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Several Problems on Raspberrypi3

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    epd
    last edited by epd 5 May 2017, 15:04 5 May 2017, 13:57

    Ok yeah the wire is pretty thin, I suppose i cant go wrong with this official power adapter? https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01CO1HZJ6/ref=twister_B01CO1LNTE?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

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      Sano
      last edited by 5 May 2017, 14:03

      Could it be that you're trying PS3/Xbox controller plugged on USB ?
      The controller battery charging could explain the power issue, as well as a self-powered USB hard drive.
      3A should be far enough to power a RPi3 (it's what I have on mine)

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        epd
        last edited by 5 May 2017, 14:10

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          epd @Sano
          last edited by 5 May 2017, 14:17

          @Sano
          Thats what i thought but even with the snes usb game pad the lightning bolt is still, more or less constantly there. Would it matter that there are 4 other plugs using power from the wall socket?

          Still cant exit games without everything freezing either..

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            AlexMurphy Banned @epd
            last edited by AlexMurphy 5 May 2017, 15:22 5 May 2017, 14:21

            @epd It's possible that if other appliances are drawing power from the 4 socket powerstrip then it would cause the power to the Pi to drop. These things have a limited amount of Amps they can carry. I think it's a combination of a shitty plug/cable and the fact it is plugged into a multi-socket adapter. I don't think the issue is with your peripherals.

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              BuZz administrators @epd
              last edited by BuZz 5 May 2017, 15:22 5 May 2017, 14:21

              @epd it's not to do with the sockets. It's likely the thin USB cable then. Too much resistance. The official PSU works well.

              resolve the power issue first, as freezing etc can be related.

              To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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                epd
                last edited by 5 May 2017, 15:24

                Cheers, just bought the official RaspberryPi adapter. Hoping it sorts all the problems!

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                  epd
                  last edited by 11 May 2017, 16:54

                  So i got the offical power cable, the lightning bolt has gone and mapping the ps3 controller seems to be fine.

                  Yet it asks to map the ps3 controller everytime i restart. Also when playing games, pressing select and start to exit still freezes retropie and i have no other option to pull the power out and restart..I thought the power cable would have solved all of this but it seems there is an underlying problem

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                    simonster
                    last edited by 11 May 2017, 17:48

                    Hi @epd

                    Do you shutdown the Pi properly (i.e. from within the start menu in EmulationStation)? It sounds like a config not being saved.

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                      epd
                      last edited by epd 5 Nov 2017, 18:56 11 May 2017, 17:56

                      Yes i shutdown system from emulation station...the thing is everytime i play a game, when i have to exit (Select - Start) everything freezes. Thats the main problem

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                        simonster
                        last edited by 11 May 2017, 18:00

                        Very odd, I would suggest trying a fresh installation.

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                          epd
                          last edited by 11 May 2017, 18:24

                          I got the sdcard with retropie already installed. Do i just format my sd card? Is emulation station installed with retropie too? I'll leave it 24 hours incase someone knows a quick fix

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                            BuZz administrators @epd
                            last edited by BuZz 5 Nov 2017, 19:28 11 May 2017, 18:27

                            @epd 3rd party images are not supported (we have no idea how they are modified) - please write the official image and go from there. instructions are on the site.

                            To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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                              Capeman @epd
                              last edited by 11 May 2017, 18:40

                              @epd said in Several Problems on Raspberrypi3:

                              Yet it asks to map the ps3 controller everytime i restart. Also when playing games, pressing select and start to exit still freezes retropie and i have no other option to pull the power out and restart..I thought the power cable would have solved all of this but it seems there is an underlying problem

                              Are you waiting until after Emulation station appears to turn on your bluetooth controller, or is it registering bluetooth after ES starts? if ES doesnt see a controller on startup, it asks to register one. If your controller is taking too long to connect, this will appear. Just quickly hit the circle button to skip it and see if your controller functions properly. If so, turn on your controller at the same time you start your pi.

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                                pjft @epd
                                last edited by 11 May 2017, 18:53

                                @epd without any logs of sorts it's hard to troubleshoot.

                                Can you even login via SSH when it freezes?

                                At this stage, with the power issues and repeated power disconnects, I would not find it strange if your SD card had become corrupted somewhere, so in that sense a format and fresh install will probably be the way to go. Especially, as Buzz states, if you have a third party image.

                                When you boot, do you see any logs that suggest any faulty sectors?

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                                  caver01 @epd
                                  last edited by 11 May 2017, 19:36

                                  @epd This is not the first time I have read about someone experiencing lockups on hotkey-exit with a third-party image. I couldn't find the thread just now, but someone within the past week or two had the same issue and then we realized they had been using a pre-built image without much detail as to the source. This is not the first time, and I expect far from the last that we will see this symptom.

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                                    epd
                                    last edited by 11 May 2017, 21:17

                                    I am using the ps3 controller wired, i have not used bluetooth at all, yes there seems to be two red errors in the startup..0_1494537301988_18423903_10159141188200112_4160571810321492657_n.jpg

                                    Yes i think a fresh install is a good option, ill follow the info in the docs. One thing, is emulation station a part of retropie or does that need to be installed too?

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                                      mediamogul Global Moderator @epd
                                      last edited by mediamogul 5 Nov 2017, 22:18 11 May 2017, 21:17

                                      @epd

                                      is emulation station a part of retropie

                                      It is indeed.

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                                        epd
                                        last edited by 12 May 2017, 12:58

                                        I looked at the documentation. Im going to reinstall. So i format the sd card, put the img file in, then is that Retropie installed?

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                                          pjft @epd
                                          last edited by 12 May 2017, 13:00

                                          @epd For the most part, yes. You need to add your ROMs, and set up your controllers, but other than that, should be good to go!

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