Front Panel

BlueSCSI front panel is an option hardware add-on that includes a Web interface for managing your BlueSCSI along with buttons and a screen for managing the BlueSCSI.

The front panel works on all BlueSCSI models - very early BlueSCSI models or models without a QWIIC connector will need one soldered on. Models from 2023.10a+ have this connector.

Features

• Upload files to the SD card over Wi-Fi
• Download files from the SD card
• Update firmware (BlueSCSI firmware and front panel)
• Edit the .ini file
• Eject/Inject CD’s
• and more!

Updating

Currently you will need to flash either the *-v2.bin or *-ultra.bin file depending on which BlueSCSI you want to use it with. The front panel has both I2C and SPI ports for both v2 and Ultra models.

Enabling use with BlueSCSI v2

Please note that usage with BlueSCSI v2 requires the addition of an option line in your bluescsi.ini file to enable communications with the front panel. Under the [SCSI] section, add the line EnableFrontPanel=true

[SCSI]
; Only for v2, ultra is on by default:
EnableFrontPanel=true

Wi-Fi

The front panel includes Wi-Fi capability for remote management through a web browser.

Initial Wi-Fi Setup

On first boot (or after a Wi-Fi reset), the front panel creates its own Wi-Fi access point:

• SSID: BlueSCSI-FrontPanel
  
• Password: frontpanel123
  
• IP Address: http://192.168.4.1
  
• Hostname (Zeroconf/mDNS): http://bluescsi.local

Once you have connected using the above details you can then enter your own Wi-Fi details so the front panel connects to your personal Wi-Fi on every boot. If you need to reset your Wi-Fi status (back to the default AP mode) for any reason you can use the front buttons to navigate the settings menu. Then choose the Wi-Fi sub menu and then choose Reset Wi-Fi.

Button Layout

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