Volumio with PeppyMeter PlugIn Installation Guide
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2021
- This clip will guide you on how to install the PeppyMeter screensaver plugin from start to finish. This is a Mac version. You can also do it with Windows.
Hardware needed:
A Raspberry Pi 4 (2 or 4 or 8gb) with a power supply 5v 3a
A micro SD card (16gb or bigger) with a card reader
A DAC
A Screen with HDMI port (I use a screen from my old Dell laptop 15.4" 1280x800) with HDMI cable
A Mac (for this video)
Software needed:
Volumio for Pi - updates.volumio.org/pi/volumi...
Etcher - www.balena.io/etcher/
FileZilla - dl3.cdn.filezilla-project.org...
Peppy_Screenserver - github.com/2aCD-creator/volum...
*** Spotify on Volumio 2.9x only works with a small modification in the spotify template.
community.volumio.org/t/proje... 
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Hi Andy, just here to thank you for all your patient to share your knowledge. I have a huge experience with electronics but was my first time with RPi and linux and I could set up my system using you guide and enable my 8.8" lcd to work with PeppyMeter. Thanks a lot!
I'm glad it worked for you as well.
Great vid Andy. Super straight forward install.
Followed along and it still holds up 2 years later on the most up to date Volumio on a PI 4 to a Topping D10s using just the 7inch pi touch screen.
Shame the Tidal Connect is still not there, but everything else is primo!
Thanks to you and 2aCD!
I'm a newbie to Volumio, and thanks to you i can install squeezelite plugin, hurray :)
Thank you for this guide. I was able to make it work on my Rpi4 connected to my Sony 55inch TV. For others, take note that the installation of both the touch display and the peppy meter plugin took a long time since the process involves downloading lots of smaller files from various locations. Another caveat is when unzipping the archive, make sure to unzip to a folder, not in the current directory (especially if there are other files there as well) so that the resulting files are organized and not all over the place. Thanks!
Hi Arturo were you able to get the full screen on your tv while the Peppy Meter is running ? Is it a 4k Tv ?
Hello, nope, did not achieve full screen on the 4k tv but to me it is enough since the tv is 55inches.
Andy, thank you for the detailed instructions. VERY helpful.
Thanks to 2aCD, as well.
Xant
You're welcome.
Thank you very much for you video. I’ve just set up everything perfectly!!
Excelente tutorial, hace un tiempo ya que estoy utilizando volumio con una raspberry pi 4 y un DAC, estoy muy satisfecho, pero me quedaba pendiente instalar el Peppy-Meter, y no lo lograba tras varios intentos dí con este inmejorable tutorial. Gracias.
Great video man, works with windows on my Pi 4... just use the Command prompt (CMD)
Hi Andy,
Thank you for your clear explanation, you helped me, I am happy with it.
And your video images are perfect.
Thank you.
Greetings Audie 😀
You're welcome!
Keep up the good work
Fantastic, I have always been passionate about hifi, I will definitely try the creation of a player with the help of your video, thanks for posting, I hope to succeed. Ciaoooooooo
Hi I tried and it also works with the raspberry pi2, great. Only one question: do you know why under the menu item "active meter folder" I don't have the width and height resolution choices? These parameters are already in the names, for example "custom_3 1280x800" but so I can set only those indicated, for the rest exceptional. Thanks continue with other tests ..... Ciaooooo
Thank you!!!! I'm on a PC and it worked for me, only thing is i'm not getting the album art, just the metters. Guess I just need to play with the settings some more. Thanks again.
What a great guide. worked flawless. Nothing wrong... just run smooth on my Pi3
I'm glad you like it.
Great video. Thank you!
You are welcome!
Danke Andy Perfekt👍👍👍👍👍✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻
You are the Man. It works for me very nice Thanks a lot for that very good guide. B.r.i.l.l.i.a.n.t
I'm glad it works for you.
Very thanks
Thank You
Hi Andy, many thanks for the great video.
I have installed it,and it’s great.
Quick question.
