Setting Up
Specs
Model: Raspberry PI 3 Model B V1.2 2015
This is the model that we currently have on our hands, but we are definitely not limited to just this specific model. There will be a chance for us to explore the feasibility to pivot towards RPI Zero depending on our approach
OS
RPI boots from a SD card (we will mostly be dealing with 16GB/32GB cards). You can either use the Raspberry Pi Imager or manually install the OS images by downloading and installing them here.
There are a couple of choices for the OS image, some comes with a GUI while some are just lightweight OS that we will interact with mainly through the command line/terminal.
info
For linux enthusiasts, RPI can also boot Ubuntu Desktop.
Considering the nature of the project, we will likely not deploy it with a OS that comes with a GUI since it will be wasted storage. However in the process of development feel free to use whatever fits your needs.
Installation
| OS Images | Description | Size (as of v5.10) |
|---|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi OS with desktop | GUI ✅ | 1148MB |
| Raspberry Pi OS with desktop and recommended software | Bulkier version of the above | 3045MB |
| Raspberry Pi OS Lite | GUI ❌ | 463MB |
note
There are also legacy versions of the above OS images that are available for download on the same website. However, I do not think that it will matter as of now for this project.
The installation process is quite simple.
- Get a SD Card and a SD card reader
- Download the imager (if you prefer a interface) or the OS image manually
- Write it to your SD card
- Mount the SD card to RPI
- (Optional) Pray it works
warning
I will not recommend using the imager on a M1 as it does not seem like it is not fully compatible yet.
Default Login
- Username: pi
- Password: raspberry