Table Of Contents - Element14 DIY Pi Desktop User Manual

1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Features ........................................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Kit Content ................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Getting Started ..................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Additional Required Items............................................................................................................ 4
2.2 Power Supply Selection Guide ..................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Assembly Instructions .................................................................................................................. 4
2.4 Starting your Pi Desktop ............................................................................................................... 6
2.5 Software Installation .................................................................................................................... 6
2.6 SSD / USB Storage Device Settings (OPTIONAL) .......................................................................... 7
2.6.1 Partition and Format the SSD .............................................................................................. 7
2.6.2 Initialize Booting from the SSD ..........................................................................................10
2.7 Camera Installation (OPTIONAL) ...............................................................................................13
2.7.1 Setting up the Camera Hardware ......................................................................................13
2.7.2 Setting up the Camera Software: .......................................................................................13
3. Usage ..................................................................................................................................................14
3.1 Raspberry Pi Pins Used ...............................................................................................................14
3.2 Power Control ............................................................................................................................15
3.3 Real Time Clock (RTC) .................................................................................................................18
3.3.1 Adding a Real-Time Clock on Raspbian Jessie ....................................................................18
4. Software Upgrade and Support..........................................................................................................21
4.1 GitHub Repository ......................................................................................................................21
4.2 Technical Support .......................................................................................................................21
5. Appendix ............................................................................................................................................21
5.1 Electrical Characteristics ............................................................................................................21
5.2 Dimensions .................................................................................................................................22
5.3 FAQs ...........................................................................................................................................22
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