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Configs, scripts, and docs for Raspberry Pi.

pi-zzolo

Configs, scripts, and docs for Raspberry Pi. Assuming Raspbian.

Initial setup and configuration

• Download Raspbian image from RaspberryPi.org.
• (on Mac) Use Pi Filler to burn to SD card.
• Configure system. On initial launch, the system configuration will show, but this can be access later with: sudo raspi-config
  • Expand filesystem
  • Change user password (default user is pi and password is raspberry)
  • Internationalization options
  • Advanced options: Enable SPI
  • Advanced options: Change hostname
• Connect to internet if not already.
• Run sudo rpi-update to update firmware.
• Update packages: sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade
• (on Mac) Make an image of all the updated stuff with Pi Cobler.

Peripherals

Wi-Pi

1. Reference for the Wi-Pi
2. Edit /etc/network/interfaces:

auto lo
iface lo inet loopback
iface eth0 inet dhcp
allow-hotplug wlan0
auto wlan0
iface wlan0 inet dhcp
wpa-ssid YOUR SSID HERE
wpa-psk YOUR PASSWORD HERE

1. Restart with sudo /etc/init.d/networking restart