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Set Up Your Raspberry Pi

To begin programming and controlling your Raspberry Pi, you first need to access it. This guide describes two common methods:

• Using a monitor, keyboard, and mouse

• Setting up a headless (no-screen) connection for remote access

Note

The Raspberry Pi Zero 2W installed on the robot is not easy to connect to a screen. We recommend using the headless setup method.

If You Have a Screen

Required Components

• Raspberry Pi

• Official Power Supply

• MicroSD Card

• HDMI Cable (For Raspberry Pi 4/5, use HDMI0, the port nearest the power connector.)

• Monitor

• Keyboard and Mouse

Steps

1. Insert the microSD card into your Raspberry Pi.

2. Connect the keyboard, mouse, and monitor.

3. Power on your Raspberry Pi.

4. After booting, the Raspberry Pi OS desktop will appear.

   

5. Open a Terminal to enter commands.

   

If You Have No Screen (Headless)

Without a monitor, you can configure and log in to your Raspberry Pi remotely. This is the most convenient method for most users.

Required Components

• Raspberry Pi

• Official Power Supply

• MicroSD Card

• A computer on the same network

Tips

• Make sure you have completed all settings described in 3. OS Customization Settings when installing the system with Raspberry Pi Imager.

• Ensure that your Raspberry Pi and your computer are on the same local network.

• For best stability, use Ethernet if available.

Connect via SSH

1. Open a terminal on your computer (Windows: PowerShell; macOS/Linux: Terminal) and connect to your Raspberry Pi:

   ssh <username>@<hostname>.local
   # Example:
   ssh daisy@pi.local
   

2. Alternatively, locate your Pi’s IP address from your router’s DHCP list and connect with:

   ssh <username>@<IP address>
   # Example:
   ssh daisy@192.168.1.42
   

3. On first login, type yes to confirm the SSH certificate.

4. Enter the password you configured in Raspberry Pi Imager. (Nothing appears while typing—this is normal.)

5. After login, you now have full command-line access.

   

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Troubleshooting

• ssh: Could not resolve hostname …

  • Make sure the hostname is correct.

  • Try connecting using the Pi’s IP address.

• The term ‘ssh’ is not recognized… (Windows)

  • OpenSSH is not installed. Install it manually or use a third-party SSH client.

  • See Install OpenSSH via PowerShell or PuTTY.

• Permission denied (publickey,password)

  • Ensure you are using the username and password created in Raspberry Pi Imager.

• Connection refused

  • Wait 1–2 minutes after powering on.

  • Confirm that SSH was enabled in Raspberry Pi Imager.

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Graphical Remote Access Options

If you prefer a graphical interface:

• Remote Desktop: Enable VNC (Virtual Network Computing) for a full desktop experience on your Pi.

• Raspberry Pi Connect: Use Raspberry Pi Connect for secure remote access from anywhere, directly in a browser.

Now you can control your Raspberry Pi without a monitor, either through SSH for command-line operations, or with VNC / Raspberry Pi Connect for a graphical desktop experience.