How to install the Pickcel digital signage software on Raspberry Pi?

Download the Pickcel Raspberry Pi image

Visit https://www.pickcel.com/download/#raspberry-pi and download the Pickcel OS image for Raspberry Pi.

You can also download the Pickcel Raspberry Pi image directly from here.

Install Raspberry Pi Imager

Download the Raspberry Pi Imager tool from https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/ and run the installer. Proceed through the setup wizard using the default options.

The Raspberry Pi Imager is available for Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu.

Launch Raspberry Pi Imager and select your device

Open Raspberry Pi Imager, click Choose Device,

and pick the Raspberry Pi model you are configuring.

Select the Pickcel OS image

Click Choose OS, pick Custom, and locate the Pickcel OS image you downloaded earlier.

Choose storage and confirm the write options

Click Choose Storage and select your SD card (ensure the SD card is connected).

then click Next.

When prompted, choose No for custom settings

and Yes to start writing the image.

Finish imaging and prepare your Raspberry Pi

Wait until Raspberry Pi Imager completes writing and verifying the SD card. Once done, exit the Raspberry Pi Imager, eject the SD card safely, and insert it into your Raspberry Pi.

Connect the Raspberry Pi with the HDMI cable, Ethernet cable, and a power adaptor.

Power on Raspberry Pi and open settings

Power on the Raspberry Pi — the Pickcel boot logo should appear. Use a keyboard for the initial Wi-Fi configuration.

If the device is connected over Ethernet with a DHCP IP address and DNS setup, you may not require any configuration and hence may not need a USB keyboard.

Press Ctrl + M to minimize the Pickcel player. Connect a mouse, right-click, and open Settings.

Navigate localization options

After opening the settings menu, use the arrow keys to navigate, Enter to select, and Esc to go back. Choose Localization Options to begin configuration.

Set the timezone

Choose Timezone, select your geographic area, and pick your timezone city. Click OK to confirm and return to the configuration tool.

Configure keyboard layout and finish localization

Reopen Localization Options, select Keyboard,

and choose your keyboard model and layout. Click Finish to apply the settings and allow the device to reboot automatically.

Open network configuration

After the reboot, Press Ctrl + M to minimize the Pickcel player. Right click and and open Network Configuration.

Activate a network connection

In the Network Configuration menu, select Activate a connection. Use the arrow keys to navigate, press Enter to choose an option, and Esc to go back.

Connect to Wi-Fi

Choose your preferred Wi-Fi network from the list, enter the password, and connect. Once connected, click Quit to exit and let the device reboot automatically.

Register the Raspberry Pi with Pickcel

After the reboot, the Pickcel app launches automatically and displays a 6-digit Screen Registration Code. Enter this code in the Pickcel Console to pair the screen.