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-======= ReImage Vizy ======= +======= ​How to ReImage Vizy ======= 
-<​introduction blurb>+<​introduction blurb> ​\\ 
 +- when to reimage \\ 
 +- why use this page \\
  
 ==== Four Steps ==== ==== Four Steps ====
-1. Download latest Vizy Image for here [[https://​vizycam.com/​sd/​vizy_image2021.img|Vizy Image]] \\ +1. Download latest Vizy Image from here [[https://​vizycam.com/​sd/​vizy_image2021.img|Vizy Image]] \\ 
 2. Retrieve microSD card \\ 2. Retrieve microSD card \\
-3. Image the sd card \\ +3. Write the Vizy Image to the sd card using your preferred software or the recommended [[https://​www.raspberrypi.com/​news/​raspberry-pi-imager-imaging-utility/​|RaspberryPi Imager]] ​\\ 
-4. Reinsert to vizy and update ​via web interface ​\\+4. Reinsert ​microSD ​to Vizy and Update ​via Web Interface [[https://​docs.vizycam.com/​doku.php?​id=wiki:​update_vizy_software|Update Vizy]] ​\\
 *note*: Update when connected to reliable internet. Errors can occur when updating from unreliable internet, non-ethernet connections especially * *note*: Update when connected to reliable internet. Errors can occur when updating from unreliable internet, non-ethernet connections especially *
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 ==== Steps Expanded ==== ==== Steps Expanded ====
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 +
 +=== Download Vizy Image ===
 +Click here to download the latest stable Vizy Image [[https://​vizycam.com/​sd/​vizy_image2021.img|Vizy Image]] \\
 +This version of Vizy is often a few updates behind our latest. Once your reimaged Vizy is online, our first recommendation is to update using Vizy's Menu [[https://​docs.vizycam.com/​doku.php?​id=wiki:​update_vizy_software|Update Vizy]] \\
 +
  
 === Retrieve MicroSD Card === === Retrieve MicroSD Card ===
-- unscrew ​four screws ​at bottom of Vizy --> image : Vizy updside down, arrows ​to screws ​\\  +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. ​\\ 
-- use Vizy screwdriver,​ philips side --> image : image of screwdriver ​\\+Carefully remove the microSD card \\  
 +{{:​vizy_screwdriver_philips.jpg?​150|}}
 {{:​vizy_upsidedown_covered2.jpg?​200|}} {{:​vizy_upsidedown_covered2.jpg?​200|}}
-{{:​vizy_screwdriver_philips.jpg?​200|}} 
 {{:​vizy_upsidedown_uncovered.jpg?​200|}} ​ {{:​vizy_upsidedown_uncovered.jpg?​200|}} ​
-{{:​vizy_upsidedown_uncovered_with_baseAndScrews.jpg?​200|}} \\+{{:​vizy_upsidedown_uncovered_with_baseAndScrews.jpg?​250|}} \\
  
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-- 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. \\ 
--- * close up --> image : camera cable connection \\ 
--- * close up --> image : full removal \\ 
  
 === ReImage MicroSD Card === === ReImage MicroSD Card ===
-- prepare ​microSD card : microSD ​to SD converterSD to USB \\  +Prepare your microSD card to connect with your computerand 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.  
--- * close up --> image : microSD ​to SD converter \\  +Once the image is finished writing, continue to the next step. \\
--- * 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 === +{{:​pi_imager_config.png?​340|}} ​ 
-- replace microSD in Vizy and carefully rebuild Vizy, don't forget the screws \\  +{{:​pi_imager_select_custom.png?​340|}} ​ 
-- * connect to reliable internet and update ​\\ +{{:​sdcard_components_together.jpg?​170|}} ​\\
  
  
- +=== Reinsert to Vizy === 
- +Reinsert the microSD to Vizy and power-on! You should be able to connect to an older version of Vizy using 'vizy.local' in your browserThe last step is to [[https://docs.vizycam.com/doku.php?id=wiki:update_vizy_software|Update Vizy]]. \\ 
-{{:​pi_imager_config.png?200|}} \\ +A wired connection is recommended when updating Vizy as it is the most reliable and strongest connection.
-{{:​pi_imager_select_custom.png?200|}} \\ +
-{{:sdcard_components_separate.jpg?200|}} \\ +
-{{:​sdcard_components_together.jpg?200|}} \\ +
-{{:​vizy_screwdriver_philips.jpg?200|}} \\ +
-{{:vizy_upsidedown_apart.jpg?​200|}} \\ +
-{{:​vizy_upsidedown_covered.jpg?​200|}} ​\\ +
-{{:​vizy_upsidedown_covered2.jpg?200|}} \\ +
-{{:​vizy_upsidedown_uncovered.jpg?​200|}} \\ +
-{{:​vizy_upsidedown_uncovered_with_baseAndScrews.jpg?​200|}} \\ +