Ohmnivore/CHIP_setup.md

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    Headless mode in Windows 10


Connect using micro-USB
Using Zadig, install the USB Serial (CDC) driver for the CDC Composite Gadget device (https://web.archive.org/web/20180918230311/https://bbs.nextthing.co/t/updated-cdc-composite-gadget-4-4-driver-issue-on-windows/7458/60)

Resources

https://www.reddit.com/r/ChipCommunity/comments/5hndoj/setting_up_the_chip_under_win10_walkthrough/

Saving power: https://web.archive.org/web/20180918211914/https://bbs.nextthing.co/t/how-to-save-more-more-power/6582/5?u=fordsfords
Extend flash life: http://www.chip-community.org/index.php/Flash#Extend_life
More setup: http://www.chip-community.org/index.php/Care_and_Feeding

Logging in


Using PuTTY serial connection (set COM and baud rate - up to 115200)
Username: chip
Password: chip

Setup general


nmtui to setup WiFi
passwd chip to change password
apt-get update for system upgrade

Setup remote desktop


apt-get install xrdp
echo xfce4-session >~/.xsession
nano /etc/xrdp/startwm.sh
service xrdp restart

Final setup


ip addr show or ifconfig -a, jolt down the address
reboot
Wait
Type mstsc in Windows run menu, type in CHIP's IP address

Alternatively for TightVNC


https://www.sysrun.io/2017/02/16/setup-a-c-h-i-p-in-headless-mode-no-screen/
sudo netstat -plutn to figure out VNC server port