Plug And Play Install

This section covers everything you need to know about installing a RoninDojo Bitcoin node using the plug and play deployment method. This is considered the easiest and fastest way to get started.

Requirements

Make sure you have the correct hardware from the Compatible Hardware List.

Download RoninOS

1. Download the RoninOS Image for your hardware.

2. Confirm your image is authentic by following the Verify Operating System page.

How To Flash RoninOS

Desktop x86

1. Download Armbian Imager.

2. Insert the USB Flash Drive into your PC, open Armbian Imager, select Use Custom Image and choose the RoninOS image, select your USB Drive, and finally press Flash!

ARM

1. Download Armbian Imager.

2. Insert the MicroSD Card into your PC, open Armbian Imager, select Use Custom Image and chose the RoninOS image, select your USB Drive, and finally press Flash!

How To Boot

Desktop x86

1. Insert the USB Flash Drive into your RoninDojo device.

2. Plug in the keyboard, ethernet cable, and power on the device.

3. Boot the Desktop x86 device and press the Delete or F12 key to get to the boot menu. Choose to boot the USB Flash Drive with RoninOS on it.

4. Your device will reboot once the operating system is moved to the SSD, then you can remove the USB Flash Drive.

ARM

1. Insert the MicroSD Card into your RoninDojo device.

2. Plug in the ethernet cable and power on the device. Some devices may turn on automatically once the power cable is inserted.

How To Login

1. Open a web browser on another device, make sure any VPN is disabled, and enter the following.

   Login Using ronindojo.local

   http://ronindojo.local

   Login Using IP Address

   http://ronin@192.168.X.X

2. Set your user password, which will be used to log into RoninUI.

   • Use a strong alphanumeric password.
   • Do not use special characters such as @, #, &, ?.

3. Wait for the initialization to complete. After initialization, you can access your RoninUI dashboard.

4. Your node will not be functional until the blockchain and indexer sync has finished.

Caution

Having issues? Try restarting from flashing step 1 or contact support.

Next Steps

RoninUI GuideLearn how to use your node's web dashboard.

Ashigaru Wallet GuideLearn to connect the privacy focused Ashigaru Wallet to your node.

SSH Access

Prefer to use command line menus? After you create a password, you can SSH remote log in using the ronin username. See the RoninCLI Section for more info.

SSH Using ronindojo.local

ssh ronin@ronindojo.local

SSH Using IP Address

ssh ronin@192.168.X.X