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DreamPi SD card

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I own a MacBook and have no access to anyone that can help with a DreamPi image to my SD card. I have everything except a PC which seems to be the only way you can make this happen. I need help with anyone that can do this for me. I can mail you the card with return postage and the container to return it so I can join the DC online community! PLEASE help! I have been trying for months! DAR67
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Re: DreamPi SD card

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DAR67 wrote:I own a MacBook and have no access to anyone that can help with a DreamPi image to my SD card. I have everything except a PC which seems to be the only way you can make this happen. I need help with anyone that can do this for me. I can mail you the card with return postage and the container to return it so I can join the DC online community! PLEASE help! I have been trying for months! DAR67


Etcher or Apple Pi Backer I believe can flash it for you with a Mac.

http://osxdaily.com/2018/01/11/write-im ... ac-etcher/ -- Here's instructions with Etcher
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Re: DreamPi SD card

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DAR67 I actually have an SD card with 1.7 on it and would be glad to mail it to you. unless you need the mini sd card since mine is just a standard size... Just pm me your address
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Re: DreamPi SD card

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I also need the Win32 Disk Imager don't I? It is not possible to add that from a MacBook
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Re: DreamPi SD card

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DAR67 wrote:I also need the Win32 Disk Imager don't I? It is not possible to add that from a MacBook


Etcher should be the same thing as win32 disk imager.
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Re: DreamPi SD card

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Etcher worked for the DreamPi image but did not work for the Win32 disk imager :(
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Re: DreamPi SD card

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It has been close to two years now but I'm pretty confident I flashed the image to my card using my MacBook. I believe I used Apple Pi. The only personal computer I had at that time was a MacBook Air (~2012). My work laptop is a PC but I doubt I would have used it for a personal project.
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Re: DreamPi SD card

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DAR67 wrote:Etcher worked for the DreamPi image but did not work for the Win32 disk imager :(



win32 disk imager is what PC users use to write the image to the SD card.. you dont need that on mac
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Now the start up ends mid set up with a message saying pi@dreampi: $
What do I type in this??
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Re: DreamPi SD card

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nothing, just plug in your modem and wait for two lights to come on.
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