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- | ===== ReImage Vizy ===== | + | ======= How to ReImage Vizy ======= |
+ | <introduction blurb> | ||
+ | - when to reimage | ||
+ | - why use this page | ||
- | Four Steps | + | ==== Four Steps ==== |
- | - download latest Vizy Image | + | 1. Download latest Vizy Image from here [[https://vizycam.com/sd/vizy_image2021.img|Vizy Image]] \\ |
- | - retrieve microSD card --> image : Vizy guts, upside down, bottom removed | + | 2. Retrieve microSD card \\ |
- | - reimage the sd card --> image : image options | + | 3. Image the sd card using software \\ |
- | - reinsert to vizy | + | 4. Reinsert MicroSD to Vizy and Update via Web Interface \\ |
- | - * update when connected to reliable internet * | + | *note*: Update when connected to reliable internet. Errors can occur when updating from unreliable internet, non-ethernet connections especially * |
- | -- * errors can occur when updating from unreliable internet, non-ethernet connections especially * | + | |
- | Steps Expanded | ||
- | retrieve microSD card | + | ==== Steps Expanded ==== |
- | - unscrew four screws at bottom of Vizy --> image : Vizy updside down, arrows to screws | + | |
- | - use Vizy screwdriver, philips side --> image : image of screwdriver | + | |
- | - carefully remove microSD card by either lifting Vizy from case or from where it is. Careful of damage by lifting. The camera cable is here. | + | === Download Vizy Image === |
- | -- * close up --> image : camera cable connection | + | Click here [[https://vizycam.com/sd/vizy_image2021.img|Vizy Image]] \\ |
- | -- * close up --> image : full removal | + | |
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+ | === Retrieve MicroSD Card === | ||
+ | Unscrew the four screws securing the bottom part of Vizy's case. The Vizy screwdriver has the proper size phillips bit for this and it's recommended for use to avoid stripping the screw heads. \\ | ||
+ | Carefully remove the microSD card \\ | ||
+ | {{:vizy_screwdriver_philips.jpg?150|}} | ||
+ | {{:vizy_upsidedown_covered2.jpg?200|}} | ||
+ | {{:vizy_upsidedown_uncovered.jpg?200|}} | ||
+ | {{:vizy_upsidedown_uncovered_with_baseAndScrews.jpg?250|}} \\ | ||
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+ | === ReImage MicroSD Card === | ||
+ | Prepare your microSD card to connect with your computer, and open your preferred Imaging Software. The [[https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/raspberry-pi-imager-imaging-utility/|RaspberryPi Imager]] is made to work with RaspberryPis, the micro-computer running Vizy, and has its own 'how-to' which might be helpful. Run the Imager, select 'Custom OS' to locate the Vizy Image file downloaded in step 1, and select the microSD as the storage target. \\ | ||
+ | {{:pi_imager_config.png?340|}} | ||
+ | {{:pi_imager_select_custom.png?340|}} | ||
+ | {{:sdcard_components_together.jpg?170|}} \\ | ||
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+ | === Reinsert to Vizy === | ||
+ | - replace microSD in Vizy and carefully rebuild Vizy, don't forget the screws! \\ | ||
- | reimage the sd card | ||
- | - prepare microSD card : microSD to SD converter, SD to USB | ||
- | -- * close up --> image : microSD to SD converter | ||
- | -- * close up --> image : SD to USB | ||
- | - recommend offical RaspberryPi Imager | ||
- | - use pi imager to select customer image and usb for card. | ||
- | - carefully remove after writing is complete | ||
- | reinsert to vizy | ||
- | - replace microSD in Vizy and carefully rebuild Vizy, don't forget the screws | ||
- | - * connect to reliable internet and update |