Installation of Linien

Windows

For Windows users, standalone binaries containing the graphical user interface are recommended. These binaries run on your lab PC and include everything necessary to get Linien running on your RedPitaya.

1. Download the Standalone Binary:
• Go to the Linien releases page.
• Download the latest standalone binary from the assets section.
2. Run the Binary:
• Execute the downloaded file to install Linien on your Windows PC.

Linux

For Linux users, it is recommended to install linien-gui via pip.

1. Install with pip:
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pip install linien-gui

2. Start the GUI:
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linien

Python Client Only

If you are only interested in the Python client and do not need the graphical application, you can install the linien-client package:

1. Install linien-client:
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pip install linien-client

Installation of the Server on the RedPitaya

Automatic Installation via GUI

The easiest way to install the server component on the RedPitaya is through the graphical user interface. When you connect to the RedPitaya for the first time, the server is automatically installed.

Manual Installation

If you prefer manual installation, you can follow these steps:

1. Connect via SSH:
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ssh root@rp-xxxxxx.local

2. Install linien-server:
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pip install linien-server

3. Start the Server:
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linien-server start

4. Check Server Status:
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linien-server status

For more options, you can run:

linien-server --help