Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Squeezelite and HDMI output on Raspberry Pi OS (Pi 3B, 3B+)

2021-02-19 Thread RobbH
Man in a van wrote: > what I did not understand the first time I looked at that instruction > was that the squeezelite file that is installed in > > /etc/init.d/squeezelite > > actually starts and stops the daemon > > so there is no need for the user to call -z Suddenly, it all makes sense

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 7.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread TomS
short version: 2 pCP devices, very similar, with very different SD Image file sizes. long version: I have two players, one based on rPi zero-w and one based on rPi 3, both using hifiberry DACs.They are configured identically - same SD card size (8 gb), same partition sizes (2 gb for pcp), s

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Announce: Slimmer

2021-02-19 Thread jedisha
itsikhefez wrote: > Upgraded to pcp7 and Slimmer is working again Hey! So glad you've been able to get slimmer working on pcp7 - I'm currently trying to get it working on my pi4. However, I cannot find libftdi.tcz in any of the repos from pcp web interface. How did you get it installed? I can'

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 7.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread Greg Erskine
Did you find /home/tc/.alsaequal.presets? Greg Erskine's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7403 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=113512 __

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 7.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread IanHaynes
Howard Passman wrote: > Unless you're using piCorePlayer. Right? Then can't you use the pCP > Audio Tweak 10 band equalizer? > > Howard Yes I am using the equalizer in Tweaks, but I wanted to save my own presets. IAN *Library*: Netgear NAS Duo *Server*: RPi3 / PiCorePlayer with LMS 8.0 *Ma

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 7.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread Greg Erskine
IanHaynes wrote: > Excellent, thank you. I misread it and thought that the file already > existed! Sorry. Congratulations, there is a hidden file called /home/tc/.alsaequal.presets, your the first person to ask about it! Code: $ cat .alsaequal.presets RESET="66 6

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 7.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread chincheta0815
Would it be possible to add an option (in beat options) to set the name of the ShairPort-Sync daeon to a user-defined one? Right now there is an "-AIRPLAY" which I would overwrite. I understand that there might be issues with the SqueezeLite name when there is a shairtunes-bridge running... But

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread scooper
Man in a van wrote: > @SCOOPER > > maybe try this tomorrow if you feel like it :) > > ronnie Thanks for the suggestions Ronnie. This might be something to tackle tomorrow ;) scooper's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Squeezelite and HDMI output on Raspberry Pi OS (Pi 3B, 3B+)

2021-02-19 Thread Man in a van
RobbH wrote: > Thanks! Very interesting. what I did not understand the first time I looked at that instruction was that the squeezelite file that is installed in /etc/init.d/squeezelite actually starts and stops the daemon so there is no need for the user to call -z +

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread Man in a van
@SCOOPER Try the Raspberry PI OS Desktop https://downloads.raspberrypi.org/raspios_armhf/images/raspios_armhf-2021-01-12/2021-01-11-raspios-buster-armhf.zip 1) Load the overlay into the bottom of /boot/config.txt and reboot. > > > Info: Configures > the HifiBerry Digi+ Pro audio card > >

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 7.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread Howard Passman
Unless you're using piCorePlayer. Right? Then can't you use the pCP Audio Tweak 10 band equalizer? Howard paul- wrote: > There are presets in our code, if you want to make your own preset, You > have to create the file /home/tc/alsaequal.presets > > The content would look like this. (Its in

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Picoreplayer 7 + RPi4B. USB DAC output problems

2021-02-19 Thread chill
Looking back over this thread I gather you've tried toggling the power to the USB port, but that didn't change anything. There are a couple of things that don't seem to fit any kind of theory. Firstly, powering off the USB port then re-powering it seems like it should be no different from physi

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Squeezelite and HDMI output on Raspberry Pi OS (Pi 3B, 3B+)

2021-02-19 Thread RobbH
Man in a van wrote: > Other adventures today, led me to the source of my brain-worm :):p > > When using the debian version of squeezelite (very old) > > sudo nano /etc/default/squeezelite > > 33465 > > ronnie Thanks! Very interesting. LMS 8 nightly; 3 Squeezelite players connected by pow

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 7.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread IanHaynes
paul- wrote: > There are presets in our code, if you want to make your own preset, You > have to create the file /home/tc/alsaequal.presets Excellent, thank you. I misread it and thought that the file already existed! Sorry. IAN *Library*: Netgear NAS Duo *Server*: RPi3 / PiCorePlayer with

