Tanix TX3 Mini VFD #871

r0bb10 · 2022-12-28T13:06:33Z

Device Information | 设备信息

SOC: s905w
Model: Tanix TX3 Mini 2g/16gb (ssv6051 variant)

Armbian Version | 系统版本

Kernel Version: 6.1.1
Release: Debian Bullseye Server 12.28.0249

Describe the bug | 问题描述
I'm testing the latest 6.1.1 build on my s905w, after flashing i tested armbian-led command but it was not working even selecting the correct version (18 for tx3 mini).. i then changed the DTB with one i made some time ago for an old balbes armbian build (can be found here https://github.com/r0bb10/openvfd_enable_for_tx3_mini) and now the armbian-led works and the vfd is functional, the only thing needed is to replace the dtb in the /boot/dtb/amlogic folder and reboot.

Problem is that ambian-led-state.service is not starting at boot, log

r88t@klipper:~$ sudo systemctl status armbian-led-state.service
● armbian-led-state.service - Armbian leds state
     Loaded: loaded (/lib/systemd/system/armbian-led-state.service; enabled; vendor preset: enabled)
     Active: failed (Result: exit-code) since Wed 2022-12-28 13:53:02 CET; 3s ago
    Process: 1958 ExecStart=/usr/lib/armbian/armbian-led-state-restore.sh (code=exited, status=1/FAILURE)
   Main PID: 1958 (code=exited, status=1/FAILURE)
        CPU: 33ms

Dec 28 13:53:02 klipper systemd[1]: Starting Armbian leds state...
Dec 28 13:53:02 klipper armbian-led-state-restore.sh[1958]: Invalid state file, syntax error in configuration file
Dec 28 13:53:02 klipper systemd[1]: armbian-led-state.service: Main process exited, code=exited, status=1/FAILURE
Dec 28 13:53:02 klipper systemd[1]: armbian-led-state.service: Failed with result 'exit-code'.
Dec 28 13:53:02 klipper systemd[1]: Failed to start Armbian leds state.

After reboot issuing armbian-led will correctly turns on the VFD.

        ┌────────[ Enable LED ]─────────┐
        │                               │
        │    11. x96max (s905x2)        │
        │    12. x96maxplus (s905x3)    │
        │    13. x96air (s905x3)        │
        │    14. h96max-x3 (s905x3)     │
        │    15. hk1-x3 (s905x3)        │
        │    16. hk1box (s905x3)        │
        │    17. tx3 (s905x3)           │
        │    18. tx3-mini (s905w)       │
        │    19. t95 (s905x)            │
        │    20. t95z-plus (s912)       │
        │    21. tx9-pro (s912)         │
        │    22. x92 (s912)             │
        │    99. diy                    │
        │                               │
        ├──────[ Other Operations ]─────┤
        │                               │
        │    -u. update                 │
        │     0. stop                   │
        │     1. quit                   │
        │                               │
        └───────────────────────────────┘

[ OPTIONS ] Please Input ID: 18
[ STEPS ] Start the led screen display...
[ INFO ] Using LED Profiles: /usr/share/openvfd/conf/tx3-mini.conf
[ INFO ] turn led usb on ...
[ INFO ] turn led colon on ...
[ INFO ] turn led eth on ...
[ INFO ] turn led wifi on ...
[ SUCCESS ] Enable LED display!

Could be something related to the service?

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ophub · 2022-12-28T13:19:53Z

You don't need additional services, this is added in the kernel.
armbian-led 18 can enable led display.

Which config file are you using?

https://github.com/r0bb10/openvfd_enable_for_tx3_mini/blob/45a7a81d7e5c979499ab1510fa57d9c6aea13da2/vfd.conf#L29

https://github.com/ophub/amlogic-s9xxx-armbian/blob/main/build-armbian/armbian-files/platform-files/amlogic/rootfs/usr/share/openvfd/conf/tx3-mini.conf

https://github.com/unifreq/linux-5.15.y/blob/main/arch/arm64/boot/dts/amlogic/meson-gxl-s905w-tx3-mini.dts#L128

I don't understand what your question means. You mean that after replacing it with your dtb, it can now be displayed using armbian-led 18?

