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Copying a Pre-configured Image to an SD Card

For those who prefer a quick setup or are less familiar with Linux and Raspberry Pi configurations, using a pre-configured image is the recommended approach. Requirements:

  • A Raspberry Pi 5
  • A microSD card (16GB or larger recommended)
  • A microSD card reader
  • The pre-configured HAlpha image file. You will find the latest release in the source repo.
  • Imaging software (such as Raspberry Pi Imager or balenaEtcher)

Steps

  1. Download the Pre-configured Image: Obtain the latest version of the HAlpha pre-configured image from the latest release page.

  2. Prepare the microSD Card: Insert the microSD card into your card reader and connect it to your computer.

  3. Write the Image to the microSD Card:

    • Open your imaging software (Raspberry Pi Imager, balenaEtcher, or similar).
    • Select the downloaded HAlpha image file as the source.
    • Choose the connected microSD card as the target.
    • Start the writing process. This will overwrite all existing data on the microSD card.
    • Eject the microSD Card: Safely eject the microSD card from your computer once the imaging process is complete.

  4. Insert the microSD Card into Your Raspberry Pi 5: Place the microSD card into the Raspberry Pi's card slot.

  5. Power Up: Connect the Raspberry Pi to power. The system should boot up from the pre-configured image, and you'll be ready to proceed with the HAlpha setup.

Tip

We used the default username and password you can change once connected!

Role Username Password
Admin pi raspberry

to change just use the passwd comand