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switch back to last supported version of Raspberry Pi OS
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TINDIE_USERNAME: ${{ secrets.TINDIE_USERNAME }}
with:
# Set the base_image to the desired Raspberry Pi OS version
base_image: https://downloads.raspberrypi.com/raspios_lite_armhf/images/raspios_lite_armhf-2024-03-15/2024-03-15-raspios-bookworm-armhf-lite.img.xz
base_image: https://downloads.raspberrypi.com/raspios_lite_armhf/images/raspios_lite_armhf-2023-12-11/2023-12-11-raspios-bookworm-armhf-lite.img.xz
image_additional_mb: 3072 # enlarge free space to 3GB
optimize_image: true
# user: inky --> not supported?
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TINDIE_USERNAME: ${{ secrets.TINDIE_USERNAME }}
with:
# Set the base_image to the desired Raspberry Pi OS version
base_image: https://downloads.raspberrypi.com/raspios_lite_armhf/images/raspios_lite_armhf-2024-03-15/2024-03-15-raspios-bookworm-armhf-lite.img.xz
base_image: https://downloads.raspberrypi.com/raspios_lite_armhf/images/raspios_lite_armhf-2023-12-11/2023-12-11-raspios-bookworm-armhf-lite.img.xz
image_additional_mb: 3072 # enlarge free space to 3 GB
optimize_image: true
commands: |
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Expand Up @@ -26,10 +26,11 @@ Starting october 2023, Raspberry Pi OS is now based on Debian bookworm and uses
default version. Inkycal has been updated to work with python3.11, but the installation of numpy can take a very long
time, in some cases even hours. If you do not want to wait this long to install Inkycal, you can also get a
ready-to-flash version of Inkycal called InkycalOS-Lite with everything pre-installed for you by sponsoring
via [Github Sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/aceisace). This helps keep up maintenance costs, implement new
via [GitHub Sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/aceisace). This helps keep up maintenance costs, implement new
features and fixing bugs. Please choose the one-time sponsor option and select the one with the plug-and-play version of
Inkycal. Then, send your email-address to which InkycalOS-Lite should be sent.
Alternatively, you can also use the paypal.me link and send the same amount as Github sponsors to get access to InkycalOS-Lite!
Alternatively, you can also use the paypal.me link and send the same amount as Github sponsors to get access to
InkycalOS-Lite!

## Main features

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links below may or may not contain the required driver board. Please ensure you get the correct driver board for the
display!**

