PiJuice Hat

MerlinElMago · September 11, 2018 at 12:33 AM

Hi everybody,

I've been using Libreelec for quite some time now in various installations. I am a very happy user!

I bought the new PiJuice to resolve my power issues on my RPi3 which I have installed on my boat (12V system).

The thing is that I am unable to install the packet provided by the manufacturer to use the hat to it's full extend. Is there any way this could be provided as an added like TVHeadend or similar? I'd install it myself, but as I don't have any apt-get not dpkg available I don't know how...

Maybe it's possible even to install it myself manually , but there are various dependencies I don't know how to get from.

Help is appreciated!

Best regards

Merlin

**awiouy** · September 11, 2018 at 6:03 AM Official Post

What packet? Got a link?

**MikeKL** · September 11, 2018 at 6:49 AM

awiouy

Imagine MerlinElMago is refering to software and abilty to view/control PiJuice features from within Libreelec, using an addon service?

GitHub - PiSupply/PiJuice: Resources for PiJuice HAT for Raspberry Pi - use your Pi Anywhere

https://github.com/pisupply/pijuice/tree/master/software

**awiouy** · September 11, 2018 at 8:07 AM Official Post

At a glance, it looks like Python modules. Not sure if they need to be compiled or not. Will have a look later.

MerlinElMago · September 11, 2018 at 9:16 AM

awiouy: Indeed, what we are looking at are Python Modules and scripts. The point is, that to install them manually I need various dependencies, as the Hardware is connected via I2C and has a Firmware to be uploaded, and these dependencies are missing. The manufacturer offers a Debian Packet (.deb) te be installed, where all dependencies and scripts are installed automagically.

MikeKL:

No, The software is all low level. It has a script that should cut the power after being shut down and set certain parameters on the hat, to intercept the push of the ON button again and thus powering the device up. This piece of hardware is a kind of an ATX power supply for the PI with the difference that it has a battery onboard to act as a kind of UPS.

This is their Github page, and the packets are available here.

Best regards and thanks for the answers

Merlin

MerlinElMago · December 11, 2018 at 10:52 PM

Is there any news on this?

Best regards

Merlin

azumimuo · October 20, 2019 at 8:29 AM

Hello..

Could we view or control PiJuice features from within Libreelec.

current setup :

a) LibreELEC (Leia) 9.2 Beta 1

b) Raspberry Pi 4B 4GB

c) Raspberry Pi 7" Display

d) PiJuice HAT c/w 1820mah battery

e) Raspberry Pi TV HAT

Best regards and thanks for the answers

azumimuo