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    • lackyluuk
      lackyluuk Translator @Harris Hamburg last edited by

      @harris-hamburg You can find here how to add a power led:
      https://github.com/recalbox/recalbox-os/wiki/Add-a-start-stop-button-to-your-recalbox-(EN)

      If you speak german here:
      https://github.com/recalbox/recalbox-os/wiki/Start---Stop-Button-zu-deiner-recalbox-hinzufügen-(DE)

      NintendoRS | Nintendo Adapter Box | Cardboard Recalbox

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      • Harris Hamburg
        Harris Hamburg @lackyluuk last edited by

        @lackyluuk I appreciate your reply.
        I've seen this link before, and I guess I don't understand it. I only see instructions for adding a power switch, and where to wire the LED into. I've already connected the LED, and it only stays lit for about 3 seconds. I've uncommented what was suggested in this link, and nothing changed...

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        • lackyluuk
          lackyluuk Translator last edited by

          @Harris-Hamburg That really sounds weird. Just to make sure: you use Pin 8 (GPIO 14) and not GPIO 8, right? 😄
          Do you use also a power switch?

          NintendoRS | Nintendo Adapter Box | Cardboard Recalbox

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          • unik314r
            unik314r last edited by

            And maybe, uncomment
            system.power.switch=PIN356ONOFFRESET
            In your recalbox.conf file since the system needs to know you activate those pins.

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            • Harris Hamburg
              Harris Hamburg last edited by

              I'm using pin 8, and I'm not using a power switch. Just an LED that i've hot glued to the case.
              I've uncommented system.power.switch=PIN356ONOFFRESET and the LED light still only turns on for about 3 seconds during boot.
              This is driving me mad!! haha

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              • Alex99
                Alex99 last edited by

                I have the same problem. When enabled, the led lights up for 3 seconds then turns off. Connected to pin 8. Can someone help? Thank you!

                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymRi7gPjIT4

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                • Alex99
                  Alex99 last edited by

                  The problem is solved. In the config.txt file, add the line enable_uart = 1

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                  • Harris Hamburg
                    Harris Hamburg last edited by

                    @alex99 I'll try this when I get the chance to and I'll report back. Thanks! Glad it worked for you

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                    • Harris Hamburg
                      Harris Hamburg @Alex99 last edited by

                      @alex99 Alright, I added the line, and the light stays on, but now I have no picture or sound... 😞

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                      • Alex99
                        Alex99 @Harris Hamburg last edited by Alex99

                        Maybe you put a space? The space is not needed.

                        https://itmages.ru/image/view/6308195/3792ff1b

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                        • Harris Hamburg
                          Harris Hamburg @Alex99 last edited by

                          @alex99 Hey hey! It worked! At first I took the space away and it still wasn't working... so I re-flashed Recalbox, and added the line before installing the SD card into the pi, and it worked perfectly. Thanks! It's amazing how something so simple ended up being so difficult lol

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