| type | vendor | Where to buy |
|-------------------------------------------|-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 7.5" Inkycal (plug-and-play) | Aceinnolab (author) |  [Buy on Tindie](https://www.tindie.com/products/aceisace4444/inkycal-build-v1/) Pre-configured version of Inkycal with custom frame and a web-ui. You do not need to buy anything extra. Includes Raspberry Pi Zero W, 7.5" e-paper, microSD card, driver board, custom packaging and 1m of cable. Comes pre-assembled for plug-and-play. |
| Inkycal frame (kit -> requires wires, 7.5" Display and Zero W with microSD card | Aceinnolab (author) | [Buy on Tindie](https://www.tindie.com/products/aceinnolab/inkycal-frame-custom-driver-board-only/) Ultraslim frame with custom-made front and backcover inkl. ultraslim driver board). You will need a Raspberry Pi, microSD card and a 7.5" e-paper display |
| `[serial]` 12.48" (1304×984px) display | waveshare / gooddisplay |  Search for `Waveshare 12.48" E-Paper 1304×984` on amazon or similar |
| `[serial]` 7.5" (640x384px) -> v1 display (2/3-colour) | waveshare / gooddisplay | Search for `Waveshare 7.5" E-Paper 640x384` on amazon or similar |
| `[serial]` 7.5" (800x480px) -> v2 display (2/3-colour) | waveshare / gooddisplay | Search for `Waveshare 7.5" E-Paper 800x480` on amazon or similar |
| `[serial]` 7.5" (880x528px) -> v3 display (2/3-colour) | waveshare / gooddisplay | Search for `Waveshare 7.5" E-Paper 800x528` on amazon or similar |
| `[serial]` 5.83" (400x300px) display | waveshare / gooddisplay | Search for `Waveshare 5.83" E-Paper 400x300` on amazon or similar |
| `[serial]` 4.2" (400x300px)display | waveshare / gooddisplay | Search for `Waveshare 4.2" E-Paper 400x300` on amazon or similar | |
| `[parallel]` 10.3" (1872×1404px) display | waveshare / gooddisplay |  Search for `Waveshare 10.3" E-Paper 1872×1404` on amazon or similar |
| `[parallel]` 9.7" (1200×825px) display | waveshare / gooddisplay | Search for `Waveshare 9.7" E-Paper 1200×825` on amazon or similar |
| `[parallel]` 7.8" (1872×1404px) display | waveshare / gooddisplay |  Search for `Waveshare 7.8" E-Paper 1872×1404` on amazon or similar |
| Raspberry Pi Zero W | Raspberry Pi |  Search for `Raspberry Pi Zero W` on amazon or similar |
| MicroSD card | Sandisk |  Search for `MicroSD card 8GB` on amazon or similar |
| type | vendor | Where to buy |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 7.5" Inkycal (plug-and-play) | Aceinnolab (author) |  [Buy on Tindie](https://www.tindie.com/products/aceisace4444/inkycal-build-v1/) Pre-configured version of Inkycal with custom frame and a web-ui. You do not need to buy anything extra. Includes Raspberry Pi Zero W, 7.5" e-paper, microSD card, driver board, custom packaging and 1m of cable. Comes pre-assembled for plug-and-play. |
| Inkycal frame (kit -> requires wires, 7.5" Display and Zero W with microSD card | Aceinnolab (author) | [Buy on Tindie](https://www.tindie.com/products/aceinnolab/inkycal-frame-custom-driver-board-only/) Ultraslim frame with custom-made front and backcover inkl. ultraslim driver board). You will need a Raspberry Pi, microSD card and a 7.5" e-paper display |
| Driver board | Aceinnolab (author) | [Buy on Tindie](https://www.tindie.com/products/aceinnolab/universal-e-paper-driver-board-for-24-pin-spi/) Ultraslim, 24-pin SPI driver board for many serial e-paper displays. |
| `[serial]` 12.48" (1304×984px) display | waveshare / gooddisplay |  Search for `Waveshare 12.48" E-Paper 1304×984` on amazon or similar |
| `[serial]` 7.5" (640x384px) -> v1 display (2/3-colour) | waveshare / gooddisplay | Search for `Waveshare 7.5" E-Paper 640x384` on amazon or similar |
| `[serial]` 7.5" (800x480px) -> v2 display (2/3-colour) | waveshare / gooddisplay | Search for `Waveshare 7.5" E-Paper 800x480` on amazon or similar |
| `[serial]` 7.5" (880x528px) -> v3 display (2/3-colour) | waveshare / gooddisplay | Search for `Waveshare 7.5" E-Paper 800x528` on amazon or similar |
| `[serial]` 5.83" (400x300px) display | waveshare / gooddisplay | Search for `Waveshare 5.83" E-Paper 400x300` on amazon or similar |
| `[serial]` 4.2" (400x300px)display | waveshare / gooddisplay | Search for `Waveshare 4.2" E-Paper 400x300` on amazon or similar | |
| `[parallel]` 10.3" (1872×1404px) display | waveshare / gooddisplay |  Search for `Waveshare 10.3" E-Paper 1872×1404` on amazon or similar |
| `[parallel]` 9.7" (1200×825px) display | waveshare / gooddisplay | Search for `Waveshare 9.7" E-Paper 1200×825` on amazon or similar |
| `[parallel]` 7.8" (1872×1404px) display | waveshare / gooddisplay |  Search for `Waveshare 7.8" E-Paper 1872×1404` on amazon or similar |
| Raspberry Pi Zero W | Raspberry Pi |  Search for `Raspberry Pi Zero W` on amazon or similar |
| MicroSD card | Sandisk |  Search for `MicroSD card 8GB` on amazon or similar |

## Configuring the Raspberry Pi

Flash Raspberry Pi OS on your microSD card (min. 4GB) with [Raspberry Pi Imager](https://rptl.io/imager). Use the
following settings:
⚠️ Warning: You cannot use the latest version of Raspberry Pi OS as a kernel upgrade has caused many projects to fail.
Please only use the version mentioned below.
Download this specific version
of [Raspberry Pi OS (11-12-2023)](https://downloads.raspberrypi.com/raspios_lite_armhf/images/raspios_lite_armhf-2023-12-11/2023-12-11-raspios-bookworm-armhf-lite.img.xz)
Flash Raspberry Pi OS on your microSD card (min. 4GB) with [Raspberry Pi Imager](https://rptl.io/imager).
Use the following settings:

| option | value |
|:--------------------------|:---------------------------:|
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```bash
sudo raspi-config --expand-rootfs

sudo sed -i s/#dtparam=spi=on/dtparam=spi=on/ /boot/firmware/config.txt
# note: on older releases, this file is located in /boot/config.txt. If you get an error saying file not found, run the command below:
sudo sed -i s/#dtparam=spi=on/dtparam=spi=on/ /boot/config.txt

sudo dpkg-reconfigure tzdata

# If you have the 12.48" display, these steps are also required:
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version of Inkycal, is fully tested and uses the Raspberry Pi OS Lite as it's base image. You only need to copy your
settings.json file, we already took care of the rest, including auto-start at boot, enabling spi and installing all
dependencies in advance. Pretty neat right? Check the [sponsor button](https://github.com/sponsors/aceisace) at the very
top of the repo to get access to Inkycal-OS-Lite. Alternatively, you can also use the paypal.me link and send the same amount as Github sponsors to get access to InkycalOS-Lite!
This will help keep this project growing and cover the ongoing expenses too! Win-win for everyone! 🎊
top of the repo to get access to Inkycal-OS-Lite. Alternatively, you can also use the PayPal.me link and send the same
amount as GitHub sponsors to get access to InkycalOS-Lite!
This will help keep this project growing and cover the ongoing expenses too! Win-win for everyone! 🎊

### Manual installation

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