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Software Setup

These are the steps for getting a new BionicCactus installation up and running.

Installation

1. Install PlatformIO
2. Build and Upload

platformio run --target upload

To run in simulation mode with only the ESP8266 (no PCB connected) change Settings.hpp

#define SIMULATED false

to

#define SIMULATED true

First Boot / Wifi Setup

1. Connect to Wifi Network bc_wifi_setup.
2. Navigate to http://192.168.4.1 in a web browser.
3. Enter Wifi SSID, password, and desired hostname for device.
4. Wait for device to reboot.
5. Connect to original Wifi network.
6. Connect to http://<hostname> or use your router to find the IP Address of the BionicCactus device.

Calibration

1. Calibrate the soil moisture sensor
2. Calibrate the water level sensor
3. Calibrate the pump

Configure Settings

1. Setup Watering System
2. Setup Lighting System
3. Setup Email Notifications