TABLE OF CONTENTS
Note: This article assumes that for Pre-Loaded SD card has already been added to a support Pi computer. See our articles Raspberry Pi - Download and Install the DAKboard OS and Orange Pi - Download and Install DAKboard OS for details on all Support Pi Computers. The connection example below shows a Raspberry Pi 4B installed in a case. Other Pi computer's connections will be similar in process.
Connect HDMI to Display:
Connect the HDMI cable to the Mini-HDMI ports on the CPU as shown, and the HDMI on the Display device. If a TV is being used, select the HDMI input labeled ARC/CEC when present:
Connect Power:
Connect the power cable to the power port highlighted below:
Automated Setup:
Your device will perform the first-time setup, indicated on the screen. This may take 1-2 minutes and will be ready to configure as soon as the following screen is displayed. Now you can move to set up the network:
Network Connection:
When you first set up your DAKboard OS device, or when it cannot join the network it will create a local Hotspot to join to make changes.
Note: If you would alternatively like to set up via ethernet, simply plug the ethernet cable in and restart the device by unplugging it and plugging it back in. The CPU Mini (Pi Zero 2W is wifi only, all other CPUs have an ethernet connection.
You will see this network available on your phone/tablet/computer:
Name/SSID: DAKboard (or DAKboard-Your Serial #)
Password: dakb5142
NOTE: Your Computer/Tablet/Phone may indicate that this connection has no internet, this is normal, and make sure to stay on the DAKboard wifi until the configuration is completed
Connect to it using the Name/SSID and Password as above and in a browser type http://10.0.0.5 into the browser on the device, you connected to the HotSpot, to access the settings page to update the wireless network configuration.
Devices on OS versions 3.41 (RPi) or 103.41(OPi) and later will include the Touchscreen/On-Device Setup configuration button at the bottom of the welcome page as seen below:
Touching this from a Touchscreen Monitor, or clicking it with a connected USB mouse, will also take you to the Settings Page without having to log into the DAKboard Hotspot
NOTE: When entering your network Name/SSID and/or password, if you use Autofill or copy and paste, you may add hidden characters such as spaces to the password. This will fail to connect to your Network. Double-check your credentials do not contain these hidden characters.
Use this time to also set your resolution and other settings of your display as well and click save:
When the following page is displayed, your device is connected to your network and ready to be linked to your dakboard.com account:
Hotspot Fails to Start or Connect:
This can happen when there is a lot of WiFi traffic in your home, or a device in your house is using the same WiFi band we use to launch the Hotspot. This will sometimes cause the Hotspot to fail to load. In these cases, you can use the Manual steps to access your Settings page and set up your device instead. We have listed them below for you in order:
- Connect the USB mouse/keyboard to your CPU using one of its USB A ports (If you have a Mini you will need a Micro male to USB A female adapter)
- Reboot the CPU by unplugging the power cable
- Once fully booted up, If you have the latest OS you can use the Touchscreen/ On-Device Setup button at the bottom of the page to open the Settings page. Skip to step 6 if this is the case. Otherwise, press ALT+F4 on your keyboard and continue at step 4.
- Click on the Raspberry icon in the top left of the screen
- Select Help, then click on Device Configuration
- Update/verify the network credentials
- Click Save at the bottom of the page
- Once the settings are saved, reboot by unplugging the power cable
Linking Your Display:
To link your device, visit the Displays & Devices page, and click the green ADD button. Type in your link code or Serial # for older devices, add a name, select the screen you would like to display, and you're done! Older devices that display the serial number on the screen can be added in the same manner.
If the link code expires before you complete this step, reboot your DAKboard OS device by unplugging the power and plugging it back in to generate a new link code.
If you receive an error saying your Display was unable to link, the link code appears to not be working when you enter it into your display, or it fails to link with no error message, this may be a sign of a weak WiFi signal to your display. Try moving it closer to your Router or Access point, or move your Mesh node or WiFi extender closer to the DAKboard to improve this while completing your initial linking.
Supporting Documentation:
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