts.
## Hardware
- [Intel NUC (Older Generations)](https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Intel%20NUC%20(Older%20Generations)) x1 (required, board): Main board or device for this build.
- [USB Bluetooth LE adapter (only if yours has none)](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=USB%20Bluetooth%205.0%20adapter%20Linux) x1 (optional, part): Many NUCs have Bluetooth built in; check with bluetoothctl list.
## Shopping list (ask before buying)
- Intel NUC (Older Generations) x1 (required, est. $40; search: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Intel%20NUC%20(Older%20Generations))
- USB Bluetooth LE adapter (only if yours has none) x1 (optional, est. $12; search: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=USB%20Bluetooth%205.0%20adapter%20Linux)Caveats + terms
Same token terms as the ESP32 SDK: personal and non-commercial, at most 50 devices per token, no selling or public listing, revocable at any time. Read terms.
- Commands run as the install user with exactly that account's permissions. If it can sudo, so can Muse. Use a dedicated low-privilege user (--run-as USER) unless you need more.
- Messages from the device are capped at 256 KB; command output is cut at 96 KB per stream.
- Muse labels it a community device; it is not a supported Meta product.
- Not on Meta's list. Many NUCs ship with Bluetooth; check yours.