Frequently Asked Questions
Tell me about SeedSigner
– Raspberry Pi Zero version 1.3 (not “W”)
– Waveshare 1.3 LCD Hat (240 x 240 pixels)
– Aokin / AuviPal/ (other) RPI Camera
– “Orange Pill” Enclosure
– Calculate word 12/24 of a seed phrase based on user-provided values
– Calulate a full 24 word per seed phrase with 99 dice rolls
– Generate XPUB based on user-entered 12/24 word seed phrase
– Sign PSBTs via QR two-way code scanning (Specter only RN)
– Creates a secure, air-gapped environment for private key generation
– Enforces strict separation between private key storage and protocol software / internet
– Lowers the barrier cost of multi-sig security (from several hundred to < $50)
– (mainly targeted at holders making relatively few txns)
Breaks the “wallet” into 3 components”
– Private key storage
– Signing device
– Wallet coordinator software
“Airgapped” might mean:
– USB/SD card transfer
– Infrared light transmission
– Two-way QR code exchange
– “Device that aren’t USB-connected are potentially more secure than devices that are USB-connected …”
– Air-gapping allows for strict controls of what data is permitted as input & as output
Troubleshooting
– Wait a minute for powering up
– Try re-etching software on SD
– Wait a minute for powering up
– Make sure the power supply to the device is plugged into an outlet or external battery pack. 9V battery may not be enough power.
– Check soldering
– Perform I/O test on SeedSigner
– Check soldering
– Make sure the power supply to the device is plugged into an outlet or external battery pack. 9V battery may not be enough power.
– Perform I/O test on SeedSigner
– Check lens harness connection to green camera board
– Press up or down on joystick adjust QR brightness
– Adjust QR density in settings on SeedSigner
– Adjust QR density on laptop or device
Pill Enclosures
You can visit on BTC Hardware Solutions to buy Pill Enclosures
Print it yourself, here’s the link
Print it yourself, here’s the link
Communication Options
Check our Twitter Account: @SeedSigner