Setting Up the Environment for Stable Diffusion
Welcome to Chapter 2. In this chapter, we will be focusing on setting up the environment to run Stable Diffusion. We will cover all the necessary steps and aspects to ensure a seamless experience while working with Stable Diffusion models. Our primary goal is to help you understand the importance of each component and how they contribute to the overall process.
The contents of this chapter are as follows:
- Introduction to the hardware requirements to run Stable Diffusion
- Detailed steps to install the required software dependencies: CUDA from NVIDIA, Python, a Python virtual environment (optional but recommended), and PyTorch
- Alternative options for users without a GPU, such as Google Colab and Apple MacBook with silicon CPU (M series)
- Troubleshooting common issues during the setup process
- Tips and best practices for maintaining a stable environment
We will begin by providing an overview of Stable Diffusion...
