To write your code in C#, simply create a new console application for .NET 8.0.
The Library will give you access to the hardware and touch-panel api.
Download the package directly from your terminal :
dotnet add package ParallaxControlSystemLibrary Or Install directly from your IDE's nuget section by searching for:
ParallaxControlSystemLibrary
To ensure your console application remains running, you must implement the `SystemInitialize()` function into your program. This initializes a worker service, which allows the console application to continue running in the background. The `SystemInitialize()` function also acts as the program's starting point.
Add this snippet to your `Program.cs` file:
ParallaxControlSystemLibrary.InitializeSystem.Start(() =>
{
Console.WriteLine("Hello, World!");//program entry point
});
You may choose to publish your project to target Parallax Hardware, or run it on your local machine for testing. The publishing option will create a Unix Executable File.
When you are ready to load code to the processor, publish your project with the following settings:
Deployment mode: Self-Contained
Target runtime: linux-arm64
Trim unused assemblies: true
Produce single file: true
If you would like to test locally, publish your project with the following settings:
Deployment mode: Self-Contained
Target runtime: <select your system environment>
Trim unused assemblies: true
Produce single file: true
Login to the processors web page and select the Unix Executable File that was created from your IDE.
For example, here is the file path of the published console program on my computer when targeting linux-arm64, yours may be different: /Users/bruce/Downloads/ConsoleApp2/ConsoleApp2/bin/Release/net8.0/linux-arm64/publish
Steps to load program:
Status Page > Choose File > Upload
Load Program (Moves program from uploads folder to ~/ home directory)
Allow Program (Enables execution permissions)
Start Program (Starts the program and enables auto-restart of the program in the event of system power loss)
Need to see the console logs?
Log into the processor by terminal: ssh pi@<ipaddress>
The console app will be in your home directory.
Run the application "./<programname>"
