Installing OS onto a Raspberry Pi - Revision history

MetorsABQ9: /* Install the OS by flashing the image */

2026-03-18T01:47:07Z

Install the OS by flashing the image

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	Trixie and Bullseye RMS images offer '''Samba share''' directories ~/RMS_data and ~/shared. You can map these shares so they appear as local drives on your PC, and use these drive mappings to transfer files.		Trixie and Bullseye RMS images offer '''Samba share''' directories ~/RMS_data and ~/shared. You can map these shares so they appear as local drives on your PC, and use these drive mappings to transfer files.

	Whether you choose the Trixie or Bullseye RMS image, be sure to check documentation ~~on using these images~~ after you have followed the next ~~set of~~ instructions on ~~flashing~~ the image.		: Whether you choose the '''Trixie''' or '''Bullseye''' RMS image, be sure to check documentation for [[ Using RMS Images for Raspberry Pi ]] after you have followed the next instructions on how to flash the image.

	: If you encounter problems with any of the images, contact the Technical Support group at https://globalmeteornetwork.groups.io/g/techsupport.		: If you encounter problems with any of the images, contact the Technical Support group at https://globalmeteornetwork.groups.io/g/techsupport.

MetorsABQ9: /* Flash the image onto a microSD card or a USB flash drive */

2026-03-18T01:38:16Z

Flash the image onto a microSD card or a USB flash drive

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	Trixie and Bullseye RMS images offer '''Samba share''' directories ~/RMS_data and ~/shared. You can map these shares so they appear as local drives on your PC, and use these drive mappings to transfer files.		Trixie and Bullseye RMS images offer '''Samba share''' directories ~/RMS_data and ~/shared. You can map these shares so they appear as local drives on your PC, and use these drive mappings to transfer files.

			Whether you choose the Trixie or Bullseye RMS image, be sure to check documentation on using these images after you have followed the next set of instructions on flashing the image.

	: If you encounter problems with any of the images, contact the Technical Support group at https://globalmeteornetwork.groups.io/g/techsupport.		: If you encounter problems with any of the images, contact the Technical Support group at https://globalmeteornetwork.groups.io/g/techsupport.

MetorsABQ9: /* Install the OS by flashing the image */

2026-02-09T16:14:54Z

Install the OS by flashing the image

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	2. Download '''Raspberry Pi Imager''' v2.0 (or newer) [https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/ here].		2. Download '''Raspberry Pi Imager''' v2.0.6 (or newer) [https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/ here].

	3. Start '''Raspberry Pi Imager''' and flash the RMS image		3. Start '''Raspberry Pi Imager''' and flash the RMS image
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	'''Welcome to GMN, you are all set to begin collecting meteor data!'''		'''Welcome to GMN, you are all set to begin collecting meteor data!'''


	= (Optional) Install the software from scratch =		= (Optional) Install the software from scratch =

MetorsABQ9 at 16:27, 1 February 2026

2026-02-01T16:27:26Z

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	6. Wait for the boot.		6. Wait for the boot.
	If the boot takes too long to begin, refer to the next section. If the Pi booted successfully, follow the on-screen instructions.		If the boot takes too long to begin, refer to the next section. If the Pi booted successfully, follow the on-screen instructions.

			== Using RMS Images for Raspberry Pi ==
			Click here for information on [[ Using RMS Images for Raspberry Pi ]]

	== Pre-2021 Raspberry Pi 4 bootloader update - USB flash drive ONLY ==		== Pre-2021 Raspberry Pi 4 bootloader update - USB flash drive ONLY ==

MetorsABQ9 at 00:14, 24 January 2026

2026-01-24T00:14:26Z

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	Once you have successfully completed the steps in RMS_FirstRun, the Terminal window will display information telling you that the system is waiting to begin capturing data for the coming night.		Once you have successfully completed the steps in RMS_FirstRun, the Terminal window will display information telling you that the system is waiting to begin capturing data for the coming night.

	'''Remember to send the public key to GMN, as outlined in the RMS_FirstRun instructions you saw earlier'''		'''Remember to send the public SSH key to GMN, as outlined in the RMS_FirstRun instructions you saw earlier.'''

	'''Welcome to GMN, you are all set to begin collecting meteor data!'''		'''Welcome to GMN, you are all set to begin collecting meteor data!'''


	= (Optional) Install the software from scratch =		= (Optional) Install the software from scratch =

MetorsABQ9: /* The first boot */

2026-01-24T00:12:08Z

The first boot

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	After you have received your Camera/Station ID from GMN, you will need to establish a network connection on your Pi.		After you have received your Camera/Station ID from GMN, you will need to establish a network connection on your Pi.

