RS1D not obtaining IP / not appearing on local network after years in storage

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Dear Raspberry Shake Support,

I have an older RS1D unit from a previous project that was stored unused for several years. I am now trying to bring it back online, and I need help getting it onto my local network so I can access it.

What I have done:

  • I flashed a fresh microSD card (128 GB, good quality) with the official Raspberry Shake OS image, using my Mac.
  • I inserted the card into the Shake and powered it on.
  • I connected it to my router via Ethernet cable.

The problem:

The Shake does not appear on my local network. Specifically:

  • It does not obtain or show an IP address in my router’s connected-devices list.
  • rs.local does not resolve in the browser (Chrome and Safari).
  • A full network scan finds no device with a Raspberry Pi MAC address (b8:27:eb, etc.).
  • Port 22 (SSH) is closed across the network.

I have already tried connecting it to a different router, with the same result. I have confirmed the Ethernet cable and ports are working with other devices.

Some context that may be relevant:

  • The unit is several years old (purchased for an earlier project).
  • I have already lost two microSD cards in this specific unit — I flash them on my Mac (they read/write fine), insert them into the Shake, and afterwards the Mac can no longer read them. This makes me suspect a possible hardware fault in this unit (SD slot or power circuit corrupting cards), separate from the network issue.

My questions:

  1. Could a faulty SD slot or power circuit explain both the corrupted cards and the unit not booting/reaching the network?
  2. Is there a way to confirm whether this unit’s board is still functional?
  3. What power supply specification do you recommend (I am currently using a 5V supply)?
  4. If the board is faulty, can I reuse the RS1D digitizer board and geophone with a new Raspberry Pi, or what are my repair/replacement options?

I would appreciate any guidance on how to diagnose and bring this unit back online. I can provide the unit’s serial number or any other details you need.

Thank you very much for your help.

Best regards,

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Hello estacion1, and welcome to our community!

Thank you for the detailed description of what you have done and the troubleshooting steps you’ve already completed. Let’s see what we can do to bring this Shake back online!

To reply to your questions:

  1. It could be possible, if the power supply is not enough (or if there are bent pins/debris in the microSD card slot), that the cart itself may become corrupted over time, thus preventing the unit from starting

  2. Yes, you can do it with two different tests:
    a. Could you please reboot the Shake and tell me where the LED behavior deviates from the normal sequence, as listed here?
    b. You could burn a new microSD card with the official Raspberry Pi OS (here) and see if, with that, the Pi starts without issues and you can operate via mouse/keyboard/connected screen.

  3. We recommend using the official power supply to guarantee optimal working performance for your Raspberry Shake. The instrument requires a stable voltage between 5.0 and 5.2V and a current of at least 2.5A at all times (3.0A if the Raspberry Pi board being used is an RPi4), as a decrease in power could lead to data service interruptions or unusual behavior.

  4. Yes, it is surely possible. You can find a list of compatible boards (we usually ship with Raspberry Pi 3B boards) here in our manual. You can also find assembly/disassembly video guides that can help you through the process.

If you have any other questions, just let me know.

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Thanks for the reply, everything’s working fine!!

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You’re very welcome!

Enjoy your Raspberry Shake!