Where in the Peppy software do I chose a specific meter to display, and once I find one I like, make it permanent, rather than the software displaying random meters?
Many thanks
Hi Eli, I'm glad you made it to work. You can change the peppy resolution to match to your screen by go to the Peppy Meter plugin setting and change it there.
Hi Andy, thanks for the wonderful guide. I read in the forum about chinese font display issue. can you please tell me which file and location to add the lines you mentioned in the forum? Thanks. BTW i managed to get peppymeter work but it does not display chinese characters.
Thank you i know you are a good looking guy based off your video
:)
Sort of works on my RPi 3B+. I install and it seems to work, but then wont restart after shutting down. Hangs on a grey screen with 3 dots in the centre. I'm using 7" Pi touchscreen. Any ideas??
great vid! can you also show the meter on the tablet as well as the big screen?
It only shows the meter on the screen that attached to the Pi via HDMI cable, not on the tablet or computer.
Hey. Thanks for the awesome guide! Unfortunately I can't get Peppymeter to display. My display is a touchscreen using a ribbon cable as opposed to HDMI. Could this be the issue?
Sorry for a late reply. I have no idea about how the peppy meter works with a touchscreen with ribbon cable. I don't have that kind of screen to test it out. You might want to ask at this forum. There might already be an answer for you.
community.volumio.com/t/project-with-peppymeter-screensaver-plugin-for-volumio-v2-9xx-and-3-0xx-buster/45862/2100
Andy I have my touchscreen connected via ribbon cable to my Pi4 . Will this plugin work or no? Thanks!
I really don't know if it works or not. You can try it or post this question to this thread - community.volumio.org/t/project-with-peppymeter-screensaver-plugin-for-volumio-v2-9xx-and-3-0xx-buster/45862/7
Thanks for taking time to post this guide - Is it a must that the Pi needs to be connected to a display via hdmi? I've installed everything as per your guide, i'm using the volumio app on android tablet but the display on the tablet does not bring up the meter interface after 30 seconds, could you please clarify? Many thanks
Hi Ryan, yes you need a display that connect to the Pi via HDMI.
@@Naimnatnod1 Do you know if a hdmi video capture usb dongle would work connected to a android tablet?
Thanks
@@ryanpersuadfulSorry, I don't know about that. You need to try it.
@@Naimnatnod1 will give it a try, thanks.
Hi Andy, I got the capture card and it works on my old sony z2 tablet, no touchscreen support but able to see the visual needles etc...Thanks for your great work on this plugin, it's really brilliant. My tablet native display is 1920x1200, how can I go about creating a custom profile so it fits the entire screen of tablet? I'm using 1920x1080 at the moment but some of the image is cut off at the bottom or sides depending on which meter i use, any help appreciated....
Very interesting. I like it very much.
I have Volumio booting from CF card on celeron PC with 15" touch display.
Is it possible to install this plugin on PC based Volumio ?
At this time I don't think this plugin work on anything else but the Raspberry Pi 3 or 4. If you really like it, by investing for a Raspberry Pi4 (2GB is good enough) is not a bad investment.
@@Naimnatnod1 Thank you Andy.
Pi4 is not bad investment but my system is AllInOne: PC, touch display and IcePower amplifier, so it is not only investment in Pi but redesign all system.
Anyhow, if it is possible to run plugin on x86 I will be glad to try.
regards
@@brankozivkovic6555 Since you are running Volumio from CF card, why don't you create another one and try to install the plugin. Only you can answer that.
Thank you very much!!!! Is it possible to use Pi 3+. Instead of 4. Best regards, Mike
I think it should work with Pi 3+. Best thing is to try it with a new sd card. regards.
@@Naimnatnod1 , thank you!! it's working on my Pi 3 b+..I just followed your guidance. But I have oversized picture on my full HD TV in 1920x1080 mode when I use Custom_1920 folder. It's very strange.
