How to Install DietPi on Void Linux

DietPi is a lightweight Debian-based operating system designed for low-power consumption devices such as Raspberry Pi, ODROID, and other SBCs. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install DietPi on your Void Linux machine.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, ensure that you have:

  • A working installation of Void Linux
  • An internet connection

Step 1: Download the DietPi image

First, navigate to the DietPi download page at https://dietpi.com/#download.

Under the "Minimal Image" section, select the "Download" button for the architecture of your device. In this tutorial, we will download the ARMv7 version for Raspberry Pi 2/3.

$ curl -L -O https://dietpi.com/downloads/images/DietPi_RPi-armv7.zip

Step 2: Flash the DietPi image to an SD card

Once the download is complete, we need to flash the image to an SD card using a utility such as Etcher or dd.

Insert your SD card into your computer, and then run the following command to check the device name:

$ lsblk

In the output, identify the device name for your SD card, for example, /dev/sdb. Be careful with this step; selecting the wrong device could overwrite your system.

Next, unmount the SD card partition:

$ sudo umount /dev/sdb1

Flash the image using Etcher or dd as follows:

$ sudo dd bs=4M if=DietPi_RPi-armv7.zip of=/dev/sdb status=progress oflag=sync

Step 3: Boot the system

Once the flashing process is complete, eject the SD card from the computer, and insert it into your Raspberry Pi or other SBC. Connect it to the power source, Ethernet, and keyboard if needed, and boot the system.

Step 4: Setup DietPi

When the system successfully boots, you will be greeted with the login prompt. The default user and password are root and dietpi, respectively.

After logging in, you will be prompted to configure the system. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the user account, network settings, and other preferences.

Once the setup is complete, you can log in using your configured username and password.

Conclusion

With the installation complete, you can now make use of DietPi's lightweight operating system to power your low-power consumption devices.