Keyboard don't work in Kodi

grungestranger

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

grungestranger

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

Rascas

@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

grungestranger

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.

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.

grungestranger

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.

grungestranger

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

Rascas

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?

grungestranger

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

Rascas

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.

BuZz

@rascas Not sure if you got my email or not - I also mentioned this in another thread, but your http://dl.bintray.com repository is currently broken (permissions issue).

Err http://dl.bintray.com ./ Packages       
  403  Forbidden
Ign http://dl.bintray.com ./ Translation-en_GB
Ign http://dl.bintray.com ./ Translation-en
Err http://dl.bintray.com ./ Packages
  403  Forbidden

Rascas

@buzz You can remove the bintray repo, the same Kodi version is now available in Raspbian Foundation repo.

BuZz

@rascas ok thanks. Is it likely that they will keep the main repo updated it in a timely manner do you think ? Just wondering if it's worth keeping it around just in case for the future ?

Rascas

@buzz I think so, they should be quick to update it.

BuZz

@rascas Thanks. I have removed the repo.

grungestranger

it's working after reinstallation retropie.