hyperion not capturing video with raspberry pi zero

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    Hi please assist me im stuck.

    following this tutorial i set up mine using the exact hardware in the article : https://peyanski.com/tv-ambient-lig…i-and-hyperion/

    i do get the leds working fine with the stand by effect, so power etc seems fine.

    issue is i can't get the video usb working i did ticked USB capturing and the i connected input to chromecast and output to tv and usb A from card to USB b rpi zero.

    i ran lsusb:

    Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub

    and

    pi@HyperBian:~ $ dmesg | grep -i Video

    [ 1.592788] vc-sm: Videocore shared memory driver

    [ 40.159341] bcm2835_vc_sm_cma_probe: Videocore shared memory driver

    [ 40.341561] videodev: Linux video capture interface: v2.00

    [ 40.562381] bcm2835-isp bcm2835-isp: Device node output[0] registered as /dev /video13

    [ 40.566512] bcm2835-isp bcm2835-isp: Device node capture[0] registered as /de v/video14

    [ 40.575168] bcm2835-isp bcm2835-isp: Device node capture[1] registered as /de v/video15

    [ 40.577499] bcm2835-isp bcm2835-isp: Device node stats[2] registered as /dev/ video16

    [ 40.618453] bcm2835-codec bcm2835-codec: Device registered as /dev/video10

    [ 40.629701] bcm2835-codec bcm2835-codec: Device registered as /dev/video11

    [ 40.702057] bcm2835-codec bcm2835-codec: Device registered as /dev/video12

    could you please assit,

    do

    lsusb 


    what do you see there completely?

    Thread

    LOOP capturing devices purchased from Amazon or Ali Express >> how to set up in Hyperion.NG? problem of re-apearing all the time in remote section/drivers, Only Raspi NOT Windows pc

    hello folks,



    because i read a lot of stories which i helped the members with this device i decided to make a thread out of this that goes for all capture devices type "LOOP"

    no i am not working at Amazon or Ali express. :D

    hyperion-project.org/index.php?attachment/4040/



    we are are talking about this type of above device>> function is originally to use it for live streaming from game-pc or what not to a video card to record the session, or too split the screen into a double output for tv and…
    Ambient_theater77
    March 20, 2021 at 2:02 PM

    Hi i see :

    pi@HyperBian:~ $ sudo lsusb

    Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub

    pi@HyperBian:~ $

    I overclocked it as well and added more usb power following your tutorial. but sitll no image.

    Edited once, last by aaaaaaxxx (June 26, 2021 at 2:41 AM).

    the device that you have is not even visible for the PI, so i think you need some more library to add on the OS.

    then after updating then maybe its possible that it will be recognized by the PI.


    ps; running Kodi and Hyperion.NG together can be a task that's to big even on Pi4 > for this most users are decreasing resolution from Kodi screen settings al together

    i have this sollution from somebody here on the forum.

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    To fix the problem, I found help on this site https://www.pcwelt.de/ratgeber…ry-Pi-selbst-9824929.html (sorry, it is in german)...

    In brief, I checked for proper firmware with apt-cache search firmware, providing me with a long list of different peripherals. In this list, I found the firmware hdmi2usb-mode-switch, which I installed via apt-get install hdmi2usb-mode-switch. Having that done, I was able to find my usb streaming card via lsusb etc. and after a reboot also hyperion recognized it as a possible usb input device. Finally, I followed the steps mentioned in the initial post, which brought my ambilight to life.

    aaaaaaxxx: Do you have exactly the same "Video Capture with Loop" like in the tutorial?

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    pi@HyperBian:~ $ sudo lsusb

Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub

pi@HyperBian:~ $

    This device is not recognized by the RPi. Have you powered from the DC/5V port also?

    You can try sudo apt-get update and sudo apt-get dist-upgrade

    Grüße aus Österreich / Greetings from Austria !

    - Don't wanna miss it anymore !

    Edited once, last by Mike72 (June 26, 2021 at 12:20 PM).

    Ok thanks, i rand sudo apt-get update and sudo apt-get dist-upgrade.

    Took around 2 hours for upgrade to finish and noticed it was stuck.

    after restarting the pi zero, it is not booting back up at all now :(

    no leds showing as well.

