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Updates for systemd
This adds a service file and instructions for getting this to start at boot
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# TC²-BBS Meshtastic Version
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[](https://ko-fi.com/B0B1OZ22Z)
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[](https://ko-fi.com/B0B1OZ22Z)
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This is the TC²-BBS system integrated with Meshtastic devices. The system allows for message handling, bulletin boards, mail systems, and a channel directory.
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## Setup
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### Docker installation
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TC²-BBS Meshtastic is available on Docker Hub
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[](https://hub.docker.com/r/thealhu/tc2-bbs-mesh)
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If you're a Docker user, TC²-BBS Meshtastic is available on Docker Hub!
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[](https://hub.docker.com/r/thealhu/tc2-bbs-mesh)
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### Requirements
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@ -22,79 +23,115 @@ TC²-BBS Meshtastic is available on Docker Hub
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1. Clone the repository:
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```sh
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git clone https://github.com/TheCommsChannel/TC2-BBS-mesh.git
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cd TC2-BBS-mesh
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cd ~git clone https://github.com/TheCommsChannel/TC2-BBS-mesh.gitcd TC2-BBS-mesh
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```
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2. Set up a Python virtual environment:
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2. Set up a Python virtual environment:
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```sh
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```sh
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python -m venv venv
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```
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3. Activate the virtual environment:
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- On Windows:
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```sh
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venv\Scripts\activate
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```
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3. Activate the virtual environment:
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- On Windows:
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```sh
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venv\Scripts\activate
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```
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- On macOS and Linux:
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```sh
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source venv/bin/activate
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```
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4. Install the required packages:
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4. Install the required packages:
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```sh
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```sh
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pip install -r requirements.txt
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```
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5. Set up the configuration in `config.ini`:
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**[interface]**
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If using `type = serial` and you have multiple devices connected, you will need to uncomment the `port =` line and enter in the port of your device.
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Linux Example:
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`port = /dev/ttyUSB0`
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Windows Example:
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`port = COM3`
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If using type = tcp you will need to uncomment the hostname = 192.168.x.x line and put in the IP address of your Meshtastic device
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**[sync]**
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Enter in a list of other BBS nodes you would like to sync messages and bulletins with. Separate each by comma and no spaces as shown in the example below.
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You can find the nodeID in the menu under `Radio Configuration > User` for each node, or use this script for getting nodedb data from a device:
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[Meshtastic-Python-Examples/print-nodedb.py at main · pdxlocations/Meshtastic-Python-Examples (github.com)](https://github.com/pdxlocations/Meshtastic-Python-Examples/blob/main/print-nodedb.py)
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5. Set up the configuration in `config.ini`:
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Example Config:
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```ini
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[interface]
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type = serial
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# port = /dev/ttyUSB0
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# hostname = 192.168.x.x
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**[interface]**
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If using `type = serial` and you have multiple devices connected, you will need to uncomment the `port =` line and enter the port of your device.
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[sync]
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bbs_nodes = !f53f4abc,!f3abc123
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```
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Linux Example:
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`port = /dev/ttyUSB0`
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Windows Example:
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`port = COM3`
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If using type = tcp you will need to uncomment the hostname = 192.168.x.x line and put in the IP address of your Meshtastic device
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**[sync]**
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Enter a list of other BBS nodes you would like to sync messages and bulletins with. Separate each by comma and no spaces as shown in the example below.
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You can find the nodeID in the menu under `Radio Configuration > User` for each node, or use this script for getting nodedb data from a device:
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[Meshtastic-Python-Examples/print-nodedb.py at main · pdxlocations/Meshtastic-Python-Examples (github.com)](https://github.com/pdxlocations/Meshtastic-Python-Examples/blob/main/print-nodedb.py)
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Example Config:
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```ini
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[interface]
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type = serial
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# port = /dev/ttyUSB0
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# hostname = 192.168.x.x
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[sync]
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bbs_nodes = !f53f4abc,!f3abc123
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````
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### Running the Server
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Run the server with:
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```sh
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python server.py
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python server.py```
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```
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Be sure you've followed the Python virtual environment steps above and activated it before running.
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## Automatically run at boot
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If you would like to have the script automatically run at boot, follow the steps below:
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1. **Edit the service file**
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First, edit the mesh-bbs.service file using your preferred text editor. The 3 following lines in that file are what we need to edit:
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```sh
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User=pi
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WorkingDirectory=/home/pi/TC2-BBS-mesh
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ExecStart=/home/pi/TC2-BBS-mesh/venv/bin/python3 /home/pi/TC2-BBS-mesh/server.py
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```
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The file is currently setup for a user named 'pi' and assumes that the TC2-BBS-mesh directory is located in the home directory (which it should be if the earlier directions were followed)
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We just need to replace the 4 parts that have "pi" in those 3 lines with your username.
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2. **Configuring systemd**
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From the TC2-BBS-mesh directory, run the following commands:
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`sh sudo cp mesh-bbs.service /etc/systemd/system/`
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`sh sudo systemctl enable mesh-bbs.service`
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`sh sudo systemctl start mesh-bbs.service`
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The service should be started now and should start anytime your device is powered on or rebooted. You can check the status ofk the service by running the following command:
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`sh sudo systemctl status mesh-bbs.service`
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If you need to stop the service, you can run the following:
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`sh sudo systemctl stop mesh-bbs.service`
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If you make changes to the watchlist.txt file, you will need to restart the service with the following command:
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`sh sudo systemctl restart mesh-bbs.service`
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## Features
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- **Mail System**: Send and receive mail messages.
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## Usage
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You interact with the BBS by sending direct messages to the node that's connected to the system running the Python script. Sending any message to it will get a response with the main menu.
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You interact with the BBS by sending direct messages to the node that's connected to the system running the Python script. Sending any message to it will get a response with the main menu.
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Make selections by sending messages based on the letter or number in brackets - Send M for [M]ail Menu for example.
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A video of it in use is available on our YouTube channel:
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[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6LhY4HoimU)
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[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6LhY4HoimU)
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## Thanks
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## License
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GNU General Public License v3.0
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GNU General Public License v3.0
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Description=TC²-BBS Meshtastic Version
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After=multi-user.target
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[Service]
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Type=simple
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Restart=always
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RestartSec=20
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User=pi
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WorkingDirectory=/home/pi/TC2-BBS-mesh
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ExecStart=/home/pi/TC2-BBS-mesh/venv/bin/python3 /home/pi/TC2-BBS-mesh/server.py
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[Install]
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WantedBy=multi-user.target
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