Questions tagged [xorg]
For questions pertaining to running, configuring, installing or troubleshooting the Xorg Server on the Raspberry Pi.
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How to start Xorg while showing splashscreen?
I'm creating a simple device with a Raspberry Pi and a touchscreen display connected to it.
On boot, I want to show a loading image (a simple gif or jpg) while X is starting. Then a chromium-browser ...
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Raspbian Lite: xinit at boot as soon as possible
Yes, another question on 'How to start the x server at boot' . I am new to linux admin things so I don't know how to do it correctly. I am using Raspbian Lite which does not include any graphical ...
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Cannot use xdotool to send key to gqrx
The following works perfectly on my desktop debian:
xdotool search --onlyvisible --classname gqrx windowactivate key ctrl+d
It will activate the window of gqrx and synthetically hit ctrl+d, starting ...
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Leaving Iceweasel running remotely
I've got a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B with Raspbian Jessie Lite. So far I've been happy running it with command line only, but I came up with a use case for a graphical browser, so I installed the X ...
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Redshift for ARM, Arch Linux
I have an RPi 3b running Arch Linux.
I'm attempting to run Redshift:
redshift -O 3300
The output is:
Gamma ramp size too small: 0
Failed to start adjustment method randr.
Trying next method...
Using ...
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In Jessie light what is needed for a graphical (opencv) application to show?
I've compiled opencv from source and installed it on a rpi3 Jessie (full) and I decided to do the same on a new rpi3 but with Jessie light this time. However when I try to run some of the examples, I ...
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Access to another X session from another
I have RPi3 connected to the TV via HDMI. I'd like to have another connection (via VNC for example) and start presentation which will be displayed on that TV connected via HDMI. Is it possible?
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Pi 3 Xorg.cond.d missing and need to swap the axis for the eGalax USB touchscreen
I have a problem: xinput_calibrator doesn't work properly. After I touch 4 points my touchscreen's X and Y axis stay swapped. And I can not apply changes manually in the Xorg.conf.d directory because ...
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Changing run level causes freeze
I accidentally discovered that the Raspberry Pi 3 can run on 2.1A, so I constantly get the Lightning Bolt in the corner, indicating that I'm going to go over the limit it will let me.
So, to consume ...
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How can I setup the video / graphics on the Raspberry Pi 3?
There seem to be redundant accelerated video module options for the Raspberry Pi 3.
I read that the Raspberry Pi uses a device tree (a rather clever solution for ARM systems which do not have the ...
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Change PiTFT 2.8" screen resolution
I have a Raspberry Pi 3 running Raspbian Jessie with a PiTFT 2.8" resistive screen. Everything is working great, except that the resolution is not optimal; icons and text are too big for the screen to ...
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PiTFT Touchscreen calibration is ignored by Pi Zero W
I'm using an Adafruit 2.4" Resistive PiTFT on my shiny new Raspberry Pi Zero W and I've finally managed to get the display configured but the touchscreen is proving a problem... (Please note that ...
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7'' touchscreen - window manager
I have bought a 7'' touchscreen. I would like to use fingers to display my graphs/camera picture/forecast maps. The way more The default window manager is ok with mouse, but not very effective with ...
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TFT LCD 3.5 display with inverted axis
Following my previous question, I now have a working LCD display, but with a different issue.
The problem is the same as in this question, yet I am unable to find a solution.
I don't have a xorg....
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X server running but no GUI showing
I'm using a Raspberry Pi model B (512 MB RAM) with the following touch screen and the latest image of Raspbian. The screen drivers are ok, since I can see the loading screen and the tty. If I plug in ...
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With the new openGL driver, can I make a resolution change permanent?
I am using the new openGL driver to run a WebGL app. It runs a lot smoother if I change resolution to 720p, which I can do with
xrandr -s 1280x720
This works perfect, but resets after reboot. I ...
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How to boot into own python script (GUI) only?
