Posts by Klojum

Quote from kerstin23

due to compatibility with Windows, if I copy some things

Or stick to EXT4. Copying can also be done in LibreELEC's file manager or via the SMB server, which should go fast enough with a gigabit or a 5Ghz connection.

H264 can still be an issue for the time being, lots of attention and work went into making h265/hevc for RPi4 hw compatible.

Harddrive access... Which disk format is used? I take it a USB3.0 port is used?

I only see 1 mkv video being played, which is a HEVC video.

Next time please enable debugging in Kodi, and restart LibrELEC.

Log details are below:

Is the "Wait for network" option enabled in the LibreELEC Settings add-on? Set it to 30 secs, just in case.

Kodi 19+ defaults to SMBv2, because the overly large security holes in SMBv1.

But you should be able to find the SMB minimum and maximum settings in the Kodi menu GUI. (Enable Advanced or Expert level first)

Quote from kerstin23

I don't need Windows or any other stuff on that.

In that case, a RPi4B would be the simpler (and cheaper) option. I think there was still a bit of work to do on h264 video, but I have no idea on the current situation. It might as well already be working correctly.

For any low-power Intel boxes, I'd suggest one with dual-channel memory. It could make a difference compared to single RAM slot devices.

I use a J5005 board myself, with Ubuntu 20.04 + LibreELEC in a dual boot. It works nicely in both OS'es.

Attach a (pc) keyboard, and press the 'o' key during a video. It should say if the Pi3 is using HW or SW acceleration.

Quote from morfik

Where did you get this kind of info?

I just checked the 7 drives in my file server, and the worst fragmentation score I got is 0%. That file server is in use since 2014.

So either I'm incredibly lucky, or perhaps you are doing something wrong.

Quote from Anewmission

I wish I could code.

Same here... But I'm afraid that ship has sailed for me.
I'm not an audiophile either. A bit of tinnitus made sure of that.

I have two of them, on a C1037 and a J5005 board.

There are "ultralow" motherboards with a built-in laptop power slot.

Such as this one : Products | Kontron Embedded Computers

You have a similar solution as a PicoPSU, but these mobos tend to be more expensive as well.

Quote from TiffTaylor

but found this in the KODI.LOG

Always provide the FULL log file via a pastebin website.

That way we have way more puzzle pieces than just these few lines.

It will normally, but if the OS functionality is disrupted by power issues, things may be handled within Linux but not picked up by Kodi.

You also mentioned it's a newer keyboard. Those things have more complex processors these days and sometimes backlights. Which may draw more power than older simpler keyboards?!? (I'm just brainfarting here)

Quote from Sir Smokey

while my external hard drive is mounted

What type? 2.5" or 5.25"? Rotating HDDs should have their own power source, not every RPi power adapter delivers what it advertises.

Also, USB2.0 on the RPi3 has only limited output power.

A few observations:

- VERY old laptop, AMD E450

- Booting with HDMI, not from HDMI

- Every laptop has a key combination to enable an external monitor. Is that getting in the way?

- If the TV is off, there can obviously be no HDMI-handshake (deciding on with resolution and framerate for example)

- If a config.txt file does not exist, then simply create one using the "nano" editor.

Quote from Converted

I have an issue tho with the kodi logfile uploader.

We seem to have two issues here.

• You are asking support in the News section of the LibreELEC forum. We prefer that you create a new thread in the appropriate forum section.
• And before you create that new forum thread, kindly first fully clean up your Kodi/LibreELEC setup from ALL video piracy crap that currently is installed. As per the forum rules of LibreELEC (which you have accepted) and Kodi, support will be halted immediately for those setups with one or more add-ons that are known to facilitate video piracy. And judging from your log file, at least 6 repos with their linked scripts and plugins have infested your Kodi device. For your guidance, the offending add-on entries are orange-colored in the log file. Provide a new log file with the problem situation when you're done.

Quote from Anewmission

They look nice but no optical just incase?

How do these motherboards work with psu?

The Asrock J4205 and also J5005 boards and possibly others have an optical port.

The mobos have a normal 20pin PSU connector, so a normal or a pico PSU can be connected.

Then you must have a hardware failure somewhere. Broken cable, router/switch port, RPi4 itself?

A fresh image of LE will autoconnect to network using DHCP by default every time. No extra ticks needed.