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Chrome extension to set up device not working

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#1

Hi,

I’m a bit frustrated.
I had the brilliant idea of updating the firmware of my old legacy kit v1.1
Firmware got updated. Everything is fine.
Kit is publishing:
<<
SCK Waking up…
SCK Connected!!
updates = 1
Posted to Server!
Old connection active. Closing…
SCK Sleeping

Temperature: 27320 C RAW
Humidity: 13712 % RAW
Light: 196.90 lx
Battery: 94.00 %
Solar Panel: 0 mV
Carbon Monxide: 430.42 kOhm
Nitrogen Dioxide: 171.22 kOhm
Noise: 0 mV
Wifi Spots: 5
UTC: 2020-4-13 14:07:26

But the web api says it’s offline.
I tried the onboarding process again and here comes my frustration:
When I try to start the setup it tells me, that it just works on Chrome … but I am on a Chrome Browser.
When I try to sign in through the Chrome extension I get a 404 saying that the resource is not available.
What am I doing wrong? I just would like to set up my old kit.

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I also have a new kit and that one works fine.

#2

Hi Vito,

We have been supporting the SCK 1.1 setup extension for more than seven years, but it gets hard to keep it up to date with Chrome new updates as starting from the SCK 1.5 the boards use a different method.

Instead, I suggest you use the Arduino IDE. Instructions below:

https://docs.smartcitizen.me/Legacy%20Hardware/#manual-set-up-the-serial-way

Thank you

#3

Hello,

Are you sure that this works this way?
When using the instructions of the manual, it is possible to link it with WiFI, which doesn’t mean that it can be registered on the platform.
The platform expects a user ID token for the kit to be online (which is created when registeren v2.x kits). This token is not created when registering a v1.x SCK, only using the MAC code.
Do you have a solution for this?
How can a v1.1 sck be connected to a working platform?

Moltes gracies, Marc

#4

Hey,

We’ve just ported the legacy Smart Citizen Kit 1.0 (SCK1.0) to our new work-in-progress platform. :tada:
The old Chrome Extension has been officially retired after more than 10 years of service.

:pushpin: The official documentation for legacy devices will be updated very soon, but in the meantime you can already register your SCK1.0 by following these steps:

Step-by-step SCK1.0 and SCK1.1 Registration

1. Access the registration page

Go to :point_right: https://api.smartcitizen.me/ui/devices/register
Select SCK VERSION 1.

(If you’re not logged in yet, you’ll be asked to log in or create an account.)

2. Enter your device details

Fill in the basic info: Device name, Location, etc.

The platform will automatically connect your hardware to the registered MAC address.

:bulb: You can skip the Advanced Options for Researchers.
:bulb: No device token is needed — legacy devices are identified only by their MAC address.

3. Find your MAC address and set Wi-Fi

  1. Open the Arduino IDE Serial Monitor (or any other serial tool).
  2. Follow this tutorial to read your kit’s MAC address.
  3. In the same process, add your Wi-Fi credentials.

4. Complete the registration

Once your MAC and Wi-Fi are set, the platform will finalise the mapping and your device will appear in your account.

:rocket: You’re now ready to use your legacy SCK1.0 on the new platform!