Official field install page for Raspberry Pi 5 kiosk bootstrap media. This site is intentionally open: security is enforced after on-site activation code claim.
Use Raspberry Pi Imager as the standard field tool. Download the installer for your computer, then choose the kiosk image URL below.
| Platform | Raspberry Pi Imager installer | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | imager_2.0.7.exe (20 MB) Download | pi.tom.solutions mirror | uploaded 2026-05-14 13:44 UTC |
| macOS | imager_2.0.7.dmg (44 MB) | pi.tom.solutions mirror | uploaded 2026-05-14 13:47 UTC |
| Linux | imager_2.0.7_amd64.AppImage (36 MB) | pi.tom.solutions mirror | uploaded 2026-05-14 13:47 UTC |
| Step | Action | Success check |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Install Imager | Install Raspberry Pi Imager using the Windows/macOS/Linux links above. | Raspberry Pi Imager opens with no install/runtime errors. |
| 2. Choose image |
Download Software
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Image loads and shows around 2.0 GB. |
| 3. Select SD card | Select A2/U3 microSD card (16GB minimum, 64GB recommended), then click Write. | Raspberry Pi Imager write + verify completes with no errors. |
| 4. Boot kiosk | Insert flashed SD into Pi 5, connect network, power on. | Bootstrap provisioning starts automatically. |
| 5. Activate | On setup screen, enter generated 10-digit setup code for the location. | Kiosk reaches live screen and appears online in Route tools. |
Raspberry Pi kiosk bootstrap images.
| Image | Details | Download |
|---|---|---|
| kiosk-bootstrap-pi5-nvme.img.xz |
Golden image pre-configured for Raspberry Pi 5 + 52Pi P33 M.2 NVMe HAT (Inland TN320).
~2.0 GB compressed (~13 GB written).
Flash with Raspberry Pi Imager or xz -dc … | sudo dd of=/dev/nvme0n1 bs=4M status=progress.
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Download image (.img.xz) SHA256SUMS |
sudo rpi-eeprom-config --edit
and set PCIE_PROBE=1 and BOOT_ORDER=0xf416, then reboot.
Use these exact components for consistent installs and reduced support variance.
| Component | Specification | Qty / kiosk kit | Order Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Acceptor Cable | Amazon Basics USB 2.0 Cable, USB-A to USB-B | 1 | Amazon |
| Case + Cooling | Argon NEO 5 Aluminum Case for Raspberry Pi 5 with Built-in Fan | 1 | Amazon |
| Display Cable | Amazon Basics Micro HDMI to HDMI Cable, 6 Foot, Black | 1 | Amazon |
| Main Board | Raspberry Pi 5 8GB | 1 | Amazon |
| microSD Card | Amazon Basics 64GB microSDXC Memory Card with Full Size Adapter, A2, U3 | 1 | Amazon |
| Power Supply | Raspberry Pi 27W USB-C Power Supply | 1 | Amazon |
| Bill Acceptor | Platinum Bill Acceptor by Pyramid Technologies | 1 | Pyramid |
Shared tools used by route technicians during image flashing and field setup.
| Tool | Specification | Order Link |
|---|---|---|
| Phillips Screwdriver | Phillips Electronics Precision Screwdriver PH1 | Amazon |
| SD Card Reader | Acer SD Card Reader, USB A 3.0 to Micro Memory Card Reader | Amazon |
Optional items that can make installs cleaner, faster, or easier in the field.
| Name | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Cat 6 Ethernet Cable Outdoor/Indoor | Cheap high quality cables. Need to have plenty on hand for installs. | Amazon |
| Surge Protector Power Strip - 6 AC Outlets + 4 USB - Mountable | Nice to have inside your cabinet. Fits and has USB ports. | Amazon |
| TP-Link TL-SG105, 5 Port Gigabit Unmanaged Ethernet Switch | Useful when you need extra wired Ethernet ports at the location. | Amazon |
| Cat6 Coupler Ethernet Extender Connector, 10 Pack | In case you need to connect two or more internet cables because they are too short. | Amazon |
| Panel Mount Connector, Cat6 8P8C Ethernet LAN Pass Through Cable Coupler | Helps route Ethernet cleanly through cabinet or wall panels while keeping a secure pass-through. | Amazon |
| Brush Wall Plate Cable Pass Through with Bracket | Useful for clean low-voltage cable pass-through at wall or cabinet panel exits. | Amazon |
| Black Indoor Outdoor Extension Cord | Cheap high quality cords. | Amazon |
| TP-Link AC750 Wireless Portable Nano Router | WiFi connects to the location's internet, then wires to the Pi 5. | Amazon |
| TP-Link AV1000 Powerline Ethernet Adapter Kit | Connect to the location's internet, then plug into the wall. Reduces running wires. | Amazon |
| Mountable Power Strip with 4 Outlet with 10ft Cord | Useful when you need a mountable strip with longer cable reach inside the cabinet. | Amazon |