Matrix just showing klingon language

schose

Hi all,

I did my first tries with awtrix today. I downloaded firmware and flashed it. As expected I was able to integrate it into my wifi und the docker container shows me a connected controller.

My issue is that the panel doesn't seems to give valid output. When starting it show up like in the picture. It seems to react from appserver in the docker container but only display klingon Language.

I also tried to set bool MatrixType2 = true; in AWTRIXController.cpp. and rebuild using "platformio run" and reflash.

I tested the matrix with some neopixel examples from arduino IDE which seems to work fine.

Thanks for you help in advance,

Andreas

Blueforcer

forgot to update the repo. its done now.
Anyway you can always use the precomiled firmware:
https://blueforcer.de/awtrix/stable/firmware.bin

schose

Blueforcer Thx for the fast response. I also tried the precompiled firmware before, but the issue is still there.

may it be an issue that i do not use "your" panels? I got one from a friend for testing proposes, but i's an WS2812B 8x32 one.

Regards,

Andreas

Blueforcer

schose maybe you need to reset the controller if youre coming from a very old one:

Reset the ESP.
Wait 3-4s
Reset the ESP again
The matrix now shows RESET in red

If youre using touch buttons you can reset it while holding left and right for 6s seconds during reboot of the ESP

schose

I erased flash, set bool MatrixType2 = true; , rebuild, flashed and now it's working.

muchas gracias, have a great weekend!

Andreas

Blueforcer

"MatrixType2 = true" is a very old firmware... where do you got it?!
Since month you dont need to change the firmware anymore. its all dione via hotspot
https://awtrixdocs.blueforcer.de/#/en-en/controller