Add run pins to Raspberry Pi

Linux isn't like Windows. Rebooting or power cycling a Windows-based computer can cure a host of problems. The same should not be true of a well implemented linux system. It is best to never pull the power cord on a linux system.

Windows has gotten people into the bad habit of power-cycling computers. So, for devices used by people other than me, I usually include a momentary reset switch allowing them to reboot the system.

The Run pins on the Raspberry Pi when shorted will cause the Raspberry Pi to enter a controlled a reboot.

Solder two pins to Raspberry Pi 3

On the Raspberry Pi 3, find the Run holes - see image below. The holes are in the box in yellow. The Run holes are near the GPIO header.

Remove all cables (power, HDMI, ethernet, etc.) and the Micro SD card from the Raspberry Pi.

The short end of the male header pins should poke through the bottom of the board, with the plastic and longer male header pin on the top of the board.

From the bottom of the board, solder two short breakaway male pins through the Run holes.