Getting Started with Your PiBerry 7.5
Welcome to your new PiBerry 7.5! This guide will help you set up and get started with your device. Make sure to follow each step carefully to ensure everything works perfectly.
#### 1. Hardware Setup
- **Installing Your Raspberry Pi Zero:** If you are installing your own Raspberry Pi Zero or another SBC (Single Board Computer), make sure all mounting pins align properly with each hole before soldering. If the pin isn’t visible through a header hole, it’s not properly mounted. Adjust the board until all pins are visible. If the Pi is already pre-installed, you can skip this step.
- **Powering Your PiBerry:** The USB-C port at the bottom powers and charges the Beepy. **Important:** Do not power the Raspberry Pi Zero through its Micro-USB port (PWR-IN).
#### 2. Firmware Update
Ensure your PiBerry has the latest firmware for driver compatibility and the latest features:
1. **Download the Latest Firmware:**
2. **Prepare for Update:** Slide the power switch off (left if facing up). Connect the Beepy to your computer via USB-C.
3. **Initiate Firmware Update:** While holding the "End Call" key (top right on the keypad), slide the power switch on. The PiBerry will appear as a USB mass storage device.
4. **Transfer the Firmware:** Drag and drop the new firmware (`i2c_puppet.uf2`) into the drive. The PiBerry will reboot with the new firmware.
- **Note:** The LED will remain green until the driver packages are installed and the system reboots.
#### 3. Choose an Operating System
You have several OS options to run on your PiBerry:
- **Raspbian:** A powerful, customizable distribution with extensive features.
- **Kali:** A slimmed-down version of Kali Linux, equipped with many popular hacking tools.
**Setting Up Raspbian:**
1. **Flash the OS:** Use the Raspberry Pi Imager tool to flash an SD card with the Raspberry Pi OS Lite image.
2. **Configure Settings:** Choose OS - Raspberry Pi OS (other) - Raspberry Pi OS Lite (32-bit). Click the gear icon ⚙ (or press CTRL + SHIFT + X) to set the username, password, hostname, WiFi, and enable SSH.
3. **Connect and Install Drivers:** Ensure your computer and the Pi are on the same WiFi network for SSH access. Alternatively, connect the Pi to a monitor and keyboard to install display drivers.
**Setting Up Kali:**
1. **Flash the OS:** Use the Raspberry Pi Imager tool to flash an SD card. For a simple install, select the Kali OS for Pi Zero 2 W.
2. **Install Display Drivers:** Once Kali boots, install the necessary display drivers according to your display manufacturer’s manual.
#### Powering On/Off Your PiBerry
- **Powering Off:** Long hold the "End Call" key (5 seconds) to safely shut down the Pi. The LED will turn red until the OS shutdown is complete. Wait until the disk activity light turns off to ensure disks are synced.
- **Powering On:** After shutting down, holding the "End Call" key for 1 second will turn the Pi back on.
Your PiBerry is now ready to use! Share your experiences with us and tag us on Instagram @carbon.computers. Enjoy exploring all the possibilities with your PiBerry!
