Initial system setup

Any operating system will do, but Kali Linux is highly reccomended - Raspbian Lite works aswell.

Make sure your SD card is at least 32GB, you can go under, but it is highly recommended to get a decently sized SD card.

Operating system

I used Kali Linux for my own Pwnhyve install, so that's what we'll be using here.

Download RPi Imager

Download Raspberry Pi's official imager from their site (https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/); should be quite straight-forward

Flash Kali Linux onto an SD card

Make sure to download 2025.1 Kali, as this tutorial is meant for 2025

1. Open the RPi imager, and hit "Choose OS"

2. Scroll down to "Other specific-purpose OS"

3. Pick Kali Linux, and select the one that matches your Raspberry Pi model

Pick only the original Kali Linux OS - no Pi-Tail, or anything else - just the raw OS.

1. Pick which storage medium you want to flash the OS to and configure your image to your preferences - make sure you connect to a WiFi network though, you will need to SSH into the Pi soon.

2. Flash!!

Once done, start your RPi with the SD card inserted, and SSH into it - it might take a bit the first time, but you should have an active, working terminal. Go to the next step and download Pwnhyve.