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Set up your OKdo Raspberry Pi 4 Kit with this simple guide. We'll walk you through assembling the hardware, connecting peripherals, and powering it up. In no time, your Raspberry Pi will be ready for use in your next project!
Parts list
Qty | Product | Part number | |
---|---|---|---|
1 | OKdo Raspberry Pi 4 B Starter Kit | 2020644 | |
1 | Raspberry Pi Keyboard UK Red/White | 1857713 | |
1 | Raspberry Pi Red, White Mouse | 1857708 | |
1 | HDMI screen/TV | ||
1 | PH1 Phillips screwdriver | ||
Step 1: Mount heatsinks
- Peel the protective backing from the heatsinks and stick them to the components shown in the diagram above
Step 2: Insert Raspberry Pi into case
- Insert Raspberry Pi into the case
Step 3: Secure screws
- Secure the 4 screws that hold the Raspberry Pi to the case
Step 4: Position fan
- Slide the fan into position
Step 5: Secure fan screws
- Secure the 2 screws that hold the fan in place
Step 6: Connect fan
- Connect the positive (red) cable of the fan to the pin shown above
- Connect the negative (black) cable of the fan to the pin shown above
Step 7: Stick on feet
- Turn the Raspberry Pi and case around and stick the self-adhesive feet to the case
Step 8: Insert micro SD card
- Insert the micro SD card into the slot of the Raspberry Pi
Step 9: Connect mouse & keyboard
- Connect the mouse and keyboard to any 2 of the USB ports
Step 10: Connect screen
- Connect the screen to the HDMI port labelled “HDMI0”
Step 11: Connect power
- Connect the power cable to the port labelled “POWER”
- Ensure that the switch on the power cable is turned on
Step 12: Follow on-screen instructions
- Your Raspberry Pi will boot and display the desktop
- The first time you start up your Raspberry Pi, the Welcome to Raspberry Pi application will pop-up, guiding you through the initial setup
Step 13: Close case
The following steps are optional and not needed if you plan to use the GPIO pins in your projects.
- Carefully slide the top of the case into position ensuring that all the small tabs snap into place and the screw holes are aligned
Step 14: Secure case screw
- Use the remaining screw to secure the lid to the base of the case
Summary
You’ve successfully set up your OKdo Raspberry Pi 4 Kit. With the hardware assembled, peripherals connected, and the system powered on, your Raspberry Pi is ready for use. Whether you're planning to explore programming, build electronics projects, or experiment with the vast range of possibilities Raspberry Pi offers, you're all set to dive in. Happy tinkering!
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