INSTRUCTIONS.txt

# THIS IS ALL IN THE README.md

RASPBIAN SETUP:

	1. Write the iso using 'dd':
	
		sudo dd bs=4M if=2020-05-27-raspios-buster-armhf.img of=/dev/sdb conv=fdatasync status="progress"
	
	2. If using the HDMI&USB Connected monitors:
	
        i. With the fresh SD still plugged in, access the "/boot/config.txt" file
        ii. add the following options:
        
            hdmi_force_hotplug=1
            hdmi_group=2
            hdmi_mode=87
            hdmi_cvt=800 480 60 6 0 0 0
            hdmi_drive=1
            max_usb_current=1
            
        iii. Be sure to change to the appropriate resolution for the screen
        
        iv. https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-5-800x480-tft-hdmi-monitor-touchscreen-backpack/raspberry-pi-config
 
    3. Setup Auto Update:
    
        i. 
        
            sudo apt-get install unattended-upgrades
            
        ii. create script /home/pi/Desktop/OpenSHT/.startup.sh
        
            #!/bin/sh
            sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y 
            sudo rpi-update 
            sudo apt-get autoremove 
            sudo apt-get autoclean 
            
        ii. add your programs line to bottom of /etc/rc.local just before the 'exit 0' last line:
            
            ...
            sudo bash /home/pi/Desktop/OpenSHT/.startup.sh
            sudo python3 /home/pi/Desktop/OpenSHT/app.py &
            exit 0
	
	4. Configure interfaces and hostname etc...:
        
        i. sudo nano /etc/hosts
        
        ii. add the hostname 'openhub' to localhost as well as any 'static' IP you may have reseved on your router 
        
Troubleshooting:

    - "Permission denied" when trying to read a serial device:
    
        - sudo chmod a+rw /dev/ttyUSB0