Stuck in Reboot loop

kb6cio
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Stuck in Reboot loop Jul 31, 2015 16:15:55 GMT -7

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Post by kb6cio on Jul 31, 2015 16:15:55 GMT -7

I did a search of this forum for Reboot and could not find a solution to this particular problem so here I am doing my first posting.

Configuration:
ID-31A
Raspberry Pi 2 B+ with your current load. I did do an update and upgrade earlier followed by a reboot.
DVMega board arrived today and was working perfectly for several conversations.
I was extremely impressed that the documentation was so excellent that all the software, firmware, image, and hardware worked instantly.
I configured using the Windows 7 DStarConfig.exe which worked perfectly.

The problem:
To test my radio command set I sent the RF command from my radio of REBOOT which worked immediately.
The Pi now continuously reboots over and over again.
I tried between reboot's to send an Unlink command. Also tried Link to ref012A. The Pi still continuously reboots.
I have powered off the Pi.

I suspect this is not your software failure. I is likely the classic PICNIC problem. Problem In Chair Not In Computer.

Looking forward to your advice. This is a Very Low priority.
Thank You In Advance,
73, Bob KB6CIO

Last Edit: Jul 31, 2015 16:34:57 GMT -7 by kb6cio: Fixed typing errors and added Low Priority

Gary
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Stuck in Reboot loop Aug 1, 2015 0:06:58 GMT -7

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Post by Gary on Aug 1, 2015 0:06:58 GMT -7

I had a similar issue and I found that the micro SD card wasn't completely seated. Although it 'clicks into place, there isn't anything to stop it actually coming out a tiny bit. I was using a non standard case and as I pushed the network cable into the board, the SD card was pressing against the case at the other end and partially ejecting it. I haven't had any problems since reseating the SD crd.

Plan B would be to create a new image on another SD card and see if the same thing happens.

73
Gary
G0DNI
Shrewsbury UK

W6KD Administrator Posts: 419	Stuck in Reboot loop Aug 1, 2015 11:36:55 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by W6KD on Aug 1, 2015 11:36:55 GMT -7 Usually this is caused by setting the time zone on the Pi to something other than UTC. Per the docs, you must leave the Pi set to UTC (image default) Regards
	Bob (W6KD) Colorado Springs, CO D*STAR Hangouts: XRF555A (persistently linked to XRF002A) XRF720C (Colorado Front Range reflector)

kb6cio
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Stuck in Reboot loop Aug 1, 2015 13:05:23 GMT -7

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Post by kb6cio on Aug 1, 2015 13:05:23 GMT -7

THANK YOU.

This is as I thought, I did something wrong. My fault. I did set it for local time.

Is there a way for me to Cntl-C or Cntl-Z, get out of the loop, then reset/restore or edit a file? I can install a new image if that is not reasonable approach.

Last Edit: Aug 1, 2015 16:50:50 GMT -7 by kb6cio: clarified statemtent

W6KD Administrator Posts: 419	Stuck in Reboot loop Aug 2, 2015 9:00:34 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by W6KD on Aug 2, 2015 9:00:34 GMT -7 Because the program is running in the background, you can't CTRL-C out of it. Easiest fix is just to re-image the SD card I think. Regards
	Bob (W6KD) Colorado Springs, CO D*STAR Hangouts: XRF555A (persistently linked to XRF002A) XRF720C (Colorado Front Range reflector)

Post by kb6cio on Jul 31, 2015 16:15:55 GMT -7

Post by Gary on Aug 1, 2015 0:06:58 GMT -7

Post by W6KD on Aug 1, 2015 11:36:55 GMT -7

Post by kb6cio on Aug 1, 2015 13:05:23 GMT -7

Post by W6KD on Aug 2, 2015 9:00:34 GMT -7