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  • Page 1 SunFounder Pironman www.sunfounder.com Aug 01, 2024...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1 1. What Else Should We Prepare? 2 2. Assembly Instructions 3 3. Installing the Operating System 4 4. Set Up Pironman5 5 5. View and Control from Dashboard 6 6. Advanced 7 Compitable NVMe SSD 8 FAQ...
  • Page 5 SunFounder Pironman Note: Hello, welcome to the SunFounder Raspberry Pi & Arduino & ESP32 Enthusiasts Community on Facebook! Dive deeper into Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32 with fellow enthusiasts. Why Join? • Expert Support: Solve post-sale issues and technical challenges with help from our community and team.
  • Page 6 SunFounder Pironman Elevate your Raspberry Pi 5 with the , our top-tier case designed for unmatched style and functionality. It’s the perfect blend of aesthetics and performance: • Raspberry Pi 5 mini PC • 0.96” OLED Display showing Raspberry Pi’s CPU usage, temperature, disk usage, IP address, RAM usage etc.
  • Page 7 SunFounder Pironman Note: Hello, welcome to the SunFounder Raspberry Pi & Arduino & ESP32 Enthusiasts Community on Facebook! Dive deeper into Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32 with fellow enthusiasts. Why Join? • Expert Support: Solve post-sale issues and technical challenges with help from our community and team.
  • Page 8 SunFounder Pironman CONTENTS...

  • Page 9: 1. What Else Should We Prepare

    • Mouse & Keyboard Any USB port on the Pironman 5 can be used to connect a wired keyboard and mouse, or a USB Bluetooth receiver for wireless peripherals. Note: Hello, welcome to the SunFounder Raspberry Pi & Arduino & ESP32 Enthusiasts Community on Facebook! Dive deeper into Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32 with fellow enthusiasts.
  • Page 10 SunFounder Pironman • Special Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on our newest products. • Festive Promotions and Giveaways: Take part in giveaways and holiday promotions. Ready to explore and create with us? Click [] and join today! Chapter 1. 1. What Else Should We Prepare?

  • Page 11: 2. Assembly Instructions

    CHAPTER 2. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Before assembling the Pironman, please first verify that all parts and components have been included. If there are any missing or damaged components, please contact SunFounder immediately at service@sunfounder.com to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
  • Page 12 SunFounder Pironman Chapter 2. 2. Assembly Instructions...

