How to energize RasPi

Summary:

Please do not unplug cables from computer, monitor or USB switch.

Connect power supply to power line, either the small phone charger or the self made regulated power supply

Connect USB cable from USB switch box to USB port

Connect HDMI cable to RasPi.

Connect power to RasPi.

You should see similar pictures:

  • Boot Screen
  • Full Screen

Connect power supply to power line, either the small phone charger or the self made regulated power supply

Keyboard & Mouse: Connect USB cable from USB switch box to USB port:

Connect HDMI cable to RasPi:

Connect power to RasPi by connecting the cable with the micro USB connector.

You should see similar pictures:

  • Boot Screen
  • Full Screen

Switch the keyboard from going to desktop computer to the Raspberry Pi by pushing the small button on the top of the switchbox.

Powering Down:

To disconnect the Raspberry Pi, initiate shutdown sequence on the desktop menu, then unplug all the cables.

At the end of the lab, please stow the cables to the back of the table.