New Raspbian image to prepare for v4, documentation on scenes

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Hello everyone,

A message to inform you that the Raspbian Gladys 4 beta image will no longer be updated. We are moving to a new Raspbian image that builds on the Docker tag v4-arm, in order to prepare for v4 :slight_smile:

On the menu for this new image:

  • This image points to the latest version of Gladys, built with the v4-arm tag. When transitioning from beta to 4.0.0, there will be no need to change the Raspbian image; your instance will be updated automatically.
  • This image automatically extends your partition on startup. Thus, all your SD card space is available to Gladys, without any action on your part.
  • This image automatically performs system security updates.

The Raspbian image is available for download in the Gladys 4 documentation.

Documentation on scenes

I have started writing an entire new category of documentation to talk about scenes.

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This documentation is available here:

I haven’t finished describing all the possibilities of scenes, but it’s a first start.

Feel free to provide feedback, and even better if you want to contribute to this documentation—everything is open-source and editable by everyone!

I remind you that there are still 8 tasks in the v4 RC milestone that are documentation-related; any help is welcome :slight_smile: Issues · GladysAssistant/Gladys · GitHub

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Hello Cool the rc is approaching
So I reinstalled my gladys installation with this image
Currently I am on Gladys v4.0.0-beta.15
And my zwave devices still don’t work
The problem remains the same module recognized but the info only comes up during the first integration then nothing more.
See Zwave - Aide pour la v4 - #15 par Will9

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Hello,
I tried to add, in the camera documentation, the possibility to connect a USB webcam.
https://github.com/GladysAssistant/v4-website/pull/6
However, I mentioned in the comments what I don’t know how to do.
I hope my procedure is correct:

  • Changes
  • Adding comments
  • Pull Request request
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I created the documentation page for Telegram.
https://github.com/GladysAssistant/v4-website/pull/9
I didn’t insert the images because I don’t know how to do it.
They are ready.
I still need to add mobile views.

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I corrected a few spelling mistakes in the intro of the scenes.
I haven’t looked at the other pages in detail yet.
https://github.com/GladysAssistant/v4-website/pull/8

In the documentation to install Gladys on a RPi, I added a line.
https://github.com/GladysAssistant/v4-website/pull/7

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You can draw inspiration from another PR for the images and the sidemenu

Example: Add OpenWeather doc by Pierre-Gilles · Pull Request #2 · GladysAssistant/v4-website · GitHub

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I can’t create a folder to place the images in.
I don’t know what the sidemenu is. The right menu that allows you to navigate more easily within the page?
I can’t create a new page to write on.
It’s not easy to access GitHub for a new user.

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How so? Are you going through GitHub directly?

Edit: I just saw that you edited your post, and that answers my question.

Indeed, it’s not the simplest.

Not knowing which system you are on (Windows / Mac / Linux)

You need to install git on your system. Then an editor (vscode).

A small tutorial around git/github
https://openclassrooms.com/fr/courses/5641721-utilisez-git-pour-vos-projets-de-developpement?archived-source=2342361

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This is normal, the work on Z-Wave is not yet ready and is part of the last piece of development before the RC :slight_smile:

I am actually looking for someone to take over and help with this part since @link39 is not available at the moment. The PR in question: [WIP] - Zwave: add multi-instance devices support, comClass and Units mapping, modify device view, by link39 · Pull Request #759 · GladysAssistant/Gladys · GitHub

Thanks @gaetanb76 for your PRs :slight_smile: Indeed, it would be cool if you could work with git locally rather than with the online UI, there are a lot of small PRs that could just be one PR ^^

I second @VonOx and I recommend you to make a tutorial to learn the basics of Git :slight_smile:

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I’d be happy to help with ZWave, but Bluetooth is already complex enough as it is. And I’m not equipped, but we can already start recruiting testers.

If it’s just a « merge », I’m on it :wink:

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Don’t worry about Z-Wave, Bluetooth is just as important :slight_smile: The PR is ready but was developed with little testing. Generally, I’m looking for someone who has a lot of Z-Wave at home and could take over the general integration lead!

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I already started a tutorial yesterday.
As soon as I have more time, I’ll get back to it.
Edit:
I installed Git and VS code.
The modifications to camera.md and 1_raspberry_pi.md, and the creation of telegram.md are done, with the images.
I made a Pull Request.
I’m waiting to see if it’s okay with you.