Setting Up the FUZE
Thankfully the FUZE Project comes with everything you need to get up and running; you just need to supply the monitor and an Ethernet cable to your network (or you can go Wi-Fi with the Raspberry Pi 3). Before you begin though, let’s see how to set up the workstation.
LIGHT THE FUZE
Getting the FUZE up and running is as simple as plugging in a standard desktop computer; but it’s always worth running through the process for those who don’t know what to do.
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Step 9
Beyond the different desktop presentation, the FUZE setup works exactly the same as any other Raspberry Pi Raspbian system. You can click the first F (the white F on a black background) to open the system menu detailing the available apps and programs. The second F launches FUZE BASIC, which we’ll look at in the next tutorial.
LIGHT THE FUZE
Getting the FUZE up and running is as simple as plugging in a standard desktop computer; but it’s always worth running through the process for those who don’t know what to do.
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Step 1
Before you power up your FUZE, make sure that the provided SD card is inserted into the SD card slot on the rear IO backplate of the FUZE workstation. The chances are the SD card is already inserted but depending on how the FUZE was packaged, it may be in the electronics kit box. |
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Step 2
Grab a spare monitor or if your existing monitor (or TV) can support more than one HDMI connection even better. The FUZE comes with a quality HDMI cable, remove it from its bag and connect one end to the HDMI port on the rear IO backplate of the FUZE and the other to the rear of the monitor or TV.
Step 3
For now, use the Ethernet port, LAN cable, for the FUZE’s connection to the home network and ultimately the outside world. You can set up the Wi-Fi but it’s always easier to establish a wired connection first if possible. Connect the Ethernet cable to rear IO backplate of the FUZE.
Step 4
Next, open up the box containing the mouse and plug it into one of the USB ports on the rear IO of the FUZE workstation backplate.
Step 5
Now open the box containing the power pack and plug it into the power point at the wall and finally to the FUZE workstation itself. The FUZE will power up immediately and start to boot into the custom FUZE Raspbian OS on the SD card.
Step 6
You may need to change the source of the monitor or TV’s input to the HDMI, or the numbered HDMI port that you’ve connected the FUZE to. Once the signal is found by the monitor it displays the FUZE desktop.
Step 7
The first thing to notice is that it’s significantly different to that of the standard Raspberry Pi Raspbian interface. The launch panel and buttons are located along the bottom of the screen, as with a Windows-type setup, with a couple of icons on the desktop itself.
Step 8
If you want the Wi-Fi to be the active network connection, look to the bottom right of the desktop for the two arrows (one pointing up, the other down). Click the arrows and the current Wi-Fi access points will be displayed. Connect to yours as you would normally. You can now unplug the Ethernet cable if you wish.
Step 9
Beyond the different desktop presentation, the FUZE setup works exactly the same as any other Raspberry Pi Raspbian system. You can click the first F (the white F on a black background) to open the system menu detailing the available apps and programs. The second F launches FUZE BASIC, which we’ll look at in the next tutorial.
Step 10
To ensure you’re running the latest software and programs, click on the F start button, followed by Accessories > Terminal. In the Terminal enter: sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade and accept any changes and updates the system has to offer. This will update all your installed software and system files.
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