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Choose "1" then press Enter | Choose "1" then press Enter | ||
| − | Add | + | Add the command line you want to execute at the end of the file that reads like this: |
| − | @reboot | + | '''@reboot python3 /home/pi/x-c1/fan.py''' |
| − | + | '''PS:''' | |
| − | @reboot python /home/pi/x-c1/fan.py | + | 1. '''@reboot python /home/pi/x-c1/fan.py''' is a sample command, You '''MUST''' to modify it according to your needs. |
| − | <span style="color:red;">Please make sure that the file path and file name are correct</span> | + | 2. <span style="color:red;">Please make sure that the file path and file name are correct</span> |
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| − | [[File:Crontab- | + | [[File:Crontab-2.png|800px]] |
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Save and exit (CTRK + O and ENTER to save it). In nano editor, you do that by hitting CTRL + X, answering Y and hitting Enter when prompted. | Save and exit (CTRK + O and ENTER to save it). In nano editor, you do that by hitting CTRL + X, answering Y and hitting Enter when prompted. | ||
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sudo crontab -e | sudo crontab -e | ||
| − | + | Then remove the command line by yourself. | |
Latest revision as of 09:41, 31 May 2023
Add crontab job
sudo crontab -e
Choose "1" then press Enter
Add the command line you want to execute at the end of the file that reads like this:
@reboot python3 /home/pi/x-c1/fan.py
PS:
1. @reboot python /home/pi/x-c1/fan.py is a sample command, You MUST to modify it according to your needs.
2. Please make sure that the file path and file name are correct
Save and exit (CTRK + O and ENTER to save it). In nano editor, you do that by hitting CTRL + X, answering Y and hitting Enter when prompted.
Please run 'sudo reboot' to reboot device to enable crontab job.
Remove crontab job
sudo crontab -e
Then remove the command line by yourself.
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