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      ControlBlock issue on Raspberry Pi 4B

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      @Mrobot said in ControlBlock issue on Raspberry Pi 4B:

      I can access the bash interface on it, but that is about it.

      if you have shell access, can't you just run the setup script again and choose to remove the package ? Run

      cd $HOME/RetroPie-Setup sudo ./retropie_setup.sh

      to get to the setup dialog and remove the package.

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      Picade X HAT USB-C vs ControlBlock

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      Pi 4B, ControlBlock and Max98306

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      It should work with the ControlBlock. It can provide up to 7 A.

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      DB9 atari to controlblock

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      @aside Unfortunately, that is not possible. The momentary switch pins on the ControlBlock are hard wired to the MCU on the ControlBlock itself for switching on and off.

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      Powering Controlblock and Pi 3B

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      @RSquaredPi Yes, absolutely right.

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      ControlBlock2 stops working after reboot, reinstall of service required each time

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      @petrockblog

      Hi,

      I have the following usb devices connected
      usb to 3.5mm jack converter
      keyboard, mouse
      xbox one controller

      Though I've attempted the install without the xbox controller connected; with it connected, it appears to occupy /dev/input/js0, shifting the controlblock to js1+js2.

      Kind regards

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      Is Controlblock / powerblock tech support gone?

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      @petrockblog said in Is Controlblock / powerblock tech support gone?:

      @StuMcBill abi, I am sorry that I missed your posts. I messed up the notification settings. They should be corrected now 🤦‍♂️

      No worries at all - glad everything is OK.

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      Issues with getting inputs to register

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      @CHfingertrap Hi, I will update the driver! See also https://retropie.org.uk/forum/post/299255.
      Sorry for this awful delay.

      @mitu Thank you very much for all your support!!!

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      Have I fried my Controlblock (or Pi5)?

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      @petrockblog said in Have I fried my Controlblock (or Pi5)?:

      @StuMcBill If the Pi does not respond to a power button event, I would look for

      The connection between the button and the ControlBlock: Do you see the same behavior with another button or, for example, just by using jumper wires like most simple buttons? The ControlBlock service installation: Does the ControlBlock LED stop pulsing and switch to a steady on state after booting? If not, the ControlBlock service is not running properly for some reason. The ControlBlock configuration: This is rare, but sometimes the power switch functionality is not enabled in the ControlBlock configuration in /etc/controlblockconfig.cfg.

      Perhaps these items will give you a clue as to what is causing your observation?

      Hi,

      Thanks for the response.

      I've not tried this, however, I have tried directly connected to GPIO of my Pi5 and my Pi4 - same behaviour - Controls work, but Power doesn't. I will check this I have tried toggling on and off in controlblock configuration - no change

      I'll report back.

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      Controls not working on Pi5?

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      @StuMcBill Hi, I will update the driver! See also https://retropie.org.uk/forum/post/299255.
      Sorry for this awful delay.

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      Pi 5, ControlBlock and nvme issues?

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      @petrockblog Thanks for the reply.

      Shorting the wires (just touching the signal and the ground together) doesn't solve the problem. I should have mentioned earlier that the controlblock works perfectly with my pi2, but I'm trying to upgrade.

      I can't get the jtest to work. I can't find the command in /dev/input.

      The more I'm playing around with this I think it is a problem with my retropie install, but I can't figure out what

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      Controlblock maintained switch

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      @papichulo I messed up my forum notification settings and I am sorry for this! I am replying just in case this is still an issue for you:

      Maintained/latching switches for on my site with the ControlBlock rev. 3.4. Do you have any any special hardware setup? The ControlBlock switches from maintained/latching mode to momentary switch mode, if a logic low signal is observed within 2.5 seconds after pressing the switch for switching the Pi on. Do you observe the same behavior when you replace the button by simple jump wires to simulate a maintained button?

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      Pi5 - Tested my Controlblock

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      @StuMcBill I am glad to hear that!

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      Controls stop working when P2 configured

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      @StuMcBill I’ve managed to get it working somehow! No idea how.

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      Configuring Arcade Controller with Controlblock

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      Issues with Directional “buttons”

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      @StuMcBill Glad to hear that!

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      ControlBlock and Pi4 Power

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      @petrockblog Thank you for this. I wasn't sure and I couldn't find any direct information on it.

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      ControlBlock immediate shutdown

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      @petrockblog

      No special hardware set-up other than a breadboard, LED, and monetary button. Have the ControlBlock directly connected to the Pi. Have a button (monetary button for a breadboard) and LED (standard 5v red LED) connected to a breadboard for initial setup and troubleshooting. I have not hooked up the arcade buttons to the unit yet. Would that somehow effect it?

      Next I'm going to try it without the button and just ground out the wires to see if the button is somehow effecting it. If you have any other suggestions please let me know. I won't be able to try it for a couple more weeks but will report back here how it went.

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      Controlblock USB-C Version PowerSupply

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      Thanks @petrockblog
      Just wanted to be sure before roasting the brand new hardware. 😁

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      Controlblock with Batocera

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