r0bb10 · 2022-12-28T14:52:55Z

yes but if i use the /boot/dtb/amlogic/meson-gxl-s905w-tx3-mini.dtb provided in your build it gives me this:

r88t@klipper:~$ sudo armbian-led 18
[ STEPS ] Start the led screen display...
[ INFO ] Using LED Profiles: /usr/share/openvfd/conf/tx3-mini.conf
[ INFO ] turn led usb on ...
/usr/sbin/armbian-led: line 105: /sys/class/leds/openvfd/led_on: No such file or directory
[ INFO ] turn led colon on ...
/usr/sbin/armbian-led: line 105: /sys/class/leds/openvfd/led_on: No such file or directory
[ INFO ] turn led eth on ...
/usr/sbin/armbian-led: line 105: /sys/class/leds/openvfd/led_on: No such file or directory
[ INFO ] turn led wifi on ...
/usr/sbin/armbian-led: line 105: /sys/class/leds/openvfd/led_on: No such file or directory
[ SUCCESS ] Enable LED display!
Open device failed.
: No such file or directory

if i overwrite the dtb with mine it it works

r88t@klipper:~$ sudo armbian-led 18
[ STEPS ] Start the led screen display...
[ INFO ] Using LED Profiles: /usr/share/openvfd/conf/tx3-mini.conf
[ INFO ] turn led usb on ...
[ INFO ] turn led colon on ...
[ INFO ] turn led eth on ...
[ INFO ] turn led wifi on ...
[ SUCCESS ] Enable LED display!

but the service still does not work:

r88t@klipper:~$ sudo armbian-led 18
[ STEPS ] Start the led screen display...
[ INFO ] Using LED Profiles: /usr/share/openvfd/conf/tx3-mini.conf
[ INFO ] turn led usb on ...
[ INFO ] turn led colon on ...
[ INFO ] turn led eth on ...
[ INFO ] turn led wifi on ...
[ SUCCESS ] Enable LED display!
r88t@klipper:~$ sudo systemctl status armbian-led-state.service
● armbian-led-state.service - Armbian leds state
    Loaded: loaded (/lib/systemd/system/armbian-led-state.service; enabled; vendor preset: enabled)
    Active: failed (Result: exit-code) since Wed 2022-12-28 15:49:38 CET; 2min 27s ago
   Process: 539 ExecStart=/usr/lib/armbian/armbian-led-state-restore.sh (code=exited, status=1/FAILURE)
  Main PID: 539 (code=exited, status=1/FAILURE)
       CPU: 33ms

Dec 28 15:49:41 klipper armbian-led-state-restore.sh[539]: warning: /sys/class/leds/openvfd/trigger could not be restored
Dec 28 15:49:41 klipper armbian-led-state-restore.sh[539]: Invalid state file, syntax error in configuration file
Warning: journal has been rotated since unit was started, output may be incomplete.

r0bb10 · 2022-12-28T14:54:04Z

Which config file are you using?

https://github.com/ophub/amlogic-s9xxx-armbian/blob/main/build-armbian/armbian-files/platform-files/amlogic/rootfs/usr/share/openvfd/conf/tx3-mini.conf

this one, the stock from your build, i only changed the dtb file.

ophub · 2022-12-28T15:55:52Z

I found the earliest tester feedback post, which is a little different from the current one, please modify it here. Try using the original dtb of my firmware.

#143 (comment)

vfd_dot_bits='0,1,2,3,4,5,6'

amlogic-s9xxx-armbian/build-armbian/armbian-files/platform-files/amlogic/rootfs/usr/share/openvfd/conf/tx3-mini.conf

Line 28 in 554da70

vfd_dot_bits='0,1,3,2,4,5,6'

r0bb10 · 2022-12-28T16:18:20Z

i made the change in tx3-mini.conf and i'm using your dtb, now on boot the display turn off (no "boot" message on the vfd), if i try to use armbian-led 18 it still does not work:

r88t@klipper:~$ sudo armbian-led 18
[sudo] password for r88t:
[ STEPS ] Start the led screen display...
[ INFO ] Using LED Profiles: /usr/share/openvfd/conf/tx3-mini.conf
[ INFO ] turn led usb on ...
/usr/sbin/armbian-led: line 105: /sys/class/leds/openvfd/led_on: No such file or directory
[ INFO ] turn led colon on ...
/usr/sbin/armbian-led: line 105: /sys/class/leds/openvfd/led_on: No such file or directory
[ INFO ] turn led eth on ...
/usr/sbin/armbian-led: line 105: /sys/class/leds/openvfd/led_on: No such file or directory
[ INFO ] turn led wifi on ...
/usr/sbin/armbian-led: line 105: /sys/class/leds/openvfd/led_on: No such file or directory
[ SUCCESS ] Enable LED display!
Open device failed.
: No such file or directory

it works again going back to my dtb.

ophub · 2022-12-29T01:05:44Z

In the test feedback post sent to you above, he posted a photo of the box lighting up the LEDs, your box is different from his?

r0bb10 · 2022-12-29T08:42:26Z

In the test feedback post sent to you above, he posted a photo of the box lighting up the LEDs, your box is different from his?

#143 (comment)

same as this one posted here physically, labelled Tanix TX3 MiniA.

ophub closed this as completed Dec 30, 2022

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