How to install μlogger on Arch Linux

μlogger is an open-source GPS logger that allows you to track your activities and generate maps and reports based on the data collected. In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to install μlogger on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

  • Arch Linux
  • A stable internet connection

Step 1: Install Dependencies

To install the dependencies required for running μlogger on Arch Linux, we need to run the following command:

sudo pacman -S python python-mako python-requests python-protobuf python-grpcio python-sqlalchemy python-cycler python-datetime

This command will install all the necessary packages required to run μlogger.

Step 2: Clone μlogger from the Repository

The μlogger source code is available on GitHub, so we need to clone it to our system. Open a terminal window and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/bfabiszewski/ulogger-server.git

This will clone the code to a folder named ulogger-server.

Step 3: Install μlogger

To install μlogger, we need to navigate to the ulogger-server folder using the terminal and run the following command:

sudo python setup.py install

This command will install all the required packages and create the necessary files for running μlogger.

Step 4: Configure μlogger

μlogger requires a configuration file to be set up before it can be used. To configure μlogger, we need to create a configuration file by making a copy of the sample configuration file. Run the following command to create a copy of the sample configuration file:

cp ulogger.sample.conf ulogger.conf

Next, open the configuration file using your preferred text editor:

nano ulogger.conf

In the configuration file, we need to edit the server_name and port_number fields to enable the μlogger server. Save the changes and close the file.

Step 5: Run μlogger

Once μlogger has been installed and configured, we can now run the server. Open a terminal window and navigate to the ulogger-server folder. Run the following command to start the μlogger server:

ulogger-server

With this command, μlogger server will start running and can be accessed by navigating to http://localhost:8080 on your web browser.

Conclusion

μlogger is a powerful GPS logger that offers a range of features for tracking activities. With the steps outlined in this tutorial, you should now be able to install and configure μlogger on your Arch Linux system.