RASPBERRY Pi 2

[chengsun]

Logged into RS test test, got this:

Temporarily out of stock - back order for despatch 30/03/2015, delivery within 3 working days

I tried on Tuesday also, that time it said 09/03......

 

[xcelerator]

Before buying the Pi 2, read this bug reported.

https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/weird-problem-raspberry-pi-computer-020820383.html

 

[jchoong]

This glitch was highlighted a couple of weeks ago - you can see it on youtube.

BTW, the Pi 2 that I got from Element 14 earlier is made in China; this later one from RS is made in UK.

 

[jchoong]

I have been trying to use a bluetooth keyboard (from Challenger) on the Pi 2 but without success. It works OK on my ChromeBox but does not work on my two units of Pi 2. Anyone here has succeeded in using a bluetooth keyboard?

 

[jchoong]

Having used the Pi 2 with KODI installed for a month now, my opinion is that is much more stable than any of the Android boxes that I have owned - even those that cost 4x more. It is a small humble looking box with cables attached to it but it works wonders with KODI.

 

[stanleywoon]

Having used the Pi 2 with KODI installed for a month now, my opinion is that is much more stable than any of the Android boxes that I have owned - even those that cost 4x more. It is a small humble looking box with cables attached to it but it works wonders with KODI.

Hi， can pi2 kodi play rmvb file ?

 

[jchoong]

Yes, I have used KODI to play my old movies in rmvb format.

 

[gregory_choo]

Yes, I have used KODI to play my old movies in rmvb format.

can kodi running on pi2 play 1080p rmvb file smoothly without dropping frame? please help to test. kodi has a diagnostic page on screen during play. Press "o" on the keyboard will bring up the page.

 

[jchoong]

Hmm.... I don't have any rmvb in 1080p. If you send me a link of a sample file, I can run a test for you.

 

[jchoong]

I bought 2 of these usb cable (with On/Off switch) from AliExpress for my Pi 2. They cost a few $ each.

 

[gregory_choo]

Hmm.... I don't have any rmvb in 1080p. If you send me a link of a sample file, I can run a test for you.

Men in Black III Trailer

http://pan.baidu.com/wap/shareview?...高清电影预告片&page=1&num=20&fsid=3678585468&third=4

 

[jchoong]

Thanks for the link; I don't read Chinese but managed to download the 120MB MIB3 trailer after 4 attempts.

I transferrred the 1080p rmvb file to my NAS and then ran it on the Pi 2. It ran OK without any problems.

Out of curiosity, I also ran it on my PC, KODI Windows, ChromeBox OpenElec KODI, and also on the Android Tronsmart Draco. They all ran OK.

 

[dEv_]

for those that are interested, Element14 is having some free local delivery for online order above 30 dollars.

just ordered mine.

 

[jchoong]

The Pi 2 draws quite a bit of current when in use, so, it is important to have a good 2A power supply. Would make sense to order the Raspberry power supply as well.

 

[kurch]

Can I order rasp pi 2 from element14 without company name?

 

[gregory_choo]

Thanks for the link; I don't read Chinese but managed to download the 120MB MIB3 trailer after 4 attempts.

I transferrred the 1080p rmvb file to my NAS and then ran it on the Pi 2. It ran OK without any problems.

Out of curiosity, I also ran it on my PC, KODI Windows, ChromeBox OpenElec KODI, and also on the Android Tronsmart Draco. They all ran OK.

what are the figures shown on the diagnostic page? e.g frame rate, no of drop frames, no of skip frames.

 

[jchoong]

Yes, I ordered mine under my own name and address and the item was delivered to my home.

 

[jchoong]

I ordered this airmouse from Qoo10 for about $20 delivered.

 

[jchoong]

what are the figures shown on the diagnostic page? e.g frame rate, no of drop frames, no of skip frames.

Frame rate is 23.976. Can't see drop or skip frame rates.

 

[masterpi]

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