https://github.com/zvakanaka/pi-boot-maker
Downloads and writes the latest Pi OS to a USB device. Also sets up WiFi, SSH, and the needed boot files for USB boot.
https://github.com/zvakanaka/pi-boot-maker
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Downloads and writes the latest Pi OS to a USB device. Also sets up WiFi, SSH, and the needed boot files for USB boot.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/zvakanaka/pi-boot-maker
- Owner: zvakanaka
- License: mit
- Created: 2020-08-22T20:53:05.000Z (almost 6 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2020-10-01T14:48:10.000Z (almost 6 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-03-20T00:00:58.457Z (over 2 years ago)
- Topics: raspberry-pi, rpi4, rpi4-boot, rpi4ssd
- Language: JavaScript
- Homepage:
- Size: 63.5 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 2
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 2
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
- License: LICENSE.md
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README
# Raspberry Pi Boot USB Maker
Downloads and writes the latest Pi OS to a USB device. Also sets up [WiFi, SSH](https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/configuration/boot_folder.md), and the needed boot files for USB boot.
This automates the 2nd half of [Jeff Geerlings instructions](https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2020/im-booting-my-raspberry-pi-4-usb-ssd). YOU STILL HAVE TO DO THE FIRST HALF ONCE (steps 1-6) SPECIFIED [HERE](https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2020/im-booting-my-raspberry-pi-4-usb-ssd).
# WARNINGS
- USB boot is still in [beta](https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=274595)
- Only for Raspberry Pi 4
- USE THIS SOFTWARE AT YOUR OWN RISK
- It's gonna make your Pi really fast
## Instructions
```
git clone https://github.com/zvakanaka/pi-boot-maker.git
cd pi-boot-maker
npm install
npm start
```
## System Dependencies
- Ubuntu
- Node.js
## Road Map
- [ ] Backup and restore USB drives/SD Cards
- [ ] Support SD Cards
- [ ] Support distros other than Raspberry Pi OS
- [ ] Support Pis other than the Raspberry Pi 4
## Contributing
Please read [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for details on the code of conduct, and the process for submitting pull requests.
## Authors
* **Adam Quinton** - *1.0.0* - [zvakanaka](https://github.com/zvakanaka)
See also the list of [contributors](https://github.com/zvakanaka/pi-boot-maker/contributors) who participated in this project.
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE.md](LICENSE.md) file for details