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| camera + megaixel and strange behavior |
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Posted by: streak - 06-02-2021, 06:45 AM - Forum: PinePhone Hardware
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Hi Guys
Please help me out nail the issue with my camera.
Im using PostmarketOS image and i was using Megapixel camera. Megapixel shows picture from camera (a lot of violet colours) but if i click button to make image it suddently hang megapixel.
No image will be saved anywhere in /home/user dir
i tried to make a workaround to use https://git.sr.ht/~martijnbraam/python-pinecamera
camera.py which doesnt work as well:
im getting something like this
Code: > ./camera.py still --resolution 720p photo.jpg
Unable to parse link: Invalid argument (22)
Unable to parse link: Invalid argument (22)
Unable to setup formats: Invalid argument (22)
^CTraceback (most recent call last):
File "/usr/lib/python3.8/subprocess.py", line 495, in run
stdout, stderr = process.communicate(input, timeout=timeout)
File "/usr/lib/python3.8/subprocess.py", line 1028, in communicate
stdout, stderr = self._communicate(input, endtime, timeout)
File "/usr/lib/python3.8/subprocess.py", line 1894, in _communicate
self.wait(timeout=self._remaining_time(endtime))
File "/usr/lib/python3.8/subprocess.py", line 1083, in wait
return self._wait(timeout=timeout)
File "/usr/lib/python3.8/subprocess.py", line 1798, in _wait
raise TimeoutExpired(self.args, timeout)
subprocess.TimeoutExpired: Command '['sudo', 'v4l2-ctl', '--device', '/dev/video1', '--stream-mmap', '--stream-to=/tmp/frame.raw', '--stream-count=1', '--stream-skip=5']' timed out after 9.99975883199977 seconds
i even tried to use ffmpeg then with options like:
Code: sudo ffmpeg -f v4l2 -framerate 10 -i /dev/video0 -preset ultrafast /home/user/some-vid.vid
getting:
[video4linux2,v4l2 @ 0xffffb76d2670] Not a video capture device.
/dev/video0: No such device
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sudo ffmpeg -f v4l2 -framerate 10 -i /dev/video1 -preset ultrafast /home/user/some-vid.vid
getting:
[video4linux2,v4l2 @ 0xffff90699670] Not a video capture device.
/dev/video1: No such device
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sudo ffmpeg -f v4l2 -framerate 10 -i /dev/video2 -preset ultrafast /home/user/some-vid.vid
getting:
[video4linux2,v4l2 @ 0xffffb72a0670] Not a video capture device.
/dev/video2: No such device
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sudo ffmpeg -f v4l2 -framerate 10 -i /dev/video3 -preset ultrafast /home/user/some-vid.vid
getting:
[video4linux2,v4l2 @ 0xffff9ba3c670] ioctl(VIDIOC_STREAMON): Broken pipe
/dev/video3: Broken pipe
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Update 1:
quick look in dmesg after fresh OS start and trying to make a picture in megapixel (where megapixel hangs)
Code: +[ 124.878718] ov5640 4-004c: firmware upload success
+[ 125.177354] ov5640 4-004c: uploaded firmware didn't start, got to 0x7f, retrying...
+[ 125.477370] ov5640 4-004c: uploaded firmware didn't start, got to 0x7f
+[ 125.477425] ov5640 4-004c: ov5640_set_ctrl_focus: no autofocus firmware loaded
+[ 128.819814] ov5640 4-004c: firmware upload success
+[ 129.117310] ov5640 4-004c: uploaded firmware didn't start, got to 0x7f, retrying...
+[ 129.417331] ov5640 4-004c: uploaded firmware didn't start, got to 0x7f
+[ 129.417385] ov5640 4-004c: ov5640_set_ctrl_focus: no autofocus firmware loaded
Update 2:
after fooling around with some options and lurking @ internets i found that:
Code: sudo media-ctl -d /dev/media1 --links "ov5640 3-004c":0->"sun6i-csi":0[0]
running before megapixels camera fixes issue with violet-colour image in megapixels, and megapixels started doing pictures to /home/user/Pictures DIR, YAY!
but.. still..
