FPPD is not running
- Thread starter rob3
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Ok that's interesting, no network kinda contradicts the fact you can get to the Web interface to see the message.
What version of FPP?
Can you post a screenshot of the issue?
What version of FPP?
Can you post a screenshot of the issue?
Right - so you still need a network connection to be able to set it up and upload the sequences from xLights.
It'll also allow you to log in and look at the logs as to why FPPD isn't running.
5.0 is pretty old. - has this one ever run before? Or a brand new one?
It'll also allow you to log in and look at the logs as to why FPPD isn't running.
5.0 is pretty old. - has this one ever run before? Or a brand new one?
Ok, did you end up buying a license for the channel outs to use Version 6.x?
If so, grab the 6.3 release here:
github.com
If not, grab the latest 5.5 release here:
github.com
Burn that to the SD card and plug it into the BBG.
Plug the BBG into your home network.
Once it's all up and connected, you can access the web page with http://fpp.local/
From there you can set it up.
You will probably be best using xLIghts to push the configuration and upload the sequences to it - that way it's all good to go.
Also, you'll probably want to set the time (and have a battery installed on the HE123)- otherwise you wont be able to schedule anything to a time.
Consider only disconnecting from your network once everything is up and running and working the way you want it to. It'll make your life 100 times easier.
If so, grab the 6.3 release here:
Release 6.3 · FalconChristmas/fpp
NOTE: The OS level has not changed since 6.2 and is still at 2022.11 Enhancements Many updates to support Debian 11 and Ubuntu 22.04 on more devices Initial support for Ubuntu 22.10 Initial suppor...
github.com
If not, grab the latest 5.5 release here:
Release 5.5 · FalconChristmas/fpp
This is mostly a bug fix release to fix issues encountered with Christmas shows, but it also contains some other enhancements. Note: There are no OS level changes. OS level will remain at 5.3. E...
github.com
Burn that to the SD card and plug it into the BBG.
Plug the BBG into your home network.
Once it's all up and connected, you can access the web page with http://fpp.local/
From there you can set it up.
You will probably be best using xLIghts to push the configuration and upload the sequences to it - that way it's all good to go.
Also, you'll probably want to set the time (and have a battery installed on the HE123)- otherwise you wont be able to schedule anything to a time.
Consider only disconnecting from your network once everything is up and running and working the way you want it to. It'll make your life 100 times easier.
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I havent paid for the licenses. I didnt realise 5.5 was the latest without paying, I will download and give it a try.
Does the BBG need to be connected via my network to setup or can it be configured (as I have been doing) via the USB cord and login via IP address 192.168.7.2?
Does the BBG need to be connected via my network to setup or can it be configured (as I have been doing) via the USB cord and login via IP address 192.168.7.2?
It's not impossible to do it that way, but just requires a bit more thought in xLights etc when setting it up to make sure you know what's going on.