[SOLVED] 9.2.6 on Zero W 2: Will Not Boot - ID10T Error?

[Mawson]

Hi guys!

I just recently got my first Pi because I'm trying to replace my old SONOS connects, but I'm having a hell of a time getting the Pi to boot into MoOde, or any OS, and could use some experienced help figuring out what the issue is.

Hardware/Software:

• MoOde 9.2.6 via Raspberry Pi Imager
  
• Pi Zero W 2
  
• This Canakit for accessories: https://a.co/d/1d5V13x
  
• 64GB Samsung EVO PRO micro SD (from above kit)
  
• (I have a 32GB Sandisk EXTREME PRO on order to help with testing)
  
• Sony 4k TV as display
  
• Generic USB hub
  
• Amazon Basics wireless keyboard w/trackpad
  
• USB-C headphone dongle with C-A adapter
  

What I've Tried & What Happens:

• Full format of micro SD using the SD Card formatting tool, then imaging using the official PI imager.
  
• Mostly the pi hangs at the rainbow test screen.
  
• The only success I've had was flashing PINN. That would boot into it's setup menu, and I was able to flash a few OSes onto the card. This was the first success I had, and was when I discovered that I should be doing FULL formats before loading an image onto a card.
  
• Unsurprisingly, MoOde did not work when flashed with PINN, I assume due to missing username, wifi, and SSH info.
  
• Following that I have attempted a handfull of full formats, followed by flashing MoOde, only to be stuck on the rainbow screen.
  
• I also tried this using the stock Raspian full image, with the same results
  

What do you guys think? Am I missing something obvious?

Thanks!

-Mawson

[TheOldPresbyope]

@Mawson

You mention a Pi Zero W 2 but the Canakit in the link you provided contains a Pi Zero W. Which is it? The Pi Zero W requires a 32-bit OS so moOde 9.2.6 won't run on it.

If you have the correct image for the Pi you have, then you should at least see the boot-up messages scrolling before moOde takes control and blanks the screen.

You should see the same boot-up behavior with the stock Raspbian image.


I've never used PINN so can't comment but it seems unnecessary. So does completely reformatting the uSD card (unless you've borked it completely, which seems unlikely from what you've said.)

The official Raspberry Pi Imager program has worked perfectly for me with both uSD cards and USB thumbdrives.

More sleuthing seems called for.


Regards,
Kent

[Tim Curtis]

I assume you read the Setup Guide ;-)

moOde is based on PiOS Lite and thus is headless. By default, the WebUI does not show on a locally attached display. You first have to connect via a Browser on another host then Menu > Configure > Peripherals to turn on the Local Display.

[Mawson]

You mention a Pi Zero W 2 but the Canakit in the link you provided contains a Pi Zero W. Which is it? T

Uh Oh...  
YEP. I have a Zero W not a Zero W2. That's embarrassing.
Will report back if/when I get it working properly...


THANK YOU for spotting that. I've been bashing my head against this problem for days!

[Mawson]

I assume you read the Setup Guide ;-)

moOde is based on PiOS Lite and thus is headless. By default, the WebUI does not show on a locally attached display. You first have to connect via a Browser on another host then Menu > Configure > Peripherals to turn on the Local Display.

Oh yes, I've been pouring over the guide, googling all sorts of basic troubleshooting...
Now that I know I got the wrong Pi I think things will be MUCH easier LOL

[Mawson]

OK, I got it up and working!

I am running into an issue with Spotify Connect though where the playback skips when adjusting the volume. Any insight into that?

[Tim Curtis]

You are prolly out of luck with the old 32 bit 8 series moOde because our project doesn't have the bandwidth to do any patches or back ports to that code base.

[Mawson]

You are prolly out of luck with the old 32 bit 8 series moOde because our project doesn't have the bandwidth to do any patches or back ports to that code base.

I kind of figured that might be the case...

Would a Zero W 2 have enough horsepower to get the job done? And does it have headroom to work OK with future updates for a while to come?

[Tim Curtis]

Whats your usage scenario?

[TheOldPresbyope]

You are prolly out of luck with the old 32 bit 8 series moOde because our project doesn't have the bandwidth to do any patches or back ports to that code base.

I kind of figured that might be the case...

Would a Zero W 2 have enough horsepower to get the job done? And does it have headroom to work OK with future updates for a while to come?

I have had issues with a Pi Zero 2 W trying to use WiFi and Bluetooth interfaces at the same time. Other than that it has worked well enough. As always, YMMV.


Candidly, though, I'd suggest a Pi 3A+ (if you don't need more that one USB port and are good with WiFi only) or a Pi 3B+ or better.

 FYI, I've had A. Pi 3A+ running moOde for several years. It's worked with all the moOde releases in that time 

Regards,
Kent