  • Page 13: 3. Installing The Operating System

    If you are using a Micro SD card, you can follow the tutorial below to install the system onto your Micro SD card. Note: Hello, welcome to the SunFounder Raspberry Pi & Arduino & ESP32 Enthusiasts Community on Facebook! Dive deeper into Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32 with fellow enthusiasts.
  • Page 14 SunFounder Pironman • Exclusive Previews: Get early access to new product announcements and sneak peeks. • Special Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on our newest products. • Festive Promotions and Giveaways: Take part in giveaways and holiday promotions. Ready to explore and create with us? Click [] and join today! 3.1.1 Installing the OS on a Micro SD Card...
  • Page 15 SunFounder Pironman 2. Install OS to Micro SD Card 1. Insert your SD card into your computer or laptop using a Reader. 2. Within the Imager, click Raspberry Pi Device and select the Raspberry Pi 5 model from the drop- down list.
  • Page 16 SunFounder Pironman Note: • For Ubuntu system, you need to click Other general-purpose OS -> Ubuntu, and select either Ubuntu Desktop 24.04 LTS (64 bit) or Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS (64 bit). • For Kali and Home Assistant systems, you need to click Other specific-purpose OS and then select the corresponding system.
  • Page 17 SunFounder Pironman 5. Click NEXT and then EDIT SETTINGS to tailor your OS settings. Note: If you are installing Home Assistant, this step will not appear. If you have a monitor for your Raspberry Pi, you can skip the next steps and click ‘Yes’ to begin the installation.
  • Page 18 SunFounder Pironman Note: The hostname is your Raspberry Pi’s network identifier. You can access your Pi using <hostname>.local or <hostname>.lan. • Create a Username and Password for the Raspberry Pi’s administrator account. Note: Establishing a unique username and password is vital for securing your Raspberry Pi, which lacks a default password.
  • Page 19 SunFounder Pironman • To remotely connect to your Raspberry Pi, enable SSH in the Services tab. – For password authentication, use the username and password from the Gen- eral tab. – For public-key authentication, choose “Allow public-key authentication only”. If you have an RSA key, it will be used. If not, click “Run SSH-keygen” to generate a new key pair.
  • Page 20 SunFounder Pironman 6. When you’ve finished entering OS customisation settings, click Save to save your customisation. Then, click Yes to apply them when writing the image. 7. If the SD card contains existing data, ensure you back it up to prevent data loss. Proceed by clicking Yes if no backup is needed.
  • Page 21 SunFounder Pironman 8. When you see the “Write Successful” popup, your image has been completely written and verified. You’re now ready to boot a Raspberry Pi from the Micro SD Card! 3.1. 1. Installing the OS to Micro SD Card...
  • Page 22 If you are using an NVMe SSD and have an adapter to connect the NVMe SSD to your computer for system installation, you can use the following tutorial for a quick installation. Note: Hello, welcome to the SunFounder Raspberry Pi & Arduino & ESP32 Enthusiasts Community on Facebook! Dive deeper into Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32 with fellow enthusiasts.
  • Page 23 SunFounder Pironman 3. Launch the Raspberry Pi Imager application by clicking its icon or typing rpi-imager in your ter- minal. 2. Update the Bootloader First, you need to update the Raspberry Pi 5 bootloader to boot from NVMe before trying USB and then SD Card.
  • Page 24 SunFounder Pironman 3. On the Operating System tab, scroll down and select Misc utility images. 4. Select Bootloader (Pi 5 family). Chapter 3. 3. Installing the Operating System...
  • Page 25 SunFounder Pironman 5. Select NVMe/USB Boot to enable Raspberry Pi 5 to boot from NVMe before trying USB and then SD Card. 6. In the Storage option, select the appropriate storage device for the installation. Note: Ensure you select the correct storage device. To avoid confusion, disconnect any additional storage devices if multiple ones are connected.
  • Page 26 SunFounder Pironman 7. Now you can click NEXT. If the storage device contains existing data, ensure you back it up to prevent data loss. Proceed by clicking Yes if no backup is needed. 8. Soon, you will be prompted that NVMe/USB Boot has been written to your storage device.
  • Page 27 SunFounder Pironman 9. Now, you can insert your Micro SD card or NVMe SSD into the Raspberry Pi. After powering the Raspberry Pi with a Type C adapter, the bootloader from the Micro SD card or NVMe SSD will be written to the Raspberry Pi’s EEPROM.
  • Page 28 SunFounder Pironman 2. Select Operating System and opt for the recommended operating system version. Note: • For Ubuntu system, you need to click Other general-purpose OS -> Ubuntu, and select either Ubuntu Desktop 24.04 LTS (64 bit) or Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS (64 bit).
  • Page 29 SunFounder Pironman 3. In the Storage option, select the appropriate storage device for the installation. Note: Ensure you select the correct storage device. To avoid confusion, disconnect any additional storage devices if multiple ones are connected. 4. Click NEXT and then EDIT SETTINGS to tailor your OS settings.
  • Page 30 SunFounder Pironman • Define a hostname for your Raspberry Pi. Note: The hostname is your Raspberry Pi’s network identifier. You can access your Pi using <hostname>.local or <hostname>.lan. • Create a Username and Password for the Raspberry Pi’s administrator account.
  • Page 31 SunFounder Pironman • Configure the wireless LAN by providing your network’s SSID and Password. Note: Set the Wireless LAN country to the two-letter ISO/IEC alpha2 code corresponding to your location. • To remotely connect to your Raspberry Pi, enable SSH in the Services tab.
  • Page 32 SunFounder Pironman • The Options menu lets you configure Imager’s behavior during a write, including play- ing sound when finished, ejecting media when finished, and enabling telemetry. 5. When you’ve finished entering OS customisation settings, click Save to save your customisation.
  • Page 33 SunFounder Pironman 6. If the NVMe SSD contains existing data, ensure you back it up to prevent data loss. Proceed by clicking Yes if no backup is needed. 7. When you see the “Write Successful” popup, your image has been completely written and verified.
  • Page 34 If you have an NVMe SSD but do not have an adapter to connect your NVMe to your computer, you can first install the system on your Micro SD card. Once the Pironman 5 boots up successfully, you can copy the system from your Micro SD card to your NVMe SSD.
  • Page 35 SunFounder Pironman • Special Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on our newest products. • Festive Promotions and Giveaways: Take part in giveaways and holiday promotions. Ready to explore and create with us? Click [] and join today! 3.3. 3. Copy the OS from the Micro SD card to the NVMe SSD...
  • Page 36 SunFounder Pironman Chapter 3. 3. Installing the Operating System...

