d6jg wrote:
> Both the Behringer & HiFiMe have to be powered from the USB on the Pi
Thank you. I feel like a complete idiot for forgetting that the Pi has
USBs!
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mandryka wrote:
> Just a note to say that this didn't work for me because it doesn't have
> USB power input rather than relying on the supply from the connected
> device.
>
>
>
>
> Can anyone say whether this Hifime product is the same? Can I just plug
> it into a power point, possibly with
mandryka wrote:
> Thanks for the offer, but the thing's gone completely dead. I think it's
> time to say that, for some unknown reason, my Pi has bit the dust, time
> to start again.
>
> (May the reason was that I kept it exposed, no lid on the box!)
Sorted with a new Pi -- except that the
Manul wrote:
> As an alternative, you could use an external USB-Audiointerface. I have
> had good experiences with the Behringer UCA222/UCA202. Bit clunkier but
> you can keep your current case and might be able to hide the external
> thingie behind your DAC or so.
Just a note to say that this
mandryka wrote:
> Thanks for the offer, but the thing's gone completely dead. I think it's
> time to say that, for some unknown reason, my Pi has bit the dust, time
> to start again.
>
> (May the reason was that I kept it exposed, no lid on the box!)
paul- wrote:
> CAn you go to the wifi page, and generate wifi diagnositcs and either
> send it to pastbin?
Thanks for the offer, but the thing's gone completely dead. I think it's
time to say that, for some unknown reason, my Pi has bit the dust, time
to start again.
(May the reason was that
CAn you go to the wifi page, and generate wifi diagnositcs and either
send it to pastbin?
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paul- wrote:
> Assuming it was working before, and you did nothing to change. It feels
> like you might still be chaseing a bad sd card.
>
> Can you reconnect your Ethernet cable and try to reset up WiFi.?
Yes done that, and Ive rewritten to the card. It would be annoying if
it was just the
Assuming it was working before, and you did nothing to change. It feels
like you might still be chaseing a bad sd card.
Can you reconnect your Ethernet cable and try to reset up WiFi.?
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Hello again
I've got a problem suddenly with wifi -- I get this report
[ ERROR ] /usr/local/etc/pcp/wpa_supplicant.conf not found.
Can anyone help?
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paul- wrote:
> There are several wifi drivers that have lost support as the kernel
> advances. I'm not sure if the canakit is one of them. Looking at the
> WIFI diagnostics and the dmesg output on the main diagnostics page,
> might lend to some reasons as to what is going on. Since you have
There are several wifi drivers that have lost support as the kernel
advances. I'm not sure if the canakit is one of them. Looking at the
WIFI diagnostics and the dmesg output on the main diagnostics page,
might lend to some reasons as to what is going on. Since you have a
RPI3, you might try
Hope it's okay to piggyback onto this thread. I have a Rasberry Pi3 with
HiFiBerry Digi+ and a 7" LCD screen. I had PicorePlayer running and
working for several years (LMS on a MacMini running Mac OS Snow Leopard,
a Marantz receiver and Wharfedale speakers). The LCD monitor displayed a
digital
atrocity wrote:
> I've had at least two of the better known brands (Samsung, SanDisk) fail
> on me. When I looked around for allegedly more reliable ones, I found
> Transcend High Endurance and have used nothing else for years now. Not a
> single one has failed.
>
> Of course this is ONE
mandryka wrote:
> 1. Are some SD cards less reliable than others? I wonder if mine failed
> because I have a bad quality card.
I've had at least two of the better known brands (Samsung, SanDisk) fail
on me. When I looked around for allegedly more reliable ones, I found
Transcend High
d6jg wrote:
> No it doesnt compress. It just has a an older DAC but I think its
> perfectly capable unless you are playing really high res stuff.
OP is using digital optical to an external DAC - so Classic will just
send uncompressed/decoded data on the optical connection. No DAC will be
mandryka wrote:
> Does the Classic compress before it streams?
>
> I havent tried to compare both in a more rigorous way than my initial
> impression that I reported yesterday, sometime soon Ill try to reassess
> more carefully.
No it doesnt compress. It just has a an older DAC but I think
Stratmangler wrote:
> The Classic isn't the most transparent of players.
> It doesn't surprise me at all that the Pi build sounds better.
