Build a custom Raspberry Pi image
Short guide how to build Raspberry PI image for you edge device. There is multiple blog post out there how to do this. There is multiple ways to do this, depending what tools you have available.
Semi-manual step
Step 1: Download RPI-Imager
Download rpi-imager and install to you workstation. It's a small application that will help you prepare SD card for your device.
Step 2: Chose OS of your preference and SD card to write to
Step 3: Insert SD card into your device and boot it
Insert card to device and connect it to the screen and keyboard. You will have to run several commands on your device
Step 4: Install Docker
Search for docker and install it. Easier way to do it is open terminal and execute:
Step 5: Install Synpse
Open browser and navigate to https://cloud.synpse.net and navigate to Device section so you can copy and paste the Synpse installation command:
Step 6: Run the Synpse installation command in your terminal
Open terminal and paste the command to register to Synpse control plane:
Validating installation
Once the command is run, go to your project's device list. After few minutes (normally it takes seconds but it depends on the internet speed) you should be able to see your device.
Next steps
When you see your device registered, you can start deploying applications.
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