  • Page 37: 4. Set Up Pironman5

    1. If you have installed Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, or Kali on your Raspberry Pi, you will need to configure the Pironman 5 using the command line. Detailed tutorials can be found below: Note: Hello, welcome to the SunFounder Raspberry Pi & Arduino & ESP32 Enthusiasts Community on Facebook! Dive deeper into Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32 with fellow enthusiasts.
  • Page 38 After successful installation, a system reboot is required to activate the installation. Follow the on-screen reboot prompt. Upon reboot, the pironman5.service will start automatically. Here are the primary configurations for Pironman 5: • The OLED screen displays CPU, RAM, Disk Usage, CPU Temperature, and the Raspberry Pi’s IP Address.
  • Page 39 4.2.2 Set Up Pironman5 on Home Assistant 1. Log in to Home Assistant • After starting Pironman 5, it is recommended to plug in an Ethernet cable directly. This way, you can open your computer browser and enter: homeassistant.local:8123 to access Home Assistant.
  • Page 40 SunFounder Pironman • Select CREATE MY SMART HOME, and then create your account. Chapter 4. 4. Set Up Pironman5...
  • Page 41 SunFounder Pironman • Follow the prompts to choose your location and other configurations. Once completed, you will enter the Home Assistant dashboard. 4.2. Software Configuration...
  • Page 42 SunFounder Pironman 2. Add the SunFounder Add-ons Repository The functionality of Pironman 5 is installed on Home Assistant in the form of add-ons. First, you need to add the SunFounder add-ons repository. 1. Open Settings -> Add-ons. Chapter 4. 4. Set Up Pironman5...
  • Page 43 SunFounder Pironman 2. Click the plus sign in the bottom right corner to enter the add-on store. 3. In the add-on store, click the menu in the top right corner and select Repositories. 4. Enter add-ons repository URL: SunFounder https://github.com/sunfounder/ home-assistant-addon, and click ADD.
  • Page 44 SunFounder Pironman 5. After successfully adding, close the pop-up window and refresh the page. Find the SunFounder add-ons list. Chapter 4. 4. Set Up Pironman5...
  • Page 45 SunFounder Pironman 3. Install the Pi Config Wizard Add-on The Pi Config Wizard can help enable the configurations needed for Pironman 5, such as I2C and SPI. If not needed afterward, it can be removed. 1. Find Pi Config Wizard in the SunFounder add-ons list and click to enter.
  • Page 46 SunFounder Pironman 3. After the installation is complete, switch to the Log page to confirm if there are any errors. 4. If there are no errors, return to the Info page and click START to start this add-on. Chapter 4. 4. Set Up Pironman5...
  • Page 47 SunFounder Pironman 5. Now open the WEB UI. 6. In the Web UI, you will see an option to mount the Boot partition. Click MOUNT to mount the partition. 4.2. Software Configuration...
  • Page 48 SunFounder Pironman 7. After successful mounting, you will see options to set I2C, SPI, and edit the config.txt file. Check I2C and SPI to enable them. Once they show as enabled, click the reboot button at the bottom to restart the Raspberry Pi.
  • Page 49 SunFounder Pironman 9. Usually, you will see that SPI is enabled, but I2C is not because I2C requires two reboots. Enable I2C again, then restart the Raspberry Pi. 10. After the reboot, return to the MOUNT page again. You will see that both I2C and SPI are enabled.
  • Page 50 • After starting, click OPEN WEB UI, then click MOUNT to confirm if I2C and SPI are enabled. 4. Install the Pironman 5 Add-on Now officially start installing the Pironman 5 add-on. 1. Open Settings -> Add-ons. Chapter 4. 4. Set Up Pironman5...
  • Page 51 SunFounder Pironman 2. Click the plus sign in the bottom right corner to enter the add-on store. 3. Find Pironman 5 in the SunFounder add-ons list and click to enter. 4.2. Software Configuration...
  • Page 52 SunFounder Pironman 4. Now install the Pironman 5 add-on. 5. After installation is complete, click START to start this add-on. You will see the OLED screen display the Raspberry Pi CPU, temperature, and other related information. Four WS2812 RGB LEDs will light up in blue with a breathing mode.
  • Page 53 SunFounder Pironman 6. Now you can click OPEN WEB UI to open the Pironman 5 web page. You can also check the option to display the Web UI in the sidebar. This will allow you to see the Pironman 5 option in the left sidebar of Home Assistant, and click to open the Pironman 5 page.
  • Page 54 Note: 5. View and Control from Dashboard. Note: Hello, welcome to the SunFounder Raspberry Pi & Arduino & ESP32 Enthusiasts Community on Facebook! Dive deeper into Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32 with fellow enthusiasts. Why Join? • Expert Support: Solve post-sale issues and technical challenges with help from our community and team.

