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revpimodio2/docs/installation.rst
Sven Sager 3294c5e980 docs: Update documentation for improved clarity and consistency
Revised various sections across multiple documentation files to reflect
updated methods (`run_plc` replacing manual setup with `cycleloop`) and
adjust for new default parameters (e.g., `autorefresh`). Enhanced
descriptions for timers, Cycletools usage, and new method explanations.
Removed outdated or redundant examples and updated system requirements.

Signed-off-by: Sven Sager <akira@narux.de>
2026-02-17 12:05:58 +01:00

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Installation

System Requirements

  • Python 3.2 or higher
  • Revolution Pi hardware (Core, Core3, Connect, Compact, Flat)
  • piCtory configuration tool

Prerequisites

User Permissions

On Bookworm images, users must belong to the picontrol group:

sudo usermod -a -G picontrol username

Log out and log back in for the group change to take effect.

Installing RevPiModIO

RevPiModIO is preinstalled on your Revolution Pi. It is distributed as debian package and will be updated by apt.

Using pip

Install from PyPI:

pip install revpimodio2

From Source

Clone the repository and install:

git clone https://github.com/naruxde/revpimodio2.git
cd revpimodio2
pip install .

Verify Installation

Test the installation:

python3 -c "import revpimodio2; print(revpimodio2.__version__)"

Optional Components

RevPiPyLoad

For advanced features like XML-RPC server and MQTT integration:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install revpipyload

Configure XML-RPC Server

Edit /etc/revpipyload/revpipyload.conf:

[XMLRPC]
xmlrpc = 1

Configure access permissions in /etc/revpipyload/aclxmlrpc.conf, then restart:

sudo service revpipyload restart

RevPi Commander

RevPi Commander provides a GUI for testing I/O without programming:

  1. Download from revpimodio.org
  2. Configure connection via File → Connections with your RevPi's IP address (port: 55123)
  3. Use "PLC watch mode" to monitor sensors and control outputs

Next Steps

After installation, proceed to :doc:`quickstart` to write your first program.

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