SkyWeather2 Installation Guide

Thanks for the clarification. I have never seen the official SD Card, so I did not know this.

Clearly this is my issue to fix. I will do so and post an updated script.

Thanks again for setting me straight on this.

Sopwith

I have updated my SkyWeather2 installation guide and script to work with SkyWeather2 version 027.1.
It has been tested with the latest version of PiOS (October 30, 2021 - Kernel 5.10).

Sopwith

John,

Here is the output:
PRETTY_NAME="Raspbian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye)"
NAME="Raspbian GNU/Linux"
VERSION_ID="11"
VERSION="11 (bullseye)"
VERSION_CODENAME=bullseye
ID=raspbian
ID_LIKE=debian
HOME_URL="http://www.raspbian.org/"
SUPPORT_URL="http://www.raspbian.org/RaspbianForums"
BUG_REPORT_URL="http://www.raspbian.org/RaspbianBugs"

I am running the PiOS Lite (headless) version.

When I enable the camera using raspi-config, it gives this warning message:
=================================================================================================
"Legacy camera support is enabled.

Please note that this functionality is deprecated and will not be supported for future development"
=================================================================================================

I have not done extensive testing with the camera module. I just performed the standard tests
included with your distribution. When the device boots, the camera light comes on. And when I
testSkyCamera.py it works fine.

Let me know if you want me to do more testing or anything else to help you out.

Sopwith

I purchased the latest sdl card and tried logging (via ssh) on the the hotspot using raspberry as the password for to connect to the hotspot, but no joy. I've searched for hints to no avail. Anyone know the hotspot password?

From the SDCard Product page ( SD Card Product Page )


Login Information:
username:  pi

password: raspberry



WiFi Provisioning Software Included
There are many ways of provisioning the Wifi on the Raspberry Pi.  For examples, please go to www.rasperrypi.org and search on WiFi.

The included provisioning system for those people that want to connect up to WiFi without editing their SDCard on a different computer or adding a monitor and keyboard (headless).

Step-By-Step Provisioning
1) Turn on your Raspberry Pi (with the SD Card installed)

2) On another computer, navigate to the WiFi hostpot called "RPiHostspot"   If it prompts you for a password, use "1234567890".

3) If you want to use VNC, connect to 10.0.0.5:5900 from a VNC Server

4) If you want to use SSH, type ssh [email protected]

5) In terminal window type the following commands:

cd /etc/wpa_supplicant

sudo nano wpa_supplicant.conf

You will see the following:

ctrl_interface=DIR=/var/run/wpa_supplicant GROUP=netdev
update_config=1
country=us

network={
ssid="gracie"
scan_ssid=1
psk="xxxxxxx"
}

Change the ssid to your network name and the psk to your password for your wifi network.

Step 6) Save, close and then type "sudo reboot"

Your Raspberry Pi will then come up on your network.   Go to www.raspberrypi.org to see how to find your Raspberry Pi (Such as using Angry IP or another network scanner).

Now you are connected to your WiFI.


I fixed the broken link. Please try again and let me know if you still have problems.

Sopwith

Thanks to the great support from my friends here at SwitchDoc Labs, my installation script is working again.
You can find the latest version here: ismellsmoke.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SkyWeather2_Install_Guide_v.1.5.zip

Initial testing shows the script works on both 32-bit Pi OS versions Buster and Bullseye. Remember, only the Buster version of Pi OS is supported by SDL. If you like living on the edge - you can hack SkyWeather2 on Bullseye as long as you have legacy camera support enabled. If you do so, please share your experiences and let me know if something is not working. This feedback will help SDL as they port their code to the new platform.

Sopwith