Thats a really interesting comment. You know that Ive never used the
Classics DAC - you think even the digital output from the Classic is
not so good?
mandryka wrote:
> I'm going to add something which is going to contribute nothing to
> anything except antagonism and confusion.
>
> While the pi was out of order I was using a Squeezebox classic, digital
> optical output going into an external DAC. I'm now back to the pi with a
> hifiberry,
mandryka wrote:
> Yes I was just about to post here and say that I'd done that and it is
> now working as well as before. Thanks for all your input, everyone.
>
> Two questions.
>
> 1. Are some SD cards less reliable than others? I wonder if mine failed
> because I have a bad quality card.
I'm going to add something which is going to contribute nothing to
anything except antagonism and confusion.
While the pi was out of order I was using a Squeezebox classic, digital
optical output going into an external DAC. I'm now back to the pi with a
hifiberry, optical output into the same
d6jg wrote:
> As it is wired at present but still not showing I think Id
> reflash the SD card and start over.
Yes I was just about to post here and say that I'd done that and it is
now working as well as before. Thanks for all your input, everyone.
Two questions.
1. Are some SD cards
As it is wired at present but still not showing I think Id reflash the
SD card and start over.
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mandryka wrote:
> The PSK password, is that just the router password? Should I renter its
> password there?No, the password for the wifi connection (SSID)
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d6jg wrote:
> The Behringer is 48/16 only.
Yes, that is more than enough unless you are a dog or a bat.
"To try to judge the real from the false will always be hard. In this
fast-growing art of 'high fidelity' the quackery will bear a solid gilt
edge that will fool many people" - Paul W
Man in a van wrote:
> The time is incorrect so it's not connecting to the internet.
>
> Is the router dual band.
>
> They often have the same ssid for both bands with different passwords.
>
> Check you are on the correct band and password.
>
> I can't remember when the pi became dual band;
d6jg wrote:
> Is the Pi also wired?
At the moment it is wired, but it is not showing as a player on my LMS
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The time is incorrect so it's not connecting to the internet.
Is the router dual band.
They often have the same ssid for both bands with different passwords.
Check you are on the correct band and password.
Man in a
Is the Pi also wired?
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-> Onkyo CRN755 -> Wharfedale Modus Cubes
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mandryka wrote:
> Here's a couple more shots
>
> 28134
>
>
> 28135
>
> But LMS is running!
>
> And why does it say Wifi IP is missing?
You said LMS is running on your PC, you only need one instance of LMS
running on your network.
I don't run any of my Pi 's on wifi, so can't advise as
mandryka wrote:
> Here's a couple more shots
>
> 28134
>
>
> 28135
>
> But LMS is running!
>
>
LMS is not running on the rPi itself. So this is correct.
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ethernet)
*Cottage:* VBA 3TB (2.4)>LMS 7.9.1>Touch>Benchmark
Here's a couple more shots
28134
28135
But LMS is running!
And why does it say Wifi IP is missing?
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mandryka wrote:
> When the Pi is connected to the network with ethernet, it shows up when
> I run angryip. Squeezelite settings are as follows
>
>
> 28133
>
> It is NOT showing up as a player on LMS
>
> When I run angryip without the ethernet connection to the squeezebox it
> doesn't show
Man in a van wrote:
> Ip address is on the router (DHCP PAGE) or via "Fing" app on phone or
>
> https://angryip.org/
When the Pi is connected to the network with ethernet, it shows up when
I run angryip. Squeezelite settings are as follows
28133
It is NOT showing up as a player on LMS
mandryka wrote:
> I do not have a green light like that, and I have taken the digi HAT out
> and put it back in again. (In fact I can't remember seeing one before
> but maybe I've forgotten -- the lid was on the box!)
>
> How do I check my squeezelite settings?
Type the IP address of your Pi
I do not have a green light like that (in fact I can't remember seeing
one before but maybe I've forgotten -- the lid was on the box!)
How do I check my squeezelite settings?
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Man in a van wrote:
> If you have a light when the ethernet is connected, there must be power
> on the pi
You should have a bright green LED lit on the Digi HAT if the Pi is
powered up. If not check your squeezelite settings/re-seat the Digi HAT.
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If you have a light when the ethernet is connected, there must be power
on the pi
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There should be a red led next to the usb power socket on the pi when
you have power.
The green led next to the red one plashes when the power is switched on
as it connects to the network (cable or wireless).
