GROVE PI? USE THIS OPERATING SYSTEM: Archived 32-bit Pi OS Legacy

Only the archived 32-bit Pi OS Legacy is tested/recommended as base for the GrovePi,

Disclaimer: I do not own a GrovePi+ but everyone that tried this has been successful…

NOTE: Will not work for Raspberry Pi 5

  1. Download the archived Legacy PiOS 32-bit (Image date: May 3, 2023)
    The image to download is: 2023-05-03-raspios-buster-armhf.img.xz
  • Use Raspberry Pi Imager
    • Choose OS → CUSTOM → choose your downloaded archived Legacy PiOS 32-bit file
  • Set it up to connect to your network, select username: pi <–very important
  • Make sure it is fully working
    • setup with attached monitor or remote shell or VNC to the desktop
  1. Follow the GrovePi Setup instructions
curl -kL dexterindustries.com/update_grovepi | bash

sudo reboot
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And if you get a “No module di_i2c” try:

curl -kL dexterindustries.com/update_sensors | bash

and reboot.

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