📦 Installing Armbian OS and Docker on Orange Pi Zero 3
In small-scale and hobbyist environments, SBCs like the Orange Pi Zero 3 are great for lightweight servers and projects. This guide shows how to install Armbian OS and Docker Engine on your Orange Pi Zero 3 quickly and efficiently.
📦 What You’ll Need
- Orange Pi Zero 3 Buy Here
- MicroSD Card (minimum 8 GB) Buy Here
- Armbian OS (Debian-based) Download Latest Release
- Balena Etcher (to flash OS image) Download Etcher
- SD Card Formatter (optional) Download Formatter
🔄 1. Installing Armbian OS
🎠 Preparation
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Format SD Card using SD Card Formatter (for used SD Card).
- Flash Armbian Image using Balena Etcher.
- Insert SD Card and Power On the Orange Pi.
- Find Local IP Address using your router.
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SSH Access:
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ssh root@<orange-pi-ip>
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First Boot Setup:
- Change the root password
- Create new user if prompted
- Follow the rest instruction
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Update Packages:
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sudo apt update
- (Optional) Set Static IP following this guide
- Edit network config files on /etc/netplan/armbian.yaml
- Delete or move default DHCP config
- Apply the new config
- Reconnect to device using new static IP
💡 2. Installing Docker Engine
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Launch Configuration Tool:
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sudo armbian-config -
Navigate:
Software>Containers> Docker Engine
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Verify Installation:
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docker --version docker compose versionExample Output:
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Docker version 25.0.3, build 123456 Docker Compose Version v2.25.3
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Test Docker:
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sudo docker run hello-world
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Add User to Docker Group:
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sudo groupadd docker sudo usermod -aG docker $USER newgrp docker
🏋️ Summary
You’ve successfully set up your Orange Pi Zero 3 with Armbian OS and Docker Engine, making it ready for containerized applications.
📣 What’s Next?
Stay tuned for upcoming tutorials on managing services, deploying applications, and exploring advanced configurations on your Orange Pi Zero 3 with Armbian OS.
For more guides and updates, be sure to check back soon!