Flash the Raspberry Pi 5
Load the Asimov image manifest, customize the operating system, and write the microSD card.
Install Raspberry Pi Imager
Download Raspberry Pi Imager for Linux, or install it on Debian, Ubuntu, or Raspberry Pi OS:
sudo apt install rpi-imagerDownload Raspberry Pi Imager for macOS, or install it with Homebrew:
brew install --cask raspberry-pi-imagerDownload and run the Raspberry Pi Imager installer for Windows.
Select the Asimov Image
- Insert a microSD card of 32 GB or larger into the laptop.
- Open Raspberry Pi Imager.
- Open App Options, then edit Content Repository.
- Select Use custom file and choose the paired
rpi-imager-manifestfile. - Select Apply & Restart.
- Select Raspberry Pi 5 as the device.
- Select Asimov RPi as the operating system.
- Select the intended microSD card as storage.
Customize and Write
Apply OS customization with these settings:
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Hostname | A unique name using lowercase letters, digits, and hyphens, such as asimov1 |
| Localization | Your timezone and keyboard layout |
| Username | Any name except asimov, asimov-api, and asimov-pair |
| Password | A strong password for OS login and sudo |
| Wi-Fi | The exact, case-sensitive SSID and password for the robot's network |
| SSH | Enable it, then choose password or public-key authentication |
The hostname becomes the dashboard address: http://<name>.local:8080.
Create an OS account
The image has no default OS account. If you skip the username and password, you cannot log in to the operating system. A reserved username is rejected at first boot.
Review the summary, select Write, and wait for writing and verification to finish. Insert the microSD card into the powered-off Raspberry Pi 5.
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