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Creating a project ​

A dotpi project is shared among a fleet of Raspberry Pis and allows you to configure different systems such as the type of soundcard, WiFi, or SSH key. Once created, you can install a project on several Raspberry Pis.

Project directory ​

First, you need to create a directory for your dotpi projects. This will be a collection of projects. Choose a convenient directory - for e.g. Documents - and create a new one with the mkdir (for "make directory") command:

sh
mkdir -p ~/Documents/dotpi-projects

Everytime you use dotpi-tools, be sure to use this directory. To go to the directory, use the cd ("change directory") command in the terminal:

sh
cd ~/Documents/dotpi-projects/

Creating a new project ​

Now that you're in the proper directory, create a new project using the dotpi-tools wizard:

sh
cd ~/Documents/dotpi-projects/
dotpi-tools --create-project

Your terminal should look like the following:

create-project

Then, follow the wizard. It will allow you to configure systems (soundcard, WiFi, keyboard, SSH, etc.) and install some modules (dotpi-manager). Press Enter to accept default options, or type a new value and confirm with Enter.

create-project-options

It is recommended to generate and install SSH keys for the new project.

create-project-ssh-keys

Your project is now ready to be installed on a Rasberry Pi.

create-project-ready

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