Getting started

To get started with the OpenHydroponics project, you will need a Raspberry Pi and some basic knowledge of Python programming. Follow these steps to set up your environment:

1. Set up your Raspberry Pi:

   • Install the latest version of Raspberry Pi OS on your SD card.

   • Boot up your Raspberry Pi and complete the initial setup.

2. Install Python:

   • Ensure Python is installed on your Raspberry Pi. You can check this by running python3 --version in the terminal.

   • If Python is not installed, you can install it using the following command:

     sudo apt-get update
     sudo apt-get install python3
     

3. Set up a virtual environment:

   • It is recommended to use a virtual environment to manage your Python packages. Create a virtual environment with:

     python3 -m venv openhydroponics-env
     

   • Activate the virtual environment:

     source openhydroponics-env/bin/activate
     

4. Install required Python packages:

   • Navigate to the project directory and install the required packages using pip:

     pip install git+https://gitlab.com/openhydroponics/sw/openhydroponics.git
     

5. Run the project:

   • You can now run the OpenHydroponics software using:

     python main.py
     

By following these steps, you should have a working setup of the OpenHydroponics project on your Raspberry Pi.