Beginner
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Installing MudPi
Download and install the MudPi core system on your Raspberry Pi.
Prerequisites
Make sure you've completed the Raspberry Pi Setup guide before proceeding.
Quick Install
The fastest way to get MudPi running:
Shell
curl -sL https://install.mudpi.app | bashThis script installs Python 3, Redis, GPIO libraries, and the MudPi core automatically.
What Gets Installed
The install script sets up: Python 3, pip, Redis server, RPi.GPIO, MudPi core, and a systemd service file. It won't modify existing installations.
Manual Installation
Prefer to install step by step? Follow along below.
1. Install System Dependencies
Shell
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -y python3 python3-pip python3-dev redis-server2. Clone MudPi
Shell
cd ~
git clone https://github.com/olixr/MudPi.git
cd MudPi3. Install Python Packages
Shell
pip3 install -r requirements.txt4. Start Redis
Enable Redis to start automatically on boot:
Shell
sudo systemctl enable redis-server
sudo systemctl start redis-serverTip
Verify Redis is running with
redis-cli ping — you should get PONG in response.Verify Installation
Check that MudPi is installed correctly:
Shell
python3 mudpi.py --versionNext Steps
Proceed to Your First Garden Setup to connect sensors and start monitoring.