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Setup a new SD Card for FPP with Raspberry Pi Imager v2 and FPP v9.5.1
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Setup a new SD Card for FPP with Raspberry Pi Imager v2 and FPP v9.5.1

Introduction to Setting Up FPP on Raspberry Pi

Overview of the Video

  • The video begins with a welcome message and an introduction to the planned content, which was initially about Xlights basics.
  • Due to unexpected home decoration plans, the focus shifts to setting up FPP 9.5 on a Raspberry Pi.

Prerequisites for Installation

  • The presenter mentions previous coverage of FPP installations but highlights recent updates in Raspberry Pi Imager that may confuse users.
  • Recommended hardware includes Raspberry Pi 3B+, 4, or above; newer models run faster but consume more power.
  • A SanDisk 32GB Class 10 micro SD card is suggested as suitable for FPP installation without prior formatting.

Installing Raspberry Pi Imager

Software Requirements

  • An external USB card reader is recommended for imaging; built-in readers may be slower.
  • Users need to download the latest version of Raspberry Pi Imager from raspberrypi.com, which supports various devices including Beagle Bone Black.

Downloading and Installing

  • The presenter demonstrates downloading the software for Windows and proceeds through a simple installation process.
  • After installation, users are guided through initial setup steps within the application.

Selecting and Writing the FPP Image

Choosing the Right OS Version

  • Users should select "Other specific purpose OS" in Raspberry Pi Imager to find Falcon Player (FPP).
  • The available versions are confirmed as up-to-date releases , with emphasis on selecting the correct version for their specific model of Raspberry Pi.

Writing Process

  • After inserting the SD card into the reader, users must ensure they select the correct drive before proceeding with writing.
  • The image downloads directly from GitHub and writes onto the SD card; this process can take some time due to file size.

Final Steps Before Booting Up

Completing Installation

  • Once writing is complete, users eject their SD card and prepare it for insertion into their Raspberry Pi.
  • Powering up the device initiates startup processes indicated by LED activity lights on the board.

FPP Setup and Connectivity Issues

Initial Setup of FPP

  • The speaker observes a flashing green LED, indicating that the FPP (Falcon Player) is initializing. Once it stops flashing, they check for available Wi-Fi networks.
  • After not finding the network, the speaker toggles the Wi-Fi off and on to refresh connectivity options.

Network Connection Attempts

  • The Ethernet connection is established as the speaker plugs it in; they confirm network activity through LEDs and proceed to use Xlights software to find the IP address of FPP.
  • Upon discovering the IP address (4.45), they connect to this new instance of FPP, setting up without a password and naming it "FPP 951."

Troubleshooting Tethering Issues

  • The speaker discusses issues with tethering setup, noting that it was supposed to activate if there was no connection but failed to do so. They reflect on the unpredictability of live demonstrations where technical difficulties can arise unexpectedly.
Video description

In this video we run through how to setup a Micro-SD card with FPP v9.5 for Raspberry Pi & Beaglebone Black. Although this topic has been covered before, the Raspberry Pi Foundation recently updated their imager software & the differences have tripped a few folks up. Raspberry Pi Imager can be downloaded from: https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/ Update: The FPP Tether failure has been resolved by the FPP team with the release 9.5.2 now available in the RPI Imager. --- Don't forget our website: https://gregmacaree.com which gives an overview of the channel, a handy video archive and there will be new content there soon! Don't forget with Patreon we are offering, for a small subscription the ability to support the channel and get some exclusive perks too! Or you can drop a one-off donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/gregmacaree --- Follow us on Facebook: https://fb.com/gregmacareevideo Watch us on Youtube: https://youtube.com/gregmacaree Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GregMacaree or Buy me a Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/gregmacaree Let us know what you though of the video by dropping a comment below, if you have any ideas / suggestions then drop me an email to greg@gregmacaree.com ---