X735-script

Overview

This is script installation tutorial for X735 v2.5 & v3.0, it will replace X735 Software installation tutorial, although X735 Software installation tutorial is still available, but we strongly recommend that you use this script tutorial, which simplifies the installation process and reduces dependencies on third-party python libraries.

The core shell script of X735-script comes from from pimlie/geekworm-x-c1, pimlie implements the pwm fan shell script, which does not depend on third-party python libraries at all. Thanks to pimlie.

Now we think you have successfully flashed the OS Image into Micro SD and and power on the device, and you have also completed the operations such as creating new user required in some OS. You need to perform the following operations in Terminal.

OS that has been tested

• Raspbian
• DietPi
• Manjaro
• Ubuntu
• myNode
• Umbrel
• Volumio
• RetroPie
• Twister

Install

Preconfigured config.txt

To install pwm fan, first add dtoverlay=pwm-2chan,pin2=13,func2=4 to /boot/config.txt under [all] or the end of file and reboot:

sudo nano /boot/config.txt

Or (it's /boot/firmware/config.txt if you are using ubuntu os)

sudo nano /boot/firmware/config.txt

Save & exit.

sudo reboot

Clone the script

git clone https://github.com/geekworm-com/x735-script

cd x735-script
chmod +x *.sh

Create the x735-fan service

x735-fan service is for pwm fan, the pwm fan will automatically adjust the runing speed according to the temperature of the cpu after the service is started.

sudo cp -f ./x735-fan.sh                /usr/local/bin/
sudo cp -f ./x735-fan.service           /lib/systemd/system
sudo systemctl daemon-reload
sudo systemctl enable x735-fan
sudo systemctl start x735-fan

Then the pwm fan starts running.

Create the x735-pwr service

x735-pwr service will be responsible for power management and hardware safe shutdown.

sudo cp -f ./x735-pwr.sh                /usr/local/bin/
sudo cp -f x735-pwr.service             /lib/systemd/system
sudo systemctl daemon-reload
sudo systemctl enable x735-pwr
sudo systemctl start x735-pwr

Prepair software shutdown script

sudo cp -f ./x735-softsd.sh             /usr/local/bin/

Create a alias x735off command to execute the software shutdown

echo "alias x735off='sudo /usr/local/bin/x735-softsd.sh'" >>   ~/.bashrc
source ~/.bashrc

Then you can run x735off to execute software shutdown.

Test safe shutdown

Software safe shutdown command:

x735off

DON'T run the 'shutdown' linux command to shut down, otherwise the power of x735 shield will not be shut down.

Hardware safe shutdown operation:

You can verify the safety switch through the onboard switch, press and hold the switch for 3 seconds, then the blue LED will flash slowly and the shutdown is going then all LEDs will be off until the device is completely powered off.

• press on-board button switch 1-2 seconds to reboot
• press button switch 3 seconds to safe shutdown,
• press 7-8 seconds to force shutdown.

Read fan speed

read_fan_speed.py is a sample python file on how to read the speed of the pwm fan. Run the following command to get the speed of the fan:

cd ~x735-script
sudo python3 read_fan_speed.py

This `read_fan_speed.py` python file depends on the third-party python library `Rpi.GPIO`. In the official Raspberry Pi OS and most third-party OS, this library is installed by default. If you run this file and get some errors, try to run the following command to install the Rpi.GPIOy library.

sudo apt-get install -y python3-smbus python3-rpi.gpio

Or you can refer to How to Install RPi.GPIO Python Library

Other

pwm_fan_control.py is no longer used, and are reserved here for research and use by python lovers only.

Support

Email: support@geekworm.com

FAQ

Q: How to login volumio via SSH?

1. Enable SSH:

Visit http://volumio.local/dev/, then click ENABLE SSH button

2. URL connection is IP address, and the default user name is volumio, default password is volumio

Q: How to login to Umbrel via SSH?

A: ssh umbrel@umbrel.local (or ssh umbrel@). the default user name is umbrel, default password is moneyprintergobrrr

Q: How to login to myNode via SSH?

A: URL connection is IP address, and the default user name is admin, default password is bolt

Q: How to login to DietPi via SSH?

A: URL connection is IP address, and the default user name is root, default password is dietpi

Q: Is LibreELEC supported?

A: TODO

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Anonymous user #18

3 days ago

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Buenas, que script x735 v2.5 para libreelec, kodi 21 omega que funcione raspberry pi 4. me podéis ayudar.

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Anonymous user #17

9 days ago

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I have thhe following problem and need some help.

Traceback (most recent call last): File "/home/pi/x735-script/read_fan_speed.py", line 29, in <module> GPIO.add_event_detect(TACH, GPIO.FALLING, fell)

RuntimeError: Failed to add edge detection

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Anonymous user #15

one month ago

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Any way to configure PWM in Home Assistant OS since it does not have apt, wget, etc?

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Anonymous user #16

one month ago

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I decided to run Home Assistant OS as a virtual machine using Incus so I could use the X735 following the instructions on this wiki page. Fan now is quiet and PWM is doing its thing. I followed the steps here, but I used

‎ pip3 install --break-system-packages rpi-lgpio ‎

for installinh the GPIO library. To check if the services are working I used

‎ systemctl status x735-fan ‎

and

‎ systemctl status x735-pwr ‎

For troubleshooting it helps to check

‎ sudo journalctl -u x735-fan ‎ ‎

x735off‎ is still an unrecognized command and doesn't work for some reason, but I can live with it.

