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    Keyboard don't work in Kodi

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      grungestranger
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      I have Retropie 4.2 and Kodi 17.1. I can start Kodi. But in Kodi don't work no one input device (keyboard, mouse, controllers).
      What should I do to solve the problem??
      It makes me angry!
      Or am I expecting too much?))

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        Rascas @grungestranger
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        @grungestranger Update Kodi via RetroPie-Setup scripts and try again.
        If it still doesn't work, post your install log and also Kodi log following the instructions here:
        http://kodi.wiki/view/Log_file

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          rbaker @grungestranger
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          @grungestranger said in Keyboard don't work in Kodi:

          It makes me angry!

          Me too. You could start by supplying all the information that you agreed to supply when you signed up for support:

          https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

          In particular, what power supply rating are you using with your peripherals? what Pi? etc etc etc.

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            grungestranger @rbaker
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            @rbaker I wrote that I have Retropie 4.2 and Kodi 17.1. RaspberryPi 3 model B . I use simple wired keyboard and bluetooth controllers ipega pg-9037 and pg-9062s . When i push button on gamepad in Kodi - open window with text - detecded new controller. And then all buttons doesn't works. All keys of keyboard doesn't work too.

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              grungestranger
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              Kodi was installed from emulationstation menu - RetroPie-Setup.

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                rbaker @grungestranger
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                @grungestranger said in Keyboard don't work in Kodi:

                I wrote that I have Retropie 4.2 and Kodi 17.1. RaspberryPi 3 model B

                Where did you post the model of the Pi in your first post? it matters - you need 2.5A to power it with peripherals - you still have not provided the information to rule out power supply issues.

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                  grungestranger @rbaker
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                  @rbaker You don't understand) I wrote that I have Retropie 4.2 and Kodi 17.1. next goes new sentence.
                  I have 2.5A adapter. Keyboard don't work only in Kodi. It works in emulationstation good.

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                    Rascas @grungestranger
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                    @grungestranger USB keyboards and mouse, I think I never saw ones that don't work, and pretty much all gamepads work now out of the box, unless probably if they are really exotic or crap ones, which doesn't seem to be your case.
                    The latest Kodi available is 17.3. So please do has I said and update it. Also post all the rest of hardware that you have connected to the Pi and how. And if it still doesn't work, post the logs, otherwise we can only guess whats wrong with you setup.

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                      rbaker @grungestranger
                      last edited by rbaker

                      @grungestranger said in Keyboard don't work in Kodi:

                      You don't understand) I wrote that I have Retropie 4.2 and Kodi 17.1.

                      You are right, I don't understand. Where in the above line and in your first post do you state the Raspberry Pi model that you are using? You are aware that Retropie is software and that the Raspberry Pi hardware comes in a variety of versions? that require a variety of power supply requirements for optimal performance?

                      I have 2.5A adapter. Keyboard don't work only in Kodi. It works in emulationstation good.

                      This would have been important to share in your first post by filling out the requested in
                      https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first. You are drip feeding information that you agreed to supply before posting a request for support. We have two people here attempting to assist you and despite requests, you are not helping us to help you!

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                        grungestranger @Rascas
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                        @Rascas Thank you, I will try to update Kodi.

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                          grungestranger @rbaker
                          last edited by grungestranger

                          @rbaker Ok, sorry. I had to specify all the features in the first post. And I want you to help me)

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                            grungestranger
                            last edited by

                            Hi. I have updated kodi from retropi-setup script. Version 17.3 (it was before too).
                            I use all the same device.
                            Input in Kodi doesn't work.
                            If push Ctr + C on keyboard, then show black window.
                            It is log - /opt/retropie/configs/ports/kodi/temp/kodi.log - https://pastebin.com/1jYpkefu

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                              Rascas @grungestranger
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                              @grungestranger Start the Raspberry Pi without anything connected to the Pi, just the keyboard (remove the gamepad, usb hubs, usb storage devices, etc). Then start Kodi, connect the gamepad and follow this to configure it:
                              http://kodi.wiki/view/HOW-TO:Configure_controllers

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                                grungestranger
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                                I cant open this menu!
                                Keyboard doesn't work in Kodi, all keys, arrows and all - dont work.
                                I can't go to any menu.

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                                  Rascas
                                  last edited by Rascas

                                  Just do like I said, it is probably a conflict between your gamepad and your keyboard. There is a chance that your gamepad isn't supported in Kodi, but I really doubt the keyboard isn't. What is the keyboard model ? It can also be a power supply issue, so please try with another one also if it still doesn't work.

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                                    grungestranger
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                                    The keyboard works fine in system terminal of Raspberry Pi and in EmulationStation and in RetroArch... So it cann't be a power supply issue. My gamepads are bluetooth. When i'm starting system they are not connect . I connect only keyboard. Model of keyboard is Labtec Y-BM62.

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                                      grungestranger
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                                      Could it be that Kodi use Retroarch or emulationstation input configs?

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                                        Rascas
                                        last edited by

                                        No, uses its own configuration which is independant of the software you mentioned. Can you try another keyboard to confirm it is not your setup problem?

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                                          grungestranger
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                                          Unfortunately, I have no other usb keyboard.

                                          Ok, i will show the situation.
                                          I start RaspberryPi with connected keyboard.
                                          Autostarts EmulationStation. I press F4 to quit.
                                          I starts Kodi from terminal. (simple - command - kodi)
                                          It starts. Buttons of keyboard don't work.
                                          If I press Ctr + C - shows a black screen.
                                          No terminal. All freeze. I cant use terminal.

                                          It is normal?

                                          And one more thing.
                                          When I install or reinstall kodi from retropie-setup.sh - shows some problems.
                                          It is part of install log - https://pastebin.com/ZpmGi1u9

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                                          • RascasR
                                            Rascas
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                                            No, of course it is not normal.
                                            From the log the package policykit-1 isn't installed already and it might be needed for the keyboard to work.

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