This page contains a parts list and setup instructions for a Raspberry Pi HiveMind client, connected to the internet via WiFi.

The setup script requires a Linux PC with internet access, a terminal, a MicroSD card reader, and at least 2.5 GB of free space. (It might work on MacOS but has not been tested.)

Parts List

• Raspberry Pi Zero W
• Adafruit Raspberry Pi Zero Case
• 5V 2.5A MicroUSB Power Supply
• 8 GB MicroSD Memory Card
• MicroUSB Ethernet Adapter
• Ethernet Cable

Setup Instructions

• Insert the SD card into the PC.
• Download and run the setup script:

  wget 'https://gitlab.com/kqhivemind/hivemind/-/raw/master/client/pi_setup.sh?inline=false' -O pi_setup.sh
  chmod +x pi_setup.sh
  sudo ./pi_setup.sh
  
• When prompted, enter your wireless network information, scene and cabinet name, and cabinet token.
• Optionally, enter the path to your SSH authorized keys file. This will allow you to SSH to the Raspberry Pi.
• The script will download a Raspberry Pi OS Lite image and install it to the SD card, along with several configuration files and setup scripts. Wait for the script to finish.
• Remove the SD card from the PC and insert it into the Raspberry Pi.
• Plug the ethernet adapter into the USB port on the Raspberry Pi. Connect the ethernet cable directly from the adapter to the computer's network port inside the cabinet.
• Connect the power adapter to the PWR IN port on the Raspberry Pi and plug it in.
• The Pi will run through its initial setup, then reboot.