README.md

HyperXite 8 Control System

The control system consists of the pod control backend and control station client.

First-Time Setup

This project combines a React frontend with a Python backend.

React Frontend

1. Install dependencies

   cd control-station
   npm ci

Python Backend

1. Create a virtual environment

   python3 -m venv .venv --prompt hx8-control-system

2. Activate virtual environment

   VS Code may prompt to automatically select the newly created virtual environment. Otherwise, run

   source .venv/bin/activate

3. Install dependencies

   pip install -r requirements.txt -r requirements-dev.txt

Running Development Environment

Run the React development server

cd control-station
npm run dev

Run the Python backend

cd pod-control
python3 src/main.py

Open http://localhost:3000 with your browser to see the result.