Getting started

To get started with the OpenHydroponics project, you will need a single board computer such as a Raspberry Pi. Follow these steps to set up the software:

1. Set up your Raspberry Pi:

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

   • Boot up your board 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. Install using pipx: The OpenHydroponics project is designed to be installed using pipx, which allows you to run Python applications in isolated environments. To install pipx, follow these steps:

   • Install pipx using the following commands:

     python3 -m pip install --user pipx
     

   • Add pipx to your PATH by:

     python3 -m pipx ensurepath
     sudo pipx ensurepath --global # optional to allow pipx actions with --global argument
     

4. Install OpenHydroponics:

   sudo pipx install --global openhydroponics
   

5. Install and start the service:

   • Install the OpenHydroponics service using the following command:

     sudo openhydroponicsd install
     

By following these steps, you should have a working setup of the OpenHydroponics project on your Raspberry Pi. You should be able to access the command line interface (CLI) and start using the software. For more information on how to use the CLI, refer to the CLI documentation.

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