Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Re-installed archiver

 A couple of days ago, I re-installed the archiver. The archiver moves the data files of the day to the 'archive' subdirectory. The compression function is still disabled as the file sizes are too small to compress daily.

I may run the compressor function monthly or yearly.


Tuesday, June 22, 2021

RPi Running 24/7

 The service/timer scripts are tested, installed and running.

What's left:

1. Limit switch

2. Solar sensor installation.

3. Possible installation of a replacement relay for the actuator power supply.

Saturday, June 12, 2021

24/7 operation

 Up util now, I've booted the system periodically, or however often I wanted.

The idea now, is to run the system continuously. This will allow the system to 'wake' in the morning, and 'sleep' in the evening, all the while collecting data and adjusting the array position during operating hours.

The mechanism will be setup in the computer operating system using services and service timers. The php and python scripts collecting data and array position, currently rnon boot, will be controlled by the operating system timerss/servoces.