No red light means no power, no power, no pi.
Ip address is on the router (DHCP PAGE) or via "Fing" app on phone or
https://angryip.org/
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There are no other lights glowing on the pi. In the past I've only used
one power supply so yes, the DAC and the pi are powered by from a single
source.
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The green and red leds I am talking about are on the othe end to the
Ethernet connection.
So do you have one power supply for the dac and one for the pi.
If so are you using the correct one for each device.
Can one power supply drive both pi and dac?
Man in a van wrote:
> Can you check for the IP Address of the pi and log into the piCorePlayer
> web page, then check Squeezelite.
>
> I think the dac hat should show a green light on the top if it is
> powered up.
>
> Just pull the power plug of the pi from the wall socket or switch it
>
Man in a van wrote:
>
>
> Restart Squeezelite, check all the connections are secure.
>
>
How do I do that? I have already restarted the computer running LMS
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Can you check for the IP Address of the pi and log into the piCorePlayer
web page, then check Squeezelite.
I think the dac hat should show a green light on the top if it is
powered up.
Just pull the power plug of the pi from the wall socket or switch it
off, wait a few secs and then reconnect.
Yes LMS is on a PC; the player is on an Rpi
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So the LMS is on one device and the player is on a rpi?
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I have restarted LMS
The problem occurred after the pi was briefly disconnected from the
mains (i.e. I moved it)
The LMS just doesn't list the pi as a player.
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I'd settle for a more succinct explanation of what you have done and
what the problem actually is?
i don't understand.:confused:
maybe restart lms
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A problem!
After disconnecting the power supply LMS no longer sees my Rasberry Pi
player.
The power supply is working. I have an amber light when I connect it to
the network with ethernet.
Any ideas for what to do next much appreciated.
Done, thank you for your help gentlemen.
The hardest thing (once I'd found the instructions) was assembling the
box!
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mandryka wrote:
> Hello again
>
> Hit a pronlem. DigiPro+ has been assembled, but I get no output, either
> optical or coaxial. LMS sees the piCore player.
>
> Any suggestions will be much appreciated.
Manul wrote:
> Have you selected the Digi+ as output device in the piCorePlayer
>
Manul wrote:
> Have you selected the Digi+ as output device in the piCorePlayer
> settings? These can be accessed by pointing your browser at the IP of
> pCP.
>
> You'll need to the select the "Squeezelite settings" tab. From there,
> you can select your output device.
You're a brick. I'm not
Have you selected the Digi+ as output device in the piCorePlayer
settings? These can be accessed by pointing your browser at the IP of
pCP.
You'll need to the select the "Squeezelite settings" tab. From there,
you can select your output device.
Hello again
Hit a pronlem. DigiPro+ has been assembled, but I get no output, either
optical or coaxial. LMS sees the piCore player.
Any suggestions will be much appreciated.
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mandryka wrote:
> But isn't that a DAC? I want to use my own external DAC.
It is a DAC but also a USB to Optical converter
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d6jg wrote:
> The Behringer is 48/16 only.
> Possibly a better alternative is a Hifime DIY Usb Sabre DAC which will
> do 96/24 and output is either standard 3.5mm aux or optical via the same
> socket.
> I can confirm that both work with piCorePlayer and no case upgrade will
> be required.
>
edwin2006 wrote:
> I've got a SB2 that's over 13 years old. Still working but very sticky
> (yuck)
That rubber coating they put on plastic which goes sticky over the years
is a pain.
If you never need to touch your SB2, then I guess it's no problem, but
if you want to remove the stickyness,
Manul wrote:
> As an alternative, you could use an external USB-Audiointerface. I have
> had good experiences with the Behringer UCA222/UCA202. Bit clunkier but
> you can keep your current case and might be able to hide the external
> thingie behind your DAC or so.
The Behringer is 48/16 only.
mandryka wrote:
> By the way, I'm doing this partly because I run three Squeezebox
> Classics, they've been running for 10 years without a problem. But I
> figured I need an insurance policy and anyway, I have plans for a fourth
> system.
>
> But I'm curious, what's the expected lifetime of a
kidstypike wrote:
> You'll need a HAT something like this
> https://www.hifiberry.com/products/digiplus/ (no soldering needed).
