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Getting Started with OKdo Raspberry Pi 4 B Starter Kit

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

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 case

  • Insert Raspberry Pi into the case

Step 3: Secure screws

Secure screws

  • Secure the 4 screws that hold the Raspberry Pi to the case

Step 4: Position fan

Position fan

  • Slide the fan into position

Step 5: Secure fan screws

Secure fan screws

  • Secure the 2 screws that hold the fan in place

Step 6: Connect fan

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

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

Raspberry Pi insert micro sd card

  • Insert the micro SD card into the slot of the Raspberry Pi

Step 9: Connect mouse & keyboard

connect mouse and keyboard

  • Connect the mouse and keyboard to any 2 of the USB ports

Step 10: Connect screen

Connect the screen

  • Connect the screen to the HDMI port labelled “HDMI0”

Step 11: Connect power

Connect the 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

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.

Close case

  • 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

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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