How to Install SIP Irrigation Control on NetBSD

This tutorial will guide you through the steps of installing SIP Irrigation Control on NetBSD. SIP Irrigation Control is a web-based irrigation system control that enables you to manage your irrigation system from a web browser.

Prerequisites

  • A NetBSD computer
  • An internet connection
  • A web browser
  • root access

Steps

1. Install Dependencies

First, we need to install the necessary dependencies using the following command:

pkgin update
pkgin install git make gcc nodejs npm

2. Clone the SIP Repository

Next, we need to clone the SIP repository from Github using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/dan-in-ca/SIP.git

3. Install SIP

Navigate to the SIP directory and run the installation script using the following commands:

cd SIP
make

4. Start SIP

After the installation is complete, start the SIP service using the following command:

./sip.js

5. Access SIP

Lastly, open your web browser and navigate to the following URL:

http://<NetBSD IP address>:3000/

You should now see the SIP login page. Use the default login credentials to log in:

Username: admin Password: password

Conclusion

After following the above steps, SIP Irrigation Control should now be installed and running on your NetBSD computer. You can now use your web browser to control your irrigation system.