  • Page 55: 5. View And Control From Dashboard

    CHAPTER FIVE 5. VIEW AND CONTROL FROM DASHBOARD Once you have successfully installed the pironman5 module, the pironman5.service will start automatically upon reboot. Now you can open the monitoring page in your browser to see the information about your Raspberry Pi, configure the RGB, and control the fan, etc.
  • Page 56 SunFounder Pironman 5.1 Dashboard There are multiple cards to view the relevant status of the Raspberry Pi, including: • Fan: View the Raspberry Pi’s CPU temperature and the PWM fan speed. GPIO Fan State indicates the status of the two side RGB fans. At the current temperature, the two RGB fans are off.
  • Page 57 SunFounder Pironman • Memory: Shows the Raspberry Pi’s RAM usage and percentage. 5.1. Dashboard...
  • Page 58 SunFounder Pironman • Network: Displays the current network connection type, upload, and download speeds. • Processor: Illustrates the Raspberry Pi’s CPU performance, including the status of its four cores, operating frequencies, and CPU usage percentage. Chapter 5. 5. View and Control from Dashboard...
  • Page 59 SunFounder Pironman 5.2 History The History page allows you to view historical data. Check the data you want to view in the left sidebar, then select the time range to see the data for that period, and you can also click to download it.
  • Page 60 SunFounder Pironman 5.3 Log The Log page is used to view the logs of the currently running Pironman5 service. The Pironman5 service includes multiple sub-services, each with its own log. Select the log you want to view, and you can see the log data on the right.
  • Page 61 SunFounder Pironman • Dark Mode: Toggle between light and dark mode themes. The theme option is saved in the browser cache. Changing the browser or clearing the cache will revert to the default light theme. • Temperature Unit: Set the temperature unit displayed by the system.
  • Page 62 Note: If you set the RGB Style to Rainbow, Rainbow Reverse, and Hue Cycle, you will not be able to set the color. • RGB Speed: Set the speed of the RGB LED changes. Note: Hello, welcome to the SunFounder Raspberry Pi & Arduino & ESP32 Enthusiasts Community on Facebook! Dive deeper into Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32 with fellow enthusiasts.

