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[Ascottgent]

I followed the instructions and logged in using pi and raspberry. From then on there is no login screen and I have tried to create a new user but having trouble achieving this. I have tried changing the config file but it will not allow me to save it. I'm now at a loss as to what to do to have access to change the config file.
I am using raspberry 2 B and downloaded using NOOB. I have had fun writing programs that work but need to change the config file to setup my Elecrow display with resolution 800x400.
Finding access to edit files frustrating.

Ascottgent

[RaTTuS]

open a command prompt
type
sudo raspi-config
then you can change the boot options.

to edit the config you need to be root
type
sudo nano /boot/config.txt

[Ascottgent]

Thank you for that info, can now successfully edit config.txt.

Perhaps you can help with another problem. For my project I have got a monitor from Elecrow HDMI Display Monitor 5 inch HD 800x480 TFT LCD for Raspberry Pi 2B and 3B. I have tried changing the overscan settings and the hdmi_mode settings but I can not get it to fill the screen. The monitor only has hdmi connector.

Thanks

Ascottgent

[RaTTuS]

boot back to noobs and change the display options there

[Ascottgent]

I have tried booting into NOOB by holing down shift key during the boot process but pi still goes into Raspbian. Is there any other of getting into NOOB?

[mahjongg]

if you press shift BEFORE the USB driver is up, it won't be registered.
solution is to repeatedly press/release shift during boot up. until the NOOBS screen re-appears.
keep trying!

[Ascottgent]

Thank you for that, just too anxious! Now corrected my screen size.

Ascottgent