Posts by cappsie

Just a lil bump.

Can anyone offer any insight? I'm happy to delete/reinstall all apps and keys etc. Just wondering if anyone has experienced this before? Not sure if this is a common issue?

A.

Hi,

My YouTube add-on has stopped working, throwing an error "YouTube error: check the log for more information" when I try to search for something.

I have manually added my own API keys (youtube.api.key, youtube.api.id, and youtube.api.secret) to the settings.xml in /storage/.kodi/userdata/addon_data/plugin.video.youtube/.

This is the error message (ssh from raspberry pi4) from the kodi.log.

2024-08-30 21:06:39.225 T:1006     INFO <general>: CActiveAESink::OpenSink - initialize sink
2024-08-30 21:06:39.225 T:1006     INFO <general>: CAESinkALSA::Initialize - Attempting to open device "hdmi:CARD=vc4hdmi0,DEV=0"
2024-08-30 21:06:39.233 T:1006     INFO <general>: CAESinkALSA::Initialize - Opened device "hdmi:CARD=vc4hdmi0,DEV=0,AES0=0x04,AES1=0x82,AES2=0x00,AES3=0x00"
2024-08-30 21:06:39.236 T:1006     INFO <general>: CAESinkALSA::InitializeHW - Your hardware does not support AE_FMT_FLOAT, trying other formats
2024-08-30 21:06:39.236 T:1006     INFO <general>: CAESinkALSA::InitializeHW - Using data format AE_FMT_S24NE3
2024-08-30 21:06:39.236 T:3145     INFO <general>: initializing python engine.
2024-08-30 21:06:39.241 T:3145     INFO <general>: [plugin.video.youtube] Running: YouTube (7.0.9.1) on Matrix (Kodi-19.5) with Python 3.8.9
                                                   Path: /kodion/search/query/
                                                   Params: {'category_label': 'war bloods', 'q': 'war bloods'}
2024-08-30 21:06:39.473 T:3145    ERROR <general>: EXCEPTION: When using "artist" you need to supply a list of strings for the value in the dictionary
2024-08-30 21:06:39.476 T:3145    ERROR <general>: EXCEPTION Thrown (PythonToCppException) : -->Python callback/script returned the following error<--
                                                    - NOTE: IGNORING THIS CAN LEAD TO MEMORY LEAKS!
                                                   Error Type: <class 'TypeError'>
                                                   Error Contents: When using "artist" you need to supply a list of strings for the value in the dictionary
                                                   Traceback (most recent call last):
                                                     File "/storage/.kodi/addons/plugin.video.youtube/resources/lib/plugin.py", line 16, in <module>
                                                       plugin_runner.run()
                                                     File "/storage/.kodi/addons/plugin.video.youtube/resources/lib/youtube_plugin/kodion/plugin_runner.py", line 62, in run
                                                       plugin.run(provider, context, focused=(current_uri == new_uri))
                                                     File "/storage/.kodi/addons/plugin.video.youtube/resources/lib/youtube_plugin/kodion/plugin/xbmc/xbmc_plugin.py", line 172, in run
                                                       items = [
                                                     File "/storage/.kodi/addons/plugin.video.youtube/resources/lib/youtube_plugin/kodion/plugin/xbmc/xbmc_plugin.py", line 173, in <listcomp>
                                                       self._LIST_ITEM_MAP[item.__class__.__name__](
                                                     File "/storage/.kodi/addons/plugin.video.youtube/resources/lib/youtube_plugin/kodion/items/xbmc/xbmc_items.py", line 713, in media_listitem
                                                       set_info(list_item,
                                                     File "/storage/.kodi/addons/plugin.video.youtube/resources/lib/youtube_plugin/kodion/items/xbmc/xbmc_items.py", line 175, in set_info
                                                       list_item.setInfo(info_type, info_labels)
                                                   TypeError: When using "artist" you need to supply a list of strings for the value in the dictionary
                                                   -->End of Python script error report<--
                                                   