i didnt figured out what options are needed to make image using pine's camera from terminal (eg using ffmpeg or camera.py)
any help appreciated
Update 3:
I checked device info
Code: > media-ctl -d /dev/media1 -p
Media controller API version 5.11.0
Media device information
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driver sun6i-csi
model Allwinner Video Capture Device
serial
bus info platform:1cb0000.csi
hw revision 0x0
driver version 5.11.0
Device topology
- entity 1: sun6i-csi (1 pad, 2 links)
type Node subtype V4L flags 0
device node name /dev/video3
pad0: Sink
<- "ov5640 4-004c":0 [ENABLED]
<- "gc2145 4-003c":0 []
- entity 5: ov5640 4-004c (1 pad, 1 link)
type V4L2 subdev subtype Sensor flags 0
device node name /dev/v4l-subdev0
pad0: Source
[fmt:SBGGR8_1X8/1280x720@1/15 colorspace:srgb xfer:srgb ycbcr:601 quantization:full-range]
-> "sun6i-csi":0 [ENABLED]
- entity 7: gc2145 4-003c (1 pad, 1 link)
type V4L2 subdev subtype Sensor flags 0
device node name /dev/v4l-subdev1
pad0: Source
[fmt:UYVY8_2X8/1600x1200@1/10 field:none]
-> "sun6i-csi":0 []
so i thought i found proper configurations that seems to be something like that:
Code: media-ctl -d /dev/media1 --set-v4l2 '"ov5640 4-004c":0[fmt:UYVY8_2X8/1280x720]'
according to previous info
but.. when switched to this mode, MEGAPIXEL again turns into violet-colour mode and hangs after trying to do a picture..
and then i tried to make a use of ffmpeg, which seems to work:
Code: ffmpeg -s 1280x720 -f v4l2 -i /dev/video3 -vframes 1 selfie.jpg
..but prodces only "whole-green" jpg
output:
Code: ffmpeg version 4.3.1 Copyright (c) 2000-2020 the FFmpeg developers
built with gcc 10.2.1 (Alpine 10.2.1_pre1) 20201203
configuration: --prefix=/usr --enable-avresample --enable-avfilter --enable-gnutls --enable-gpl --enable-libass --enable-libmp3lame --enable-libvorbis --enable-libvpx --enable-libxvid --enable-libx264 --enable-libx265 --enable-libtheora --enable-libv4l2 --enable-libdav1d --enable-postproc --enable-pic --enable-pthreads --enable-shared --enable-libxcb --enable-libsrt --enable-libssh --enable-libvidstab --disable-stripping --disable-static --disable-librtmp --enable-vaapi --enable-vdpau --enable-libopus --enable-vulkan --enable-libsoxr --enable-libaom --disable-debug
libavutil 56. 51.100 / 56. 51.100
libavcodec 58. 91.100 / 58. 91.100
libavformat 58. 45.100 / 58. 45.100
libavdevice 58. 10.100 / 58. 10.100
libavfilter 7. 85.100 / 7. 85.100
libavresample 4. 0. 0 / 4. 0. 0
libswscale 5. 7.100 / 5. 7.100
libswresample 3. 7.100 / 3. 7.100
libpostproc 55. 7.100 / 55. 7.100
Input #0, video4linux2,v4l2, from '/dev/video3':
Duration: N/A, start: 2228.856409, bitrate: 165888 kb/s
Stream #0:0: Video: rawvideo (I420 / 0x30323449), yuv420p, 1280x720, 165888 kb/s, 15 fps, 15 tbr, 1000k tbn, 1000k tbc
File 'selfie.jpg' already exists. Overwrite? [y/N] y
Stream mapping:
Stream #0:0 -> #0:0 (rawvideo (native) -> mjpeg (native))
Press [q] to stop, [?] for help
[swscaler @ 0xffffb7670020] deprecated pixel format used, make sure you did set range correctly
Output #0, image2, to 'selfie.jpg':
Metadata:
encoder : Lavf58.45.100
Stream #0:0: Video: mjpeg, yuvj420p(pc), 1280x720, q=2-31, 200 kb/s, 15 fps, 15 tbn, 15 tbc
Metadata:
encoder : Lavc58.91.100 mjpeg
Side data:
cpb: bitrate max/min/avg: 0/0/200000 buffer size: 0 vbv_delay: N/A
frame= 1 fps=0.0 q=1.8 Lsize=N/A time=00:00:00.06 bitrate=N/A speed=0.156x
video:5kB audio:0kB subtitle:0kB other streams:0kB global headers:0kB muxing overhead: unknown
and on
Code: ffmpeg -s 1280x720 -f v4l2 -i /dev/video1 -vframes 1 selfie.jpg
doesnt work
UPDATE: Last 
in act of desperation i installed fswebcam and then fool around a little bit and, voilla:
Code: sudo fswebcam --device=/dev/video3 -r 1280x720 -p UYVY -S 10 UYVY-XX.jpg
fswebcam works and for now fit my needs perfectly 
bottom line: never give up
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| Manjaro phosh annoying problems and a bit of usage experience |
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Posted by: Nick_dnepr - 06-02-2021, 02:55 AM - Forum: Manjaro on PinePhone
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Hi there, i have encountered a couple of annoying things about using manjaro phosh after the latest update:
1) Sometimes modem goes down completely. I don't know how to reproduce that, but sometimes modem module shuts down completely, and calls application says that there is no calling device at all. Naturally, internet also goes down. Rebooting does fix it, but a couple of times it caught me when i had to give a call or quickly search for something on the internet.
