/farmbot-web-app

Setup, customize, and control FarmBot from your web browser

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Farmbot Web App

This Repo is the Web based side of FarmBot. It allows users to control the device from their web browser. We're getting closer to launch, but it this is an unstable pre-alpha repo.

Developer setup

  1. git clone git@github.com:FarmBot/farmbot-web-app.git
  2. cd farmbot-web-app
  3. Install MongoDB
  4. Start Mongo if you have not already done so. (typically via the mongod command)
  5. bundle install
  6. rails s
  7. Go to http://localhost:3000

Running Tests

Please run them before submitting pull requests.

Ruby Specs

  • bundle exec rspec spec

Javascript Specs

  • bundle exec rake spec:javascript

How to Contribute

  • Check out Waffle.io for issues that are ready to be worked on.
  • Pull requests are always appreciated, but please
    • Write tests.
    • Follow the Ruby Community Style Guide.
    • Raise issues. We love to know about issues. Even the issues you think are only relevant to your setup. Just submit issues if you have issues.

Roadmap

This project is still in its infancy. Our current focus as of July 2014 is to create a basic system of control for the farmbot user via technologies such as:

Eventually, the app hopes to be a rich environment for users to manage their FarmBot and gain insights into the farming decision process.

nice-to-haves

  • Actually make use of MeshBlu response objects, instead of just screaming commands at the device.
  • Display device status.
  • Test precision control widget on device.
  • Dropdown box to select device (defaults to first)
  • Better test suite for angular side of things.

Accomplishments

JULY 2014:

  • Changed UI Components
  • MeshBlu upgrade
  • Production server changes

JUNE 2014:

  • Achieved Device movement in the real world.

MAY 2014:

  • Deployed pre-alpha staging server (contact Rick Carlino for contributor access)
  • Connected to MeshBlu, formerly SkyNet.
  • Finished in browser device config for skynet.

APRIL 2014:

  • Finished basic user registration
  • Functional mockups