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``*`` The first time you power it on, your Embassy will make more noises than future attempts, and it may take several minutes to finally complete. ``*`` The first time you power it on, your Embassy will make more noises than future attempts, and it may take several minutes to finally complete.
Building EmbassyOS Versions 0.3.x .. Building EmbassyOS Versions 0.3.x
================================= .. =================================
Hardware: Components .. Hardware: Components
-------------------- .. --------------------
#. `Raspberry Pi 4B (8GB) <https://raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-4-model-b/?variant=raspberry-pi-4-model-b-8gb>`_ .. #. `Raspberry Pi 4B (8GB) <https://raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-4-model-b/?variant=raspberry-pi-4-model-b-8gb>`_
#. `Power supply for Raspberry Pi 4B <https://raspberrypi.org/products/type-c-power-supply/>`_ Make sure this is at minimum 15w and 3.5a. .. #. `Power supply for Raspberry Pi 4B <https://raspberrypi.org/products/type-c-power-supply/>`_ Make sure this is at minimum 15w and 3.5a.
#. Case for Raspberry Pi 4B (`passive cooling recommended <https://www.amazon.com/Geekworm-Raspberry-Aluminum-Passive-Heatsink/dp/B07Z6FYHCH/>`_ `*`) .. #. Case for Raspberry Pi 4B (`passive cooling recommended <https://www.amazon.com/Geekworm-Raspberry-Aluminum-Passive-Heatsink/dp/B07Z6FYHCH/>`_ `*`)
#. A `16GB microSD card <https://amazon.com/SanDisk-Endurance-microSDXC-Adapter-Monitoring/dp/B07NY23WBG/>`_ (no need for bigger). If you have ABSOLUTELY NO data to migrate, you may choose to re-use the card already in your Embassy. .. #. A `16GB microSD card <https://amazon.com/SanDisk-Endurance-microSDXC-Adapter-Monitoring/dp/B07NY23WBG/>`_ (no need for bigger). If you have ABSOLUTELY NO data to migrate, you may choose to re-use the card already in your Embassy.
#. `GPIO mini speaker/buzzer <https://www.amazon.com/Corporate-Computer-Motherboard-Internal-Speaker/dp/B01527H4W2/>`_ (These often sell out, please let us know if this link needs to be refreshed) .. #. `GPIO mini speaker/buzzer <https://www.amazon.com/Corporate-Computer-Motherboard-Internal-Speaker/dp/B01527H4W2/>`_ (These often sell out, please let us know if this link needs to be refreshed)
#. Ethernet cable .. #. Ethernet cable
#. MicroSD → USB adapter (or you may have a microSD port on your computer) .. #. MicroSD → USB adapter (or you may have a microSD port on your computer)
#. An external drive (1TB minimum, 2TB SSD recommended), or an `internal drive <https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX500-NAND-SATA-Internal/dp/B078211KBB>`_ with an `USB enclosure <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T9D8F6C>`_, as sold with our upgrade kits. MUST CONNECT OVER USB 3.0 .. #. An external drive (1TB minimum, 2TB SSD recommended), or an `internal drive <https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX500-NAND-SATA-Internal/dp/B078211KBB>`_ with an `USB enclosure <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T9D8F6C>`_, as sold with our upgrade kits. MUST CONNECT OVER USB 3.0
`*` If you use a fan, **DO NOT** use the official Raspberry Pi fan, as it requires the same GPIO pins as the audio speaker. Instead, we recommend `this fan <https://www.amazon.com/Raspberry-iUniker-30x30x7mm-Brushless-RetroFlag/dp/B076H3TKBP/>`_. .. `*` If you use a fan, **DO NOT** use the official Raspberry Pi fan, as it requires the same GPIO pins as the audio speaker. Instead, we recommend `this fan <https://www.amazon.com/Raspberry-iUniker-30x30x7mm-Brushless-RetroFlag/dp/B076H3TKBP/>`_.
