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Detailed Installation

In the next few steps we'll cover the detailed installation procedure. Chances are, you should grab the Easy Install

image or script. If you have some interest in the details of how we install the PiTFT setup, read on!

In order to add support for the 2.4" or 2.8" TFT and touchscreen, we'll need to install a new Linux Kernel. Lucky for

you, we created a kernel package that you can simply install

over

your current Raspbian (or Raspbian-derived) install

instead of needing a whole new image. This makes it easier to keep your install up-to-date.

To use our kernel .deb files you must be using Raspbian or a derivative. This wont work with Arch or other Linux

flavors. As Raspbian is the official OS for the Pi, that's the only Linux we will support! Others can recompile their own

kernel using our patchfile, but we have no tutorial or support or plans for such.

Before you start

You'll need a working install of Raspbian with network access. If you need help getting that far, check out our collection

of Pi tutorials.

We'll be doing this from a console cable connection, but you can just as easily do it from the direct HDMI/TV console or

by SSH'ing in. Whatever gets you to a shell will work!

Also, run sudo apt-get update !

If you've grabbed our Easy Install image, or use the script, this step is not required, it's already done! This is

just for advanced users who are curious on how to configure and customize the kernel install

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