I have the following problem: Using a RaspPi 3B running Raspbian Jessie (version 4.4.26-v7+) I would like the GUI of a self-written python script to be executed on startup.
I know that this question ...
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running x on read-only raspbian
I am trying to run xserver on a read-only raspbian. I get the following errors.
root@ClientX:/var/log# startx
xauth: error in locking authority file /root/.Xauthority
xauth: error in locking ...
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boot luakit (or midori) on bare X11 desktop (kiosk app, PI3, jessie)
I'm developing a kiosk app using PI3 and the PI Touchscreen. The app is served on localhost. I'm looking for the bare minimum wm that will allow the browser (either luakit or midori) to run and ...
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Remote desktop to main session
I need help with xrdp; I need a remote desktop to the same "X server" the Pi boots into. Is this possible? E.g., if:
I have the Pi with keyboard but no display and I want see input through remote ...
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wpa_gui - X11 connection rejected because of wrong authentication
I am trying to use wpa_gui on my Pi2 from a windows machine using ssh inside MobaXTerm. When I do ssh -X pi@ I get
X11 connection rejected because of wrong authentication.
wpa_gui: cannot connect to ...
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Set X background as soon as poosible
I am currently working on a small rpi3 kiosk. I managed to set up a boot splashcreen with fbi started by an initscript. However I can not make a smooth transition between the splashscreen and the ...
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Minimal Kiosk GUI on PI
I'm trying to work out how to build a minimal OpenGL application on Raspian.
Once complete, I don't require command line or Window Manager access (outwith the Application itself) however will require ...
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Forwarding GUI applications to Raspberry Pi
I am attempting to write a GUI application for the Raspberry Pi using Python and Kivy. I want to do all the development on my Mac because it is far easier for me but then display the application on ...
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XBMC on HDMI while Xorg on Official DSI Raspberry display
I have an RPi running Xorg Desktop environment on the official DSI display. Is it possible to have XBMC/Kodi or other software working on the HDMI output simultaneously?
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How configure Xorg to disable DPMS completly on linux w/ SATO desktop
Using the Raspberry Pi 3
My Linux
It's a Yocto image with Sato desktop
root@raspberrypi3:~# lsb_release -a
LSB Version: core-4.1-noarch:core-4.1-arm
Distributor ID: poky
Description: Poky (...
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How to get smooth mouse acceleration?
I have the default NOOBS Debian install. The mouse acceleration seems totally crazy. Well actually, initially it was disabled and the mouse was really slow. I upped the 'Acceleration' and 'Sensitivity'...
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How do I make “startx iceweasel” launch full-screen?
I've done a clean install of Raspian Lite on my Rasperry Pi (there is no desktop environment installed). I'd like a kiosk-mode browser running fullscreen without having to worry about maintaining/...
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startx through SSH gives 'not autorized error' although 'allowed_users=console' is set
I'm trying to run X server through SSH terminal (PuTTY) without root privileges but I'm getting error 'X: user not authorized to run the X server, aborting.'
My '/etc/X11/Xwrapper.config' is set to:
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'xeyes' : how to start 'undecorated' : and at boot?
It's fun to run 'xeyes' on Raspbian - because of the big Raspberry in the middle of the desktop.
But by default if you just type 'xeyes' in a terminal : the eyes come up with extra 'decorations' on ...
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My USB2VGA is working - How do I configure X to use that screen?
I have a green screen on my USB2VGA connection (DisplayLink). How do I configure X to use the screen /dev/fb1 which exists? I do not find an xorg.conf.
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x2x on Raspbian
Hello everybody!
I'm trying to setup my raspberry pi as a second monitor (to something like synergy ) with my Debian laptop using x2x and I am unable to figure out what is going on. I tried following ...
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how to run GDM on raspberry pi 2
I need to run GDM on raspberry pi 2 with a fresh arch linux. I installed:
xf86-video-fbdev
xorg-xinit
gdm
I created a ~/.xinitrc containing:
exec gdm
But when I use startx I get some text then a ...
