How to Install Wirow on Arch Linux

Wirow is an open-source software that provides a web interface for managing your Waveshare ePaper display. This tutorial will guide you through the installation of Wirow on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following prerequisites installed.

  • Git
  • Node.js
  • npm

You can install them by running the following command:

sudo pacman -S git nodejs npm

Installing Wirow

  1. Clone the Wirow repository.

    git clone https://github.com/wirow-io/wirow-server.git

  2. Navigate to the Wirow repository.

    cd wirow-server

  3. Install the required npm packages.

    npm install

  4. Copy the sample configuration file.

    cp config.sample.js config.js

  5. Edit the configuration file.

    nano config.js

    Replace any values with your own. For example, you can change the server name or the port number.

  6. Start the Wirow server.

    npm start

    The server should start running on the specified port.

Accessing Wirow

To access Wirow in your web browser, go to the following address:

http://<your-server-address>:<your-port>

For example, if you set the server address to localhost and the port number to 3000, you would access Wirow at:

http://localhost:3000

Conclusion

You have now successfully installed Wirow on Arch Linux. You can now use the web interface to manage your Waveshare ePaper displays.