RPI models:
Raspberry Pi 5
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+
Raspberry Pi 3 Model B
Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+
Raspberry Pi 2 Model B
Raspberry Pi 1 Model B+
Raspberry Pi 1 Model B
Raspberry Pi 1 Model A+
Raspberry Pi 1 Model A
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W*
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 WH*
Raspberry Pi Zero W*
Raspberry Pi Zero
You will need:
- ● A compatible Raspberry Pi board (see list above)
- ● MicroSD card, at least 8GB but 32GB+ Class 10 recommended
- ● Power supply for your Raspberry Pi (any ordinary 5V USB power supply will do)
- ● HDMI cable and monitor (optional, for initial setup). You will need micro HDMI reduction adapter for some models.
Steps to set up your Raspberry Pi:
1
Download the latest version of Raspberry Pi Imager for easier setup. Link: https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/.
2
Insert your MicroSD card into your computer and launch Raspberry Pi Imager.
3
Select your RPI model and the desired OS (recommended: Raspberry Pi OS 64-bit. You can select lite but you will lose the ability to use the GUI of you RPI whith is not realy beginer friendly).
4
Select your MicroSD card as the target storage.
5
Click "Next" and enter desired Hostname (Name of your RPI), Username (login username) and Password (login password). Make sure to remember your username and password!
6
Enter your WiFi network name and password. You can add new networks later in the RPI settings via GUI or SSH.
7
Select time zone and keyboard layout.
8
Enable SSH and VNC if you want to use remote access features.
9
Click "Write" to start writing the image to your MicroSD card. NOTE: This will wipe all data on the MicroSD card!
10
When the writing is complete, safely eject the MicroSD card from your computer and insert it into your Raspberry Pi.
11
Power on your Raspberry Pi and connect keyboard and mouse (if you are using a GUI).
12
First time configuration and connection
- If using GUI, enter your username and password to log in. Then open Terminal (Applications > Accessories > Terminal).
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If using SSH, find your RPI's IP address in your router's admin panel or via a tool like nmap, then connect using SSH client (e.g., PuTTY on Windows, Terminal on macOS/Linux). Command:
ssh username@ip_address. Then type yes and enter your password. Now you are in the RPI's command line interface. -
Run commands to update your system:
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade -y - If you are using GUI, you can use RealVNC Viewer to connect to your RPI's desktop environment. NOTE: You must enable VNC in the RPI settings (Preferences > Raspberry Pi Configuration > VNC).
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Reboot your Raspberry Pi to apply all changes using
sudo reboot.
Red LED indicates power and green LED indicates reading/writing to the MicroSD card.
*W means what this RPI model has WiFi built-in. All RPIs model 3 and above have WiFi built-in.
*WH means what this RPI model has WiFi built-in and headers allready populated.
*WH means what this RPI model has WiFi built-in and headers allready populated.