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 7.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread paul-
There are presets in our code, if you want to make your own preset, You have to create the file /home/tc/alsaequal.presets The content would look like this. (Its in the web interface if you expand the more> tag) MYPRESET="66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66" The name of the preset is a simple sing

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 7.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread IanHaynes
Can someone tell me where the alsaequal presets are located? The Tweaks page says it's $HOME/.alsaequal.presets but I don't see anything there. Ian IAN *Library*: Netgear NAS Duo *Server*: RPi3 / PiCorePlayer with LMS 8.0 *Main System*: RPi2 / iQAudio DAC+ / PiCorePlayer *Second System*: RPi

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread Howard Passman
Wlep, if the sound board is known to be good and you've tried everything else, it might be time to replace the RPI. Hope they'll swap it out for you. Howard scooper wrote: > Thanks - I did try reloading pCP but without success. ---

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Picoreplayer 7 + RPi4B. USB DAC output problems

2021-02-19 Thread bigq
Man in a van wrote: > There are usb Y splitter cables which have seperate data and power > connectors. > > My suggestion is to try another OS, just to prove that it works > properly > > Raspberry Pi OS Lite and install squeezelite would be my go to, then a > version of pCP <7.0.0 > > Max2pla

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Start/restart squeezelite when plug-in USB dac

2021-02-19 Thread chill
carsten_h wrote: > Maybe it' a possible way to have an option when calling the script with > "install" eg. "nostop" to don't create the second line in the rule file. Yes, that would be easy enough to do. chill's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Start/restart squeezelite when plug-in USB dac

2021-02-19 Thread carsten_h
chill wrote: > And note that the file would be recreated with both lines any time you > use the 'install' option of the script. But it would mean that the > script file can be left untouched. Maybe it' a possible way to have an option when calling the script with "install" eg. "nostop" to don'

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread scooper
Howard Passman wrote: > As a last resort I would try reloading pCP. You can do an image backup > using the new routine or you can load it on to a second SD card. That > way if it's not the issue you're not out too much time. > > Unless you have another pi lying about. > > Good luck. > > Howar

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Start/restart squeezelite when plug-in USB dac

2021-02-19 Thread rgro
Got it, thanks! chill wrote: > It's probably best to comment out the whole 'stop' section, so that you > don't get anything in the logfile either: > > Code: > > # > # stop squeez

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Start/restart squeezelite when plug-in USB dac

2021-02-19 Thread chill
rgro wrote: > > Which lines of the lines, below should I now use the "#" before in order > to not have Squeezelite stop when dac is disconnected (or put in standby > in my case). > It's probably best to comment out the whole 'stop' section, so that you don't get anything in the logfile either

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread Howard Passman
As a last resort I would try reloading pCP. You can do an image backup using the new routine or you can load it on to a second SD card. That way if it's not the issue you're not out too much time. Unless you have another pi lying about. Good luck. Howard scooper wrote: > I've tried the HifiB

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Start/restart squeezelite when plug-in USB dac

2021-02-19 Thread rgro
Hi Chill, Which lines of the lines, below should I now use the "#" before in order to not have Squeezelite stop when dac is disconnected (or put in standby in my case). # compare $kernel device name to the one created by this script when the DAC was inserted/powered up startname

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Squeezelite and HDMI output on Raspberry Pi OS (Pi 3B, 3B+)

2021-02-19 Thread Man in a van
RobbH wrote: > Thanks for clarifying that! > > Even though we may be divided by a common language, I think I understood > what you said. Thanks! Other adventures today, led me to the source of my brain-worm :):p When using the debian version of squeezelite (very old) sudo nano /etc/default/s

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread scooper
I've tried the HifiBerry OS and whilst I can get it to run, there's nothing coming out of either output of the Digi+. I think the Pi isn't communicating properly. Perhaps it's a faulty board... scooper's Profile: http://fo

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread Man in a van
*@scooper * I'm using the 32 bit image, by the way Man in a van's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=43627 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=111787

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread Man in a van
Well I'm all up to date > piCorePlayer |piCorePlayer v7.0.1 | > www v00015 > | linux 5.4.83-pcpCore-v7l | > piCore > v12.0pCP |Squeezel

