Compute Module • CM5 Has Power, No Status or Power Lights
I bought this unit over a year ago and it never worked. I'm out of warranty and I'm wondering if it's an IO board issue or a CM5 issue. When I first started It, I did get a solid red light on the...
View ArticlePython • DIY touchpad with RPi.GPIO and gpiozero
I am having problems using a DIY touch sensor with both RPi.GPIO and gpiozero on a Raspberry Pi 4B running Trixie and completely up-to-date.Code: pi@zenobia:~ $ uname -aLinux zenobia...
View ArticleOther • Re: Ideas and discussion of capable browsers for low memory pi
P.S. I still don’t think every browser needs to be a Lamborghini, but the Ladybird people are definitely assuming their new browser has to be track ready. Check out their summary of their work last...
View ArticlePython • Re: DIY touchpad with RPi.GPIO and gpiozero
If you are using the TTP223 then it is an open-drain output. You need to turn the pull-up on for the input to the Pi.In addition, if your sensor is connected to GPIO25 and GPIO25 is also connected to...
View ArticleSDK • Re: RP2350: memcpy called in flash despite PICO_MEM_IN_RAM
There have been some discussions: viewtopic.php?t=384468&start=25#p2297923Also: https://github.com/raspberrypi/pico-sdk/issues/2340For me it works with *libg.a:*libc_a-mem*.o, not...
View ArticleBeginners • Reliable power backup for Raspberry Pi projects
Hi all,For basic Raspberry Pi projects, small UPS HATs work fine. But in situations with frequent voltage fluctuations or longer outages (industrial monitoring, edge servers, remote systems), I’ve...
View ArticleTroubleshooting • Green Light Blinking 8 times RPI 5
Hello gaess, I have been troubled with my Raspberry Pi 5 that continues to blink the green light 8 times. blank in my monitor and doesn't boot. Had anyone solved these anomalies?Statistics: Posted by...
View ArticleGeneral discussion • Re: pi 5 "normal" operating temperature
For the Raspberry Pi 5, The fan noise is very noticeable when the computer reaches 70 Degrees C, which causes the fan to run at full speed.65 Degrees C load temperature is normal, but a larger...
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Graphics, sound and multimedia • Pi Zero C program can system call aplay OK,...
Been at this one for days...looking. I have a Raspberry pi Zero 2W with a custom hat PCB to produce audio using a PAM8302 amplifier. My program runs in C making system calls to the amixer and aplay of...
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Troubleshooting • Touchscreen not operating correctly
Hello, I'm attempting to wire a touchscreen instead of placing it on top of the Pi 5 since I had other connections I wanted to make. I purchased this touchscreen...
View ArticleRaspberry Pi OS • Re: wf-panel-pi keyboard layout display and switching...
Everything worked out when I did it locally. Thank youYou are welcome, I am glad it worked in the end!Statistics: Posted by avarvit — Tue Feb 24, 2026 4:52 am
View ArticleTroubleshooting • Re: How to force a reboot?
Just out of curiosity, does "init 6" still work (in current versions of RpiOS) ?Also, can someone answer the implicit question here: Why does it refuse to reboot? What condition does the OS get into...
View ArticleInterfacing (DSI, CSI, I2C, etc.) • Re: Trying to establish SDIO...
Tried poll_once with new overlay /boot/firmware/config.txt by dropping "sdio" and included new overlay. The error is not shown. But below are few commands I tried, where I couldn't get SDIO on mmc1...
View ArticleBeginners • Re: How should I properly setup my Raspberry Pi 5 headless?
I haven't check it, but I've installed few days ago.I'm not sure about Imager has built-in updater or not, but I haven't received any 'update notification' too.I think I'm using 'latest'...
View ArticleMicroPython • Re: asyncio and bluetooth on pico
I tried directly sending the reading from the function which measures the voltage, but it still only appears to be sent when a button is pressed.Logically if you can place the battery reading in a...
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HATs and other add-ons • Re: Raspberry Pi Flash Drive 256GB
Not to go on a completely different tangent too much, but I bought a 256GB one in Japan, and on the packaging it says "Made in Taiwan, China"... Uhm, what? That's not good optics. Feel free to send me...
View ArticleCompute Module • Re: CM5 w/ IO board bricked
Instructions on flashing an image to on-board eMMC storage:Flash an image to a Compute ModuleI'm using this cable:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3TNSXQQUSB to USB Cable 3 ft, USB 3.0 Male to Male Type A...
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Raspberry Pi OS • annoying focus grabs
So if i'm working in a terminal window and choose to run a graphical app from there, when I close the app the focus does NOT return to the terminal i'm using, but LEAPS to a different display...
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General • Re: Serial Monitor missing from VScode Pico extension.
Be sure to mention you are using VS Codium and not VS Code when posting questions. People still don't take notice even when I do!There is not a specific VScodium PICO extension so it should not...
View ArticleGeneral discussion • Re: A Pi Pie Chart
Apparently eight-socket Lenovo X3950 X6 scale-up servers are plentiful on eBay and one can get a discount by purchasing more than one. As nice as they look, I prefer unsweetened hot chocolate....
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