Raspberry Pi by Pi Foundation
Firmware
- EZBPi Server Version 5 (updated 2019-08-27)
- EZB Server (BlueBerry Server) Version 6 (updated 2019-10-29)
Raspberry Pi is a small and affordable computer that you can use to control a robot with either an EZB Server or Windows 11 installed on Raspberry Pi 4 or newer. It is recommended that Windows 11 be installed with ARC and an Arduino be used as the I/O EZB. The performance of I/O on a Pi is insufficient for robotics and servos. Alternatively, if you want the Pi used as an EZB Server to use onboard I/O, there are a few firmware versions that you can choose from the top of this page (DJ's EZBPi and PTP's Blueberry).
Install ARC on Pi with Windows 11 (recommended)
You can run ARC on a Raspberry Pi by installing Windows 11. Windows 11 for Raspberry Pi requires version 4 or newer with at least 8GB of RAM. While you can run it off an SD card, using an SSD external drive is highly recommended. If you do not use an SSD drive, the computer will run far too slowly to be enjoyable. Alternatively, you can run a speedy USB Thumb Drive. This will allow you to use an EZB external to the Pi, such as an Arduino, ESP32, or EZ-Robot controller. The I/O performance of the Pi is insufficient for most robotic applications, specifically lacking support for servos, PWM, ADC, multiple UART, and more. The recommended suggestion is to install Windows 11 and ARC and use an EZB over USB or WiFi to the Pi.
If you were to run a thumb drive for storage, we have had great success with the following...
- Samsung 128GB USB 3.1 Flash Drive BAR Plus (MUF-128BE3)
- SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO USB 3.1 Solid State Flash Drive (SDCZ880-128G-G46)
There are plenty of instructions on the internet for installing Windows 11 on a Raspberry Pi 4 or newer. We have added a video below, but we recommend searching for updated instructions if something changes.
- Here's the link to the installer: https://uup.rg-adguard.net
- Follow our tutorial to get the best performance out of it: Tips To Making a Robot
Some tips from the author of the above video in his video description are helpful. You can install Windows 11 on the Raspberry Pi 4 or newer without using a PC! We can do it all from the Raspberry Pi running a Debian-based OS like Raspberry Pi OS, thanks to the all-new WoR Flasher from Hotspot. As in this video, this installation will work with a micro SD card, a USB drive with M.2 SSD, or a 2.5" SSD. He shows you how to get this up and running on your Raspberry Pi so you can easily install Windows 11 on your Pi.
- Wor-Flasher GitHub: https://github.com/Botspot/wor-flasher
- Install from A PC: https://youtu.be/UYSytYtyqCk
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Installation Tips & Performance for SBCs
Our guide in the Support section includes freeing storage space, increasing performance, powering the SBC, and running headless with remote desktop software for robot computers, such as single-board computers. View the instructions HERE.
Raspberry Pi 4 is the oldest version that will run Windows properly. However, you can run the EZB Servers on any of the previous Raspberry Pi versions.
Yes, I see the question from FANT0MAS. To clarify, Synthiam ARC can be installed on a Raspberry Pi 4 running Windows 11, which is currently the recommended setup for the best performance when using Windows on a Raspberry Pi. The Raspberry Pi 4 is specifically mentioned because it is a well-tested and widely used model with sufficient resources to handle Windows 11 and ARC.
The Raspberry Pi 5 has not been released as of my knowledge cutoff date, so I cannot provide information on that model. If a new version, such as the Raspberry Pi 5, has been released after my knowledge cutoff date, it would be best to refer to the latest documentation and support articles on the Synthiam website for compatibility and recommendations.
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@Athena, Now that the Raspberry Pi 5 is available. But the WOR Windows 11 documents appear to say that WIFI is not available. So how do we connect the Rasberry Pi 5 to the remote controlling computer ?
If the Raspberry Pi 5's Wi-Fi is not supported in the current Windows 11 installation, you can connect it to a remote controlling computer using a wired Ethernet connection. Here are some steps you can follow:
Ethernet Connection:
USB Wi-Fi Adapter:
Remote Desktop Software:
Check for Updates:
For the latest information and compatibility details, it's always a good idea to check the official documentation or community forums related to Windows on Raspberry Pi.
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