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IMHO it doesn't really matter.
I tend to put 64bit on RPi4B's and 32bit on the rest.
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Noob question, but what version of Picoreplayer is recommended ?
32 bit or 64 bit ?
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Man in a van wrote:
> I'll likely get a row for this, but try adding :eek:
>
> -a :::0
>
> to the squeezelite line
>
> ronnie
Fingers crossed that seems to have done the trick! Thank you!
I looked up the Squeezelite syntax and it seems that your option turns
"mmap", or memory mapping, off.
rbl wrote:
> Fingers crossed that seems to have done the trick! Thank you!
>
> I looked up the Squeezelite syntax and it seems that your option turns
> "mmap", or memory mapping, off. So what is going on here? Also I'm a bit
> puzzled why I didn't need it a month ago, and now I do need it?
We
For some recent discussion (including faulty memory) ... see ...
https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?113867-Squeezelite-on-rPi-3-suddenly-not-working&p=1010606&viewfull=1#post1010606
Paul Webster
http://dabdig.blogspot.com
author of \"now playing\" plugins covering radio france (fip
I'll likely get a row for this, but try adding :eek:
-a :::0
to the squeezelite line
ronnie
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Man in a van wrote:
> Try
>
> plughw:CARD=Headphones,DEV=0 - bcm2835 Headphones, bcm2835 Headphones
> - Hardware device with all software conversions
>
> and reboot
I had to roll back to an old boot disk, and now I seem to have got the
same problem again but your fix no longer works!?!!? Th
Which device name have you told Squeezelite to use?
Edited a tiny bit from above:
>
> "hw:" means only the hardware supported samplerate/sampleformats will be
> sent - so LMS will have to resample/transcode as required.
>
> "plughw:" means ALSA will support all data rate and will process audio
Apologies in advance if this has been covered elsewhere. Please feel
free to redirect me if so.
I have recently replaced a raspberry pi 4 which broke (sd card and
holder). I have loaded the new pi with rp4 graphical interface and kodi,
and also behind the scenes squeezelite. Essentially the sam
They changed the names in the 5.4 kernels. The old way of having 2
devices with the same name, switching between them was really "hacky".
piCorePlayer a small player for the Raspberry Pi in RAM.
Homepage: https://www.picoreplayer.org
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rbl wrote:
> Works perfectly, thank you! Out of intertest, any idea why it was
> changed?
Some time ago the rpi foundation split the AV Jack and HDMI alsa
controls
With the latest software, there was a change to Pulse Audio being the
default for audio (it sits on top of ALSA)
I think that is
Man in a van wrote:
> Try
>
> plughw:CARD=Headphones,DEV=0 - bcm2835 Headphones, bcm2835 Headphones
> - Hardware device with all software conversions
>
> and reboot
Works perfectly, thank you! Out of intertest, any idea why it was
changed?
SB3 -> Quad 909 -> Quad Electrostatic speakers,
Try
plughw:CARD=Headphones,DEV=0 - bcm2835 Headphones, bcm2835 Headphones
- Hardware device with all software conversions
and reboot
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bpa wrote:
> DEV=1 or 2 often means a digital output such as SPDIF or HDMI and so
> nothing will happen on analog.
>
> "hw:" means only the hardware supported samplerate/sampleformats will be
> sent - so LMS will have to resample/trasncode as required.
>
> "plughw" means ALSA will support all
pleased it worked :)
no need for thanks, I nicked it from here :p
https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?111940-RaspberryPi-4-Install-problem-user-permissions&p=970693&viewfull=1#post970693
ronnie
Man in a van
Man in a van wrote:
> >
Code:
> > sudo chmod -R 775 /media
> >
>
This worked - actually I used 777 in the end. It seems obvious now, have
to give access to the parent directories too!
Many thanks ...
SB3 -> Quad 909 -> Quad Electrostatic speak
Code:
sudo chmod -R 775 /media
30231
+---+
|Filename: chmod media.jpg |
|Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3
did you navigate here in LMS ?
path = /media/pi/250GB_ext4/
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I am now trying to set the 250GB USB drive up as a NAS drive so it can
be seen on the network (Windows 10, Android). Everything works except
that I cannot see the USB drive in LMS->Media Folders where I just see
/media/usb but not /media/usb/250GB_ext4 as expected. It is accessible
from the Pi's
bpa wrote:
> My comments are sort of aimed at other readers of the thread possibly at
> some later date.
