Linux

Linux

How to install Ground Control from the source

Note, this method does not work well for Raspberry Pi. See the Raspberry Pi instructions below.

Step 1: Install Kivy

Install Kivy using by folowing the instructions found at https://kivy.org/docs/installation/installation-linux.html

Step 2: Install PySerial

Install the PySerial package by running the command pip install pyserial

Step 3: Download the Source Code

Download a copy of the Ground Control source code from https://github.com/MaslowCNC/GroundControl using the "clone or download" button on the right side.

Step 4: Launch Ground Control

Launch Ground Control by using the command python main.py from within the folder

How to run Ground Control on a Raspberry Pi

These instructions were written using a Raspberry Pi 3, but the instructions should be similar for other operating systems.

Step 1: Download KivyPie

Download the latest KivyPie image from http://kivypie.mitako.eu/kivy-download.html

Step 2: Burn KivyPie to an SD Card

Burn the KivyPie to an SD card. There are many guides about how to do this on the internet, the official one is here.

Step 3: Login

Boot the Raspberry Pi and log in using the default user name and password: Login: Sysop Password: Posys

Step 4: Connect to the internet

Connect your Pi to the internet by plugging in an Ethernet port or by following these instructions to connect to wifi from the command line.

Step 5: Install PySerial

Install PySerial with the command sudo pip install pyserial

Step 6: Download Ground Control

Download Ground Control with the command git clone https://github.com/MaslowCNC/GroundControl.git

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