@@PatrickKrolickoff Please go to this thread and post your questions (with pictures) there. I'm pretty sure there're more people that can help you.
community.volumio.org/t/volumio-project-with-1920-display-and-peppymeter-as-screensaver-for-volumio-v2-8xx-and-3-0xx-buster/45862/292
@@Naimnatnod1 can confirm it is working with pi 3+ and volumio version 2.917
@@PatrickKrolickoff you have to add these lines in the userconfig.txt file
hdmi_group=2
hdmi_mode=87
hdmi_cvt=1920 1080 60 6 0 0 0
Thanks for this... but apparently I'm too stupid to make it work for myself. I seemed t get the files on the pi, but I couldn't connect to it with my terminal window. Do you know why peppymeter isn't included as an approved plugin for volumio?
I don't know why peppy meter isn't included as an approved plugin for Volumio. However, if you follow every steps on my video, you should be able to make it work.
Thanks for guide Mr. Andy , why you chose pi + volumio over mac + audirvana setup ..what is difference ? Thank you ...
The short answer is simplicity. I always wanted to have a good streaming system that can do the following:
- Play music files from my NAS
- Play all kind of formats (flac, wave, DSD, mp3, etc.)
- be able to control from my cellphone, tablet and remote computer (both Mac & Windows)
- reasonable price
- Good sound quality
- peppy meter plugin - an excellent added-on
- easy to use and setup
I still have a 13 inch MacBook Pro connected to my stereo system just for recording my favorite songs from my vinyl collection. Tried Audirvana (also roon) before but didn't answer my need.
I am totally satisfied with my current setup now.
Thank you for Reply Mr Andy , Can you compare sound quality audirvana vs volumio ? On Audirvana side Also play music from Nas , controlling over cell phone via audirvana remote , i choose mac mini m1 over raspberry pi , but i love peppy meter , this is why i can buy a raspberry pi , i installed volumio on my old celeron laptop , I couldn't see the volumio screen from the laptop screen.. thank you ..
@@for_tune Sorry, for digital streaming, I am extremely satisfied of what I have. No plan to put back the audirvana.
thank you for interest Mr Andy...
Hi Andy I followed your tutorial, but when I go to unzip the zip file, I don't see the peppy-screen saver folder, they may have changed the folder name. Thank you
The file that you download is the whole folder - "peppy_screensaver".
Could you show it how can we fixed spotify problem on peppymeter? Vumeter doesnt work on pi4 peppymeter while use spotify, thank you😊
HI! thank you for the help you give for free.
I wanted to install the PeppyMeter plugin and followed your installation guide.
I think I have done everything correctly but the plugin even if enabled does not seem to start.
my set up consists of Pi 3B + and Digipi + AES Digital Interface for Raspberry Pi AES / EBU TOSLINK TCXO.
I have no subscription to Qobuz or Tidal.
thanks in advance for any suggestion.
in use Volumio 3.
Thanks.
Rob
Resolved.
I have to connect my Pi to a monitor via HDMI.
Hai sir, very helpful video to me. Pls upload allo boss 2 OLED app installation process video.
Sorry I don't have any allo products so I don't know how to help.
@@Naimnatnod1 oh.....sorry sir. Thanks for kind reply
Hi Andy. I was able to install it using your guide, but I cant get it to work and no sound. I have an IQ audio DAC HAT Pro on a RPi4 8GB. Could you please suggest some settings. I have a full HD monitor not touch screen.
Hi Alex, were you be able to select IQ audio as your DAC on Volumio? Did you restart the Volumio after finishing all the installation and set up?
@@Naimnatnod1 IQ audio is selected and works fine if Preppy meter is disabled. Enabling Preppy meter has no audio. Yes I restarted after installation.
Got it to work with a fresh install however Both Spotify plugins don't work. Thanks for the video.
@@alexfernandesportrai Well, the only difference between my and yours is the DAC and I don't think it's relevant. Mine works perfectly with all big THREE (Tidal, Qobuz and Spotify).
@@Naimnatnod1 I finally got it working. Under Settings/General Playback options/Volume Options/Mixer type/Software(mine was on Hardware). Works Brilliantly!
what in case, if i have a DAC hat? if I choose audio output DAC I cant chose another source...
