Installing on a Pi Zero

naked-head

I got a new Pi Zero W, so I start a fresh install with a raspbian lite stretch (2019-04-08 version) but I got this error:

> electron-chromedriver@6.0.0 install /home/pi/MagicMirror/node_modules/electron-chromedriver
> node ./download-chromedriver.js

/home/pi/MagicMirror/node_modules/electron-chromedriver/download-chromedriver.js:19
  if (err != null) throw err
                   ^

Error: Failed to find Electron v6.0.0 for linux-armv6l at https://github.com/electron/electron/releases/download/v6.0.0/chromedriver-v6.0.0-linux-armv6l.zip

searching on electron: https://github.com/electron/electron/releases/tag/v6.0.0 I can’t find armv6 version.

Whats the problem?
my pi is too old?
I got the wrong raspbian version?
thanks

qu1que

@naked-head

I think electron is discontinued for raspberry pi zero, a few months ago I see a post in this forum talking about that. Now I can’t find that post.

sdetweil

@naked-head did you use the automated installer? it handles this issue…
electron is no longer available for the armv6l devices, and the default, manual npm install) will leave nothing installed…

there is a side effect bug with npm… when my script runs, I request only the components needed for execution not for automated test, and the chromedriver is only used for automated testing… but npm didn’t pass on my request for only prod to sub modules…

it causes no harm, other than that message

you will have to run in split mode (serveronly + chromium-browser to view)…

there are a bunch of tricky setup things… I suggest using the installer script
also, lite does not include the graphical desktop, which is required, unless u intend to run headless

see the installer script here
https://github.com/sdetweil/MagicMirror_scripts

all extra scripts were removed in 2.11, but referenced as ‘alternative’ install options…
in the online doc

naked-head

I used this script: https://github.com/ac2799/MagicMirrorPi0Installer following his guide.
I’ll try the script you suggest.
Thanks a lot

naked-head

That’s work!!!
And now the poor Pi Zero W had to do a lot of work :face_screaming_in_fear:

sdetweil

@naked-head said in Installing on a Pi Zero:

And now the poor Pi Zero W had to do a lot of work

yes, it is only a pi0… !!

KNERD

It seems this (the script OP posted) needs to be updated. I just tried this on the Raspberry Pi OS (based on Debian 10 “Buster”).
It failed. I believe mostly because npm kept reporting warnings about not supporting nodejs version 10, and errors about could not load, or missing requirements not installed.

sdetweil

@KNERD yes, please use mine. I support and test with it
see
https://github.com/sdetweil/MagicMirror_scripts

KNERD

@sdetweil I just tried yours, and it failed also. npm also threw out some warnings and errors. The last line from the CLI states “Unable to install dependencies”

Update on sdetweil script:

I see why now it failed. It seems my pi ZeroW has issue with the Wi-Fi becoming unresponsive. I have to end up turning it on and off.

I will try running it again

Update 2: the WI-Fi became unresponsive again. I guess I need to go with a regular Pi to get this working. I do not like the performance of the Pi Zero anyway

sdetweil

@KNERD where is the pi0 relative to your router? I did have some trouble like this before I installed a range extender in the office.

I have since gone to Google WiFi mesh and things are much more stable.

sdetweil

@KNERD did u try directly w my script from after flashing buster?

KNERD

@sdetweil

I have a Linksys Mesh setup here. The nearest point is about 10 feet away.

For trying script, yes it was after flashing. This issue with the Wi-Fi just started recently. The Pi Zero came with a Google AIY 2.0 kit I purchased. I was using that AIY image Google was putting out. I wonder if that is a better image since it was targeted for the Pi Zero and the rest of the kit.

Hmm. Wi-Fi just came back up as I was typing this…and back down

sdetweil

@KNERD there is a post here about changing the wpa_suuplicant file
https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=201850

also, if u remove the hat does it work? might be a power supply problem

KNERD

The Wi-Fi was functioning just fine with the Google AIY image. I looked and thought I was using a 2A power supply because it is a CanaKit one. However, looking, I see it is only a 1A. I found another PS with 2A output. I do have other things connected to it such as USB Hub, mouse, and keyboard.

Looking at that link, I do not think this applies to me, as I am not headless. Wi-Fi is having issues again: not resolving DNS.

I am going to try the Google AIY image again since it seemed I was having more stability with it.

sdetweil

@KNERD have you restarted your router,?

KNERD

I know it is not a router issue. I have a complicated setup here. I have a router on site which is in Bridge Mode so the actual router in use does PPOE to connect to the ISP. The router has no Wi-Fi, and DNS disabled. The Linksys Mesh is in Bridge Mode in order to be a part of the LAN addresses. DNS and DHCP is done separately with Pi Hole. No other devices on Wi-Fi are having issue.

The Google AIY image is booting, now. I will give an update if I got issues with that, or not.

sdetweil

@KNERD ok, seen lots of reports of DNS issues w pihole

KNERD

@sdetweil I think those "DNS issues’ with Pi Hole come from Pi Hole themselves for making the blaclist which they setup too strict. My DNS issues have nothing to do that. My network is not having DNS issues, just that Pi Zero while using the newest Raspberry Pi OS.

Hope to have an update within an hour

KNERD

Update: Wi-Fi still having issues with shutting down, and not putting the DNS in resolv.conf file.

I think I got a USB Wi-Fi I can try out, and even a USB to ethernet.

Thank for taking the time to respond and help.

I still got a Google AIY kit 1.0 here to use on a regular Pi, but prefer the smaller size of the Pi Zero.

I also got a Orange Pi Zero here I can try out, if the Pi Zero Hat will fit on it, or if your install script will work on it.

sdetweil

@KNERD script will work