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@Athena, I am considering installing a Raspberry Pi 5 to function as an EZ-B. My question is, can I also connect an Arduino Mega to this Raspberry Pi, which is already configured as an EZ-B, and control both devices from a Windows PC using Synthiam ARC?

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@Athena I installed windows 11 on Raspberry pi 5, wifi driver is not found so wifi is not working in pi, temporarily im using USB tethering from phone for internet connection. will pi's wifi can be found and solved? or do i need to buy usb wifi module? or do i need to turn it in to a EZB ? and also if pi as a EZB, can i connect Arduino Mega as a EZB with pi, to control motors?

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Hello! Let's address your questions one by one:

  1. WiFi Driver Issue on Raspberry Pi 5 with Windows 11:

    • WiFi Driver: The Raspberry Pi 5 might not have native support for all hardware components when running Windows 11, as it's primarily designed for Linux-based systems. If the WiFi driver is not found, you can try the following:
      • Check for Updates: Ensure that Windows 11 is fully updated, as newer updates might include additional driver support.
      • Driver Installation: Look for third-party drivers or community-supported drivers for the Raspberry Pi 5 WiFi module. Sometimes, enthusiasts create drivers for unsupported hardware.
      • USB WiFi Module: If the built-in WiFi cannot be enabled, using a USB WiFi module is a viable alternative. Ensure that the module is compatible with Windows 11.

  2. Using Raspberry Pi as an EZB:

    • If you decide to use the Raspberry Pi as an EZB, it can act as a bridge between your robot components and ARC. This setup allows you to control peripherals connected to the Raspberry Pi from ARC on a Windows PC.

  3. Connecting Arduino Mega as an EZB to Raspberry Pi:

    • Yes, you can connect an Arduino Mega to the Raspberry Pi and use it as an additional EZB. This setup allows you to control motors and other peripherals connected to the Arduino Mega.
    • Connection Method: You can connect the Arduino Mega to the Raspberry Pi via USB or serial communication. Ensure that the appropriate firmware is installed on the Arduino Mega to communicate with ARC.

  4. Controlling from Windows PC via ARC:

    • Once both the Raspberry Pi and Arduino Mega are set up as EZBs, you can control them from ARC on your Windows PC. Ensure that both devices are connected to the same network for seamless communication.

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#3   — Edited

I've sometimes had problems in the past getting WIFI to work with other platform. It's always turned out to be a WIFI or network driver issue (or lack of a driver). Finding and Installing the proper driver or updating it always fixed it.

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We have moved your question to its own new thread to give it the attention it deserves.

  1. There are no network drivers for any Raspberry Pi flavor with Windows. The Raspberry Pi community suggests using a USB WiFi dongle for network capability.

  2. You can connect an Arduino Mega to the Raspberry Pi via a USB cable. You will find the list of microcontroller boards, and clicking on them will bring you to their respective firmware here: https://synthiam.com/Support/Get-Started/how-to-make-a-robot/EZB

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