Initial Setup Guide

Husarion OS Flasher Image (HOFI) is a ready-to-use operating system flasher for Husarion robots that use x64-based computers and Raspberry Pi 4 / 5 / CM4 / CM5.

Follow this guide to prepare a USB flash drive with HOFI, which you can use to update the OS on your robot anytime.

Step 1: Download the Right Image

Choose the correct Husarion OS Flasher Image for your device:

• For Raspberry Pi 4 / 5 / CM4 / CM5:

  husarion-os-flasher-rpi-20250310.img

• For x64-based computers:

  husarion-os-flasher-x64-20250310.img

Which Image Do I Need?

Click below to find the correct image for your Husarion robot.

💡 Check Your Robot's Version

Robot	Target SBC	HOFI version
Panther	User Computer (only x64 versions supported)	x64
	Built-in Computer	rpi
Lynx	User Computer (only x64 versions supported)	x64
	Built-in Computer	rpi
ROSbot XL	Intel NUC	x64
	Raspberry Pi 5 / Raspberry Pi 4	rpi
ROSbot 3 / 3 PRO	Raspberry Pi 5	rpi
ROSbot 2R	Raspberry Pi 4	rpi
ROSbot 2 PRO	UP Board	x64

Step 2: Create a Bootable USB Drive

1. Download and install Etcher.
2. Flash the downloaded image onto a USB flash drive using Etcher.

Step 3: First Boot ("Dummy Start")

1. Insert the USB drive into your Single Board Computer (SBC).
2. Turn the SBC on – wait ~30 seconds - HOFI will automatically resize the os-images partition to use all available space.
3. Turn it off – The USB drive is now ready for use!

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You're Done! 🎉

Your USB drive is now set up with Husarion OS Flasher Image. You can use it anytime to install a new OS on your robot. 🚀

👉 Next Step: Learn how to add OS images to your HOFI USB and install them on your robot!