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# Helios4
## Table of contents <!-- omit in toc -->
1. [OS installation](#os-installation)
1. [First boot](#first-boot)
1. [Connect to the Helios4 using a serial console](#connect-to-the-helios4-using-a-serial-console)
1. [First login](#first-login)
1. [Configuration](#configuration)
1. [Further readings](#further-readings)
## OS installation
See the official [installation guide] for details.
Requirements:
1. MicroSD card, possibly UHS-I or greater with 8GB free.<br/>
Suggested models:
- SanDisk Extreme microSDHC UHS-I (32GB)
- SanDisk Extreme PRO microSDHC UHS-I (32GB)
- Strontium Nitro MicroSD (16GB)
- Samsung microSDHC UHS-I EVO Plus (32GB)
Refer to the [SD Card page][tested microsd cards] for a compatibility list of SD Card models.
1. USB to microUSB cable.
1. Ethernet cable category 5 or higher.
Procedure:
1. Download the ISO from the [download page].
1. Copy the ISO to the SD card and make it bootable:
- using [balenaetcher];
- using the CLI:
```sh
zcat 'Armbian_20.05.2_Helios4_buster_current_5.4.43.img.gz' \
| pv \
| sudo dd of='/dev/mmcblk0' bs='1M' conv='fsync'
```
## First boot
Connect the device in order:
1. inserted the microSD card;
1. connect your computer to the serial port with the Micro-USB to USB cable;
1. connect the device to the network with the Ethernet cable;
1. properly plug in the DC power connector before plugging the AC adapter into the wall.
Now, connect the power adapter.
## Connect to the Helios4 using a serial console
```sh
brew install 'picocom'
sudo apt install 'picocom'
sudo yum install 'picocom'
sudo picocom -b '115200' '/dev/ttyUSB0'
# Alternatively.
screen '/dev/tty.usbserial-XXXXXXXX' '115200' -L
```
### First login
Username: `root`
Password: `1234`
## Configuration
```sh
sudo armbian-config
```
## Further readings
- [Armbian]
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[download page]: https://wiki.kobol.io/download/#helios4
[installation guide]: https://wiki.kobol.io/helios4/install/
[tested microsd cards]: https://wiki.kobol.io/helios4/sdcard/#tested-microsd-card
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[armbian]: armbian.md
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[balenaetcher]: http://etcher.io/