[Script request] Venus OS - Victron Energy Unix/Linux OS

[ps915]

Application Name

Venus OS

Website

https://github.com/victronenergy/venus/wiki

Description

Two routes to go about this it seems:

VenusOS packages on top of a Debian VM.
https://github.com/victronenergy/venus/wiki/install-venus-packages-on-Debian

Running an ARM64 VM and then getting the VenusOS raspberrypi distro installed on it.
https://dev.to/duelnm/setting-up-arm-vm-on-proxmox-ve-47a0

Due Diligence

• I have searched existing scripts and found no duplicates.
• I have searched existing discussions and found no duplicate requests.
• This is not a game-related request.

[MickLesk]

What exactly is the advantage of the OS? How up-to-date is it? Is it properly maintained? I see relatively few commits.

The question I have is, isn't a Debian LXC with the part on it enough? Or do you really need a VM?

[ps915]

Hi Mick,

Using Venus OS on a Raspberry Pi adds versatility for DIY energy storage systems (ESS). It allows for more control over features, which would otherwise require purchasing Victron’s more expensive Cerbo GX device, priced at around 200 euros here in germany.

The Venus OS includes additional tools like Node-RED and Signal K Server for easier automation and integrations, which enhances flexibility and makes it highly suitable for DIY ESS projects.
More Info here: https://www.victronenergy.com/live/venus-os:large

Running Venus OS on a virtual machine (VM) in Proxmox offers benefits, primarily in USB hardware compatibility, as VMs generally handle USB pass-through better than LXC containers.

[ps915]

There is also a new Version 3.5 incoming i just learned ^^

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h4txxphYyU&ab_channel=VictronEnergy

[martincaddick]

Hi @ps915 ,
I came here for something else and then noticed your request. Initially I thought that would be an awesome idea but then thought a bit more about it. My pi that is running venus OS has 4 x USB ports that are in use. 1 x solar, 1 x BMV, 1 x Multiplus and the other is a GPS.
Putting all of that into a mini-PC that is running proxmox is probably not going to work for me.
Cheers

[marc115uk]

Second this request

[brettwellmanmbo]

Would also appreciate this