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How to run X server without LXDE?
I would like to run a "naked" X server (using a framebuffer for output) on the Pi.
However, startx will also start LXDE, just as startlxde and startlxde-pi do, and I cannot find a way to get around ...
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How to make startx open new X Session in tty7?
Before, when I launched x from the tty1 console, it would start the x session in tty7, allowing me to terminate it easily from tty1. Now (I do not know what changed it), startx from tty1 will open X ...
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Can i make xserver stopped immediatelly when the application exits?
According to the example from:
How can I start X11 only for a single application?
I'm running python script that shows Tkinter frame by invoking:
startx ./script.py
... when the script is done, ...
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How to use ssh X11 forwarding instead of VNC?
Let's say instead of installing a vnc I want to use X11 forwarding with ssh. The problem is X11 forwarding doesn't show the current desktop; it only shows you new graphical windows.
How can I use X11 ...
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Mac El Capitan X11 Forwarding not working
When I bought my Pi couple of months ago, I had a set up going where I didn't need any external monitor to work on the Pi while on the go with my Macbook Pro.
I'm usually in the Commandline, but I ...
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How to change the GUI theme on Xinit / X11 / X display / Xorg?
I'm trying to setup a kiosk. I've managed to successfully setup something that auto starts on startup using Xinit and matchbox however I'm unsure how to do 2 things:
Is it possible to change the GUI ...
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startx -- -layout HDMI -layout TFT # at the same time?
This verbiage implies, if you want a desktop on both heads of a Pi(2) with a PiTFT hat, you just startx each desktop:
startx -- -layout TFT &
startx -- -layout HDMI &
Various combinations of ...
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How do I boot the RPi into a python GUI instead of Raspbian desktop?
I've been trying to get the RPi to boot into a custom python script that constructs a simple GUI using pygame, but nothing I attempt has any success.
What are the steps I need to follow to get this ...
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How to ensure that Terminal runs when I start X?
My ~/.xinitrc file is seemingly being ignored.
Has X changed fundamentally in recent years?
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XDM display manager builds but does not run
I'm trying to modify the X display manager (xdm) source code in order to use it for a special purpose. However when I build and install it, it does not run and I end up getting the non-X login prompt. ...
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Is Raspbian big-endian or little endian
I'm getting a crashing bug in an X-Windows XCreateImage call. I could be wrong but it appears that Raspbian is running the pi 2 in big-endian mode. Can someone confirm/deny this suspicion?
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X11 using xming and PuTTy: “cannot open display” problem [duplicate]
I have a Raspberry Pi Model B, Revision 2.0 and a Raspberry Pi 2 Model B.
Use PuTTY and xming on a Windows PC works fine to the Rasp Pi 2, but on the Rasp Pi 1, I get “cannot open display” when I run ...
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8 Bit / 256 Colors
I'm using a Raspbery Pi 2 as an X Window Server to replace some legacy devices. However the X window program only supports 256 colors and will throw an error if the color depth is set higher.
I've ...
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Touchscreen Keyboard for the Mentally/Physically Challenged
Hi this is my first time posting but i wanted to ask a question. First of all i'll outline my situation. Im currently working on a project to make a portable computer system for people who are ...
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Is Raspbian Xorg server built in static form?
I have noticed that in Raspbian no default /etc/X11/xorg.conf is distributed and even if I create a file and modify it's contents it does not seem to take effect sometimes.
This is where I studied the ...
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how to start xclock (or something else) to be displayed on my HDMI device on Raspbian console session?
I have a raspberry pi 2 and installed the Raspbian Version from 2015-05-05.
As "boot option" I chose "Console Text console..." because I don't want a full desktop.
I logged in from my remote PC via ...
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Trying to turn off X11 in Jessie
I am running Debian Jessie which uses SystemD. I have so far been unable to find a way to stop X11 from starting on bootup. The raspi-config setting apparently does not do anything.
Can anyone help?
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