📅 2024-01-02 — Session: Resolved wxPython installation and OBD2 setup issues
🕒 14:35–14:55
🏷️ Labels: Wxpython, Ubuntu, OBD2, Diagnostics, Installation
📂 Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM
Session Goal
The session aimed to resolve installation issues related to wxPython on Ubuntu 22 and set up OBD2 diagnostic software using wxPython.
Key Activities
- Resolved wxPython Installation Issues: Addressed the unavailability of the
python-wxgtk2.8package on Ubuntu 22 by providing instructions to install a newer version of wxPython and fix multiple configuration warnings. - OBD2 Diagnostic Software Setup: Provided a step-by-step guide for installing and running OBD2 diagnostic software using wxPython, including software installation, scanner connection, software configuration, and troubleshooting tips.
- Running pyOBD Software: Detailed instructions on making the pyOBD script executable, connecting an OBD2 scanner, and starting diagnostics.
- Resolved wxPython Error for pyOBD: Offered a guide to fix the
ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'wx'by installing wxPython in a Python environment for the pyOBD application. - Linux Subdirectory Sorting: Explained the use of
duandsortcommands to sort subdirectories by size in Linux. - Resolved GTK+ Dependency Issues: Provided guidance on resolving wxPython installation errors due to missing GTK+ development files on Linux.
Achievements
- Successfully installed wxPython on Ubuntu 22, resolving dependency issues.
- Set up and ran OBD2 diagnostic software using wxPython.
Pending Tasks
- Verify the functionality of the OBD2 diagnostic software in a real-world scenario.
- Continue monitoring for any additional dependency issues that may arise with future updates.