I don't quite understand your question. If your question is related to the hardware (dac) you should post your question onto the Volumio community forum.
I have Volumio installed on a Pi3, with a Cambridge Audio Magic Plus DAC, connected via USB to the Pi3. When I try to play my high-resolution files from Volumio, my DAC does not show more than 48 kHz, even when setting higher resolutions. My Volumio is the free version. Would anyone know if the current version of Volumio has any issues or if my DAC is not compatible with Volumio for resolutions higher than 48 kHz?
Hi Miguel, I don't think the FREE version of Volumio does anything of not preventing you playing a high resolution files. If you can play music from Volumio through your DAC, it should be compatible. I have no idea why you dac doesn't show more than 48kHz.
Hi, Andy. Is not working on my set. It could be because I've just installad the new Volumio version?
I've read all the messages and all the configurations are as just you recomended. I would appreciate if you can help. Tks
It's working now! Thanks!
Glad to hear that it's working now. What did you miss? :)
@@Naimnatnod1 I've just connected hdmi cable on another hdmi port. Tks
@@marcelobaptistadesouza165
Hi Andy, I am using Windows command prompt...at 12.05 of the video I keyed exactly what you have done...but I get a message stating that "ssh is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file".
Any tips would b appreciated...thanks
Hi John, did you enable SSH at 5:04?
@@Naimnatnod1hi Andy, thanks for coming back....I did at 5.04...i click on it but "seems like nothing happens"🤣...but does it indicate somewhere that ssh has been "enabled"...ok I will try again.
Hi Andy...finally managed to install it using a Mac machine.. but yet to test it....thanks
@@johnsnowlow1883 Enjoy! :)
Hi Andy, I have tried all the resolution in the Active Media Folder Option but my entire TV is not getting covered and the screen gets cropped from below...Please help if we need something in 3840*2160 resolution ?
Did you try 1920x1080?
I have also tried this ---
sudo nano /boot/userconfig.txt
Add to the bottom:
disable_overscan=1
CTRL+O
CTRL + X
sudo reboot
@@littlemasterrishabh2831 Well, supported screen resolutions at this time:
320x240, 480x320, 1280x400
800x480, 1024x600, 1280x800, 1280x720
1920x1080, 1920x480
@@Naimnatnod1 Even after selecting 1920*1080 I am not getting full screen. In fact in one TV i am getting the full screen but on the other TV no liuck
@@littlemasterrishabh2831 Is there any way that you can set on your TV to be 1920x1080?
Trying to get Volumio and this plugin on an amlogic s912 android tv box.
Did you find a way to make it work on the am logic s912 android tv box?
The peppy meter was working yesterday. Today there is a new update for volumio Volumio-3.173-2021-12-08-pi.img and the peppy meter has stopped working.
I just installed a fresh Volumio 3.173, Touchscreen and PeppyMeter Plugins and can confirm that the PeppyMeter is working as it should.
hi Andy ....I try to install PeppyMeter on my Volumio streamer ( rpi3+ hallo boss 10.1 hdmi display)....plugin installed well (30 sec ... touchscreen 60 second and no screensaver on play )...but don't start ...never ...if I don't have hardware problems....please can you help me? ( I'm sorry for my bad English )
This is my setting on my Touch Display Configuration:
Screensaver Timeout - 30
No Screensaver While Playing - ON (this is very important)
Orientation Settings - 0
GPU Memory Settings
Control GPU Memory - On
GPU Memory Size - 128
Mouse Pointer Settings - Off
If you have the same setting, restart the Volumio and see if it works.
@@Naimnatnod1 thank you for your prompt reply , I have 30 second on touchscreen plug in (and On ....No Screensaver While Playing ) and 25 sec on PeppyMeter ...but don't start PeppyMeter interface
@@josebernazzi8911 Did you restart the Volumio?
@@josebernazzi8911 BTW, my PeppyMeter screensaver timeout is 30.
