The RevPi Status application, also known as Webstatus, enables the basic configuration of the RevPi devices and simple activation or deactivation of the installed services.
RevPi Status is pre-installed on every RevPi base module up to RevPi Bullseye (04/2024).
As of RevPi Bookworm (10/2024) the basic configuration with RevPi Status is replaced by Cockpit.
Starting RevPi Status #
▷ Establish a network connection between the RevPi and your PC.
▷ Open a web browser.
▷ Call up RevPi Status via the web browser with revpi[serial number].local
You can find the serial number on the front of the housing.
Alternatively, you can enter the IP address of the RevPi in the web browser.
❯ A security warning may appear in the browser.
▷ Accept the security exception to continue with the login.
❯ The login screen for RevPi Status appears.
▷ Log in with the user name admin and the device password.
You can find the device password on the sticker on the side of the RevPi housing.
APPS #
The activated applications can be started in the APPS tab. If necessary, the application or service must first be activated in the SERVICES tab.
The Revolution Pi system, i.e. a RevPi base module with expansion modules, is configured via the PiCtory application.
CONFIG #
The following basic configurations are possible in RevPi Status via the CONFIG tab.
| Name | Value |
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Max CPU clock rate |
The CPU clock frequency will be automatically reduced due to temperature issues. In order to guarantee consistent system behavior, the Max CPU clock frequency can be reduced in advance. |
Time synchronization daemon |
Activate / deactivate time synchronization via the Internet. |
SSH daemon to prevent remote login |
Activate / deactivate access via SSH (Secure Shell Host Protocol), see Login via Terminal. |
Boot to GUI |
Activate / deactivate automatic start of the graphical user interface. |
Swap |
To limit access to the eMMC permanent memory, the swapping of RAM data to the eMMC can be disabled. |
Store logs on |
To limit access to the eMMC permanent memory, logging data can be redirected to a RAM disk (tmpfs). |
Bluetooth (BT) |
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WLAN |
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Support RevPi ConCan device |
To be able to use the RevPi Con CAN expansion module, it must first be configured in the device tree. Reboot required! |
▷ Select SAVE ALL to save all changes. This may take a few seconds.
▷ Select RESET DRIVER to restart the driver.
SERVICES #
The following central services and applications can be activated via the SERVICES tab:
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Modbus Master
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Modbus Slave
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Logi.RTS
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TeamViewer-RevPi
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Node-RED
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Node-RED Nodes Server
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RevPiPyLoad
▷ Select SAVE ALL to save all changes. This may take a few seconds.
STATUS #
The system status of the RevPi base module can be queried via the STATUS tab.
Enabling WLAN #
▷ Start RevPi Status.
▷ Activate in the CONFIG tab, the option Enable/Disable build-in WLAN .
▷ Reboot RevPi.
▷ Set up the WLAN connection via NetworkManager.
Setting up WLAN Country Code via raspi-config (until RevPi Bullseye (04/2024)) #
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Setting the correct country helps prevent connection issues and improves network reliability.
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Different countries allow different WiFi channels and signal strengths.
▷ Log in to the RevPi via a terminal.
▷ Open raspi-config with the command:
sudo raspi-config▷ Use the arrow buttons to navigate to the menu Localization Options.
▷ Select the option WLAN Country.
▷ Select the appropriate country from the country list and confirm with ENTER.
❯ The WLAN country code is active.