>
> I'm on a little crusade trying to make people aware that there are
> subtle differences between the different ALSA device selections
>
> For example, sometimes "default" is the same as
@ bpa
I understand your advice (and I have been very grateful for your lucid
explanations, which have helped me a lot,reading what you say to
others).
It is just that in my user case Raspbian Deasktop OS on a rpi 4b I use
only alsa.
(Pulse and Jack have to be installed)
All of the dac hats
Man in a van wrote:
> I have used
>
> hw:CARD=ALSA,DEV=0
>
> on the pi desktop with no problems.
>
> Just saying :)
>
> ronnie
My comments are sort of aimed at other readers of the thread possibly at
some later date.
I'm on a little crusade trying to make people aware that there are
subtl
bpa wrote:
> DEV=1 or 2 often means a digital output such as SPDIF or HDMI and so
> nothing will happen on analog.
>
> "hw:" means only the hardware supported samplerate/sampleformats will be
> sent - so LMS will have to resample/trasncode as required.
>
> "plughw" means ALSA will support all
Man in a van wrote:
> try
>
> hw:CARD=ALSA,DEV=0
>
> you can alway revert back if it does not work, or try DEV=1, DEV=2
DEV=1 or 2 often means a digital output such as SPDIF or HDMI and so
nothing will happen on analog.
"hw:" means only the hardware supported samplerate/sampleformats will b
try
hw:CARD=ALSA,DEV=0
you can alway revert back if it does not work, or try DEV=1, DEV=2
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bpa wrote:
> If it is working you can omit the "-d output=info " - it is there only
> for debugging
>
> To be strictly, it may be better to have a DEV setting on the ALSA
> device - otherwise it is default to zero.
>
> You may also get issues later on with using sysdefault rather than an
> e
rbl wrote:
> This worked for me but I had to change ExecStart in squeezelite.service
> file a tiny bit. Now SqueezeLite automatically starts at boot.
If it is working you can omit the "-d output=info " - it is there only
for debugging
To be strictly, it may be better to have a DEV setting on
hagensieker wrote:
> Try this. I made this a year or two ago. Been running LMS on pi's for
> years.
>
> https://www.hagensieker.com/wordpress/2018/06/12/302/
This worked for me but I had to change ExecStart in squeezelite.service
file a tiny bit. Now SqueezeLite automatically starts at boot.
Try this. I made this a year or two ago. Been running LMS on pi's for
years.
https://www.hagensieker.com/wordpress/2018/06/12/302/
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Well I often pursue the following methodolgy when trying something new.
Make a base image, this can include stuff I am certain about.
Back up the image.
Continue experimenting with the base image, if I mess up, then flash a
new one and continue.
When I have found the correct path, I make a ne
Man in a van wrote:
> I think maybe you were unfortunate with the guide you found
>
> I started, first with the Local Player Plugin in LMS, then migrated to
> Gerrelts garage (Gerrelt is also a member here)
>
> http://www.gerrelt.nl/RaspberryPi/wordpress/
>
> which is still the basis for how
rbl wrote:
> It would be nice if it just ran automatically at boot, preferably
> without a window having to be open.
>
> Was this the problem all the time, I just had to start squeezelite? I
> don't think that was mentioned in the installation guides.
I think maybe you wre unfortunate wityh th
rbl wrote:
> It would be nice if it just ran automatically at boot, preferably
> without a window having to be open.
OK
> Was this the problem all the time, I just had to start squeezelite? I
> don't think that was mentioned in the installation guides.
The apt installation of squeezelite proba
bpa wrote:
>
> How do you want it to run ?
It would be nice if it just ran automatically at boot, preferably
without a window having to be open.
Was this the problem all the time, I just had to start squeezelite? I
don't think that was mentioned in the installation guides.
