Installing REXYGEN runtime modules on Raspberry Pi

REXYGEN is a family of software products for automation projects. You can use it in all fields of automation, robotics, measurements and feedback control.

By installing runtime modules of REXYGEN on your Raspberry Pi minicomputer you turn it into a universal programmable automation unit. Or a soft-PLC if you prefer the industrial automation terminology. Learn more...

Installation instructions

• On your Raspberry Pi, install the Git version control tool

  sudo apt update
  sudo apt install git
  

• Go to your home directory

  cd ~
  

• Download the latest revision of installation scripts

  git clone https://github.com/rexcontrols/rex-install-rpi.git --branch v2.50
  

• Change the working directory

  cd rex-install-rpi
  

• Depending on your hardware, run only one of the following installation scripts.

  • sudo bash install-rex.sh (for bare Raspberry Pi)
  • sudo bash install-rex-monarcohat.sh (for Raspberry Pi with the Monarco HAT)
  • sudo bash install-rex-unipi.sh (for Raspberry Pi with UniPi extension board)
  • sudo bash install-rex-pifacedigital.sh (for Raspberry Pi with PiFace Digital extension board)

• Perform reboot if you are asked for it and you are done.

• Start programming your Raspberry Pi using the REXYGEN Studio

Documentation and support

• Getting started with REXYGEN and Raspberry Pi
• Getting started with REXYGEN and Monarco HAT
• Getting started with REXYGEN and UniPi board
• Complete documentation of REXYGEN
• REXYGEN community forum

Additional information

• More information about the Monarco HAT can be found at monarco.io.
• More information about the UniPi board can be found at unipi.technology.
• Raspberry Pi is a trademark of the Raspberry Pi Foundation.