We Released a NEW Product! Step-by-Step Guide to Using SeedSigner: The DIY Bitcoin Hardware Wallet

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Introduction

SeedSigner is a Bitcoin hardware wallet that you can assemble yourself using generic, accessible hardware. This guide will take you step-by-step from assembly to using the device. For more information and details about the project, stay tuned for our upcoming blog post.

Preparation

Visit our website to explore the available options. You can choose to buy the components separately and assemble and configure them yourself (currently not available at Bitronics) or purchase our pre-assembled kit, which simplifies the preparation process.

Preparing the DIY Kit

If you chose our DIY kit, you will have all the necessary components for assembly, including:

  • Raspberry Pi Zero 1.3
  • Waveshare 1.3″ LCD Display
  • Zerocam Mini Camera for Raspberry Pi
  • GPIO Hammer Header (pre-soldered)
  • Multicolor PLA printed case
  • Lever and buttons in TPU
  • MicroSD Card
  • USB to MicroUSB cable

Step 1: Place the Raspberry Pi Zero with the pins facing up. You’ll notice a tab on the right side that you need to carefully open to insert the camera, as shown in the images.

Step 2: Ensure the camera is correctly aligned (the gold part should match the edge of the Raspberry Pi slot). The shiny contacts should face the green circuit board.

Step 3: After inserting the camera, gently close the black tab to secure it in place, following the provided illustration.

Step 4: Place the camera on top of the case, ensuring it fits into the designated hole. Apply gentle pressure to secure it.

Step 5: Once the camera is correctly positioned in the case, insert the Waveshare display into the Raspberry Pi Zero, ensuring all pins align as indicated in the image.

And that’s it! You just need to prepare the SD card and use the SeedSigner software to start using it. Instructions on how to do this will be provided below.

If You Purchased Our Pre-Assembled Kit

If you have purchased our pre-assembled kit, the steps to follow are the same as those described above for the DIY kit.

SeedSigner uses a modified version of Debian for Raspberry Pi, a Linux distribution that only uses free and open-source software (FOSS). Download the latest version from HERE.

Software Verification and Preparation

Step 1: Download the .IMG file and verify its integrity using GPG, a program available on all Linux and Mac operating systems. If you don’t have it, you can download it HERE.

Step 2: Import SeedSigner’s GPG public key. You can find it on Twitter, Telegram, and GitHub. Use the following command to import it:

curl -sS <<https://raw.githubusercontent.com/SeedSigner/seedsigner/main/seedsigner_pubkey.gpg>> | gpg --import

Step 3: Download the necessary files from SeedSigner’s releases on GitHub and verify their integrity with the following command:

gpg --verify seedsigner_0_4_4.img.zip.txt.gpg

We are looking for a “good signature,” which confirms the file’s authenticity.

Step 4: Write the .IMG file to the SD card using balenaEtcher, software that simplifies this process with drag-and-drop functionality.

For more details and advanced features, including generating your seed and signing transactions, we invite you to check our next blog post. It will be filled with valuable information about everything this wallet can offer you.

Conclusion and Support Contact

And that’s it! You have completed the steps to assemble and configure your SeedSigner. We hope this process has been clear and straightforward. However, we understand that questions or issues may arise during the assembly or use of SeedSigner.

If you encounter any problems or have any questions, we are here to help. Feel free to contact us for troubleshooting assistance. You can email us at [email protected], send us a direct message on Twitter (@bitronicsstore), or reach us on Telegram (@bitronics).

Best regards,
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