SB3 -> Quad 909
rbl wrote:
> Progress! It works and appears in LMS! :) I get the following output -
> seems odd that there is a memory error (FWIW it's a 4GB Pi 4)
Don't worry that is squeezelite trying to "lock" memory as way of
sharing data. Not essential - I can't remember when it is used.
Good that it p
bpa wrote:
> OK "squeezelite -l " is a command it list all playable devices
>
> "-o " is the option for the device name to be used
> "-n " is the option for the player name
> "-C 5" means release the output device if not used withing 5 seconds.
> "-d" is the logging output control
>
> The fo
OK "squeezelite -l " is a command it list all playable devices
"-o " is the option for the device name to be used
"-n " is the option for the player name
"-C 5" means release the output device if not used withing 5 seconds.
"-d" is the logging output control
The following will play to device
bpa wrote:
> Ensuring squeezelite is not running as a service.
> Can you run squeezelite on a command line like aplay and does it work
> with the same audio device.
Sorry, not entirely sure what you mean. I can do say "squeezelite -l"
and I get the following output
Output devices:
default
rbl wrote:
> I used aplay to play a .wav file which I could hear through the
> headphone socket.
Ensuring squeezelite is not running as a service.
Can you run squeezelite on a command line like aplay and does it work
with the same audio device.
I used aplay to play a .wav file which I could hear through the
headphone socket.
I uninstalled squeezelite by running "sudo apt-get remove squeezelite".
I then reinstalled it with "sudo apt-get install squeezelite". I
noticed that when doing "sudo nano /etc/default//squeezelite" the
original
rbl wrote:
> I get the following results:
>
> ps -A | grep squeeze
> 449 ?00:00:00 squeezeboxserve
> 457 ?00:02:26 squeezeboxserve
>
> fuser -v /dev/snd/*
> USERPID ACCESS COMMAND
> /dev/snd/controlC0: pi 619 F lxpanel
> pi 646 F pulseaudio
>
rbl wrote:
> I get the following results:
>
> ps -A | grep squeeze
> 449 ?00:00:00 squeezeboxserve
> 457 ?00:02:26 squeezeboxserve
>
> fuser -v /dev/snd/*
> USERPID ACCESS COMMAND
> /dev/snd/controlC0: pi 619 F lxpanel
> pi 646 F pulseaudio
>
I get the following results:
ps -A | grep squeeze
449 ?00:00:00 squeezeboxserve
457 ?00:02:26 squeezeboxserve
fuser -v /dev/snd/*
USERPID ACCESS COMMAND
/dev/snd/controlC0: pi 619 F lxpanel
pi 646 F pulseaudio
I have tried waiting for network
rbl wrote:
> Still no joy. Not sure what else would be using the audio device as
> nothing else has been installed except LMS, and 2 attempts at
> Squeezelite.
Have you tested the output device works with any other player ?
-
Also
On the Raspbian Desktop, open raspberry pi config and tick "Wait for
Network"
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pi@LMS:~ $ ps -A |grep squeeze
400 ?00:00:00 squeezeboxserve
417 ?00:00:20 squeezeboxserve
596 ?00:00:27 squeezelite
Maybe remove/ uninstall squeezelite and start again :)
Man in a van's Pro
bpa wrote:
> I think it is about sharing the audio device which can give the error
> "unable to open output device"
>
> Try to use as audio device - plughw:CARD=ALSA,DEV=0
> also in EXTRA_ARGS have "-C 5"
Still no joy. Not sure what else would be using the audio device as
nothing else has
and status
Code:
pi@LMS:~ $ sudo /etc/init.d/squeezelite status
* squeezelite.service - LSB: Lightweight headless Squeezebox emulator
Loaded: loaded (/etc/init.d/squeezelite; generated)
Active: active (running) since Sat 2020-04-25 13:14:27 BST; 6min ago
Docs: m
this my set up
Code:
# Defaults for squeezelite initscript
# sourced by /etc/init.d/squeezelite
# installed at /etc/default/squeezelite by the maintainer scripts
# The name for the squeezelite player:
SL_NAME="$(hostname -s)"
# ALSA output device:
SL_S
I think it is about sharing the audio device.
