Installing Raspbian on Raspberry Pi

Introduction

• Presenter: Miguel from avoiders.com
• Tutorial on installing Raspbian OS on Raspberry Pi
• Using Canike Raspberry Pi 3 (also applicable for Raspberry Pi 4 and 2)

Requirements

• Micro SD card
• USB adapter for micro SD card
• Raspberry Pi board
• Computer (Windows, Mac, or Ubuntu)
• Internet access to download software

Step-by-Step Installation

1. Insert Micro SD Card

• Insert the micro SD card into the USB adapter, then connect to the computer.

2. Download Raspberry Pi Imager

• Navigate to the Raspberry Pi website.
• For Windows users, download Raspberry Pi Imager for Windows.
• For Mac or Ubuntu users, select appropriate links.
• Install and launch the Raspberry Pi Imager.

3. Choose Operating System

• Select Raspberry Pi OS, which is the recommended OS.
• Options available:
  • Raspberry Pi OS Lite (no GUI, suitable for server use like Nextcloud)
  • Raspberry Pi OS with recommended applications (might download unwanted apps)

4. Choose Storage Device

• Ensure the correct storage device is selected (e.g., drive letter I).
• Confirm that you are aware that selecting the wrong drive will delete all its contents.
• Click ‘Yes’ to proceed with the installation.

5. Eject and Insert SD Card

• Once the installation is complete, eject the SD card from the computer.
• Insert the SD card into the Raspberry Pi.

6. Connect Peripherals

• Connect all peripherals to the Raspberry Pi.
• Leave the power connection for last, as it will turn on the Raspberry Pi.

7. Initial Setup

• Follow the on-screen setup prompts:
  • Select country, language, and time zone (English).
  • Choose a password (optional).
  • Verify display resolution if needed (check for borders).
  • Connect to Wi-Fi (enter password).
  • Option to update software or skip.

8. Completion

• Setup is complete and Raspberry Pi is ready for use.

Conclusion

• Presenter: Miguel
• Encouraged viewers to ask questions in the comments section.