I've just run
apt-get update
and
apt-get upgrade
on Raspbian, but when I try
apt-get install python3-gpiozero python-gpiozero
it can't find either package.
Can't find any evidence of needing a non-standard apt-repository. How do I install it?
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If you are willing to also upgarde to Jesse you can do sudo apt-get dist-upgrade then rerun the above.– Steve RobillardDec 3, 2015 at 23:29
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ah, thanks Steve Robillard. makes sense. If you add this as an answer I'll accept it.– HippyjimDec 4, 2015 at 0:10
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The command you used should work according to the Pi Foundation's recent blog post, however, I tried it and got the same error. I believe doing a dist-upgrade should solve the problem. To upgrade do the following:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
then rerun the command to install gpiozero:
sudo apt-get install python-gpiozero python3-gpiozero
If that does not work or you want to upgrade to Jessie this post contains the necessary steps.
answered Dec 4, 2015 at 0:20
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Thanks, looks like a plan. Only one wrinkle for me - I'm using and old Model B with a 4GB card, not sure it'll all fit. Wish me luck!– HippyjimDec 4, 2015 at 0:29
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I would probably get another card and start with a download of Jessie which should have the pizero stuff included. It is safer, but it all comes down to how important the current card contents are and your backup strategy. Dec 4, 2015 at 0:31
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Remember that there will be a switch from
sysvinittosystemdby default when you change from Wheezy (or older) to Jessie - this might produce some operational differences (especially during start-up) that could surprise you - or, hopefully, it will pass you by without any differences.– SlySvenDec 4, 2015 at 9:04