TABLE OF CONTENTS



NOTE:  With OS version 4.01 and above we now support the Raspberry Pi 5. 


Follow our instructions to create your DAKboard on a display of your choosing using a Raspberry or Orange Pi!


Not into DIY? Check out the Shop to purchase a DAKboard CPU!


Sign up and configure DAKboard:


If you haven’t already done so, create an account and configure the DAKboard Screen. You will find plenty of helpful how-to articles in our blog and support site to help you set up your screen just the way you want it!


Choosing your Display:




The Raspberry and Orange Pi need a Display to show your DAKboard Screen. Any available HD display that fits the space with an HDMI input is likely up to the job, but there are a few things that can make your experience a bit better with DAKboard that you can look out for.


  • IPS Displays offer the best viewing angles. This will allow you to see your screen clearly from any angle in the room.
  • CEC Technology will allow your Raspberry Pi to turn on and off the display at set intervals, also known as On/Off (Sleep) Schedules. CEC feature is sometimes hard to locate, most monitors include this technology and some TVs do.
  • Touchscreen or Infrared Overlays that work with Linux operating systems and use a USB connection for the touch controller will work with OS versions 3.40 and 103.41 and above. See our article Touchscreen with DAKboard OS for details and suggested model monitors.


Choosing your Pi (Flavor):




The most critical step will be to choose the right Pi computer. DAKboard OS works best on the Raspberry Pi3B+, Pi4B, and Pi5 with 2GB or more, and now on the Orange Pi 3 LTS. 


NOTE: The Orange Pi 3LTS support has ended at version 3.55 of the OS. This was because there is very little support for the Orange Pi Base Kernels and the current base we use is not supported at all. If Orange Pi eventually releases a build with this Base Kernerl we will consider renewing this product.


The Raspberry Pi Zero 2W and Pi 3A may be used for basic Screen configurations and are not recommended for video due to lower memory. Keep in mind your display’s capabilities (Ultra-wide HD, Ultra-wide 2K, Full HD, 2K, or 4K) when choosing your Pi. Please see the following grid for a feature comparison.


 

ModelWiFiEthernetUltra-Wide HDUltra-Wide 2KHD2K/4KDual HDMIVideo
RPi Zero 2WX


X


RPi 3AX


X


RPi 3B+XX

X

X
RPi 4B (2GB+)XXXXXXXX
RPi 5XXXXXXXX
OPi 3 LTSXX
XXX
X

        

Raspberry Pi kits can be purchased from a variety of retailers. You will need a case, a Power Supply, and an HDMI cable for your Raspberry Pi.


Load up your DAKboard OS:


Also needed will be a Micro SD card that holds the operating system. We provide DAKboard OS for free to anyone, including instructions on how to install and configure it. You can get these instructions from the links below:

Raspberry Pi - Download and Install the DAKboard OS

Orange Pi - Download and Install DAKboard OS


Your Micro SD card should be 8GB or larger. Alternatively, you can purchase a Pre-loaded DAKboard OS from the shop to load into your Raspberry Pi or Orange Pi 3 LTS.


Put it all Together:


Now that you have your Raspberry Pi, your display, and your DAKboard account you can get setup


  • If your Pi requires assembly in a case, follow the instructions provided to do so and load in your pre-configured SD card, or the SD card you created.
  • Get your display up and running, plug in the HDMI cable, and set it to the corresponding input.
  • Plug the HDMI into the Pi and connect the power cord.
  • Get connected to your network and set your orientation and resolution settings on DAKboard by following Setup - DAKboard CPU/ Micro SD Card tutorial.
  • Enjoy!