	For typical single camera installs, the camera is connected to the Ethernet port of the Pi, and a wifi connection is used to connect the Pi to your Local Area Network (LAN).		For typical single camera installs, the camera is connected to the Ethernet port of the Pi, and a '''wifi connection''' is used to connect the Pi to your Local Area Network (LAN). To establish a wifi connection:

	To establish a wifi connection,
	- left-click on the network icon located between the Bluetooth icon and speaker icon in the upper righthand part of the task bar.		- left-click on the network icon located between the Bluetooth icon and speaker icon in the upper righthand part of the task bar.
	- find the wifi network you want to use and then provide the wifi network passphrase to validate your wifi connection.		- find the wifi network you want to use and then provide the wifi network passphrase to validate your wifi connection.
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	Once you have a Camera/Station ID from GMN, and know the Latitude, Longitude, and Elevation of your camera to within about a meter, you are ready to go through the setup steps in the '''RMS_FirstRun''' window on your screen. These steps include:		Once you have a '''Camera/Station ID''' from GMN, and know the '''Latitude, Longitude, and Elevation''' of your camera to within about a meter, you are ready to go through the setup steps in the '''RMS_FirstRun''' window on your screen. These steps include:

	1. Expanding the file system (if you flashed this SD card yourself).		1. Expanding the file system (if you flashed this SD card yourself).
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	5. Editing the RMS config file to supply your Camera/Station ID, Latitude, Longitude, and Elevation.		5. Editing the RMS config file to supply your Camera/Station ID, Latitude, Longitude, and Elevation.

	Once you have successfully completed the steps in RMS_FirstRun, the Terminal window will display information telling you that the system is waiting to begin capturing data for the coming night. '''~~You are all set~~ to ~~begin collecting meteor data!~~'''		Once you have successfully completed the steps in RMS_FirstRun, the Terminal window will display information telling you that the system is waiting to begin capturing data for the coming night.

			'''Remember to send the public key to GMN, as outlined in the RMS_FirstRun instructions you saw earlier'''

			'''Welcome to GMN, you are all set to begin collecting meteor data!'''

	= (Optional) Install the software from scratch =		= (Optional) Install the software from scratch =

MetorsABQ9 at 00:00, 24 January 2026

2026-01-24T00:00:36Z

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 == The first boot ==
-This is how the first boot of RMS Linux looks for the Trixie RMS image:
+This is how the first boot of the Trixie RMS image should look:
 [[File:First_boot_Trixie.png|1500px|center]]
-Now is a good time to send an email to '''denis.vida@gmail.com'''. Include a short introduction that includes your country, then tell him you are building a camera and you need a station code. You use a station code when you set up the RMS software, after your camera is fully installed and positioned.
+Now is a good time to send an email to '''denis.vida@gmail.com'''. Include a short introduction that includes your country, then tell him you are building a camera and you need a camera/station code. You use a camera/station code when you set up the RMS software, after your camera is fully installed and positioned.
 = (Optional) Install the software from scratch =

MetorsABQ9 at 23:27, 23 January 2026

2026-01-23T23:27:19Z

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	== The first boot ==		== The first boot ==

	This is how the first boot of RMS Linux ~~looked~~ for ~~an earlier~~ RMS image~~, we will upload a new screen image for Trixie RMS soon~~:		This is how the first boot of RMS Linux looks for the Trixie RMS image:
	[[File:~~The_first_boot_raspi~~.png\|1500px\|center]]		[[File:First_boot_Trixie.png\|1500px\|center]]

	Now is a good time to send an email to '''denis.vida@gmail.com'''. Include a short introduction that includes your country, then tell him you are building a camera and you need a station code. You use a station code when you set up the RMS software, after your camera is fully installed and positioned.		Now is a good time to send an email to '''denis.vida@gmail.com'''. Include a short introduction that includes your country, then tell him you are building a camera and you need a station code. You use a station code when you set up the RMS software, after your camera is fully installed and positioned.

MetorsABQ9 at 22:41, 23 January 2026

2026-01-23T22:41:31Z

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	: If a TV or monitor is not connected, refer to '''[[#Booting without a TV/Monitor\|these instructions]]'''.		: If a TV or monitor is not connected, refer to '''[[#Booting without a TV/Monitor\|these instructions]]'''.

	10. Wait for the boot.		6. Wait for the boot.
	If the boot takes too long to begin, refer to the next section. If the Pi booted successfully, follow the on-screen instructions.		If the boot takes too long to begin, refer to the next section. If the Pi booted successfully, follow the on-screen instructions.

MetorsABQ9 at 03:31, 23 January 2026

2026-01-23T03:31:49Z

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