Pronterface and xyPython

[cchisholm]

I have been trying to get pronterface to run on my RP. I have jumped through all the hoops I have found so far and got to the point of running proterface with....

sudo python pronterface.py (while in the printrun folder)

I get a message wxPython is not installed and is required.

I tryed installing with sudo apt-get install wxPython, but I get a message that it can't locate a pacikage wxPython.

Anyone know how to install wxPython so that I can get pronterface to run?

[DirkS]

Searching with apt-cache ('apt-cache search wxpython') suggests that you need the package python-wxgtk2.8
Install it with

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sudo apt-get install python-wxgtk2.8

[cchisholm]

Thank you.... That did it. I guess I need to play with apt-cache.

[AlteriusOmega]

Searching with apt-cache ('apt-cache search wxpython') suggests that you need the package python-wxgtk2.8
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sudo apt-get install python-wxgtk2.8

This package (python-wxgtk2.8) is outdated now and you won't be able to install it. However, I was able to install the newer version by typing "sudo apt-get install python-wxgtk3.0"

Hope this is helpful for anyone else having this issue.