2) Audio is kinda glitchy now. Sometimes audio just stops coming out through both speaker and earphones jack. For example, when i listen to music with Audacious player it stops playing after some time (3-5 minutes). Most curious, this time depends on the track i listen to (and moon phase, i suppose). This issue is also related to alarm, which is much worse. Thankfully, i did not have anything urgent when i overslept because of the alarm problem. Sound returns right after i press unlock button (just have to turn on the screen, even without entering the passcode). Technically it keeps playing music/sound, but into nowhere. However, not all applicatins have that problem: freetube works nicely when i listen to any videos in podcast mode with locked screen.
Please write if you have encountered similar problems and if you have solved them.
A bit of usage experience:
In spite of technical problems (like mentioned above) i love that phone. Unfortunately, i can't use it as my primary phone yet, but it is always my number 2.
What it can:
1. Browse internet. Firefox works nice here. Unfortunately, ui of extensions is broken, but the rest is fine
2. Watch youtube. I use freetube application with legacy video format, which gives me acceptable ~480p video.
3. Use messangers. Telegram works fine, fractal and NeoChat launch and look good, but did not use them yet. Pretty sure it will run any messanger you would like to install.
4. Listen to music. Mentioned above problem is annoying, but is not fatal. Furthermore, there must be player that can avoid that problem.
5. Call. Calling is allright, both incoming and outcoming (if modem did not go down, but this is temporary, i hope)
6. Use navigtion. Standart maps application works normally.
7. Programming. I wrote a couple of python scripts using vim and launched a couple of self-written java console utilities. Did not find a proper IDE yet, but it has jdk, gcc, python and tons of other development tools. When a physical keyboard finally comes out it would be excellent development tool to use "on a go"
What it can't:
1. Run android apps. I've seen messages on forum that anbox is working, but mine doesn't. Probably because i use beta5 and update it with pacman -Syu. I will try to fix that later, but now i have to write diploma.
2. Take photo and record video. Technically, megapixels app can take photos, but preview is much worse than the actual photo. It also works very slow, which is critical if you want to catch a moment.
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| First access denied |
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Posted by: IMSAI8080 - 06-02-2021, 01:54 AM - Forum: General Discussion on Pinebook Pro
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Hello, just got my PBP. Strong and cool. Like it very much.
Unfotunately, once completed the Manjaro ARM install few initial screens, never had the first access...
Tried everything, username, full name, password, password for root: always access denied.
Got a picture with my phone of the "Finish Manjaro ARM Instal" summary (the last of the initial screens): I'm using the right UN e PW.
Any idea about what happened?
And I can I fix it? Just flashing SD card with a new image of Manjaro ARM? And the eMMC?
Thanks.
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| minimal kernel .config? |
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Posted by: alchemist - 06-02-2021, 01:35 AM - Forum: General Discussion on Pinebook Pro
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Hi!
I just received my PBP and will install Gentoo on it. My system is ready and I have compiled the kernel based on the Manjaro config.
But I would like the minimal working .config (just the needed hardware settings).
Do you have some one?
Kind regards,
Xavier.
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| new Pinebook Pro, complete confusion |
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Posted by: Yehuda - 06-01-2021, 11:11 PM - Forum: General Discussion on Pinebook Pro
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I just received my machine in the mail today. Out of the box I was able to get it running. The wifi works. A Firefox button appears on the dashboard. I can run Firefox. I accessed my university email. This was all encouraging.
My next order of business on all new machines is to install LaTeX (Texlive), emacs, and Auctex. I also make sure there is a PDF viewer and word processor (Libreoffice).
I tried to install Texlive with pacman and got a slew of "error: failed retrieving file" responses. I read a little online about what the problem could be, and the main suggestion was to update my mirrors with
$ sudo pacman-mirrors -g
$ sudo pacman-mirrors -f 5
and such things. I tried these, and it didn't help.
I tried installing emacs and ran into the same problem. I cannot retrieve anything.
Then I tried installing Libreoffice and was told that
:: Libreoffice-still and Libreoffice-fresh are in conflict. Remove Libreoffice-fresh?
This surprised me, because I cannot detect Libreoffice anywhere on the machine. I opened the filesystem navigator and searched for Libreoffice and found nothing. Then I searched for Firefox and also found nothing, even though I am able to run Firefox.
So basically I cannot use this computer. I cannot install the software I need (or any software), and I cannot locate the software that I already have (except for Fierfox, by launching it from the dashboard icon).
I have used linux (Debain primarily) and BSD (free BSD primarily) systems for many years and cannot understand why this is so completely different from anything I've ever seen before.
I want this to work out. I am attracted to the Pinebook philosophy.
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| Shipping Update and Stock Availability Thread |
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Posted by: Luke - 06-01-2021, 02:47 PM - Forum: News
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Stock count, estimated availability dates and shipping status of our most popular devices can now be checked on our website.
The website updates every 2-3 days. Stock quantities are approximations and availability dates are estimates.
Use this thread for questions regarding availability of other products, queries concerning shipping and other relevant topics.
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