Python • Re: Program stops after initiated with CRONTAB - runs fine directly...
The guide to (almost) everything related to startup is here : viewtopic.php?t=314455And the cron one is here https://forums.raspberrypi.com/viewtopic.php?t=347524Statistics: Posted by neilgl — Fri Dec...
View ArticleBeginners • Re: Crontab not running at all!
The guide to (almost) everything related to startup is here : viewtopic.php?t=314455And the cron one is here https://forums.raspberrypi.com/viewtopic.php?t=347524Statistics: Posted by neilgl — Fri Dec...
View ArticleGeneral discussion • Re: Bookworm feedback thread
You can also install a third party desktop environment (like KDE for example) over the "lite" version of RPIOS. This actually works perfectly and resolves "some" of the issues that you have been...
View ArticleGeneral discussion • Re: Pi 5 on ebay ???
The ridiculous part is how many pi 5s some of these sellers have. I see one guy sold 194… why were they able to buy so many? Do they not have restrictions? I wish people wouldn’t buy them from...
View ArticleAutomation, sensing and robotics • Re: Extract specific variable from this code
That got me F1, but I can't figure out F2 and F3. I've changed the[1] to [2] but I get an errorTraceback (most recent call last): File "/home/pi/FridgeDSTemps.py", line 100, in module F2 =...
View ArticleTroubleshooting • Re: black menus since upgrade
kerry_s I don't see that.Raspberry (on the menu bar)/Preferences/Appearence Settings/ only shows me Font, Highlight Colour, Highlight Text Colour, Mouse Cursor. There is no Light or Dark option there....
View ArticleOther projects • Re: EPQ Project ideas
Identifying an animal from your camera experience would be good. All the species I mentioned are introduced predators killing local fauna in large parts of Australia. Identifying them is enough. The...
View ArticleInterfacing (DSI, CSI, I2C, etc.) • Re: RPi5 GPIO Input Pins don't work...
From what I am hearing, this is not expected behaviour then?It seems to me there is definitely some anomalous behaviour. But as to what is correct and what isn't I have no idea. Nor any idea as to how...
View ArticleAdvanced users • Re: Serial port config not portable between Pi5 and other Pis
Pi 5 is different because it has the Debug connector, which is more convenient as it allows the UART to be used even when a HAT is fitted. However, to enable UART0 on GPIOs 14 and 15 and make it...
View ArticleTroubleshooting • Re: USB boot requires a high current (5V 5A) power supply....
I recall this is the second report of an official Pi 5 PD PSU having not negotiated 5V@5A via USB-C until re-plugged into mains. I am afraid I don't have a link.Statistics: Posted by hippy — Sat Dec...
View ArticleGeneral discussion • Bullseye Package Upgrade Problem
This problem is with a RPi model 1B+, Bullseye OS. When I try to update/upgrade, the following is displayed: Code: All packages are up to date.Now running sudo apt full-upgrade...Reading package...
View ArticleAutomation, sensing and robotics • Re: CO2 NDIR sensor YYS clone sensor over...
Isn't this the same thread as this one?viewtopic.php?p=2170823Statistics: Posted by ame — Sat Dec 23, 2023 11:29 pm
View ArticleAdvanced users • Re: Is everyone happy with the quality of libgpiod?
I've installed the ver 2.1 libgpiod on my Pi 3a 'bullseye' system. A bit of a pain (compared to `apt install ...`) , but I think I have gotten all the pieces in the right places. Do you have any How...
View ArticleGeneral discussion • Re: Bullseye Package Upgrade Problem
Code: sudo dpkg --configure -aorCode: sudo apt install --reinstall openssh-server sshStatistics: Posted by kerry_s — Sat Dec 23, 2023 11:58 pm
View ArticleTroubleshooting • RP4 not detecting External HDD
Hi am using a Raspberry Pi 4 and have been using the latest version of Raspbian.I bought an external hard drive and plugged it in. It's not being detected by the system.This is the hard...
View ArticleSDK • Re: Problem with WS2812_Parallel example past 7 rows
Before anyone says it, I have moved UART0 output that SDIO uses by default over to GPIO pins 16/17.Even if I hadn't and that was the issue, I would have seen GPIO0/1 not work for PIO for the example's...
View ArticleAdvanced users • Re: Power RPi 4B through header so I can use USB-C as OTG...
If you have nothing else plugged into the Pi 4 it will consume around 600mA when idle, and perhaps 1.2A when stressed. Your PC USB port can probably provide that, in which case you'll be fine to just...
View ArticleGeneral discussion • Re: Pi 5 Delivered Damaged
Lot's of good replies guys, and I thank you all. Much appreciated xI was more angry at the 'timing' of the problem, aka, it was for someone's Xmas present. That has all gone out the window now...
View ArticleSDK • Accessing ROM memory from SM issues
I have been playing around with state machines and previously was using a ram based buffer for data reading and was feeding data to a external device via the SM. I now have a requirement to use up to...
View ArticleGeneral • Re: Pico reset when controlling 12V DC motor through relay
I would consider a diode and large capacitor to feed the 29V to the buck converter, so that if the motor surge drops the 29V significantly it will have minimal effect on the buck converter.If the up...
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