How to Install SIP Irrigation Control on Ubuntu Server Latest

SIP irrigation control is a web-based irrigation control program that enables you to automate your garden watering, thus saving time, effort and reducing your water bills.

Requirements

  • You will need a computer running Ubuntu Server Latest with internet access
  • You will need to have root privileges or sudoer access
  • A web browser application such as Firefox, Chrome or Safari

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before you can install SIP irrigation control, some dependencies must first be installed. Run the following command on the terminal:

sudo apt-get install python3 python3-pip python3-dev build-essential libssl-dev libffi-dev

Step 2: Install SIP Irrigation Control

  1. Clone the SIP git repository by running the following commands: cd /opt sudo git clone https://github.com/Dan-in-CA/SIP.git

  2. Install SIP by navigating to the SIP directory and running the following commands: cd /opt/SIP sudo pip3 install -r requirements.txt sudo python3 setup.py install

Step 3: Configure SIP Irrigation Control

  1. Create a configuration file for SIP: cd /opt/SIP sudo cp sip.config.json.sample sip.config.json

  2. Edit the sip.config.json file to suit your irrigation system requirements: sudo nano sip.config.json

  3. Start SIP by running the following command: sudo sipctl start

Step 4: Access SIP Irrigation Control

  1. Open a web browser application and navigate to http://localhost:8080
  2. You will be prompted to log in, use the default administrator credentials:
    • User: admin
    • Password: master
  3. Change the default password to a more secure one of your choice

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured SIP irrigation control on your Ubuntu Server.