This Python-based script (maker-light-auth.pyw) facilitates user authentication using RFID or email, interfacing with a Drupal backend to verify access permissions. It provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for user interaction, displaying access statuses promptly.
Configure the config file for the specific station and materials. Users can log in via serial number or email, which the script will verify against the configured website.
Tip: Type "exit" at the user input screen to close the program.
Ensure your system has:
- Python 3.x: Version 3.6 or newer. Download from python.org.
- Python Libraries: Install the
requests,httpx, andqrcode[pil]libraries for HTTP requests handling and extended functionalities.
To set up the script environment, follow these steps:
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Install Python: Download and install Python from python.org. Ensure Python is added to your PATH.
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Install Dependencies: Execute the following commands to install required libraries:
pip install requests httpx configparser loguru graypy qrcode[pil]
Linux Instructions (Ubuntu)
If you're using Linux (e.g., Ubuntu), follow these additional steps:
Ensure Python and Pip are Installed:
sudo apt update sudo apt install python3 python3-pip
Set Up a Virtual Environment (Optional but Recommended):
python3 -m venv venv source venv/bin/activate
Install Dependencies:
pip install requests httpx configparser loguru graypy qrcode[pil]
Run the Script: python3 maker-light-auth.pyw
To configure the script for automatic execution on a workstation with a shared user account:
Script Placement: Place maker-light-auth.pyw in a common directory, such as C:\Users\SharedUser\Scripts.
Configure Auto Start:
Press Win + R, type shell:startup, and press Enter to open the Startup folder for the current user. For all users, use shell:common startup. Create a shortcut in the Startup folder pointing to the script's executable. Ensure Environment Readiness:
Install Python and all dependencies for the shared user account. Administrative privileges might be necessary for system-wide installations. Check Permissions: Verify the shared user account has the necessary permissions to run the script and access network resources.
Conduct a Test: Log in to the workstation with the shared user account to test the autostart functionality. Troubleshoot by checking script permissions, dependency installations, and startup configurations.