As an alternative, you could use an external USB-Audiointerface. I have
had good experiences with the Behringer UCA222/UCA202. Bit clunkier but
you can keep your
mandryka wrote:
> Thanks. Working out how to put the case together was the hardest part of
> making the streamer!
>
> It runs warm. Is that normal?
All my Pi's run warm, not had any problems so far.
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on SSD (ntfs)
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By the way, I'm doing this partly because I run three Squeezebox
Classics, they've been running for 10 years without a problem. But I
figured I need an insurance policy and anyway, I have plans for a fourth
system.
But I'm curious, what's the expected lifetime of a Squeezebox Classic?
kidstypike wrote:
> You'll need a HAT something like this
> https://www.hifiberry.com/products/digiplus/ (no soldering needed). I
> use one of these in my Lounge setup.
>
> However this probably won't fit in the case you got with the kit, same
> website as above for a compatible case
>
mandryka wrote:
> Well that was one of the most painless things that I've ever done in the
> whole of my life! Thanks for all your support and instructions.
>
> So my next question -- I want to be able to output the digital source
> into my own external DAC, either with coaxial or optical
Well that was one of the most painless things that I've ever done in the
whole of my life! Thanks for all your support and instructions.
So my next question -- I want to be able to output the digital source
into my own external DAC. What do I need to buy to make this happen.
Paul Webster wrote:
> Yes it will - although you might find it easier to set-up by connecting
> it by Ethernet first - then configuring the WiFi - then removing the
> Ethernet cable and rebooting.
Adding to this.
When you setup with Ethernet you will see piCorePlayer as a player in
the LMS
Yes it will - although you might find it easier to set-up by connecting
it by Ethernet first - then configuring the WiFi - then removing the
Ethernet cable and rebooting.
Paul Webster
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Author Radio France (FIP etc) plugin
I just want to check something -- that it'll connect to my server with
wi-fi like a squeezebox.
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mandryka wrote:
> Just a card like this?
>
> https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Micro-SD-Card-Reader-SPI-for-Arduino-Raspberry-Pi-UK-Seller/322502815052?hash=item4b16aa6d4c:g:9B4AAOSwPIhaNuch
No, that's a card reader :)
Just overwrite the SD Card that comes with the kit as suggested by Paul
Webster,
The kit that you have ordered already has an SD card in it.
The suggestion was to overwrite the contents of it when it arrives.
Paul Webster
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Author Radio France (FIP etc) plugin
Paul Webster's
kidstypike wrote:
> I see the kit you ordered comes with an SD card (NOOBS), if you intend
> using the Pi as a player or player and LMS only, then you don't need
> NOOBS, just download piCorePlayer and burn it to a micro SD Card.
>
> https://www.picoreplayer.org/
Just a card like this?
mandryka wrote:
> Thanks for all these replies, I've ordered the starter pack from ebay
> and will work on it as soon as it arrives.
I see the kit you ordered comes with an SD card (NOOBS), if you intend
using the Pi as a player or player and LMS only, then you don't need
NOOBS, just download
Make sure you order a sufficient power supply for the pi. Even then I
once got a defective PSU which I needed to return.
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Thanks for all these replies, I've ordered the starter pack from ebay
and will work on it as soon as it arrives.
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mandryka wrote:
> Anything else I should be aware of before starting?
https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?106910-HOW-TO-Squeezebox-player-on-Raspberry-Pi-with-(or-without)-HiFiBerry-board=raspberry+pi
One important thing to be aware of before you start: Patience!
Be prepared to be patient with yourself and with the project. You may
encounter problems and setbacks along the way. They will probably be
minor, and will turn out to be easily corrected. A little extra thought
may be all that's
d6jg wrote:
> Everything you need for a basic player apart from a suitable audio cable
> is in that kit.
> It will be basic as it will be using the onboard audio out (3.5mm jack
> socket).
> There is no audio input socket and you dont need one for an LMS player.
> To make it more audiophile you
Everything you need for a basic player apart from a suitable audio cable
is in that kit.
It will be basic as it will be using the onboard audio out (3.5mm jack
socket).
There is no audio input socket and you dont need one for an LMS
player.
To make it more audiophile you would either add a HAT
Hello
I'm going to have a go at building my own LMS player.
Am I right to think Rasberry Pi is the best way to go?
I've seen these instructions -- are they still valid?
Does this starter kit on ebay contain all that I need?
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