1. What Else Should We Prepare?¶
Essential Components
Raspberry Pi 5 Model B
The Pironman is fully compatible with the Raspberry Pi 5 Model B.
5V/5A Power Adapter
A 5V/5A power adapter is required to power the Pironman 5 and its components.
Micro SD Card
It is recommended to use an SD card with a minimum of 16GB of storage for Raspberry Pi OS. For Raspberry Pi OS Lite, a minimum of 4GB is advised.
Optional Components
M.2 NVMe SSD
The Pironman 5 features an NVMe PIP with an M.2 SSD connector, accommodating four NVMe M.2 SSD sizes: 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280. It supports both PCIE2.0 and PCIE 3.0 NVMe M.2 SSDs.
Screen
To access the Raspberry Pi’s desktop environment, a screen such as a TV or a computer monitor is required.
HDMI Cable
The Raspberry Pi 5’s HDMI ports have been adapted to standard HDMI Type A interfaces via a USB HDMI adapter. Therefore, a standard HDMI to HDMI cable is needed to connect the Pironman 5 to a display.
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.