Help! Probem using PIR Sensor on raspberry pi zero to turn on/off screen

Mikgabo

@Mykle1 Many thanks, I’ll give it a try!

I have a few more avenues to explore I respect to the PIR sensor and will report back if successful.

Cheers,
Mike

NoNameRo

@Mikgabo said in Help! Probem using PIR Sensor on raspberry pi zero to turn on/off screen:

My major problem is getting my PIR sensor to function properly. I have it working properly on a pi3 but not the zero.
What code did u use for your PIR?

for the Pi Zero use the PIR script from @cruunnerr --> point 2.2 Using PIR script

maybe this is helpful

The very important thing is, that your monitor supports HDMI-CEC or ARC. Otherwise u will not be able to turn it on or off via HDMI.
To reassure you, most monitors do this ;)
To check if it works just go into terminal via ssh and type:

sudo tvservice -o to turn off
sudo tvservice -p to turn on

edit: for some monitors the following commands work better. Please use them if your monitor needs it:

vcgencmd display_power 0 to turn off
vcgencmd display_power 1 to turn on

Mikgabo

@NoNameRo Hi!

Thanks for the reply :)
I’ll give it a try later when the kids are sleeping.

Cheers,
Mike

Mikgabo

@NoNameRo

Hi, So I placed this command sudo tvservice -o to turn offi in terminal and this is the result…any feedback?

pi@MagicMirror:~ $ sudo tvservice -o to turn off
[E] Unrecognized argument -- 'to'
Usage: tvservice [OPTION]...
  -p, --preferred                   Power on HDMI with preferred settings
  -e, --explicit="GROUP MODE DRIVE" Power on HDMI with explicit GROUP (CEA, DMT, CEA_3D_SBS, CEA_3D_TB, CEA_3D_FP, CEA_3D_FS)
                                      MODE (see --modes) and DRIVE (HDMI, DVI)
  -t, --ntsc                        Use NTSC frequency for HDMI mode (e.g. 59.94Hz rather than 60Hz)
  -c, --sdtvon="MODE ASPECT [P]"    Power on SDTV with MODE (PAL or NTSC) and ASPECT (4:3 14:9 or 16:9) Add P for progressive
  -o, --off                         Power off the display
  -m, --modes=GROUP                 Get supported modes for GROUP (CEA, DMT)
  -M, --monitor                     Monitor HDMI events
  -s, --status                      Get HDMI status
  -a, --audio                       Get supported audio information
  -d, --dumpedid          Dump EDID information to file
  -j, --json                        Use JSON format for --modes output
  -n, --name                        Print the device ID from EDID
  -h, --help                        Print this information

FYI this is how i’m trying to configure my PIR https://www.magicmirrorcentral.com/pir-sensor-raspberry-pi-magic-mirror/
If you have a soluton that currently works on your Pi ZERO please pass it on.

Thanks,
Mike

NoNameRo

@Mikgabo
To test if it works, you should enter it correctly

to turn off the screen

sudo tvservice -o
or
vcgencmd display_power 0

to turn on the screen

sudo tvservice -p
or
vcgencmd display_power 1

please follow the instructions under 2.2 Using PIR-Script, then your PIR will work too

Mikgabo

@NoNameRo Thanks! I’ll give it a try.

Mikgabo

@NoNameRo

Thanks SOO much!!! Got er working now. I really appreciate your help in the matter!!!

Cheers,
Mike