    EDIT: burnt new hyperion image back to sd card an RPI is back alive need to do it all over again now will update here.

    Edited once, last by aaaaaaxxx (June 26, 2021 at 3:51 PM).

    If the update- and upgrade command fails, maybe the native installation was bad. In this case it's always better to start with a fresh installation.

    Grüße aus Österreich / Greetings from Austria !

    - Don't wanna miss it anymore !

    Ok guys thanks i just did apt get update/upgrade and went all fine it is latest. I also did apt-cache search firmware and was able to find hdmi2usb-mode-switch then i installed it.

    I did quick reboot and still cannot see the video loop in lsusb and yes i do use the exact one in the article. and yes it i added power to it as well, i can use my chromecast that is attached to it so am sure its not faulty perhaps...

    any othe

    Edited once, last by aaaaaaxxx (June 27, 2021 at 6:11 AM).

    Ok i tested the video capture on windows and chroemcast and working great.

    should i install OBS Studio in rpi ?https://obsproject.com/download

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    The Linux release is available officially for Ubuntu 18.04 and newer. FFmpeg is required.

    sudo apt install ffmpeg

    After installing FFmpeg, install OBS Studio using:

    sudo add-apt-repository ppa:obsproject/obs-studio

    sudo apt install obs-studio

    Quote from aaaaaaxxx

    Ok i tested the video capture on windows and chroemcast and working great.


    that's the thing, its working but not recognized by the PI.


    has to be a driver/library problem


    sudo apt-get upgrade

    sudo apt-get update

    and the other link i gave you normally is enough, so you have a stubborn one.


    1. hdmi2usb-fx2-firmware - FX2 firmware for hdmi2usb board development

    maybe that one and the line with USB in it

    1. fxload - Firmware download to EZ-USB devices

    Oh great we're getting somewhere ! thanks, now i see:

    pi@HyperBian:~ $ sudo lsusb

    Bus 001 Device 002: ID 534d:2109

    Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub

    pi@HyperBian:~ $

    but checking video i get following not clear chromecast:

    EDIT: changed input as camera 1 and lowest resolution and PAL, didnt resolve the issue ...

    Quote from aaaaaaxxx

    Bus 001 Device 002: ID 534d:2109

    At least the video capture card was recognized.

    I don't have a Chromecast, but I've think this guy make some HDMI handshake problems.

    Grüße aus Österreich / Greetings from Austria !

    - Don't wanna miss it anymore !

    thanks a lot, am afaraid you are right! used switch and works fine. i really want chromecast to work thats how i see most contents. any way to get it working ? am using new chromecast possible to try the first or other versions? i want to cast youtube content is there a chromecast alternative that have no hdmi issue?

    Edited 2 times, last by aaaaaaxxx (June 27, 2021 at 2:43 PM).

    I'm using a SAT-Receiver, Dune Mediaplayer for my Movie Collection and a FireTV-Stick for Prime, Netflix, YouTube and the other stuff with no issues. But I have only a 1080p Equipment, that's more easier to handle as 4K with HDR, Dolby Vision and so on.

    Grüße aus Österreich / Greetings from Austria !

    - Don't wanna miss it anymore !

    HOLY moly. chromecast worked! i just used the power cable and adapter it came with rather than phone charger!

    thanks a lot for all your help Mike72 and lighting guy ! really happy!

    ok partially had to install the wires again and reboot to test and now cant get the chromecast working again but atleast needs some tweaking etc. but there is hope i saw it working and took picture haha

    Edited 2 times, last by aaaaaaxxx (June 27, 2021 at 4:13 PM).

    ok after reboot cant even get the nintendo swtich working what steps do you guys after reboot?

    i mean i cant even get that snowy flacking screen back

    edit fixed by switching on and off the enable capture and usb mode! XD really excited

    doing some test for some reason leds showing blue on red color and red on blue color, everything else is greaaaaat!!

    Edited 3 times, last by aaaaaaxxx (June 27, 2021 at 4:28 PM).

    You can normally fix this on/off problem of the capture card by powering this over a USB port from the TV.

    Grüße aus Österreich / Greetings from Austria !

    - Don't wanna miss it anymore !

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