README: _raspi_smarthome_server

TLDR

This is the Software application of the SmartHome my Castle development.

Important

Keep in mind! As the development can be used in different scopes, you may not have to deal with most of the factors we list below. E.g.: Locally run Engine only Installations, will not need any connection settings. If you do not allow remote access, you can completelly avoid dealing with world-facing security, port forwarding, etc. If you only run the Development with one Hardware only, you wont have to deal with the Local Network.

When setting up your SmartHome using the Entire feature set of the SmartHome my Castle Development, proceed as listed below:

1. Design your smart home setup, based on building architecture, building hardware conditions, set of physical systems you want to monitor or controll. Ideally, you should consult your Building Architect and Construction Engineer to incorporate relevant decisions right from the beginning of the building design process.

2. Install computer hardware, sensors, robots where they are needed, where these can work optimally. They sould be practically accessible to you, but not necessarly to unauthorized, unwarranted or even incompetent people. Mind necessary power supply, network connection, WiFi coverge, Provider-router access, cooling/ ventillation, etc.
   Make sure the is network connection possible between system parts on hardware level/ router level.

3. Establish IT connection between parts of the Development, and connection between development and the outside world. Mind your DHCP, set up logical IP settings, Port system. Check necessary Port forwarding, check Internet connectivity. Allow secure connection using HTTPS.
   Install OS' onto RaspberryPis. Install necessary hardware mounted and controlled by Nodes. Enable and prepare SSH connections. (needed for both local connection and GitHub repo access): Create secure keypairs, use password protected keys.

4. Download, install and run necessary software (e.g.: Server with routers, Message Handlers, Engines) To to so, clone repos, setup git environments.

Important

This README section of the document only deals with Point D - the software part of the Development. It is necessary to handle the software in the context of the entire system, as highlighted here at https://shmc.sziller.eu.

Find a detailed description of SmartHome my Castle under: https://shmc.sziller.eu

repository

Find actual project repo under: https://github.com/sziller/_raspi_smarthome_server

whom and what for?

Version: v0.0.0
Modular open-source SmartHome application for self-sovereign

how do I get started?

You will need to rename and update the following files:

• temp-config.py must be renamed to config.py!

• temp-config_prv.py must be renamed to config_prv!

• .temp-env must be renamed to .env

Summary of set up

tbd…​

Configuration

tbd…​

Dependencies

Not much, other than what’s listed above. Run it on a Linux system, mind requirements, and use the lib directory to install additional packages.

Database configuration

tbd…​

How to run tests

tbd…​

Deployment instructions

tbd…​

Entry Point

Use one of the following Pyhton3 scripts to run the Server:

• APP_srv_cl - instantiating a wrapped-class to run the server

• APP_srv_fn - a function based server start - more of a tutorial style code-branch

All config.py and .env contents are compatible with both Entry-Points.

how can you contribute?

• Writing tests

• Code review

• Comments on architecture or development decisions

• Possible refactoring ideas

contact

Owner and developer of this Project is Sziller

• https://sziller.eu