Run Python Script as start up - sudo

[elliotbeken]

Hi all,

I am very new to Python scripting and i am starting to have a play as i have a Raspberry PI.

I have written a simple script that makes some LEDs flash. I am looking how i can get this to run at startup (so i dont have to manually run the script)

Currently to run the script i run the following command:

'sudo python blink2.py'

is there a way this can be done ? it has to run a sudo/root.....

Many Thanks

[papibe]

Hi elliotbeken.

You could use the root crontab, and use the @reboot custom tag:

sudo crontab -e

And then add something like:

@reboot /path/to/script.py

Hope it helps. Let us know how it goes.
Regards.

[elliotbeken]

Hi papibe,

Nope this didnt work !

I added this:

@reboot /home/elliot/blink3.py

any ideas ?

Thanks

[elliotbeken]

Managed to work this out ! Quite simple really placed this in the rc.local

python /home/elliot/blink3.py

[papibe]

Glad you worked it out

I few tips:

Since this file is a little 'touchy', I'd recommend:

• Using full paths.
• Force a 'positive ending'.
• Assume minimal environment on your script (some environment variables may not be available).
• Don't forget the 'exit 0' line.

So the last line would be something like:

/usr/bin/python /home/elliot/blink3.py || /bin/true
exit 0

Regards.