2024-08-30 21:06:39.864 T:3145     INFO <general>: Python interpreter stopped
2024-08-30 21:06:39.880 T:3168     INFO <general>: Skipped 2 duplicate messages..
2024-08-30 21:06:39.880 T:3168    ERROR <general>: GetDirectory - Error getting plugin://plugin.video.youtube/kodion/search/query/?category_label=war%20bloods&q=war%20bloods
2024-08-30 21:06:39.891 T:1000    ERROR <general>: CGUIMediaWindow::GetDirectory(plugin://plugin.video.youtube/kodion/search/query/?category_label=war%20bloods&q=war%20bloods) failed
2024-08-30 21:06:39.893 T:3174     INFO <general>: initializing python engine.
2024-08-30 21:06:40.692 T:3174     INFO <general>: [plugin.video.youtube] Running: YouTube (7.0.9.1) on Matrix (Kodi-19.5) with Python 3.8.9
                                                   Path: /kodion/search/list/
                                                   Params: {'category_label': 'Search'}
2024-08-30 21:06:40.701 T:3174    ERROR <CSettingInt>: error reading <control> tag of "youtube.view.label.color.viewCount"
2024-08-30 21:06:40.701 T:3174  WARNING <CSettingGroup>: unable to read setting "youtube.view.label.color.viewCount"
2024-08-30 21:06:40.701 T:3174    ERROR <CSettingInt>: error reading <control> tag of "youtube.view.label.color.likeCount"
2024-08-30 21:06:40.701 T:3174  WARNING <CSettingGroup>: unable to read setting "youtube.view.label.color.likeCount"
2024-08-30 21:06:40.701 T:3174    ERROR <CSettingInt>: error reading <control> tag of "youtube.view.label.color.commentCount"
2024-08-30 21:06:40.701 T:3174  WARNING <CSettingGroup>: unable to read setting "youtube.view.label.color.commentCount"
2024-08-30 21:06:40.712 T:3174     INFO <general>: CPythonInvoker(32, /storage/.kodi/addons/plugin.video.youtube/resources/lib/plugin.py): script successfully run

All help is gratefully received.

Thanks!

A.

Quote from chewitt

There are two YouTube apps in the Kodi repo; YouTube and Tubed - nothing specific for KidsTube. Any further discussion on them is best done in their respective add-on support threads in the Kodi forums.

Hi,

As "kids tube" only returns the posts (excluding this follow-up) I'm not sure such an add-on repository/repo has been built yet.

Can you suggest the link to that add-on, please?

Thanks,

Adam.

Quote from VLouis

#dtoverlay=gpio-ir,gpio_pin=18 - That is for IR remote receiver what can be connected to the GPIO port!!!

Read again what I wrote before...

Disable the onboard wifi... by adding to the config.txt the "dtoverlay=disable-wifi" line

Apologies, I had misread what you wrote.

I updated the config.txt file and can confirm the onboard Wi-Fi card is disabled. I retired it and while Kodi did warn it couldn't find the file in the library, it resolved within a few seconds so I'm happy this is resolved.

Thank you for your help.

A.

Quote from VLouis

Hi,

I had something similar with my RPi3B. Bored to the weak onboard wifi and tried to use a better wifi dongle (with external antenna).

I disabled the onboard wifi by adding to the config.txt the "dtoverlay=disable-wifi" line.

Looks like it was already commented out

# uncomment to enable infrared remote receiver connected to GPIO 18
#dtoverlay=gpio-ir,gpio_pin=18 

Nice one. I’ll try that and let you know.

Hi,

I have a Raspberry Pi 4. I added in an additional Linksys USB Wi-Fi dongle. For some reason, each time the Po boots, both the onboard network card and the Linksys dongle pick up a DHCP-assigned IP address. This is expected

I wouldn’t imagine this would

an issue; however, it seems the double IP address does causes routing issues with Kodi accessing the NAS file store.

When I disconnect one of Wi-Fi cards through the Add-Ons menu, it restores the routing and the Pi can again access the files.

Has anyone else experienced this?

Is there any way I can disable just one network card?

When I left one disabled it failed to pick up and IP so I guess there’s some weird conflict. But here’s the thing. In another room, I have the same setup, same Pi4, same Linksys Wi-Fi dongle and it isn’t an issue.

What do you need from me to assist?

Thanks!

Adam

Correction. The one that doesn’t work is LibreElec (Official) v11.0.1 (RPi4.arm). I should also mention it displays all the local wifi networks.

The one that does work is LibreElec (Official) v10.0.4 (RPi4.arm). This one does not display the local wifi networks - only the one it is connected to.

Quote from Da Flex

Hi, apologies for resurrecting this thread but I’m looking for the exact opposite. My kids have a couple of Pis but leave them running. Their TVs have auto shutoff s

Features but the Pis don’t automatically shutdown.

