diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 03a89ac..1e0d382 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -3,14 +3,27 @@ g2_ircddb This package is for making a ircddb gateway based on Scott Lawson KI4LKF g2_ircddb gateway software. -The only repeater device supported so far is a DVAP dongle (see http://www.dvapdongle.com). Plans are -to also support a GMSK modem (as soon as I can get my hands on one). +The only repeater device supported so far is a DVAP dongle (see http://www.dvapdongle.com). Plans are to also support a GMSK modem (as soon as I can get my hands on one). -As configures, this software requires a Debian or Debian-based Linux OS and is specifically designed -for a Raspberry Pi (http://raspberrypi.org) on Raspbian Liunx or a BeagleBone Black -(http://beagleboard.org) running Debian Linux. +As configures, this software requires a Debian or Debian-based Linux OS and is specifically designed for a Raspberry Pi (http://raspberrypi.org) on Raspbian Liunx or a BeagleBone Black (http://beagleboard.org) running Debian Linux. -Building this package is easy. You clone this repository, execute a few commands, edit a few files and -then insall it. Reboot and you are ready to go. For much more details, see BUILDING and CONFIGURING. +Creating a portable DVAP hotspot based on a Raspberry Pi or a BeagleBone Black that can connect to both DStar reflectors as well as XREF reflectors based on Scott Lawson KI4LKF software is easy. + +Start with a Raspberry Pi with the latest Raspbian image (see http://raspberrypi.org) or a BeagleBone Black with the latest Debian image (see http://www.armhf.com). Scott's software will EASILY fit on the on-board memory of the BBB, but you will still need a uSD card to install the armhf.com Debian image to the on-board memory. + +You will need several packages to build Scott's gateway. The RasPi will probably have all or moste of these but it still doesn't hurt to be sure: + +sudo su +apt-get update +apt-get upgrade +agt-get install make g++ unzip git + +and maybe a few more. Here is one of my favorites: "apt-get install avahi-daemon". Then you can "ssh @.local" instead of "ssh $. + +After you install all the required packages, the g2_ircddb gateway installation can begin. Go to your login home directory and (without root privileges) type: + +git clone git://github.com/ac2ie/g2_ircddb.git + +Then cd into the new g2_ircddb directory and review the BUILDING and CONFIGURING file for further instructions. Tom Early, ac2ie@arrl.net