3D printing – Setting up Klipper – Prepare the Raspberry pi

In this exaple we will be using the raspbeyy pi zero 2 w to install klipper on anycubic kobra 2 neo 3D printer

This guide will walk you through the process of installing Raspberry Pi OS Lite (32-bit) on a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W using Raspberry Pi Imager. Additionally, we will configure SSH and Wi-Fi for headless setup (no need for a monitor, keyboard, or mouse).

Step 1: Download and Install Raspberry Pi Imager

1. Download Raspberry Pi Imager from the official website:
2. 👉 https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/
3. Install Raspberry Pi Imager on your computer:

• Windows: Double-click the downloaded .exe file and follow the installation instructions.
• macOS: Open the .dmg file and move Raspberry Pi Imager to the Applications folder.
• Linux: Use the .deb package or install via sudo apt install rpi-imager.

Step 2: Prepare the MicroSD Card

1. Insert a MicroSD card (at least 8GB, recommended 16GB or higher) into your computer using a card reader.
2. Launch Raspberry Pi Imager.

Step 3: Select Raspberry Pi OS Lite (32-bit)

1. Click “Choose OS” → Scroll down and select “Raspberry Pi OS (other)”.
2. Select “Raspberry Pi OS Lite (32-bit)” (a minimal, non-GUI version).

Step 4: Select Storage

1. Click “Choose Storage” and select the MicroSD card from the list.
2. Ensure you select the correct drive to avoid overwriting other data.