Powerblock - switch starts the pi then stops it

Philoup

Hello,

I've got an issue with my switch.
I installed correctly the powerblock service.
Restarted the pi with the powerblock and the switch.
At startup, I have the message : a stop job is running for LSB powerblock init
Then the Pi stops.
It's my third install and don't know what to do.
Here is the switch I have : https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1-set-computer-Metal-LED-Power-Push-Button-Switch-On-off-5V-12mm-16mm-19mm-22mm/32721251668.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.5qlcNM

Thanks for your help.

jsawhite

looks like that is a momentary switch. You have to use a latching switch (either slide on slide off, or push-push). As soon as the script starts running, it notices the switch is not on and will assume you switched it back off and power down...

Philoup

Thank you for your answer.
That's what I thought... But I did not understand the differences between the button types.
Now I have to find another button =)

jsawhite

if you really like that switch, then you'll have to switch to the mausberry power control or the ATXRaspi. Both of which can use a momentary switch like that...

petrockblog

Just for your information: It is planned that an upcoming revision of the PowerBlock supports both types of buttons - latching and momentary.

Philoup

Hello,

Thanks for your replies.
Do you have an idea when the update will be released? Will it be a software or hardware update?

petrockblog

It will probably be a hardware update. But that still needs to be planned. It will probably take 3-4 months for that new hardware revision, though.

SireSalty

I use https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Wireless-Electrical-Household-Appliances/dp/B00DQDJJKU/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1482085935&sr=8-20-spons&keywords=power+switch+wireless&psc=1 and it works pretty well.