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    strawberry 3.141 Project Sponsor Module Developer
    last edited by strawberry 3.141 Aug 30, 2017, 7:33 PM Aug 30, 2017, 7:20 PM

    if i remember correct there is also a possibility to increase performance of transformations, but I’m not sure. Have to research on this

    EDIT: I can’t do any testing for a while, if someone wants to get a hand on it I think this should make an effect as it will optimize the rendering from cpu usage to gpu. It’s still a new stuff though and I’m not sure if it is supported in electron yet.

    .MODULENAME {
      will-change: opacity;
    }
    

    replace modulename with the actual module name

    Please create a github issue if you need help, so I can keep track

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      Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @TiemenMoesker
      last edited by Mykle1 Aug 30, 2017, 7:54 PM Aug 30, 2017, 7:53 PM

      @TiemenMoesker said in Electron CPU usage:

      Maybe we are on to somthing here.
      My hardware =BCM2835
      Revision= a02082
      And I DO have this problem.

      My hardware = BCM2709

      I do NOT have this problem

      I’ve long suspected that this was/is a hardware issue. Why? I’ve done nothing special or different to my Pi 3 (except for adding a fan), yet it runs flawlessly, smoothly, and without the cpu overload experienced by a few select users. Assuming they have done nothing out of the ordinary (most have done fresh installs of the OS and default install of MM) yet their Pi 3’s exhibit inordinate amounts of cpu load at rest and extreme cpu load with just a simple function like the compliments changing.

      @strawberry-3-141 There’s no need for me to try your suggestion but perhaps someone experiencing this problem will test it and report back their findings.

      Create a working config
      How to add modules

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        TiemenMoesker @strawberry 3.141
        last edited by Aug 30, 2017, 7:54 PM

        @strawberry-3.141

        Ill hook up my PI in a sec and test it. I am supposed to put that line of code in the main.css file right? (Just to be sure)

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          Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @TiemenMoesker
          last edited by Aug 30, 2017, 7:55 PM

          @TiemenMoesker

          custom.css probably

          Create a working config
          How to add modules

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            TiemenMoesker
            last edited by Aug 30, 2017, 8:03 PM

            @strawberry-3-141
            @Mykle1

            Sad to report; Didn’t seem to solve the problem. YET, It almost seemed like the fade out animation was a tiny bit smoother, can’t say it for sure tho.

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              strawberry 3.141 Project Sponsor Module Developer @TiemenMoesker
              last edited by strawberry 3.141 Aug 30, 2017, 8:35 PM Aug 30, 2017, 8:33 PM

              @TiemenMoesker bugger, also when you increase gpu memory to a higher level than 64mb default

              Also it could still be unsupported in electron or it has to be taken to another element…

              Please create a github issue if you need help, so I can keep track

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                TiemenMoesker @strawberry 3.141
                last edited by Aug 30, 2017, 8:35 PM

                @strawberry-3.141

                I’ve tried 64,128 and 256. No improvement :(

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                  strawberry 3.141 Project Sponsor Module Developer @TiemenMoesker
                  last edited by Aug 30, 2017, 8:39 PM

                  @TiemenMoesker maybe also @Jeff could have a look after his holidays as he is quiet familiar with css and he could check if the stuff I mentioned is valid

                  Please create a github issue if you need help, so I can keep track

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                    Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @TiemenMoesker
                    last edited by Aug 30, 2017, 8:45 PM

                    @TiemenMoesker said in Electron CPU usage:

                    @strawberry-3.141
                    I’ve tried 64,128 and 256. No improvement :(

                    I don’t even remember changing this to 96, but it’s been like that since January, and no issues.
                    0_1504125943530_gpu.JPG

                    Create a working config
                    How to add modules

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                      TiemenMoesker @strawberry 3.141
                      last edited by Aug 30, 2017, 8:47 PM

                      @strawberry-3.141 Alright, although I am not sure this has anything to do with css. First, because 99% of the people who have MM2 don’t have this problem, yet the same css. Second, I just found out that it’s not just the Newsfeed and the Compliments. I have installed the MMM-Earth module and the same thing happends. Time freezes, animation starts (not smooth at all, it only shows me one fade frame), CPU usage spikes to 99% and my PI is hotter than a BBQ.

                      I think it has something to do with the hardware.

                      My hardware =BCM2835
                      Revision= a02082

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