Original link broken, and the thread is just a wash with various modifications and fixes which do or don't work.
Not exactly what I'm looking for!
Thanks
tomstephens89,
as far as you use LibreELEC 10+, you can use the add-on: ArgonForty Device Configuration add-on
There is the option for fan control included and you have a GUI for the settings. The only thing is, it takes a some seconds (first time it needs a reboot) until new fan settings are applied.
Maybe this is exactly what you expect...
git clone https://gitlab.com/DarkElvenAngel/argononed.git
./install
# create and copy package for LibreELEC
make mrproper
TARGET_DISTRO=libreelec ./package.sh
scp build/libreelec.pkg.sh mylibreelec:Failed at step EXEC spawning /storage/sbin/argononed: Exec format error
You've probably built it on x64 workstation.
Their build system doesn't support cross-compiling, you have to build it on RPi4 running either PiOS or Ubuntu, 32bit because LibreElec still only supports 32bit userspace programs.
Make your own script...do you know which gpio is this fan using for control?
Ok I see looks like the board is controlling the speed and is a 2 wired fan..sorry not sure then...if it was mine I would just disconnect fan from argon board and add a transistor and connect directly to gpios
I don't even think I need it as the passive cooling with the Argon One is so good...
Generally yes, you don't really need fan with this case, unless you load your RPi4 CPU to 100% for hours, which is unlikely in case of typical LibreElec box.
My rather heavily loaded (load average: 1.71, 1.22, 1.04) RPi4 running Frigate NVR in docker goes higher than 55C, and I've set fan curve to start at 65C. Such little fan is annoying too, so you'd better keep it off unless really needed.
# argonone-cli --decode
>> DECODEING MEMORY <<
Fan Status OFF Speed 0%
System Temperature 51°
Hysteresis set to 3°
Fan Speeds set to 10% 50% 100%
Fan Temps set to 65° 70° 75°
Fan Mode [ AUTO ]
Fan Speed Override 0%
Target Temperature 0°
Daemon Status : Waiting for request
Maximum Temperature : 55°
Minimum Temperature : 47°
Daemon Warnings : 0
Daemon Errors : 0
Daemon Critical Errors : 0But there is another reason to install and configure argoned: it correctly sets up Argon internal microcontroller/PMIC, which allows you to completely power off RPi4 resulting like ~0W power usage, and the turn it on using either infrared remote or power button.
The fan in the Argon case is to noisy even at low speeds, i ditched mine and put on a Noctua 40 mm 5V connected to 3,3V GPIO, it spins all the time but its quiet and temp never goes over 40C.
You've probably built it on x64 workstation.
Their build system doesn't support cross-compiling, you have to build it on RPi4 running either PiOS or Ubuntu, 32bit because LibreElec still only supports 32bit userspace programs.
This is exactly what I’ve done. I’ll build it from a spare pi4 then.
The fan in the Argon case is to noisy even at low speeds, i ditched mine and put on a Noctua 40 mm 5V connected to 3,3V GPIO, it spins all the time but its quiet and temp never goes over 40C.
Can you share details on the fan and your installation job?