Hardware: Assembly Instructions .. Hardware: Assembly Instructions
------------------------------- .. -------------------------------
#. Insert mini speaker/buzzer into GPIO pins 6/8/10/12 with the word "speaker" facing out, `away from the board`. .. #. Insert mini speaker/buzzer into GPIO pins 6/8/10/12 with the word "speaker" facing out, `away from the board`.
.. figure:: /_static/images/diy/pins.png .. .. figure:: /_static/images/diy/pins.png
:width: 60% .. :width: 60%
:alt: Speaker board spec .. :alt: Speaker board spec
#. Place the Raspberry Pi 4 board (with speaker attached), into its case. .. #. Place the Raspberry Pi 4 board (with speaker attached), into its case.
#. Plug in the external drive to one of the USB 3.0 (blue) slots .. #. Plug in the external drive to one of the USB 3.0 (blue) slots
Getting EmbassyOS: Purchasing .. Getting EmbassyOS: Purchasing
----------------------------- .. -----------------------------
You can purchase EmbassyOS `here <https://store.start9.com/collections/embassy/products/embassyos-software-download>`_. This is by far the easiest path to get up and running. .. You can purchase EmbassyOS `here <https://store.start9.com/collections/embassy/products/embassyos-software-download>`_. This is by far the easiest path to get up and running.
Depending on your Internet speed, the download should take between 5 and 30 minutes. .. Depending on your Internet speed, the download should take between 5 and 30 minutes.
Getting EmbassyOS: Building from Source .. Getting EmbassyOS: Building from Source
--------------------------------------- .. ---------------------------------------
A detailed build guide will be available around the time of the v0.3.0 release (or now, if you snoop around our GitHub long enough). .. A detailed build guide will be available around the time of the v0.3.0 release (or now, if you snoop around our GitHub long enough).
Installing EmbassyOS .. Installing EmbassyOS
-------------------- .. --------------------
Whether you purchase EmbassyOS from us or build it yourself, you need to flash it onto a microSD card. .. Whether you purchase EmbassyOS from us or build it yourself, you need to flash it onto a microSD card.
#. Download `balenaEtcher <https://www.balena.io/etcher/>`_ onto your Mac, Windows, or Linux computer. .. #. Download `balenaEtcher <https://www.balena.io/etcher/>`_ onto your Mac, Windows, or Linux computer.
#. Insert the microSD card into your computer, either directly or using an adapter. .. #. Insert the microSD card into your computer, either directly or using an adapter.
#. Open balenaEtcher. .. #. Open balenaEtcher.
#. Click `Select Image`, then find and select your copy of EmbassyOS. .. #. Click `Select Image`, then find and select your copy of EmbassyOS.
#. Click `Select Target`, then find and select your micro SD card. .. #. Click `Select Target`, then find and select your micro SD card.
#. Click `Flash!` You may be asked to (1) approve the unusually large disk target or (2) enter your password. Both are normal. .. #. Click `Flash!` You may be asked to (1) approve the unusually large disk target or (2) enter your password. Both are normal.
.. figure:: /_static/images/diy/balena.png .. .. figure:: /_static/images/diy/balena.png
:width: 60% .. :width: 60%
:alt: Balena Etcher Dashboard .. :alt: Balena Etcher Dashboard
#. Once the image is flashed and verified, you may remove the micro SD, insert it into your Embassy, and power up the device. .. #. Once the image is flashed and verified, you may remove the micro SD, insert it into your Embassy, and power up the device.
#. The Embassy is now ready for use, and you may following the normal :ref:`setup <initial-setup>` instructions. ``*`` .. #. The Embassy is now ready for use, and you may following the normal :ref:`setup <initial-setup>` instructions. ``*``
``*`` The first time you power it on, your Embassy will make more noises than future attempts, and it may take several minutes to finally complete. .. ``*`` The first time you power it on, your Embassy will make more noises than future attempts, and it may take several minutes to finally complete.