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Anonymous user #14

2 months ago

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Hi, running the steps to install fan, pwr and sss the fan doesn't start. The os version is new one:OS Version: Raspberry OS 6.6.26-v8+ With the new gpiolib the script read_fan_speed.py starts successful but "0 RPM" is not what i want to see :-) Before i use the new documentation to install i try to install everything with the deprecated tutorial, may be this can be the problem ... It would be great if you could help.

Lars

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Harry

2 months ago

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First of all you really need to read our wiki tutorial carefully and then carefully step by step, try not to type in the commands, you should copy our commands from the wiki page. If you can read linux shell scripts, reading them directly is the best way to go. One thing to note is that it requires you to re-git the new script after deleting the old x735-script first. If you still can't get the board to work, please provide the results of the following commands via email for us to troubleshoot:

cat ~/.bashrc
sudo systemctl status x735-pwr
sudo systemctl status x735-fan
history

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Anonymous user #10

3 months ago

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Hello Support under RPI OS Linux 6.6.20+rpt-rpi-v8 #1 SMP PREEMPT Debian 1:6.6.20-1+rpt1 (2024-03-07) aarch64 GNU/Linux I get now these Error File "/home/pi/x735-v2.5/./read_fan_speed_once.py", line 29, in <module> GPIO.add_event_detect(TACH, GPIO.FALLING, fell) RuntimeError: Failed to add edge detection

How can I solve this?

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Anonymous user #11

2 months ago

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I have the same Problem! At the beginning was all fine, but now i have to run the fan at full speed without the jumper! I have done all the installation processes again and the shutdown "x735off" still works but the auto-fan-speed doesn't. The x735-fan.sh script is already in use and under htop visible!

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Harry

2 months ago

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Refer to https://gith...lsd-gpiod.py

Please use ```libgpiod``` library and don't use RPi.GPIO anymore.

https://gith.../issues/6037

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Anonymous user #12

2 months ago

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me too,

need help

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Anonymous user #13

2 months ago

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I have the same problem

Traceback (most recent call last): File "/home/pi/x735-script/read_fan_speed.py", line 29, in <module> GPIO.add_event_detect(TACH, GPIO.FALLING, fell)

RuntimeError: Failed to add edge detection

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Anonymous user #9

4 months ago

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Hi, I've followed through the instructions but even after keying in the command "sudo systemctl start x735-fan" the pwm fan is not turning on. Please help

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Walker

4 months ago

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May I ask which version of X735 you are using?Can you provide your order number easily? You can contact us by email: support@geekworm.com

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Anonymous user #8

5 months ago

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Hi, have the same issue like user #7: just received everything including the X735 v3.0 I installed umbrel latest version 0.5.4 I used the script (that installed with no errors) the fan starts after reboot for 4 seconds and then stops. CPU Temp. is 54°C. What temp. the fan should run? Need help.

Do you have any suggestion?

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Walker

5 months ago

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Hi, X735 V3.0 after installing the script, it is controlling the RPM by temperature, this default temperature will be reflected in the script, you can check the script

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Anonymous user #7

5 months ago

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Hi, just received everything including the X735 v3.0 I installed umbrel latest version 0.5.4 I used the script (that installed with no errors) but the fan are not running at all.

Do you have any suggestion?

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Walker

5 months ago

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Hi, we have tested Umbrel OS, if the pwm fan script is installed without errors, the fan is working fine, could you please provide us with more information? (e.g. video, your procedure), you can contact our tech support at support@geekworm.com '(by the way provide us your order number)

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Anonymous user #6

5 months ago

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fan still not working. ran this on a new x735 v3.0

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Walker

5 months ago

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Hello, please provide your order number, then you can send it to our email: support@geekworm.com , we will solve the problem for you!

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Anonymous user #5

8 months ago

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I was wondering if it was possible to remove the reboot option in the script. I want to only have safe shutdown and force shutdown. what lines should I change in the script?

thank you

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Anonymous user #4

8 months ago

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You'll have to excuse the newbie if this is a dumb question, but....

entered everything correctly, and everything on the x735 works, except when powered by 12v input system will not come up from shutdown. Button held 2-3 sec causes blue light to flicker, but that's all. Via USB-C, everything works as it should. Thoughts?

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Walker

8 months ago

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Hello, you can contact us via our email: support@geekworm.com we will do our best to solve your problem

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Anonymous user #3

9 months ago

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This is going to sound dumb but I know it states that you cant use the shutdown command but is the reboot command still safe to use.

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Walker

9 months ago

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Hello, X735 can implement shutdown command. For details, you can refer here:

software shutdown script

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Anonymous user #1

10 months ago

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After I type x735off I get sudo: /usr/local/bin/x735-softsd.sh: command not found

If I navigate to /usr/local/bin/ and type x735-softsd.sh I get a few permission denied errors.

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Anonymous user #2

10 months ago

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sudo cp -f ./x735-softsd.sh /usr/local/bin/ Do you sure that you run this line command?

You should run x735off NOT x735-softsd.sh, or you can run sudo x735-softsd.sh

Please read the tutorial carefully.

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