Dataplicity Installation via the Dataplicity App [currently not working]

Direct Install via the Dataplicity App

Note: This tutorial will show screen sessions from an Android smartphone but it should be similar to other devices. Click on any image to enlarge it.

1. Install the Dataplicity app on a device that is connected to the same WiFi where eRVin is running:
   
2. Run the app then click the Sign Up button:
   
3. The next screen will ask for your email address, enter it and click Next. Note that your email will become your Dataplicity acount ID.
   
4. On the next screen click the Scan for devices button:
   
5. Your network will be scanned looking for Raspberry Pi (eRVin) devices.
   
6. Normally it will return only one, or maybe two, devices. In the screenshot below it detected more devices on my network because I have multiple Pi’s running. If more than one device is detected you will need to know the IP address of your eRVin device. This can be obtained by looking in your eRVin app at Network Information which is under the System tab. In this case the device I want is 192.168.8.209. Click the green INSTALL button for the correct device:
   
7. On the next screen click the INSTALL DATAPLICITY button.
   
8. Next you will get a prompt to enter the username and password for the Raspberry Pi computer system that is running eRVin as shown below. The default username is “pi”. If you have not yet updated your system password, the default password for eRVin is “ervin2020”. (I believe CoachProxy has a default password of “raspberry”). Check the box next to “root password (sudo)” as shown below, then click CONNECT.
   

   Note: If you have not changed your eRVin system password, when done with this Dataplicity installation please do so for enhanced security. That can be done via the System tab in the eRVin app (version 0.5 and newer).

   

9. Dataplicity will connect to the eRVin system…
   
10. …and begin downloading the Dataplicity software. Please be patent this can take up to 15 minutes:
    
11. Eventually you will get a screen similar to the one below, click on the device indicated by the red arrow:
    
12. Next you will get a screen like the one shown below, click on the three dots:
    
13. From the dropdown that appears, select Wormhole:
    
14. The next screen will look like the one shown below, click the switch to turn on the Wormhole. The URL shown to the left is unique to your eRVin system and permanent. BUT, don’t click on it just yet, the steps that follow must be completed first:
    
15. Before using your private Wormhole link you need to finish setting up your Dataplicity account. (Note your Dataplicity account is completely separate from your eRVin System id and password). Go look in your email, you should have received an email (initiated in step 3) from Dataplicity, with a link to finish setting up your account. Click the Verify your account now button.
    
16. Next you will be asked to set a password for your Dataplicity account. This is between you and Dataplicity and has nothing to do with the eRVin system. Once that is done, in your browser window you will get a screen like the one below:
    
17. Click on the device as shown above by the red arrow and you should next get a screen with your unique Wormhole link as shown below. Click the Enabled switch to activate the Wormhole if not already enabled:
    
18. Copy your unique Wormhole link and save it somewhere safe. This link is how you will access your eRVin system from ANYWHERE. Keep in mind it is essentially a passkey to your eRVin app so do not share it with others. Also make sure to record your Dataplicity Account ID (your email address) and password, you can always retrieve the Wormhole link by logging on to your Dataplicity account. Now, go ahead and click on the Wormhole link. This should bring you to the eRVin screen as shown below:
    
19. Next we want to create a shortcut to eRVin to make it behave like an app and super easy to access. Click the 3 vertical dots in the upper right as shown above, then select “Add to Home Screen” as shown below (there is a similar process for iOS described here):
    
20. Now you will get a prompt to save the shortcut, the exact procedure from this point will vary with the device and OS, but save it where it is convenient to access:
    
21. This shortcut will will behave more or less like any other “app” and make it quick and easy to access eRVin, regardless if you are aboard your RV or somewhere far away. There is no need to enter a link or IP address, just click the icon!