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--- generic_pi_setup [2024/10/29 15:56] – jade
+++ generic_pi_setup [2024/10/29 22:25] (current) – [Appendix] Clean up code file names mattcen
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   * Computer with MicroSD Card slot, or an external MicroSD Card reader.
-  * Software: Raspberry Pi Imager. Install instructions [[https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/|here]]
+  * Software: Raspberry Pi Imager. [[https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/|Install instructions]]
 ===== Steps =====
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 ==== Step 1: Flash SD Card with Ubuntu ====
+In the Raspberry Pi Imager software, flash the Pi with the following settings:
+  * **Raspberry Pi Device**: Be sure to choose the correct device, eg "RASPBERRY PI 5"
+  * **Operating System**: From the "Other general-purpose OS" section, choose Ubuntu, then choose the version matching [[Preferred Server OS]], ensuring that you pick a version that is Server only, 64-bit, and compatible with your model of Raspberry Pi.
+  * **OS Customization**: Edit the settings, and chose the following:
+    * GENERAL Tab
+      * **username**: pi
+      * **password**: mbt
+      * wireless LAN: Optionally add your wireless SSID and password here. If you are creating a generic SSD for other volunteers this can be set later.
+      * **Wireless LAN Country**: AU
+      * **Locale Setting**: Australia/Melbourne
+    * SERVICES Tab
+      * Enable SSH (ticked)
+      * Use password authentication (selected)
+    * OPTIONS Tab
+      * Enabled telemetry (un-ticked)
+==== Step 2: Boot Pi ====
+Put the MicroSD card in the Raspberry Pi, and plug it into a power supply to boot it up, wait for a minute or so.
+==== Step 3: Verify Success ====
+You should be able to see the Pi on the local netowrk using its expected hostname. For example, if it's hostname is ''mbt'' then it should be accessible to another device on the same wifi network using ''mbt.local''.
+To verify this, try ''ping mbt.local'' to see if it is present and responding to pings.
+If so, try logging in using ''ssh pi@mbt.local'' .
+==== Troubleshooting ====
+If you can't find the Pi on the local network once it has booted, it's probably best to connect it to a screen. Use a micro-HDMI to HDMI adapter to connect it to a monitor, and plug in a keyboard and mouse via USB. You should see a command prompt and be able to log in with the chosen username and password.
+===== Appendix =====
+Cloud-init files (generated by "OS Customization" in RPi Imager):
+<file yaml user-data>
+chpasswd:
+  expire: true
+  users:
+  - name: ubuntu
+    password: ubuntu
+    type: text
+hostname: raspberrypi
+manage_etc_hosts: true
+keyboard:
+  model: pc105
+  layout: us
+ssh_pwauth: true
+users:
+  - name: pi
+    groups: users,adm,dialout,audio,netdev,video,plugdev,cdrom,games,input,gpio,spi,i2c,render,sudo
+    shell: /bin/bash
+    lock_passwd: false
+    passwd: mbt
+packages:
+- avahi-daemon
+- auto-apt-proxy
+apt:
+  conf: |
+    Acquire {
+      Check-Date "false";
+    };
+runcmd:
+- setupcon -k --force || true
+timezone: Australia/Melbourne
+</file>
+<file yaml network-config>
+network:
+  version: 2
+  ethernets:
+    eth0:
+      dhcp4: true
+      optional: true
+  wifis:
+    renderer: networkd
+    wlan0:
+      dhcp4: true
+      optional: true
+      access-points:
+         "Sussex WiFi":
+           password: "REDACTED"
+      regulatory-domain: AU
+</file>
+<file yaml meta-data>
+dsmode: local
+instance_id: cloud-image
+</file>

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