Raspberry Pi OS • Re: Resurrection old thread - Adding to task bar, Trixie
Then why does this work ? ("snip" is a custom written script)I was trying to explain that, unlike what you wrote below,Using your favorite editor, modify ~/.config/wf-panel-pi/wf-panel-pi.ini and...
View ArticleBeginners • Re: starter kit question
my advice is:1) buy from an official reseller. (see the PI hardware page, list of sellers at the bottom of each product)2) buy the official power supply, and the official HDMI cable.3) depending on...
View ArticleBeginners • Re: How to Blank Screen on Pi 4
I've made a number of systems for museums (all software provided free) and here is what I suggest you try:where you have sleep 300, replace it with:Code: /usr/bin/feh --no-menus --borderless black.png...
View ArticleTroubleshooting • Raspberry Pi 5 boot issues, is my board faulty?
Before I begin I want to say I’ve read all the boot troubleshooting threads, and tried everything it recommends trying but nothing fixed it. I’ve googled, I’ve scrolled Reddit, used AI. Nothing has...
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Camera board • IR-only filter for Raspberry Pi Camera 3 Wide NoIR
Hello, What are my options for a filter for this camera that cuts visible light, but leaves only IR, so I can do some IR-only photography? Or should I buy the HQ cam module, remove the filter from it,...
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Other programming languages • Re: Trying script to get motionEye alerts on...
Where does '/' come into this ?That is called a forwardslash on Linux, while the '\' is called a backslash.If you write a bash script, you can declare and set a variable with something like:Code:...
View ArticleTroubleshooting • Re: Raspberry Pi 5 boot issues, is my board faulty?
Curious as to how this thread works out, what you've posted makes absolutely no sense or you're skipping/misunderstanding steps that you may think irrelevant.If you're sure that you are following...
View ArticleOther projects • Re: DIY home security camera guide (Easy)
I don't understand your criticism. The complete code, that includes the relay server, is open-source. See: https://rootprivacy.com/source-codeOf course, if you want to use my software, that involves...
View ArticleOther RP2040 boards • Re: Pico development board with debug probe inclusive
https://github.com/NevynUK/PicoDebuggerI would probably stack the boards on top of one another using a few 0.1" header pins, debugger below, with flying wires for the SWD pins, all bolted into any...
View ArticleSDK • Re: Pico PIO IN read timing
What processor, RP2040 or RP2350?On RP2040 certain input instruction can crash PIO, even the whole chip (like WAIT GPIO).Others are safe, but have 1 additional cycle delay (WAIT PIN).On RP2350 all...
View ArticleBeginners • Re: How to connect to PI 3B+ using just ethernet cable
OK.I think we need to go back to first principles.An IP address is not a property of a computer. It's a property of a network interface.A network scanner will only scan the subnet (address range) you...
View ArticleOther • Re: trying installing windows 11 on my rpi5
I have tried installing Windows 11 many timesNot tried it but others report success with Botspot's BVM -Yeah. I tried it and provided some feedback but in the end it just wasn't worth it and I didn't...
View ArticleCompute Module • Re: Raspberry Pi CM5 - help identify component size and value
I don't have a CM5, so can't even attempt to measure it.At a guess, it's a 100nF capacitor used for decoupling. If so, the Pi will run without it but may suffer some instability in certain use...
View ArticleOther • Re: New Pi Imager 2.0.6 released
Added the GiHub fix (one line) to a local copy of the script. It now runs OK thanks. https://github.com/raspberrypi/rpi-imager/issues/1479Thanks for pointing that out.However, with Imager 2.0.6 on...
View ArticleTroubleshooting • Re: Raspberri Pi with Red Light
Again, install one of the official RPI OS's and report back on that.You'll get far better responses regarding diagnosis etc if you're using an officially supported OS.Statistics: Posted by wildfire —...
View ArticleBeginners • Re: NVMe SSD adapter (Geekworm X1003) / HAT/HAT+ compatible?
I use a pimoroni NVME base. works great no heat or cooling problems at all. They have list of drives that work well with them.Statistics: Posted by Craig1234 — Tue Jan 27, 2026 9:48 pm
View ArticleNetworking and servers • Re: [SOLVED] SSH "Connection refused"...
the latsest reply here is not very helpfull to say the least. Your customers can benifit form a warning on your website. Please support the linux community by thinking broader than your own...
View ArticleTroubleshooting • Re: RPi4B Not Recognizing Monitor Resolution
It sounds like you have a dodgy cable or adapter which isn't allowing the Pi to read the EDID from the display.[...]There's the error of the checksum being 0x79 when it should be 0x8b.I've done that...
View ArticleNetworking and servers • Re: Webserver on RPi 4 in local network
We do have system admin. They don't like any other device or machine connected to the office network. Therefore, having a local private network sees like a solution. Have not done that before that's...
View ArticleTroubleshooting • Re: Raspberry Pi as a Modbus (RS485) telemetry gateway near...
A whole load of AI slop. Straw poll. Should I delete it and ban hammer the poster?Is there any value in AI slop?Is there any point in allowing the poster to post more AI slop?Why haven't you banned...
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