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APPENDIX D: CREATING YOUR OWN SIGMA TILE DISK IMAGE
In this Appendix you will learn how to create your own Sigma Tile disk image by installing all the
necessary libraries and scripts on top of the standard Raspberry Pi Raspbian operating system.
For more information about the Raspberry Pi OS, check
The procedure is intended for experienced Raspberry Pi users. If you are new to the Raspberry
Pi we recommend you use our pre-configure Sigma Tile SD Card disk image described in Step 6
above.
PREREQUISITES
First you will need a Micro SD card with the following:
NOOBS pre-installed Micro SD card (16GB minimum). Optionally, Raspbian can be
installed on your own Micro SD card.
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
The first step is setting up the Raspberry Pi. In this step you need to make sure Raspbian is
installed properly, network is configured either through network cable or Wi-Fi. The
detailed instructions to setup Raspberry Pi is available at
https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/setup/
. Make sure to enable the SSH and
I2C. The details for the same are provided in the Frequently Asked Questions section of
this document. See Troubleshooting steps at the end of this Appendix for details.
2.
The next step is to assemble Sense HAT onto Raspberry Pi. The Raspberry Pi should be
powered off using the command sudo halt. Do use the Electrostatic Sensitive Devices
precautions to avoid any damage to the hardware. The step by step installation
instructions are provided at
https://www.raspberrypi.org/learning/astro-pi-
3.
Use the IP address to SSH into the Pi.
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