@@Naimnatnod1 10 times...
I ran the installation step by step. It works but the vu meter hands remain stationary. What can it depend on? Thank you
Hi Pietro, could you please provide me more information on equipment (Raspberry Pi (version?) or PC or Tinkerboard) and how you connect to your dac, Volumio version? Are you playing with file, tidal (within Volumio) or via Tidal Connect?
@@Naimnatnod1 Hi Andy, thank you for answering me. I use Raspberry Pi 4 2gb with iQaudio dac plus hat dac board. Listening from spotify within Volumio or even files on an external hard drive connected to the usb port
@@Naimnatnod1 Volumio version 2.909
@@pietromurgia4458 Hi Pietro, with Pi4 2gb you should be able to have the peppy meter plugin installed and working without any issue. I don't think the dac board has got anything to do with it. This is strange. To help you better, please go to this thread and the author of this peppymeter plugin (2aCD) might jump in to see what happen.
If I were you, I would do it again from beginning. If it's still the same, perhaps I could remotely look into your set up and go from there.
community.volumio.org/t/project-with-peppymeter-screensaver-plugin-for-volumio-v2-9xx-and-3-0xx-buster/45862/7
@@pietromurgia4458 I just did a fresh install from my extra micro SD card and followed the steps on my video and this is what I can confirm:
1. VU meter hands move as they should on music file from - NAS, USB and Tidal (not Tidal Connect).
2. VU meter hands don't move on Spotify. I will report this to 2aCD.
My Volumio system:
Raspberry Pi 4 8gb (2 and 4gb should work too)
Volumio v.2.909
Peppy ScreenSaver v. 1.1.0 (2021.09.11)
DAC - Topping D90MQA
I have installed touch panel and Peppy VU meter plug-ins。
Do I have to subscript Volumio Premium to activate Peppy VU meter?
Thanks
No, you do not need Premium to activate PeppyMeter.
@@Naimnatnod1 Thanks a lot for your prompt reply. Although I still can't activate Peppy.
@@27114797 Please explain to me more clearly why you think you can't activate the PeppyMeter.
Thanks Andy for at all...! Pls. help me how to install peper in pc nuc?
I don't believe it'll work with the pc. Sorry.
@@Naimnatnod1 Thanks Rep.
can you guide video for volumio x86?
This is for Raspberry Pi only. I don't think it'll work with x86.
@@Naimnatnod1 pc x86 working with tinkerboad guide. But skin auto stop after 5 minute. Can you try and fix it??
@@nguyenhailongtn Glad to hear that it works with the TBS guide even with 5 minutes. Unfortunately I don't have it on x86 not plan to do it.
@@Naimnatnod1 can you try volumio usb with your pc or macbook?
Thank you for these extended tips, but I tried to install step by step on new version o Volumio VERSION: 3.512 and it’s not working even doing all the steps successfully.
Hi @Rubinsteinf, if you follow my guide, it should work. I'm on v 3.534 and it works just fine. Please explain more when you said it's not working. Do you have a peppy meter screen showing? If yes, the meters move or not? What kind of dac you're using....etc.
@@Naimnatnod1 Thanks, I´ll try again. After the first attempt the version roll back to a previus version and I was unable to display the meters even with the plug-in installed. My DAC is a SMSL SK10 MKII that works flawless with volumio.
I´ve just checked with volumio site and the version avalaible is 3.512
RELEASE DATE: 25-06-2023
Followed your instructions to a tee where you copy and paste file location from filezilla to putty and change to cd.... keeps coming up no file in that directory or something like that any help would be appreciated
Hi Michael, did you copy the Peppymeter folder to /home/volumio on Pi side?
@@Naimnatnod1 yes
@@Naimnatnod1 is there a way to copy sd card so email and flash it to mine?
@@michaelchiverall4451 Where do you live?
@@Naimnatnod1 Brisbane Australia
有没中文教程？
Sorry.
@@Naimnatnod1 X86 can and cannot？
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