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TODO: pictures of raspberry pi 5
Overview
Bought in 2024.
The Raspberry Pi is an affordable, compact, portable, low-power computer.
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Product datasheets: https://datasheets.raspberrypi.com/ .
Hardware
Mechanical
See product datasheets.
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Pin support: RPi Interface
Mechanical
Product datasheet:
Raspberry Pi hardware - Raspberry Pi Documentation
When mounting the RPI 5 (or any RPI) on Houston, ensure that:
Spacers are added between the bottom of the RPI and the metal plate to prevent components from shorting and rubbing against the metal plate.
2x regular M2 nuts can be stacked on top of each other to create this space
can also add yellow double sided sealant tape to create this space (optional)
a spacer can also be 3D printed
M2 screws are used to secure the RPI
Nylon lock nuts are used to fasten down the RPI so that the RPI does not come loose during flight
Electrical
Power Supply
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Recommended to support full pheripherals is 5V 5A
can use 5V 3A power supply if peripheral current draw is less than 600mA
Internally Designed Solutions
Reference Images
Raspberry Pi 4 (not Raspberry Pi 5) pictured below, however they have the same inputs and outputs.
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The Secure Shell (SSH) protocol is a method for securely sending commands from your computer to the Raspberry Pi over the same network. Note that the Raspberry Pi must be connected to Wi-Fi, it will automatically connect to available known networks on boot - you have to connect it to a hotspot during the flight test before leaving the bay.
Refer to https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/computers/remote-access.html.
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Connect to the same network as the Raspberry Pi.
SSH into the Raspberry Pi using the following command:
Code Block ssh@ssh warg@[IP Address]
Enter the WARG password (same as WARG Laptop).
You should now see the Raspberry Pi command prompt in your terminal.
Code Block <warg>@<[IP Address] ~ $
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