Try to use as audio device - plughw:CARD=ALSA,DEV=0
also in EXTRA_ARGS have "-C 5"
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Yes I did a reboot. I also tried your changes (line in red, and
commenting out EXTRA) which didn't help.
Result of "sudo /etc/init.d/squeezelite status -l"
● squeezelite.service - Squeezelite
Loaded: loaded (/etc/systemd/system/squeezelite.service; enabled;
vendor preset: enabled)
Active: inact
Alsso, go the the LMS settings page > Player Tab > Audio > set volume to
100%
click Apply
Refresh the web gui, select the player
ronnie
Edit: It's a bit quiet from the audio jack
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did you check if squeezelite is running ?
Code:
sudo /etc/init.d/squeezelite status
reboot after install ?
Code:
pi@LMS:~ $ squeezelite -l
Output devices:
null - Discard all samples (pl
kidstypike wrote:
> if you've no experience with Raspbian, why didn't you use piCorePlayer
> as advised? Everything is done for you, the squeezelite player works
> straight out of the box. If you want to use a Pi for other stuff get
> another one. I have at least 10 of the things.
In the longer
rbl wrote:
> Well I got the Pi4 and within a couple of hours had LMS running on
> Raspian and running my 4 sync'd SB3s perfectly with the Pi4 on Wifi.
> That includes BC iPlayer! So far it seems more reliable and effortless
> than on Windows which gave me 2 decades of niggles. Fingers crossed!!
Well I got the Pi4 and within a couple of hours had LMS running on
Raspian and running my 4 sync'd SB3s perfectly with the Pi4 on Wifi.
That includes BC iPlayer! So far it seems more reliable and effortless
than on Windows which gave me 2 decades of niggles. Fingers crossed!!!
Thanks to everyone
rbl wrote:
> Thanks very much for the offer, but I'll try doing it from scratch as I
> have to learn the ropes. If I run into problems then I'll take you up on
> your offer. Think I'll start with PiCorePlayer for quick proof of
> concept and then move to Raspian...
That's what I did. As you wil
rbl wrote:
> It sounds like Raspian will give me a fully functional Pi with LMS still
> working 100% which is its main purpose.
>
> I am an oldie - grew up on MS-DOS (and still prefer it to Windows
> explorer much of the time) and C/C++, but I have never touched Unix. is
> Raspian going to be
Man in a van wrote:
> let me know which pi you decide on and which OS you want and I can knock
> up an image and send you a download link :)
>
> ronnie
>
> if you get a couple od sd cards you can then play at leisure :)
>
> ronnie
Thanks very much for the offer, but I'll try doing it from sc
waldo wrote:
> +1 for Max2Play
> I've been running Max2Play in two different setups. In both setups had
> LMS + Player
>
> 1) Raspi2 B with a 1TB USB 2.5" drive and a IQAudio DAC Hat and wired
> ethernet. never had any problem. This setup is capable to stream to a
> second external player witho
+1 for Max2Play
I've been running Max2Play in two different setups. In both setups had
LMS + Player
1) Raspi2 B with a 1TB USB 2.5" drive and a IQAudio DAC Hat and wired
ethernet. never had any problem. This setup is capable to stream to a
second external player without trouble (only tested with
rbl wrote:
> It sounds like Raspian will give me a fully functional Pi with LMS still
> working 100% which is its main purpose.
>
> I am an oldie - grew up on MS-DOS (and still prefer it to Windows
> explorer much of the time) and C/C++, but I have never touched Unix. is
> Raspian going to be
d6jg wrote:
> I totally agree but without any Linux skills I think that may be a bit
> of a struggle. If the principle purpose is to get a working LMS then Id
> stick with piCorePlayer but suggest getting a second Pi - perhaps a 3B -
> to learn some Linux.
>
It sounds like Raspian will give me
d6jg wrote:
> Not sure whether its been wholly answered but BBC iPlayer, Spotify and
> any plugin that works on W10 will work on a piCorePlayer based LMS
With regard to BBCiPlayer plugin. It has no dependent helper
application and works on all LMS systems regardless of OS. BBC uses AAC
so sta
Another option is 'Max2Play' (https://www.max2play.com/en/).