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread scooper
paul- wrote: > The normal test routine for hifiberry products is to use their image. > It's a custom OS with special routines to automatically identify the > cards. It is at least a way to verify your hardware. Thanks. I have actually just tested the card with another pi I have and don't hav

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread paul-
The normal test routine for hifiberry products is to use their image. It's a custom OS with special routines to automatically identify the cards. It is at least a way to verify your hardware. piCorePlayer a small player for the Raspberry Pi in RAM. Homepage: https://www.picoreplayer.org P

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread Howard Passman
This is where I would stop, drop and reload. BTW, have you ever used the card successfully? scooper wrote: > I've tried setting output setting to default and whilst Squeezelite > restarts, still doesn't seem to recognise the card. > > Man in a Van (Ronnie) - I do get the settings you show. I

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread scooper
I've tried setting output setting to default and whilst Squeezelite restarts, still doesn't seem to recognise the card. Man in a Van (Ronnie) - I do get the settings you show. I'm not running LMS on the pi. Although it was a new image I will try updating it as you suggest and see if that cures i

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread Man in a van
I would just make a new image :) which is what I did to get the info :):) Are you running LMS on the same card ? and did you upgrade insitu ? You could always try updating, patch update first and then full update and reboot But my example is without the updates. Off to lunch, good luck ronn

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread scooper
I get the following, which seems to suggest it isn't detecting the HifiBerry card Output devices: null - Discard all samples (playback) or generate zero samples (capture) default plugequal equal hw:CA

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread Man in a van
33450 +---+ |Filename: digi pro.png | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=33450| +---+ --

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread Howard Passman
And I'm guessing you've tried HW and Default settings scooper wrote: > Thanks both. I am in the beta tab so hopefully in right place. And I > have tried all of the HifiBerry output options with the same result. Howa

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread Man in a van
what does Main Page Diagnostcs show? This is mine 33449 +---+ |Filename: diagnostics.png | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=33449| +

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread scooper
Thanks both. I am in the beta tab so hopefully in right place. And I have tried all of the HifiBerry output options with the same result. scooper's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=64253 View this t

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread Howard Passman
Generally that happens when the "Output setting" in Squeezelite is set wrong. I'm not sure what you should be using, but you may try a few different ones until someone with more knowledge joins in here. Howard scooper wrote: > I am trying to set up the Digi+ Pro with a pi 4 running piCorePlay

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread Man in a van
are you (at least) on the beta tab ? (on the bottom of the pCP main page):) Man in a van's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=43627 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=111

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2021-02-19 Thread scooper
I am trying to set up the Digi+ Pro with a pi 4 running piCorePlayer 7.0.0. Whenever I switch the audio output to the HifiBerry, Squeezelite stops running and I can't get it to restart (other than changing the audio output back to analogue). Can anybody suggest what I might be doing wrong...? Tha

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Start/restart squeezelite when plug-in USB dac

2021-02-19 Thread chill
I just updated the script in the post above. I found that if I removed my DragonFly, then inserted a flash drive it was assigned the same kernel name that the DragonFly previously had, so when the flash drive was removed the script attempted to stop Squeezelite. This didn't matter, since Squeez

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Start/restart squeezelite when plug-in USB dac

2021-02-19 Thread chill
Greg Erskine wrote: > Thanks chill, > > I missed the fact that your DAC has a USB hub in it. Makes thing more > complicated. > > regards > Greg My Dragonfly shows only a single device in dmesg, but still triggers the 'remove' event several times when it is disconnected. Code: ---

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Start/restart squeezelite when plug-in USB dac

2021-02-19 Thread Greg Erskine
Thanks chill, I missed the fact that your DAC has a USB hub in it. Makes thing more complicated. regards Greg Greg Erskine's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7403 View this thread: http://forums.s

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Start/restart squeezelite when plug-in USB dac

2021-02-19 Thread chill
For the record, I've tidied the script a little - mostly by moving all the logging to a separate function, but also with better comments. It's functionally identical the earlier version, so can replace the earlier version without any other changes - it's just easier to read. It's too long to po

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Start/restart squeezelite when plug-in USB dac

2021-02-19 Thread chill
Greg Erskine wrote: > I am curious about the remove rule. :confused: > > It looks like it will activate whenever *any* USB device is removed. Yes, that's right. When my DAC is connected, dmesg shows that it actually connects three devices. In this example they are devices 10, 11 and 12 - a U