INSTALLATION

Two ways in.

Have a Pi? Download the image and flash it. Want it shipped, plugged in, and ready to go? Buy a kit.

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Bring your hardware

Free download. Works on any Pi 3B+ or newer.

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Ship me one ready

Pre-flashed SD, Pi 5, radio, antenna. Plug in and go.

  • Raspberry Pi 5 (8 GB) + power supply
  • Pre-flashed 32 GB microSD with SWIFT {{IMAGE_VERSION}}
  • Black aluminum case with active cooling fan
  • Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 V3 + 915 MHz antenna
  • USB-C cable, quick-start card
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Recommended parts for BYOH

Raspberry Pi 5 8GB

Best inference speed. The recommended base.

Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 V3 (915MHz)

USB-bridge-ready. OLED screen for status.

915 MHz antenna w/ SMA male

Replaces the stub antenna. Range gets real.

Active cooling fan kit for Pi 5

Required for sustained inference loads.

32 GB high-endurance microSD

Endurance class matters. Standard cards die fast.

USB-A to USB-C cable

Connects Pi to the radio. Avoid no-name cables.

Optional: GPS HAT

Adds location to your SWIFT's outputs.

Optional: Solar charger + weatherproof case

For mountain or backwoods deployments.

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First boot takes about 90 seconds. The setup wizard will ask you to name your AI, pick your radio frequency, and decide if you want optional remote support enabled. Everything is opt-in. You'll be on the mesh in under five minutes.

no account required · no email collected · no phone home