This script appears to be precisely what I need to check for usage, traffic etc. and if none is found m, shut down the Pi.

Is my understanding correct? Is this a simple case of switching the “0” to a “1”?

Code

IDLE_SHUTDOWN_ALLOWED=0

Thanks!

Adam.

Untested, but try this variant:

Code

#/bin/sh

IDLE_SHUTDOWN_ALLOWED_LAST_STATE=-1

while true
do
    KODI_RUNNING=`ps -A | grep kodi.bin | grep -v grep | wc -l`

    if [ 1 == $KODI_RUNNING ] ; then
        SSH_ACTIVE=`netstat -tnpa | grep 'tcp.*:22.*ESTABLISHED.*' | wc -l`
        NFS_ACTIVE=`netstat -tnpa | grep 'tcp.*:111.*ESTABLISHED.*' | wc -l`
        SMB_ACTIVE=`netstat -tnpa | grep 'tcp.*:445.*ESTABLISHED.*' | wc -l`  
        [ $SSH_ACTIVE -gt 0 -o $NFS_ACTIVE -gt 0 -o $SMB_ACTIVE -gt 0 ] && IDLE_SHUTDOWN_ALLOWED=1 || IDLE_SHUTDOWN_ALLOWED=0 

        if [ $IDLE_SHUTDOWN_ALLOWED_LAST_STATE != $IDLE_SHUTDOWN_ALLOWED ] ; then
            IDLE_SHUTDOWN_ALLOWED_LAST_STATE=$IDLE_SHUTDOWN_ALLOWED
            kodi-send --action="AllowIdleShutdown"
            if [ 0 == $IDLE_SHUTDOWN_ALLOWED ] ; then
                kodi-send --action="InhibitIdleShutdown(false)"
            else
                kodi-send --action="InhibitIdleShutdown(true)"
                IDLE_SHUTDOWN_ALLOWED_LAST_STATE=-1
            fi
        fi
    fi
    sleep 60
done

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Hi,

I don't think this has yet been asked (or answered) but has anyone got KidsTube on Kodi (or LibreElec) working either as an add-on or as a custom module, of sorts?

Or is it only YouTube that's been added?

Thanks,

Adam.

Thank you 🙏 ☺️ 😍

Magic, thanks. What's a nightly build? Is this a sort of extreme alpha build?

When my last SD card died, I installed the latest LibreELEC build "Latest Stable Version (2022.03)" with "Kodi 19.4". However, I wasn't able to get access to my NAS using SMB 2 - it just refused to connect.

So, I downgraded to the older stable version "Old Version (2020.11)" and "Kodi 18.9". Thie restored access to the NAS but Netflix won't work and errors with the above/original error.

You said:

Quote from Pretoriano

There's no alternative ,you will have to wait until the developer will fix it.

But the develop has stopped supporting (and back porting) Kodi 18, saying we must upgrade to 19. This means that while Netflix will work, my network shares will not.

Thoughts?

Thanks, there is a threat on it, here: https://github.com/CastagnaIT/plu…lix/issues/1425

Thanks. Do you know of an alternative plug-in?

Hi all,

Has anyone seen this error message before? I get it when I try to access a profile on Netflix.

Thanks,

Adam.

So, I gave up on that TV and bought a replacement which works nicely.

The only complaint I have is that the resolution isn't ideal and the Kodi menu is slightly wider than the screen. Different Kodi resolutions aren't the answer. In-movie, I can tweak the zoom and other settings, but if anyone has any ideas on this, they would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

A.

I managed to get the Pi4 to boot.

TV

Results in order:

Rainbow screen

TV displays 720p@60Hz

Then LibreElec splash screen

Then [No signal]

in config.txt:

set to hdmi_group=1

tried various hdmi modes (hdmi_mode=39) but to no avail. (39 is 1080i@50Hz 16:9) (sourced from here: https://peppe8o.com/fix-hdmi-monit…-raspberry-pi/:

TV: Technika 32G22B-FHD 32-inch Full HD

The TV specifications are:

Full HD, HDMI, 1920x1080

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

A.

Following up, turns out it was the wrong HDMI port. Amazingly simple. All working. Now I have to figure out why it works on two of my TVs but not the other one. Perhaps it can't handle the bandwidth?

Thanks,

A.