changelog 2017-07-21

changelog 2017-07-21

Author: Hassan

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Changelog

General

  • software: upgraded to ‘alpha-stable’
  • software: integrated dimmer and unified PWM calls
  • software: AI/automated routine is now running on software
  • software: created git support for future software updates infrastructure
  • software: tweaked data collection time to 1h
  • webapp: cleaned up web application database causing long response time
  • webapp: added ‘manual’ and ‘auto’ support to LEDs on both application and software
  • webapp: added dimming sliders support to application UI
  • webapp: implemented password change for application users
  • webapp: tested on php7 – all good so far
  • landing: added Login to landing page
  • landing: added Subscriber exportation and listing support
  • landing: added ‘admin’ user
  • blog: upgraded blog theme
  • blog: hidden pages can now be created
  • domain: transfer of getplanthive.com to GoDaddy (ongoing)

Software “alpha-stable” Changelog

  • Integrated DimmerController
    • supported:
      • LEDs panel
      • Indicator panel
      • Fans,
      • Air pump
    • added methods to execute all channels at once
    • integrated Web Application dimming spinner for manual control
      • added manual mode and auto mode
      • added support for dimming (max wait 3 min)
  • Integrated boxRoutineSelf.py automated script that runs every 1 minute through cron
    • the Fan located near LEDs panel will start when the LEDs are on
    • indicator panel checkup :
      • power
      • internet connection
      • app identification
      • video on usb
      • environement status
    • air temperature, humidity, water temperature and moisture are now used to control the environment
  • Updated installation process
    • updated libs
      • Adafruit
      • nodejs
      • pusher-client
      • deprecated options in install menu
    • added clock to sensors installation
    • updated CRON entries
    • added missing sudo’s
    • added python script for hwclock
  • Git updates
    • added Git reporter account
    • created alpha-stable branch
    • updated .gitignore and cleaned up worktree
    • created corresponding @planthive.com email account
  • Updated the configurations of the firmware
    • added a JSON file to collect registered calls to PWM
    • keys.ini updated
    • added GPIO global power support, called before and after sensors’ calls
  • Hard compared code in repository and code in raspberry
  • Reinitialization results:
    • Copy old version for backup
    • Turn off Raspberry
    • Unplug SD card
    • Reset partitions on SD card (with Paragon Partition)
    • Write Raspbian to SD card (Jessie version 2017-07-05, with Win32 Disk Imager)
    • Plug SD card in Raspberry
    • Plug Ethernet
    • Turn on
    • Connect to Screen
    • Activate SSH
    • Connect through SSH
    • Open SSH and HTTP ports on router
    • Install and Test
  • Current tasks
    • Updates by git
    • Complete automation routine (airpump) @chicco
    • Integrate formula’s changes @chicco
    • Integrate script for PowerButton @chicco