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1. WHAT ELSE SHOULD WE PREPARE?
Essential Components
• Raspberry Pi 5/4 Model B
The Pironman U1 is fully compatible with the Raspberry Pi 5/4 Model B.
• 5V/5A USB Type C Power Adapter
It is recommended to use the official 27W power supply of Raspberry Pi or other Pi5 dedicated USB PD protocol
5V/5A power sources.
• Micro SD Card
It is recommended to use an SD card with a minimum of 16GB of storage for Raspberry Pi OS. For Raspberry
Pi OS Lite, a minimum of 4GB is advised.
Optional Components
• M.2 NVMe SSD
The Pironman U1 features an NVMe PIP with an M.2 SSD connector, accommodating four NVMe M.2 SSD
sizes: 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280. It supports both PCIE2.0 and PCIE 3.0 NVMe M.2 SSDs.
• Screen
To access the Raspberry Pi’s desktop environment, a screen such as a TV or a computer monitor is required.
• Micro HDMI Cable
A Micro HDMI cable is required when you want to connect the Raspberry Pi to a screen.
• Mouse & Keyboard
Any USB port on the Raspberry Pi can be used to connect a wired keyboard and mouse, or a USB Bluetooth
receiver for wireless peripherals.
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