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Important Instructions ​

Read the following instructions carefully before using the Raspberry Pi and the camera module.

Raspberry Pi ​

  • The Raspberry Pi needs a minimum of 15 W power supply. A 5 V, 3 A power supply will work. If the red LED on the Raspberry Pi is blinking, it means the power supply is not sufficient.
  • If the green LED on the Raspberry Pi is blinking, it means the SD card is being accessed. Do not remove the SD card while the green LED is blinking.
  • If using an ethernet cable, make sure the lights on the ethernet port are blinking. If not, try a different cable or troubleshoot the network connection.
  • The Raspberry Pi may take up to 2 minutes to boot up. Be patient ™️
  • The Raspberry Pi will get hot during operation. It is normal for the temperature to rise to 50-60°C. If the temperature exceeds 80°C, the Raspberry Pi will throttle the CPU to prevent overheating. Full throttling will occur at 85°C and can significantly reduce performance.

Camera Module ​

  • To insert the camera module, gently lift the tabs on the camera connector, insert the camera module connector, and push the tabs back down for a snug fit.
  • You will need to restart the Raspberry Pi after connecting the camera module.

How to use this guide ​

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  • You need not read the entire guide at once. All pages are linked together for easy navigation.
  • If you'd like to contribute to this guide, click the "Edit this page" link at the bottom of each page.