  • Page 63: 6. Advanced

    CHAPTER 6. ADVANCED This chapter is a detailed description of all the components in Pironman, as well as the associated software configuration. Note: Hello, welcome to the SunFounder Raspberry Pi & Arduino & ESP32 Enthusiasts Community on Facebook! Dive deeper into Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32 with fellow enthusiasts.
  • Page 64 • PCIe 3.0 x1 M.2 M key 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 for NVMe SSD • 1220 Battery for RTC Dimensional Drawing Note: Hello, welcome to the SunFounder Raspberry Pi & Arduino & ESP32 Enthusiasts Community on Facebook! Dive deeper into Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32 with fellow enthusiasts. Why Join? •...
  • Page 65 SunFounder Pironman 6.2 IO Expander 6.2.1 RGB LEDs The board features 4 WS2812 RGB LEDs, offering customizable control. Users can turn them on or off, change the color, adjust the brightness, switch display modes, and set the speed of changes.
  • Page 66 SunFounder Pironman set the color using pironman5 -rc. pironman5 -rs breathing • To modify the speed of change (range: 0 ~ 100%): pironman5 -rp 6.2.2 RGB Control Pin The RGB LED is driven by SPI and connected to GPIO10, which is also the SPI MOSI pin. The two pins above J9 are used to connect the RGB to GPIO10.
  • Page 67 SunFounder Pironman 6.2.3 RGB OUT Pins The WS2812 RGB LEDs support serial connection, allowing for the attachment of an external RGB LED strip. Connect the SIG pin to the external strip’s DIN pin for expansion. The default setup includes 4 RGB LEDs. Connect additional LEDs and update the count using: pironman5 -rl 6.2.4 OLED Screen Connector...
  • Page 68 SunFounder Pironman If the OLED Screen is not displaying or displaying incorrectly, you can follow these steps to troubleshoot the issue: Check if the FPC cable of the OLED Screen is properly connected. 1. Use the following command to view the program’s run logs and check for error messages.
  • Page 69 SunFounder Pironman 6.2.5 Infrared Receiver • Model: IRM-56384, operating at 38KHz. • Connection: The IR receiver connects to GPIO13. • D1: An infrared reception indicator that blinks upon signal detection. • J8: A pin for enabling the infrared function. By default, a jumper cap is inserted for immediate functionality.
  • Page 70 SunFounder Pironman 6.2.6 RGB Fan Pins The IO expansion board supports up to two 5V non-PWM fans. Both fans are controlled together. FAN1 and FAN 2 are two sets of fan pins. You need to connect the fan’s red wire to “+”, and the black wire to “-“.
  • Page 71 SunFounder Pironman D2 is a fan signal indicator that lights up when the fan is active. 6.2. IO Expander...
  • Page 72 SunFounder Pironman You can use command to configure the operating mode of the two RGB fans. These modes determine the conditions under which the RGB fans will activate. For instance, if set to 1: Performance mode, the RGB fans will activate at 50°C.
  • Page 73 GPIO12 RGB(Optional) GPIO21 Note: Hello, welcome to the SunFounder Raspberry Pi & Arduino & ESP32 Enthusiasts Community on Facebook! Dive deeper into Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32 with fellow enthusiasts. Why Join? • Expert Support: Solve post-sale issues and technical challenges with help from our community and team.
  • Page 74 SunFounder Pironman • Exclusive Previews: Get early access to new product announcements and sneak peeks. • Special Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on our newest products. • Festive Promotions and Giveaways: Take part in giveaways and holiday promotions. Ready to explore and create with us? Click [] and join today! 6.3 USB HDMI Adapter...
  • Page 75 This confirms the battery is now under trickle charging. To disable this feature, simply remove the dtparam line from config.txt. Note: Hello, welcome to the SunFounder Raspberry Pi & Arduino & ESP32 Enthusiasts Community on Facebook! Dive deeper into Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32 with fellow enthusiasts.
  • Page 76 SunFounder Pironman 6.4 Pi5 NVMe PIP The Pi5 NVMe PIP (PCIe Peripheral Board), as defined by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, is a PCIe adapter board designed specifically for NVMe solid-state drives. It supports four different sizes of NVMe SSDs: 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280, all fitting into an M.2 M key slot.
  • Page 77 SunFounder Pironman Component Interconnect Express) interface, with different versions like 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0. Each new version of PCIe effectively doubles the data transfer speed of its predecessor. However, the Raspberry Pi 5 uses a PCIe 3.0 interface, capable of delivering transfer speeds up to 3,500 MB/s.
  • Page 78 M.2 modules come in different sizes and can also be utilized for Wi-Fi, WWAN, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC. Pironman 5 supports four (PCIe Gen 2.0 / PCIe Gen 3.0) NVMe M.2 SSD sizes based on their names: 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280. The “22” is the width in millimeters (mm), and the two following numbers are the length. The longer the drive, the more NAND flash chips can be mounted;...
