# Installation There are three different types of software installation that need to be performed in order: 1. The operating system (OS) to make the Raspberry Pi work. See [Installing OS](/build/software/installation/pocs-installation.md). 2. The PANOPTES Observatory Control Software (POCS) python software to control the unit. See [Installing POCS](/build/software/installation/installing-pocs.md). 3. The PowerBoard software to control the power distribution on the Arduino. See [Installing PowerBoard](/build/software/installation/power-distribution-arduino-software.md). --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://www.projectpanoptes.org/build/software/installation.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.