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How to use the SimpleSwitch™-launcher#

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This is the SimpleSwitch™-launcher#

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you can access the following information (* after authentication)#

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get device information like IP address(es) or status of installed SimpleSwitch™ packages.#

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start/stop a SimpleSwitch™ package by clicking on the marked button of any of the listed SimpleSwitch™ packages#

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delete a SimpleSwitch™ package by clicking on the marked button of any of the listed SimpleSwitch™ packages.#

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have more information about a SimpleSwitch™ package by clicking on the marked arrow of any of the listed SimpleSwitch™ packages.#

  • configure your external hardware for the SoM

  • connect to ghcr.io, to then be able to install publicly available SimpleSwitch™ packages. To do that just enter the user name and your personal access token (see Github container registry (GHCR)), then click on the Authenticate button.

Scroll through the available SimpleSwitch™ packages. It is possible to get more information by clicking on them. Finally it is possible to select some packages for installation, by clicking on Add to Cart buttons. Then just confirm the installation:

  • by clicking on the cart icon on the top right corner

  • by choosing the version you want for each SimpleSwitch™ packages

  • by confirming the installation of a package clicking on the checkbox of the SimpleSwitch™ packages

  • and finally by pressing the Install button.

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Tip

The application will close automatically after 15 seconds.

This timer will be reset each item you click on any of the mentioned buttons.

Internet access required

For the launcher access to the internet is required. If you use the provided simpleswitch-dhcp-helper, please make sure to also setup Access GHCR from a private network with no direct access to internet.

See also

Install image to SDCard#

If supported by the device, you can also install the currently configured SimpleSwitch™ bundle to the eMMC of the device.

  • If shown, click on Install to eMMC.

  • Wait till the progress indicator disappears.

  • Reconfigure the boot pins to boot from eMMC afterwards