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Creator Script

The creator script must be launch via python3

python3 creator.py

USER

Data trasnfer script creator. Version 1.3.1 Written by Reno Sit
Computer IP is: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Please select '1' to enter the brewer information first
Select from one of the following options 1. Enter brewer info 2. Create rsync script 3. Set new usb name for the brewers 4. Setup dosbox config (Must have program folder moved) 5. Setup auto start script. 6. Setup smb 7. Shortcuts creator 8. Other Instructions 9. Quit

1. Enter brewer info

USER

Number of brewers? (1-4):

In this option you enter in what brewer will be in use on this computer. Enter in the # of brewer on this computer, then enter the 3 digit serial number being used.

2. Create rsync script

Requirement

Complete option 1

Upon entering this option, it'll bring you back to the main menu as if nothing has happened. This is normal. Two files will be re-created/written over. rsync.sh and rsync-all.sh in side the schedule_task directory.

3. Set new usb name for the brewers

Requirement

Run the python script with sudo

USER

To create a usb name you will need the following information 1. usb name (ie: /dev/ttyUSB1) 2. Name you want for your device (Gear0) 3. This script must of been run with sudo, otherwise this will not work

Please pick the usb attached from the following list … Enter the USB to use (Enter just the USB #):

In this option, you are able to rename an USB port from a randomly assigned name (I.E. ttyUSB0) to a static name (I.E. com6). Best practice follows. Note: you must launch this script with sudo as it it is required for accessing and modifying the udev files.

Ensure no device is connected.
Restart the computer
Plug the first USB com port into the computer.

Enter the this option and you'll be prompted with a list of USB connected,

b'[Mon Oct  5 15:28:15 2020] usb 3-1: FTDI USB Serial Device converter now attached to ttyUSB0\n

Enter in 0, then confirm the usb device (y)
Enter the name you would like to rename it to.
You'll be returned back to the main menu. Repeat step 3-7

4. Setup dosbox config

Requirements

Completed option 1
Have moved the corresponding brewer folder into /home/brewer/brews/

USER

Please make sure you have moved the Brewer instrument files into the correct location (/home/Br#xxx/ Please enter the USB name that is being used for Br#xxx:

This option will automatically rewrite the current dosbox config (I.E. BrewCom1-###.conf). Upon entering the the option, you'll be asked to enter in the com port that the specific brewer is using.