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by RDS
Mon Jan 16, 2017 7:34 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Is There a Way I Can Set 1080i as the Permenant Resolution?!
Replies: 5
Views: 3736

Re: Is There a Way I Can Set 1080i as the Permenant Resoluti

I guess the above responses have sorted it out for you but if not, take a look at the last 3 posts on this thread, because I asked a similar question yesterday myself.
viewtopic.php?f=28&t=5851&p=1098854#p1098854
by RDS
Sun Jan 15, 2017 4:55 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: STICKY: Setting up HDMI output when video output is wrong.
Replies: 602
Views: 1057797

Re: Setting up HDMI output when video output isn't what you

@dom
Brilliant!
Just what I wanted.
Thank you very much.
by RDS
Sun Jan 15, 2017 2:28 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: STICKY: Setting up HDMI output when video output is wrong.
Replies: 602
Views: 1057797

Re: Setting up HDMI output when video output isn't what you

I am attempting to run my Pi(s) Headless using VNC. If I connect an HDMI TV, before starting up the Pi, the display on the VNC viewer is exactly what I require but if I start the Pi up without a display connected the Viewer display is very low quality. I have obtained the EDID file information with ...
by RDS
Sun Jan 15, 2017 12:04 pm
Forum: Beginners
Topic: Unable to save new 'config.txt' file
Replies: 9
Views: 4778

Re: Unable to save new 'config.txt' file

Thank you gordon77 & jahboater. I can now save the file but the change I thought I needed to make (force HDMI) was already there anyway at the bottom of the file. Should I be changing something else to get HDMI 'type' display on VNC viewer (the same as my Pi that is actually connected to an HDMI dis...
by RDS
Sun Jan 15, 2017 11:47 am
Forum: Beginners
Topic: Unable to save new 'config.txt' file
Replies: 9
Views: 4778

Re: Unable to save new 'config.txt' file

@DirkS Thank you. No, I was just trying to use a text editor. I have now opened the file with the command you suggested. How do you save your changes though? Having said that, the change I wanted to make, ie 'hdmi_force_hotplug=1', I have now noticed is already in place at the bottom of the file as ...
by RDS
Sun Jan 15, 2017 11:28 am
Forum: Beginners
Topic: Unable to save new 'config.txt' file
Replies: 9
Views: 4778

Unable to save new 'config.txt' file

I am trying to update the 'config.txt' file to ensure the Pi always boots up in HDMI.
I made the change I need to make but when I try to save the resulting file I get an error message:
'Cannot open file to write'

I have read that this is something to do with permissions?
by RDS
Sat Jan 14, 2017 9:29 am
Forum: Beginners
Topic: Complete Headless Operation
Replies: 10
Views: 1901

Re: Complete Headless Operation

I have decided to go with VNC as it seems to do exactly what I require.

Thank you very much to mattmiller for suggesting this option and to everyone else who posted with other suggestions.
by RDS
Sat Jan 14, 2017 9:27 am
Forum: Picademy
Topic: VNC instructions (Pi remote desktop)
Replies: 29
Views: 80984

Re: VNC instructions (Pi remote desktop)

@klricks
Thank you so much. I was sure I had tried that combination (obviously not!).
All working well now and password changed.
by RDS
Fri Jan 13, 2017 11:11 pm
Forum: Beginners
Topic: Complete Headless Operation
Replies: 10
Views: 1901

Re: Complete Headless Operation

I have been able to run programs on it remotely from a Windows PC, on my internal network, via WiFi using MobaXterm. Em - why aren't you using VNC for remote use Your Pi wouldn't then do anything at all on Windows shutdown Thanks. I hadn't heard of VNC or realised that VNC is included in the latest...
by RDS
Fri Jan 13, 2017 10:52 pm
Forum: Picademy
Topic: VNC instructions (Pi remote desktop)
Replies: 29
Views: 80984

Re: VNC instructions (Pi remote desktop)

I have reloaded NOOBS to get the version that includes VNC Server on the Pi and it is running OK. I have loaded up VNC Viewer on a Windows 10 PC and entered the Pi IP address from my local network. However, a window then comes and asks for a user name and password. Could someone please advise where ...
by RDS
Thu Jan 12, 2017 11:22 pm
Forum: Beginners
Topic: Complete Headless Operation
Replies: 10
Views: 1901

Re: Complete Headless Operation

@Martin Thank you for taking the time to reply. I see that 'screen' is a plug-in for MobaXterm and I have downloaded it into the same folder as the MobaXterm.exe I have run MobaXterm been into the MobaXterm package manager and installed 'screen'. However, I am lost as to what to do next. More help n...
by RDS
Thu Jan 12, 2017 10:28 pm
Forum: Beginners
Topic: Complete Headless Operation
Replies: 10
Views: 1901

Complete Headless Operation

I have my Pi connected to a Mouse, Keyboard and Monitor for normal operation. I have been able to run programs on it remotely from a Windows PC, on my internal network, via WiFi using MobaXterm. However, when running my programs remotely, my programs stop as soon as the remote Windows PC is switched...
by RDS
Fri Dec 30, 2016 5:31 pm
Forum: Python
Topic: Reading the Keyboard Cursor Keys
Replies: 4
Views: 1283

