Hardware Setup Guide.md

Hardware Setup Guide

This page covers the hardware configuration and setup for the River Project.

Required Hardware

• Raspberry Pi (Pi 3 or newer recommended)
• Raspberry Pi Sense Hat
• MicroSD Card (16GB or larger)
• Power supply for Raspberry Pi
• Network connectivity (Ethernet or WiFi)
• Optional: Case and cooling fan for extended operation

Sense Hat Installation

Physical Installation

1. Prepare the Raspberry Pi

   • Power off the Raspberry Pi completely
   • Ensure no power is connected

2. Attach the Sense Hat

   • Locate the GPIO header on the Raspberry Pi
   • Align the 40-pin connector on the Sense Hat with the GPIO header
   • Gently press down until fully seated
   • Ensure the board sits flat against the Raspberry Pi

3. Power On

   • Connect power to the Raspberry Pi
   • Wait for the system to boot

Software Installation

1. Install Dependencies

   sudo apt-get update
   sudo apt-get upgrade
   sudo apt-get install python3-pip