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- Connects your OpenWSN network to the Internet over a virtual interface (both Windows and Linux).
- portable across popular operating systems.
- Shows the internal state (neighbor table, scheduling table, queue, etc.) of each node physically connected to the OpenVisualizer.
- Displays errors reported by motes.
- can run with either physical motes, or emulated motes (for details, see OpenSim).
Installation
Prerequisites
| Package | Role | Installation Notes |
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| Python | implementation language | Using v2.7. v3.x not supported yet. |
| PySerial | serial to mote | Using v2.6. |
| PyDispatcher | event framework | Using v2.0.3. Historically, we have included PyDispatcher in the OpenVisualizer repository itself. However, as of November 2013, we are transitioning the develop branch to require separate installation of PyDispatcher, as we require installation of the other modules listed in this table. So, if in doubt, install this module. |
PyWin32 | tunnel dependency (Windows only) | Using Build 218. Be sure to review README.txt at the download site to retrieve the proper version. |
| SCons | tool execution | Using v2.3. |
| TAP for Windows | IPv6 tunnel driver (Windows only *) | Using v9.9.2. When selecting components, include TAP Utilities as well as the adapter itself. The TUN interface on Windows requires some configuration. Follow our tun/tap for Windows tutorial, specifically the Install tun page and the Configure tun page (perform Computer B steps). |
| Bottle web framework | UI library | Using v0.11.6, with Python's WSGI reference web server. Using the built-in template mechanism. Uses several JavaScript/CSS libraries: jQuery v1.10.2, jQueryUI v1.1.0, SlickGrid v2.2 (from this commit), and PocketGrid v1.1. |
serial to mote | ||
| Silicon Labs CP2102 UART-to-USB bridge | serial to mote (e.g. GINA) | For Windows, download CP210x VCP Windows driver. Use the default options. If successful, Windows shows two new programs (Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features):Silicon Laboratories CP320x USB to UART Bridge (Driver Removal)
Silicon Laboratories CP320x VCP Drivers for Windows XP/2003 Server/Vista/7 |
| pytest | unit test tool | Using v2.3.5. |
* On Linux, TUN/TAP already is included with the operating system, and OpenVisualizer configures it on the fly. See our TUN/TAP in Linux page for more information.
The --trace option provides internal memory profiling of OpenVisualizer itself, and requires yappi.
Download
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See the Installation and Dependencies page to download and install OpenVisualizer. The page also describes required libraries and tools.
Running it
The OpenVisualizer consists of core modules, and several types of user interfaces:
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