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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, 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)