Update systemd unit instructions

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Adam Harrison-Fuller
2026-01-21 20:20:02 +00:00
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@@ -33,7 +33,8 @@ A Python application that displays the current time in `HH:MM:SS` format using f
1. Clone or download this repository: 1. Clone or download this repository:
```bash ```bash
cd ~/ntpclock git clone https://github.com/adamhf/mini-rack-ntp-clock.git
cd mini-rack-ntp-clock
``` ```
2. Create a virtual environment: 2. Create a virtual environment:
@@ -132,21 +133,20 @@ The display shows time in `HH:MM:SS` format across 32x8 pixels:
## Running at Boot (Raspberry Pi) ## Running at Boot (Raspberry Pi)
A systemd service file is included. To install: A systemd service file template is included. To install:
```bash 1. Edit `ntpclock.service` and replace the placeholders:
# Copy the service file - `<CHECKOUT_DIRECTORY>` - the full path to where you cloned the repo (e.g., `/home/pi/mini-rack-ntp-clock`)
sudo cp ntpclock.service /etc/systemd/system/ - `<USER>` - your username (e.g., `pi` or `dietpi`)
- Optionally adjust the `-b 16` brightness value
# Reload systemd 2. Copy and enable the service:
sudo systemctl daemon-reload ```bash
sudo cp ntpclock.service /etc/systemd/system/
# Enable to start on boot sudo systemctl daemon-reload
sudo systemctl enable ntpclock.service sudo systemctl enable ntpclock.service
sudo systemctl start ntpclock.service
# Start now ```
sudo systemctl start ntpclock.service
```
To check status or view logs: To check status or view logs:
```bash ```bash
@@ -160,8 +160,6 @@ sudo systemctl stop ntpclock.service
sudo systemctl disable ntpclock.service sudo systemctl disable ntpclock.service
``` ```
**Note:** Edit the service file if you need to adjust the brightness or if your installation path differs from `/home/dietpi/ntpclock/`.
## Troubleshooting ## Troubleshooting
### SPI Permission Denied ### SPI Permission Denied