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Generic Pi Setup
The default setup of a new Raspberry Pi at Merri-bek Tech. This is used to Setup Manager Pi.
Parts & Tools
Parts
- 1 Raspberry Pi 5 (or 4)
- USB-C Power Supply
- Micro SD Card (recommended at least 32GB)
Tools
- Computer with MicroSD Card slot, or an external MicroSD Card reader.
- Software: Raspberry Pi Imager. Install instructions here
Steps
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.