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--- weatherbox:unified_software_team:packet_tester [2016/09/23 02:41]
tbyers created
+++ weatherbox:unified_software_team:packet_tester [2021/09/19 21:59] (current)
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-To enjoy the gateway_decoder.py program, first download or clone the repository at https://github.com/scel-hawaii/data-gateway.
+====== Packet Tester ======
+The "Packet Tester" program is to test the correctness of the packets transmitted by a weatherbox. The Packet Tester will collect the transmitted packets and print the results to the console. There is also the option of having the data be written to a .csv file if that is desired.
+To enjoy the packet_tester.py program, first download or clone the repository at https://github.com/scel-hawaii/data-gateway. For best results use a linux machine.
+----
 Equipment Needed:
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 **Make sure you are in the data-gateway directory when attempting to run the program**
-Instructions for running the decoder test on your personal computer:
+Instructions for running the packet_tester on your personal computer:
         Step 1: Connect your Xbee device to the explorer, and plug that into your computer
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                         When you are prompted by the program insert the following string: /dev/"YOUR_PORT_HERE"
                                                                                       ex: /dev/ttyUSB0
-        Step 6: Run the program with the command: python gateway_decoder.py
+        Step 6: Run the program with the command: python packet_tester.py