I use it on the Pi that plays in my car.
With Pi's, having multiple MicroSD cards makes trying, testing and
comparing different installs a breeze.
Good Luck,
--
Logitech Media
rbl wrote:
> I mean the various accessories that can be added to the Pi - sensors,
> motors etc.. It seems that piCorePlayer is a stripped down o/s focusing
> on audio and I am just wondering if there is any major loss of Pi
> functionality (over and above LMS) as a result?
Well yes, my underst
A month ago I put together a PicorePlayer server/player on rpi B+ (4
years old device) with official touchscreen, without previous experience
of raspberry Pi or LMS. I started with the guidance material on
PicorePlayer website:
https://www.picoreplayer.org/main_getting_started.shtml
https://www.p
raglencross wrote:
> I have used Picoreplayer on a RPi4 and it is an excellent LMS
> server/player. However, if you want to use your RPi4 for other programs
> as well as LMS install the Raspian OS per raspberrypi.org. That site
> will give you full instructions on how to do this, as well as
> in
I have used Picoreplayer on a RPi4 and it is an excellent LMS
server/player. However, if you want to use your RPi4 for other programs
as well as LMS install the Raspian OS per raspberrypi.org. That site
will give you full instructions on how to do this, as well as
instructions and info on many o
rbl wrote:
> I mean the various accessories that can be added to the Pi - sensors,
> motors etc.. It seems that piCorePlayer is a stripped down o/s focusing
> on audio and I am just wondering if there is any major loss of Pi
> functionality (over and above LMS) as a result?
LMS on wheels? :conf
kidstypike wrote:
>
>
> Not sure what you mean by temperature sensors? piCorePlayer displays
> it's own CPU graph.
>
> 30088
I mean the various accessories that can be added to the Pi - sensors,
motors etc.. It seems that piCorePlayer is a stripped down o/s focusing
on audio and I am just wo
rbl wrote:
> Perfect. From a quick look it seems that piCorePlayer is a very stripped
> down o/s focused on audio stuff. So a couple of questions:
>
> - will I be able to stream radio, esp. using BBC iPlayer (or PlayHLS),
> via LMS (as I do in Win10)?
>
> - will I still be able to use the Pi f
d6jg wrote:
> As it is going to be an LMS server then Pi4 with 4GB RAM. You should
> definitely wire it. You also need to to add a USB HD to store your
> music. The Pi4 benefits from USB3 so look for a 1TB USB3 SSD disk.
> As to OS look at piCoreplayer. No Linux skills required and lots of help
Just to add -
The kit recommended by @d6jg is okay, but I'd bin the case as being not
fit for purpose, the Pi4 runs hot -
https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=243500&start=250
Get one of these instead -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkLr08K0c1E
*Server - LMS 8.0.0 *Pi4B 4
Quick extra thing ... if your music is on a networked storage device
(like a WD MyCloud) then you can access that from the RPi - there would
be no need to buy an extra USB disk.
Get an official power supply for the RPi 4
Also - think about some optional components
micro hdmi adapter
case
Pau
Pi 4 Starter Kit
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Pi-Hut-Raspberry-Starter-White/dp/B07V9Y1SR4/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1VQO8AGAT9CD5&dchild=1&keywords=raspberry+pi+4+kit&qid=1587055299&sprefix=raspberry+pi+4%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-8
USB3 2TB HD - This one is NOT SSD
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/WD-Elements-Portable-E
rbl wrote:
> Hi - I want to run LMS on a Raspberry Pi (rather than Win10) for a bunch
> of reasons. I have zero experience of the Pi and still need to buy one.
> Can anyone point me in the right direction?
>
> I need it to:
>
> - connect to 3 wired SB3s and a wireless SB Radio, all sync'd
>
>
Hi - I want to run LMS on a Raspberry Pi (rather than Win10) for a bunch
of reasons. I have zero experience of the Pi and still need to buy one.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
I need it to:
- connect to 3 wired SB3s and a wireless SB Radio, all sync'd
- play a 200GB FLAC library
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