Read the statement by Michael Teeuw here.
Installing on a Pi Zero
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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. -
@KNERD yes, please use mine. I support and test with it
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@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
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@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.
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@KNERD did u try directly w my script from after flashing buster?
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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
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@KNERD there is a post here about changing the wpa_suuplicant file
https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=201850also, if u remove the hat does it work? might be a power supply problem
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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.
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@KNERD have you restarted your router,?
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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.
