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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 (link) \\ | + | 1. Download latest Vizy Image from here [[https://vizycam.com/sd/vizy_image2021.img|Vizy Image]] \\ |
| - | 2. Retrieve microSD card --> image : Vizy guts, upside down, bottom removed \\ | + | 2. Retrieve microSD card \\ |
| - | 3. Image the sd card --> image : image options \\ | + | 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 \\ | + | 4. Reinsert microSD to Vizy and Update via Web Interface [[https://docs.vizycam.com/doku.php?id=wiki:update_vizy_software|Update Vizy]] \\ |
| - | - * 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 ==== | ==== 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]] \\ | ||
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| === 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 \\ |
| - | - 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. \\ | + | {{:vizy_screwdriver_philips.jpg?150|}} |
| - | -- * close up --> image : camera cable connection \\ | + | {{:vizy_upsidedown_covered2.jpg?200|}} |
| - | -- * close up --> image : full removal \\ | + | {{:vizy_upsidedown_uncovered.jpg?200|}} |
| + | {{:vizy_upsidedown_uncovered_with_baseAndScrews.jpg?250|}} \\ | ||
| === ReImage MicroSD Card === | === ReImage MicroSD Card === | ||
| - | - prepare microSD card : microSD to SD converter, SD to USB \\ | + | 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. |
| - | -- * 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 \\ | + | {{:pi_imager_config.png?340|}} |
| - | - use pi imager to select customer image and usb for card. \\ | + | {{:pi_imager_select_custom.png?340|}} |
| - | - carefully remove after writing is complete \\ | + | {{:sdcard_components_together.jpg?170|}} \\ |
| === Reinsert to Vizy === | === Reinsert to Vizy === | ||
| - | - replace microSD in Vizy and carefully rebuild Vizy, don't forget the screws \\ | + | 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 browser. The last step is to [[https://docs.vizycam.com/doku.php?id=wiki:update_vizy_software|Update Vizy]]. \\ |
| - | - * connect to reliable internet and update \\ | + | A wired connection is recommended when updating Vizy as it is the most reliable and strongest connection. |
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