Ryde software 403 forbidden

[richardG4AOJ]

I have successfully downloaded the software and got the receiver working, but then it played up so I decided to start again. Try as I might I can't get the software from GitHub. After I enter the wget etc, it connects fine and then gives me a 403 Forbidden. My ISP is BT and the Webprotect is off. My Portsdown updates OK, if that is relevant. I just wondered if anyone had any ideas?
Thanks
Richard G4AOJ

[G8GKQ]

Hi Richard

The Ryde build downloads software (Python modules) that is not required for the Portsdown. It is probably BT blocking those.

Try running the commands in the install file individually to see which one is causing you a problem.

Dave. G8GKQ

[richardG4AOJ]

Dave
Thanks. After a bit of toing and froing I have the software reinstalled. However, it boots up to a raspberry pi command prompt and I cannot get any graphics or other interface on the monitor. Using putty I can get the menu screens up, select a remote etc, but the monitor just continues to show the prompt. I can use the menu to force an update and reboot (which I did) and it all seems to load up correctly but continues to show only a prompt. Funny thing is I had it working earlier in the week, put it to one side to do some work on the Portsdown and when I rebooted the Ryde it booted to a prompt. That was why I decided to reload the software and from there on in it's been something of a challenge. Sorry to trouble you but any pointers would be most welcome.
73
Richard

[G8GKQ]

Hi Richard

Difficult to help without more information.

What monitor are you using?

How is it connected to the Ryde?

Which HDMI socket?

What mode do you have selected in the Video Output menu?

What happens when you run

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cd /home/pi/pydispmanx
python3 demo.py

at the command prompt?

Then try

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cd /home/pi/ryde
python3 -m rydeplayer /home/pi/ryde/config.yaml

and paste the results here.

Dave

[richardG4AOJ]

Dave
That was quick thanks.

I've got a few professional commitments tomorrow am but should get to this later on in the day.

Thanks for your help

Richard

[richardG4AOJ]

Dave
It is an Acer monitor connected to the PI's HDMI. I have selected this mode on the menu.

The monitor works in that it displays a raspberry pi command line.

I ran the two codes you suggested with the results in the screenshots attached. Neither of these returns me to a command line prompt.

The third screenshot is just to show that some Ryde software is loaded and running. I can navigate through these menus, and select items.

I am puzzled because the first time I loaded the software it was all fine and decoded a test picture from the Portsdown no problem. All I did was shutdown and a few days later restarted it and it failed to work properly.

Richard

[G8GKQ]

Hi Richard

You have an HDMI Monitor (or cable) problem of some sort. The monitor is not negotiating a valid display resolution with the RPi. The response should be something like this:

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pi@raspberrypi:~/pydispmanx $ python3 demo.py
pygame 1.9.4.post1
Hello from the pygame community. https://www.pygame.org/contribute.html
(1280, 720)
(1, 1)
50.42574445618502
no surface
no layer
pi@raspberrypi:~/pydispmanx $

Try selecting HDMI safe mode in the video output menu and rebooting. That at least should get you a picture.

Dave

[richardG4AOJ]

Dave
Thanks

I get that. I will sort out some different cables/monitor and see how that works.

Thanks for your help - it is greatly appreciated.

Regards
Richard

[richardG4AOJ]

Dave
I have a brand new PI 4 and a brand new HDMI cable. The problem still persists in both normal and safe mode and on two different monitors.

I ran the two routines you send me before and the results are in the screenshots attached. The first looks a bit like your example so that's a step forward. The second I can't quite get my head around but maybe it will make some sense at your end.
Thanks and best wishes
Richard

[richardG4AOJ]

Using composite video I can get a picture - see attached.

Richard