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Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ problem !

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Hi

 

Bought the latest version of the Raspberry Pi ie Pi 3 Model B+ to fiddle around with Indi and establish a telescope control hub.

Tried to install Ubuntu Mate and it wouldn't boot.  It boots fine with a Raspbian image so hardware and SD card is ok. 

I get  no green light and the red power led flashes 4 times long and 4 times short.  The hdmi video out gets stuck at the rainbow screen with a yellow lightning flash on the RHS.   

I have done some research and this seems to  indicate that the OS is not compatible and cannot progress with the boot code.  It is def the Ubuntu Raspberry Pi image  I downloaded and used Etcher to write to the SD card and this worked fine 

I know Gina has a tutorial for this installation and I am dong the same thing 

Has anyone else come across this issue or can help with a solution please ? - is it related to the Model B+ perhaps ?

Thanks

Ian

 

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11 minutes ago, fozzybear said:

Ian,

Ubuntu Mate 16.04 does not work with the RPI 3b+ out of the box a problem with the kernel Head over to the indi forum a lot discussed about this. I have the same problem with my Rpi.

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Andy

Oh yes it does, it’s 18.04 that has issues...!!

that sounds like a power supply issue, if there is not enough power it can get stuck in a re boot loop...?

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I use this exact model PI for my complete imaging set up, with out issues, so I can be sure it does work, but I use the Stellarmate OS Image, which costs $50 so not quite the same, although I have put ubuntumate in with no issues before...

As I said before make sure the power supply is at least 2.5amp, or you will have issues, like you are having..

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Does not work for me using genuine RPI power supply 5.1v 2.5 amps from element 14.. as per the rpi org forum a lot of probs with 16,04.  on indilib they say use stellarmate.  where did you get your image from for 16.04 and whose script did you use would be greatly appreciated I tried ubuntu's own link and Robert's script on my 3b+ and failed.

Andy

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51 minutes ago, fozzybear said:

Does not work for me using genuine RPI power supply 5.1v 2.5 amps from element 14.. as per the rpi org forum a lot of probs with 16,04.  on indilib they say use stellarmate.  where did you get your image from for 16.04 and whose script did you use would be greatly appreciated I tried ubuntu's own link and Robert's script on my 3b+ and failed.

Andy

Lol, Stellarmate is Ubuntu mate 16.04.... its just got some extras and all packaged ready to use with no configuration needed... :)

Are you sure you are not trying to use version 18.04....the newer one as that has issues, the older 16.04 is fine and as I said that is what SM is anyway...

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This is a simple way to test your kit out https://www.berryterminal.com/doku.php/berryboot  it will then run Ubuntu 16.04 Mate + Indi + Ekos + Kstars - you install Indi bits -Note that its 32bit running not 64bit. For 64bit RPI3+ and 5GHZ wifi I have used Raspex http://raspex.exton.se plus Ubuntu 18.04 server edition works for Indiserver only - note "server edition"

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18 minutes ago, LightBucket said:

Lol, Stellarmate is Ubuntu mate 16.04.... its just got some extras and all packaged ready to use with no configuration needed... :)

Are you sure you are not trying to use version 18.04....the newer one as that has issues, the older 16.04 is fine and as I said that is what SM is anyway...

cheers head banging like I said crashed after flashing I've about 6 Rpi's for other things from the very first to the latest. and my indi one is running on rpi3b not the + could not get it working with ubuntu 16.04 works a treat on Raspbian also archlinux that's another story...

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3 minutes ago, fozzybear said:

cheers head banging like I said crashed after flashing I've about 6 Rpi's for other things from the very first to the latest. and my indi one is running on rpi3b not the + could not get it working with ubuntu 16.04 works a treat on Raspbian also archlinux that's another story...

Hmmm, I’m confused as to why Stellarmate works ok the rpi3b+ (which is Ubuntu mate) but you can’t just install Ubuntu mate 16.04 straight onto your b+... ??

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2 minutes ago, LightBucket said:

Hmmm, I’m confused as to why Stellarmate works ok the rpi3b+ (which is Ubuntu mate) but you can’t just install Ubuntu mate 16.04 straight onto your b+... ??

as per the OP same problem are you sure yours is the 3b+ and not just the 3b as this is the 64bit processor?

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2 minutes ago, stash_old said:

An Ubuntu 18.04 lts server edition straight from Ubuntu Site (64bit) 

You can of course use the images from the Ubuntu Mate etc sites - but make sure you have quality SD cards _Sandisk A1 class 10 or the like and Real ones.

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using sandisk class 10 card don't buy cheap expletive removed …. stashold I take it you just run the server end on rpi and kstars on local machine?

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2 minutes ago, LightBucket said:

Mine is 3b+ and there is no Ubuntu mate that works on 64 bit, mine is 64bit rpi but there is only 32bit Ubuntu mate for rpi…

everytime I image the Microsd card it fails on first boot I have 3 3b+ cards one for my 3d printer works fine with octoprint another for acars (plane plotting running Raspbian) another for gprs/arps amateur radio arch....

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1 minute ago, LightBucket said:

But there is no Ubuntu Mate 64 bit, to work directly on rpi3b or b+..?

I know that it is the architecture of the device yet ubuntu 16.04 fails and I do not know why on indilib forum just get stellarmate solves it all....

if it worked for you what was your workflow to get 16.04 to work to a valid logon then there is the problem with firefox not working etc...…………..

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Never tried it on a RPI3B+ but you could try https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Architectures/ARM/Raspberry_Pi#aarch64_supported_images_for_Raspberry_Pi_3 .

Have run Fedora 28 on AMD with Kstars/Ekos/Indiserver local and remote.

I even used,as a test, my Zero W to run Indiserver for my DSLR and Mount - no problems  so long as you have a decent Wifi Signal to connect too

Dont forget RPI3b and RPI3b+ use different CPU - Arm7h and Armv8 so images are not interchangeable ?

Try Rufus to write your SD images - etcher normally works but Rufus ok too https://rufus.ie/en_IE.html.

What size SD cards are you using as a matter of interest ?

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