  • Page 79 SunFounder Pironman Note: Hello, welcome to the SunFounder Raspberry Pi & Arduino & ESP32 Enthusiasts Community on Facebook! Dive deeper into Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32 with fellow enthusiasts. Why Join? • Expert Support: Solve post-sale issues and technical challenges with help from our community and team.
  • Page 80 This is a Micro SD card expansion board, which extends the Raspberry Pi’s MicroSD card slot to the outside and adds a spring-loaded card slot. Note: Hello, welcome to the SunFounder Raspberry Pi & Arduino & ESP32 Enthusiasts Community on Facebook! Dive deeper into Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32 with fellow enthusiasts.
  • Page 81 (NO) momentary switch across the two pads. Briefly engaging this switch mimics the onboard power button’s functionality. • On the Pironman 5, there’s a Power Switch Converter that extends the J2 jumper to an external power button using two Pogo pins.
  • Page 82 SunFounder Pironman • Now, the Raspberry Pi 5 can be powered on and off using the Power Button. Chapter 6. 6. Advanced...
  • Page 83 SunFounder Pironman Power Cycling Upon initially powering your Raspberry Pi 5, it will automatically turn on and boot into the operating system without the need to press the button. If running the Raspberry Pi Desktop, a brief press of the power button initiates a clean shutdown process. A menu will appear, offering options to shutdown, reboot, or logout.
  • Page 84 Note: If you are running a system that does not support a shutdown button, you can hold it for 5 seconds to force a hard shutdown, and single-press to power on from a shutdown state. Note: Hello, welcome to the SunFounder Raspberry Pi & Arduino & ESP32 Enthusiasts Community on Facebook! Dive deeper into Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32 with fellow enthusiasts.
  • Page 85 SunFounder Pironman Ready to explore and create with us? Click [] and join today! 6.8 OLED Screen • Size: 0.96” • Material: PM OLED • Color: White light • Driver: SSD1306 • Voltage: 3.3V • Resolution: 128*64 • Display Area: 21.74x10.86mm •...
  • Page 86 The PWM fan on the Pironman 5 is controlled by the Raspberry Pi system. Regarding cooling solutions for the Raspberry Pi 5, especially under heavy load, the design of the Pironman 5 incorpo- rates a smart cooling system. It features a primary PWM fan and two supplementary RGB fans. The cooling strategy is closely integrated with the Raspberry Pi 5’s thermal management system.
  • Page 87 • Rated Speed: 3500 10%RPM • Operating Temperature: -10℃~+70℃ • Storage Temperature: -30℃~+85℃ Note: Hello, welcome to the SunFounder Raspberry Pi & Arduino & ESP32 Enthusiasts Community on Facebook! Dive deeper into Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32 with fellow enthusiasts. Why Join? •...
  • Page 88 SunFounder Pironman 6.10 Copy OS to SSD and Configure Boot from the SSD 6.10.1 1. Enabling PCIe By default the PCIe connector is not enabled. • To enable it you should open the /boot/firmware/config.txt file. sudo nano /boot/firmware/config.txt • Then add the following line to the file.
  • Page 89 SunFounder Pironman 2. Make sure to select the correct Copy From and Copy To devices. Be careful not to mix them up. 3. After selection, click Start. 6.10. Copy OS to SSD and Configure Boot from the SSD...
  • Page 90 SunFounder Pironman 4. You will be prompted that the content on the SSD will be erased. Make sure to back up your data before clicking Yes. 5. Wait for some time, and the copying will be completed. Installing the System with Raspberry Pi Imager If your Micro SD card has a desktop version of the system installed, you can use an imaging tool (like Raspberry Pi Imager) to burn the system to the SSD.
  • Page 91 SunFounder Pironman 2. Within the Imager, click Raspberry Pi Device and select the Raspberry Pi 5 model from the dropdown list. 3. Select Operating System and opt for the recommended operating system version. 6.10. Copy OS to SSD and Configure Boot from the SSD...
  • Page 92 SunFounder Pironman 4. In the Storage option, select your inserted NVMe SSD. 5. Click NEXT and then EDIT SETTINGS to tailor your OS settings. Note: If you have a monitor for your Raspberry Pi, you can skip the next steps and click ‘Yes’ to...
  • Page 93 SunFounder Pironman begin the installation. Adjust other settings later on the monitor. 6. Define a hostname for your Raspberry Pi. The hostname is your Raspberry Pi’s network identifier. You can access your Pi using Note: <hostname>.local or <hostname>.lan. 7. Create a Username and Password for the Raspberry Pi’s administrator account.
  • Page 94 SunFounder Pironman lacks a default password. 8. Configure the wireless LAN by providing your network’s SSID and Password. Note: Set the Wireless LAN country to the two-letter ISO/IEC alpha2 code corresponding to your location. 9. To remotely connect to your Raspberry Pi, enable SSH in the Services tab.
  • Page 95 SunFounder Pironman • For public-key authentication, choose “Allow public-key authentication only”. If you have an RSA key, it will be used. If not, click “Run SSH-keygen” to generate a new key pair. 10. The Options menu lets you configure Imager’s behavior during a write, including playing sound when finished, ejecting media when finished, and enabling telemetry.