Re: Reading the Keyboard Cursor Keys

@jahboater
Thanks. There is plenty to go at there!
by RDS
Fri Dec 30, 2016 9:33 am
Forum: Python
Topic: Reading the Keyboard Cursor Keys
Replies: 4
Views: 1283

Reading the Keyboard Cursor Keys

I would like to use the Cursor keys on the Keyboard to move a Pan-Tilt Hat.
Is there any Python(3) code that will achieve this or at least be able to recognise presses of the Cursor Keys.
Thanks
by RDS
Mon Dec 26, 2016 7:57 pm
Forum: Camera board
Topic: Camera taking Mirror Images
Replies: 6
Views: 1512

Re: Camera taking Mirror Images

B.Goode wrote:Again, why look any further than the Raspberry Pi website?
Again, Thank you.
It is so obvious now that you have provided the link but I would not have thought to have looked in Documentation / Usage.
by RDS
Mon Dec 26, 2016 4:11 pm
Forum: Camera board
Topic: Camera taking Mirror Images
Replies: 6
Views: 1512

Re: Camera taking Mirror Images

What software are you using to drive it? I have tried without success so far, trying to find some Python 3 software but so far, I have just used the command line. Thanks to the answer from jbeale above, I have now sorted out the mirror image 'feature' but I am still short of some Python 3 software ...
by RDS
Mon Dec 26, 2016 4:07 pm
Forum: Camera board
Topic: Camera taking Mirror Images
Replies: 6
Views: 1512

Re: Camera taking Mirror Images

jbeale wrote:If you are using 'raspistill' to take still images, there are the options -hf and -vf to do horizontal and vertical flips, respectively.
Try 'raspistill --help'
Thank you very much.
I had done all sorts of 'Google' type searches, without success.

So easy when you know how and where to look!
by RDS
Mon Dec 26, 2016 3:33 pm
Forum: Camera board
Topic: Camera taking Mirror Images
Replies: 6
Views: 1512

Camera taking Mirror Images

I received the official v2 Pi camera as Christmas present and have it connected to a Pi3, using the Pan-Tilt Hat. At present it is taking Mirror image pictures. What am I doing wrong?
by RDS
Sun Dec 11, 2016 12:00 pm
Forum: Python
Topic: Send data(messages, strings) to be displayed on a 20x4 LCD
Replies: 1
Views: 730

Re: Send data(messages, strings) to be displayed on a 20x4 L

I regularly use an LCD to display information from a Python program (Python 3 in my case) and I used some excellent advice from Mikronauts, to set it up.
http://www.mikronauts.com/raspberry-pi/ ... rfacing/3/
by RDS
Thu Dec 08, 2016 11:20 pm
Forum: Camera board
Topic: ImportError : Cannot import name 'PiCamera'
Replies: 8
Views: 5495

Re: ImportError : Cannot import name 'PiCamera'

@jamesh
Sorry!
by RDS
Thu Dec 08, 2016 7:22 pm
Forum: Camera board
Topic: ImportError : Cannot import name 'PiCamera'
Replies: 8
Views: 5495

Re: ImportError : Cannot import name 'PiCamera'

Thanks Dougie,
I have seen that so I guess the clue is in the Colour coding of the Ribbon. I bought some other cables as well though and had hoped to see the 'Camera end' as well
by RDS
Thu Dec 08, 2016 7:11 pm
Forum: Camera board
Topic: ImportError : Cannot import name 'PiCamera'
Replies: 8
Views: 5495

Re: ImportError : Cannot import name 'PiCamera'

@B.Goode

Thank you for providing the above links. I have just purchased both types of Pi Camera and was wondering 'How to start'.

The instruction just says 'connect the camera' without advising which way round the ribbon cable goes. I would be grateful for your advice.
by RDS
Tue Nov 29, 2016 10:33 pm
Forum: Camera board
Topic: motionEye detects motion even outside of working shedule
Replies: 1
Views: 595

Re: motionEye detects motion even outside of working shedule

It seems that something is wrong with your program.
It would probably be worth posting your program listing on here to let others comment.
Post it using the Code Button to ensure it is formatted correctly.
by RDS
Mon Nov 21, 2016 1:57 pm
Forum: Python
Topic: Spurious Readings - Help Requested
Replies: 52
Views: 7172

Re: Spurious Readings - Help Requested

It should also be noted that there are NO automatic updates, so your Pi would of been at the same software/firmware revisions when you powered it back on since September... OK thanks. I just cannot understand why it is behaving perfectly (hope I am not speaking too soon), since 23rd September when ...
by RDS
Sun Nov 20, 2016 7:26 pm
Forum: Python
Topic: Spurious Readings - Help Requested
Replies: 52
Views: 7172

Re: Spurious Readings - Help Requested

DougieLawson wrote:sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get -y dist-upgrade should get the latest and greatest RPi.GPIO.
Thank you.
I notice that the commands do not mention GPIO.
Does that mean that updates to all 'commands' will be installed.

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