Stay updated

In general, it is best practice to make sure your server and pi are updated. Before installing any FarmBot software or trying to troubleshoot problems, first run these commands:

  • sudo apt-get update
  • sudo apt-get upgrade

For People Using Hosted Services

Component Location Setup Start Command
Web app frontend my.farmbot.io Open in browser, create an account Open in browser, login
Web app API/backend my.farmbot.io None None
MQTT gateway mqtt.farmbot.io None None
Controller Raspberry Pi None None
Firmware Arduino None None - its always running when powered

For Developers Running Everything Locally

Component Location Git Repo Final Setup Step Start Command
Web app frontend localhost:8080 farmbot-web-frontend npm install npm start
Web app API/backend localhost:3000 farmbot-web-API bundle install MQTT_HOST=mqtt.farmbot.io rails s
MQTT gateway localhost:1883 for MQTT direct clients (FarmBots)
localhost:3002 for WebSockets (web frontend/API)		 mqtt-gateway ? ?
Controller Raspberry Pi farmbot_os WiFi Configurator None
Firmware Arduino farmbot-arduino-firmware ino build
ino upload		 None - its always running when powered