  • Page 96 SunFounder Pironman 11. When you’ve finished entering OS customisation settings, click Save to save your customisation. Then, click Yes to apply them when writing the image. 12. If the NVMe SSD contains existing data, ensure you back it up to prevent data loss. Proceed by clicking Yes if no backup is needed.
  • Page 97 SunFounder Pironman 13. When you see the “Write Successful” popup, your image has been completely written and verified. You’re now ready to boot a Raspberry Pi from the NVMe SSD! 6.10. Copy OS to SSD and Configure Boot from the SSD...
  • Page 98 SunFounder Pironman 6.10.3 3. Configure boot from the SSD • To update the firmware on your Raspberry Pi to the latest version, use rpi-update. sudo rpi-update • To enable boot support, you need to change the BOOT_ORDER in the bootloader configuration. Edit the EEPROM...
  • Page 99 Ready to explore and create with us? Click [] and join today! 6.11 View and Control with Commands In addition to viewing data from the Pironman 5 and controlling various devices through the Dashboard, you can also use commands to control them.
  • Page 100 SunFounder Pironman usage: pironman5-service [-h] [-c] [-rc [RGB_COLOR]] [-rb [RGB_BRIGHTNESS]] [-rs [{solid,breathing,flow,flow_reverse,rainbow,rainbow_reverse, hue_cycle}]] [-rp [RGB_SPEED]] [-re [RGB_ENABLE]] [-rl [RGB_LED_COUNT]] [-u [{C,F}]] [-gm [GPIO_ FAN_MODE]] [-gp [GPIO_FAN_PIN]] [{start,stop}] Pironman5 positional arguments: {start,stop} Command options: -h, --help show this help message exit...
  • Page 101 SunFounder Pironman 6.11.2 Control RGB LEDs The board features 4 WS2812 RGB LEDs, offering customizable control. Users can turn them on or off, change the color, adjust the brightness, switch RGB LED display modes, and set the speed of changes.
  • Page 102 • After running the command, press a button on the remote control, and the code of that button will be printed. Note: Hello, welcome to the SunFounder Raspberry Pi & Arduino & ESP32 Enthusiasts Community on Facebook! Dive deeper into Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32 with fellow enthusiasts.
  • Page 103 2. Connect the Mouse and Keyboard to the USB ports of the Pironman 5. 3. Use the HDMI cable to connect the monitor to the HDMI port of the Pironman 5. Make sure the monitor is connected to a power source and is turned on.
  • Page 104 3. For detailed tutorials on setting up remote access depending on your computer’s operating system, see the fol- lowing sections: Note: Hello, welcome to the SunFounder Raspberry Pi & Arduino & ESP32 Enthusiasts Community on Facebook! Dive deeper into Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32 with fellow enthusiasts.
  • Page 105 SunFounder Pironman • Exclusive Previews: Get early access to new product announcements and sneak peeks. • Special Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on our newest products. • Festive Promotions and Giveaways: Take part in giveaways and holiday promotions. Ready to explore and create with us? Click [] and join today!
  • Page 106 Last login: Thu Sep 22 12:18:22 2022 pi@raspberrypi:~ $ Note: Hello, welcome to the SunFounder Raspberry Pi & Arduino & ESP32 Enthusiasts Community on Facebook! Dive deeper into Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32 with fellow enthusiasts. Why Join? •...
  • Page 107 SunFounder Pironman The Raspberry Pi’s IP address will be displayed once it’s connected to the network. • If the terminal displays Ping request could not find host pi.local. Please check the name and try again., verify the hostname you’ve entered is correct.
  • Page 108 SunFounder Pironman Note: Hello, welcome to the SunFounder Raspberry Pi & Arduino & ESP32 Enthusiasts Community on Facebook! Dive deeper into Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32 with fellow enthusiasts. Why Join? • Expert Support: Solve post-sale issues and technical challenges with help from our community and team.
  • Page 109 6. Once you’ve successfully logged in, your Raspberry Pi is now connected, and you’re ready to proceed to the next step. Note: Hello, welcome to the SunFounder Raspberry Pi & Arduino & ESP32 Enthusiasts Community on Facebook! Dive deeper into Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32 with fellow enthusiasts.
  • Page 110 SunFounder Pironman 3. Select VNC from the options. 4. Use the arrow keys to choose <Yes> -> <OK> -> <Finish> and finalize the VNC service activation. Chapter 6. 6. Advanced...
  • Page 111 SunFounder Pironman Logging in via VNC Viewer 1. Download and install VNC Viewer on your personal computer. 2. Once installed, launch VNC Viewer. Enter the hostname or IP address of your Raspberry Pi and press Enter. 3. When prompted, enter your Raspberry Pi’s username and password, then click OK.
  • Page 112 SunFounder Pironman 4. You’ll now have access to your Raspberry Pi’s desktop interface. Note: Hello, welcome to the SunFounder Raspberry Pi & Arduino & ESP32 Enthusiasts Community on Facebook! Dive deeper into Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32 with fellow enthusiasts.
  • Page 113 SunFounder Pironman • Special Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on our newest products. • Festive Promotions and Giveaways: Take part in giveaways and holiday promotions. Ready to explore and create with us? Click [] and join today! 6.12. Log in to the Raspberry Pi OS...
  • Page 114 SunFounder Pironman Chapter 6. 6. Advanced...

