Maker Faire Pi Checklist¶
Use this page on the exact Raspberry Pi you will bring to the event.
The goal is not to be clever. The goal is to arrive with a booth setup that starts fast, resets cleanly, and recovers without stress.
The Day Before¶
1. Update only if you still have time to test¶
cd iints_pi_demo
./update_edge_runtime.sh
If you update the SDK, always rerun the full booth flow once before packing the Pi.
2. Confirm the normal booth path works¶
./start_makerfaire_patient.sh
Check:
- the runtime starts
- the kiosk opens full-screen
- the screen shows the digital patient
3. Confirm resets still work¶
iints edge reset --project-dir .
Check:
- the patient goes back to the booth-safe state
- the kiosk keeps responding
4. Confirm the watchdog can recover the booth¶
iints makerfaire watchdog --project-dir .
You want to know this command before the event, not during the event.
5. If you want auto-boot, test it once¶
iints makerfaire autostart --project-dir .
./install_makerfaire_autostart.sh
Then reboot and confirm:
- the patient service starts
- the watchdog timer is active
- the kiosk browser opens after desktop login in full-screen mode
6. Pack the boring but important things¶
- Raspberry Pi power supply
- HDMI cable
- keyboard
- mouse
- one spare USB cable if you also bring the UNO Q
When You Arrive¶
1. Power on the Pi¶
Wait until Raspberry Pi OS is fully up.
2. If autostart is enabled, wait first¶
If the kiosk opens by itself, let it finish before touching anything.
3. If autostart is not enabled, start manually¶
cd iints_pi_demo
./start_makerfaire_patient.sh
4. Check the booth screen¶
You should see:
- the kiosk page
- the digital patient alive
- the booth-safe profile loaded
5. Keep one terminal for recovery only¶
Best commands to keep ready:
iints edge status --project-dir .
iints edge reset --project-dir .
iints makerfaire watchdog --project-dir .
iints edge kiosk --project-dir .
Between Visitors¶
1. Reset the patient¶
iints edge reset --project-dir .
2. Confirm the kiosk looks clean again¶
Make sure you are back in the default booth state before the next person starts pressing buttons.
If Something Breaks¶
The kiosk browser closed¶
iints edge kiosk --project-dir .
If you want the hardened full-screen kiosk path again, use:
./open_makerfaire_kiosk.sh
The patient looks frozen or dead¶
iints makerfaire watchdog --project-dir .
You are not sure what is happening¶
iints edge status --project-dir .
The normal runtime flow is still weird¶
./start_makerfaire_patient.sh
The Pi is really stuck¶
Reboot it and let the autostart flow bring the booth back.
End Of The Day¶
1. Stop cleanly¶
iints edge stop --project-dir .
2. Optional: save the booth bundle¶
iints edge bundle --project-dir . --output edge_bundle.zip
3. Shut the Pi down normally¶
Do not just pull the power unless you really have to.
Minimal Command Card¶
If you only remember four commands, remember these:
./start_makerfaire_patient.sh
iints edge reset --project-dir .
iints makerfaire watchdog --project-dir .
iints edge kiosk --project-dir .