How to Install SIP Irrigation Control on Windows 11

SIP Irrigation Control is an open-source software that helps manage irrigation systems. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing SIP Irrigation Control on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

• Windows 11 Operating System
• Internet Connection

Step 1: Download Python

Before installing SIP Irrigation Control, you need to have Python installed on your Windows 11 system. You can download Python from the official website https://www.python.org/downloads/ or use the following command in your PowerShell:

   iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://chocolatey.org/install.ps1'))
   choco install python3 -y

Step 2: Install Git

Git is a version control system that is required to download the SIP Irrigation Control software from the Github repository. You can download and install Git from the official website https://git-scm.com/download/win

Step 3: Download SIP Irrigation Control

Open your Command Prompt and run the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/dan-in-ca/SIP.git

Step 4: Install Dependencies

Navigate to the cloned repository directory and install the required dependencies using the following command:

   cd SIP
   pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 5: Run SIP Irrigation Control

To run SIP Irrigation Control, navigate to the src folder using the following command:

   cd src

Then run the following command:

   python sip.py

Conclusion

You have successfully installed and configured SIP Irrigation Control on Windows 11. You can now manage your irrigation systems using this software.

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