  • Page 115: Compitable Nvme Ssd

    CHAPTER SEVEN COMPITABLE NVME SSD 7.1 Compitable NVMe SSD • ADATA Legend 700 • ADATA Legend 800 • AData XPG SX8200 Pro • Axe Memory Generic Drive • Crucial P2 M.2 • Crucial P3 M.2 • Crucial P3 Plus M.2 •...
  • Page 116 • SN350 and SN570 prevented the RPi 5 from booting at all especially. • Other NVMe SSD drivers equipped with the same Phison controller Note: Hello, welcome to the SunFounder Raspberry Pi & Arduino & ESP32 Enthusiasts Community on Facebook! Dive deeper into Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32 with fellow enthusiasts.

  • Page 117: Faq

    Yes, it is compatible. However, most retro gaming systems are streamlined versions that cannot install and run additional software. This limitation may cause some components on the Pironman 5, such as the OLED display, the two RGB fans, and the CPU fan on the Tower Cooler, to not function properly because these components require the installation of Pironman 5’s software packages.
  • Page 118 If you have an NVMe SSD but do not have an adapter to connect your NVMe to your computer, you can first install the system on your Micro SD card. Once the Pironman 5 boots up successfully, you can copy the system from your Micro SD card to your NVMe SSD.
  • Page 119 Raspberry Pi using the ssh command, where you will be prompted to enter the password you set up earlier. Copyright Notice All contents including but not limited to texts, images, and code in this manual are owned by the SunFounder Company. You should only use it for personal study,investigation, enjoyment, or other non-commercial or nonprofit purposes, under therelated regulations and copyrights laws, without infringing the legal rights of the author and relevant right holders.

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