Mauseberry Auto Shutdown Switch Overview

[@TonyEvo]

but is it possible to use the switch to put it in sleep mode so as to avoid having to boot each time?

[@tjohnathon30]

The product looks great and is the only thing I've been able to find that does what it does in a simple form, but I wish it had either a higher power out put version, or a version where you supply your own converter and it just handles the switching. The only other complaint I have is the price, at the time of writing this it's $35.99 that the price of the pi itself.

[@chrisspeel2070]

Is your wiki down ..

[@thebestempty]

Did you do a follow up on the dimming? Curious how you worked the TNS in or if you just used a photosensor.

[@JohnWayne99999a]

How many amps was that power supply delivering? I just tried my mausberry 4 amp circuit using a 12v, 4A power supply and the pi would just keep on rebooting, which clearly means that it wasn't getting enough current. I still have to try it with my car's battery...I just fear I wasted a lot of money on something that's not doing what it is supposed to 😔😔😔

[@phreum]

Can't get mine to boot. It shows the multi colored screen than just shuts off. Any ideas on how to fix it?

[@web9588]

With this having linux script i wonder if will work on Android os PI 4

[@richharr]

Is there a way to run 2 touchscreens on the same megasquirt with different screens on ts? For instance the gauge cluster would have the gauges you selected while the 2nd screen displays maps? Well above my megasquirt skill level.

[@BrianEssersGarage]

Sadly not at the moment. There are several guys working on it, but not at the moment. You can run say the LCD hat and a separate display, but it's clunky and you run into weird resolution issues.

[@TW-ql7pp]

Noticed that you mentioned one wire should be wired up to constant power...Wouldn't this drain the car battery?

[@BrianEssersGarage]

No, there’s almost no drain. However having some time with these, I can’t recommend them. Their quality is less than desirable and the creator is less than helpful.

[@TW-ql7pp]

@@BrianEssersGarage Thanks for the update. Any other solution you would recommend?

[@BrianEssersGarage]

Timothy Wu There’s one I’m looking into but don’t have it in my hands yet.

[@JohnWayne99999a]

@@BrianEssersGarage what is it?

[@badlilstang]

Ordered my Mauseberry Switch on Jan 4th... was told on the 12th it shipped.... it has not.. only a shipping label.. can you please tell me how to get in touch with him???

[@BrianEssersGarage]

I interact with him through his email. [e-mail]

[@badlilstang]

I will try that.. ive sent two contacts on his website nad no reply

[@BrianEssersGarage]

I will say he’s been inundated this year.

[@JohnWayne99999a]

I am having your exact same issue.. -__-'

[@SGCThree]

Mine seems to switch the pi off while it still has power (switched power on) after about a minute. Any ideas? Thanks for the video!

[@BrianEssersGarage]

Do you have the 2 additional wires hooked up to the Pi’s GPiO and the script installed? I’ve heard others have had this issue.

[@blacknblue1503]

Also having that issue, anyone able to fix this?

[@blacknblue1503]

I was able to get the 90 second shutdown issue fixed by installing the script from Mausberry while the Pi was plugged into the wall (to keep the power on) then shutting down and installing the pi and Mausberry circuit into the car per Mausberry instructions. I think their instructions make it sound like the script can be installed after the physical install which is what I did first incorrectly

[@badlilstang]

Is this a safe shutdown? It looks like it just slammed it off and killed power.. I didn't see it go through a proper safe shutdown..

[@BrianEssersGarage]

Yes, it's the best method for shutdown. It runs a batch script to shutdown the Pi. It doesn't just cut power. That's the point of the switch setup.

[@badlilstang]

That's what I thought it's supposed to do.. I ordered one for a CarPC audio setup.

[@BrianEssersGarage]

I think you'll be happy with it. It's fairly easy to setup.

[@badlilstang]

Thank you, I have a keyboard mouse setup wtih it but still have not figured out how to get to the command prompt.. im using OSMC/Kodi to use this as an audio player.

[@jasaircraft]

Can the car key be used instead of the switch?

[@BrianEssersGarage]

With my setup the ignition key controls the power to the Mauseberry. Though you could just turn it off and on with the ignition switch. Some guys have good luck, others have experienced file corruption.

[@kimberlyjacobsen4148]

You need more amps

[@BurtonDynamics]

Mine died after a month

[@JohnWayne99999a]

That's promising... lol

[@nickthequick911]

Mine died after a month also. I replaced it with the much cheaper Amazon alternative and haven't had a problem. Mausberry didn't even reply to my emails...

[@av8shunmeckaneck]

@@nickthequick911 Which "much cheaper Amazon alternative"? Haven't been able to find something similar.