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Once you have selected an image, you need to copy it to your SD card. The [http://elinux.org/RPi_Easy_SD_Card_Setup Raspberry Pi Wiki] page has detailed instructions for each platform. | Once you have selected an image, you need to copy it to your SD card. The [http://elinux.org/RPi_Easy_SD_Card_Setup Raspberry Pi Wiki] page has detailed instructions for each platform. | ||
+ | This can take a while if you have a slow SD Card (see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Digital#Speed_Class_Rating SDHC Speeds]). On my Linux machine with a Class 2 card it took 14 minutes to write the 3.9G image. | ||
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+ | = Reboot & First Login = | ||
+ | |||
+ | Insert the card into the Raspberry Pi, make sure it's connected to a network which has a DHCP server running, and apply power. If you have a screen attached you should see it booting. You'll then need to determine the IP address of your Pi. If you have a screen attached it should be shown just before the login prompt. Otherwise you can check your DHCP server logs and see which address was assigned. This example assumes an IP address of 192.168.1.200. | ||
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+ | Now try to ssh to your Pi: | ||
+ | |||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | |||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | |||
+ | The password is 'openlighting' (no quotes). | ||
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+ | You should see the login message and get a shell prompt. | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Security == | ||
+ | |||
+ | By default, the image comes with a SSH Key installed for Simon to access the system. If you trust me (and your probably do since you're running my code) you can leave this on. Otherwise you can delete my key by running: | ||
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+ | <pre> | ||
+ | rm .ssh/authorized_keys | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | |||
+ | Next change the password: | ||
+ | |||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | passwd | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | = Differences from the default Debian Image= | ||
+ | |||
+ | If you're interested, here are the differences from the default Debian squeeze image. | ||
− | + | * Many unused packages have been removed (samba, X, mysql, nfs etc.) | |
+ | * OLA dependancies have been installed (microhttpd, libusb, etc.) | ||
+ | * The pi account has been removed | ||
+ | * Root ssh access has been disabled | ||
+ | * /etc/rc.local has been modified to regenerate the ssh keys on the first boot | ||
+ | * Various other accounts have been removed (pnd, tli, buildbot etc.). | ||
+ | * Timezone changed to US/Pacfic |
Revision as of 15:15, 14 July 2012
This tutorial describes how to get OLA running on the Raspberry Pi. The procedure described here is designed to get OLA up and running as fast as possible. If you don't trust the images below, or want to build everything from scratch, you can install an image from the Raspberry Pi Site and use the generic instructions for Installing OLA on Linux.
There is plenty of information at the Raspberry Pi Wiki. The Raspberry Pi Forum is a good place to ask for help on Raspberry Pi specific issues.
Contents
Getting Started
You'll need the following:
- A Raspberry Pi board. The Buying Guide
- An SD card. Check the SD Card Compatibility List but don't worry too much if your card isn't listed there. A 4GB card should be more than sufficient.
- An SD card reader. Make sure it supports the SDHC (high capacity) cards.
- A microUSB cable to provide power
- A CAT5 network cable.
- A Composite or HDMI monitor / TV to debug if things go wrong.
Select your Image
At this point you need to decide what version of OLA you want to use.
GIT Repo
This tracks the Git Repo, which means you can always use the very latest version of the code. The downside of using this option is that you have the build the code yourself (which takes time) and sometimes the code can break.
Debian Packages
Use this option if you prefer a more stable system. The packages are usually updated once a month or so and you don't need to spend time building OLA from source.
Copying the Image
Once you have selected an image, you need to copy it to your SD card. The Raspberry Pi Wiki page has detailed instructions for each platform.
This can take a while if you have a slow SD Card (see SDHC Speeds). On my Linux machine with a Class 2 card it took 14 minutes to write the 3.9G image.
Reboot & First Login
Insert the card into the Raspberry Pi, make sure it's connected to a network which has a DHCP server running, and apply power. If you have a screen attached you should see it booting. You'll then need to determine the IP address of your Pi. If you have a screen attached it should be shown just before the login prompt. Otherwise you can check your DHCP server logs and see which address was assigned. This example assumes an IP address of 192.168.1.200.
Now try to ssh to your Pi:
ssh [email protected]
The password is 'openlighting' (no quotes).
You should see the login message and get a shell prompt.
Security
By default, the image comes with a SSH Key installed for Simon to access the system. If you trust me (and your probably do since you're running my code) you can leave this on. Otherwise you can delete my key by running:
rm .ssh/authorized_keys
Next change the password:
passwd
Differences from the default Debian Image
If you're interested, here are the differences from the default Debian squeeze image.
- Many unused packages have been removed (samba, X, mysql, nfs etc.)
- OLA dependancies have been installed (microhttpd, libusb, etc.)
- The pi account has been removed
- Root ssh access has been disabled
- /etc/rc.local has been modified to regenerate the ssh keys on the first boot
- Various other accounts have been removed (pnd, tli, buildbot etc.).
- Timezone changed to US/Pacfic