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MagicMirror Failing on Raspberry Pi Zero W Rev 1.1

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    sdetweil @davidgagne
    last edited by Aug 5, 2024, 11:54 PM

    @davidgagne I really have no idea where you are.

    Flash the legacy image
    Boot , don’t update
    Run my install script

    Sam

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      butchkemper @davidgagne
      last edited by Sep 2, 2024, 8:42 PM

      @davidgagne The Pi Zero has 512KB memory, the default swapfile size setting is 100KB, and the swapfile is located on the SDcard which is not very fast.

      I would suggest changing the swapfile size to 2048KB by editing /etc/dphys-swapfile and changing CONF_SWAPSIZE=100 to CONF_SWAPSIZE=2048.

      You might consider moving from the SDcard to an SSD which will provide quicker data access and improved security against SDcard failure.

      Lastly, you might consider changing from a Pi Zero to a Pi Zero 2 or something with more processing power. I use a Pi 3 Model A+ with a USB attached SSD and 2048GB swapfile size.

      Butch

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      It is voltage divided by current.

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        sdetweil @butchkemper
        last edited by Sep 2, 2024, 10:51 PM

        @butchkemper my install script increases the swap file size if its small (200meg or less).

        Sam

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          davidgagne @sdetweil
          last edited by Sep 3, 2024, 12:37 AM

          @sdetweil @butchkemper I just checked that file and it has no CONF_SWAPSIZE variable.

          There is a SWAPSIZE variable set to 1024.

          Is there a chance that @sdetweil’s script misnamed that variable?

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            sdetweil @davidgagne
            last edited by sdetweil Sep 3, 2024, 2:05 AM Sep 3, 2024, 2:05 AM

            @davidgagne looks like you win the prize

            IMG_0174.png

            but funny cause it worked!

            Sam

            How to add modules

            learning how to use browser developers window for css changes

            S 1 Reply Last reply Sep 3, 2024, 2:11 AM Reply Quote 0
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              sdetweil @sdetweil
              last edited by sdetweil Sep 3, 2024, 2:49 AM Sep 3, 2024, 2:11 AM

              @davidgagne @butchkemper
              fixed

              but do

              free -m

              from command lineto see how big swap is

              Sam

              How to add modules

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                davidgagne @butchkemper
                last edited by Sep 3, 2024, 2:42 AM

                @butchkemper said in MagicMirror Failing on Raspberry Pi Zero W Rev 1.1:

                You might consider moving from the SDcard to an SSD which will provide quicker data access and improved security against SDcard failure.

                If I connect an SSD via the data port and remove the SIM, will the 0 boot from the SSD? Or is there a way to configure the SIM to have it switch to the SSD or something?

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                  sdetweil @davidgagne
                  last edited by Sep 3, 2024, 2:48 AM

                  @davidgagne pi 0 doesnt support boot from ssd/usb

                  you can make a hybrid, boot from read only sd , run from ssd

                  see
                  https://forums.raspberrypi.com/viewtopic.php?t=251733

                  Sam

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