From e2436ad796f5743cd3347cb38a730545387ccba7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Paul-Vincent Roll Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2016 17:46:09 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Updated install instructions --- README.md | 11 +++++++++-- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 04a0f080..ea7c5f05 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -4,8 +4,15 @@ This version of the Magic Mirror software focusses on a modular plugin system. B #WARNING: THIS VERSION IS IN A VERY EARLY STAGE. IT IS NOT COMPLETED YET. PLEASE USE THE MASTER BRANCH. ##Usage -1. Install [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/) -2. Execute `npm install && npm start`. +1. Download the latest node version: +`wget https://nodejs.org/dist/latest/node-v5.10.0-linux-armv6l.tar.gz` for Pi 1 +`wget https://nodejs.org/dist/latest/node-v5.10.0-linux-armv7l.tar.gz` for Pi 2 +2. Unpack file `tar -xvf filename` +3. Install `cd foldername && sudo cp -R * /usr/local/` +4. Set loglevel `npm config set loglevel info` +5. `npm install && npm start` (You may have to restart your terminal before this works) + +**Important:** `npm start` does NOT work via SSH you have to execute it in a terminal session running in a window-manager. ##Configuration 1. Duplicate `config/config.js.sample` to `config/config.js`.