moOde audio player for Raspberry Pi

[Narcos]

Hello Tim & everyone,
I have a stupid question ; Will I be completely erasing the existing RPI 64bit OS that i have installed onto the eMMc of CM5 by installing moode.

 

[Tim Curtis]

Yes, the Pi Imager overwrites the boot media with a new install.

 

[borish]

Is DLNA/UPNP browser gone from MoodeAudio Web GUI?

For the last couple of years I used Moode only as a renderer, but recently I've got 7" LCD and upgraded to release 10.
However I can't find and reference to uPnP/DLNA browser or adding DLNA server to the Library.
I do remember that earlier versions had specific configuration settings for that.
Am I missing something or I can't browser and DLNA server from Web GUI any longer?

 

[Nutul]

The UpNP settings are under "Renderers", the DLNA server, IINW, is under System settings...
HTH

 

[borish]

The UpNP settings are under "Renderers", the DLNA server, IIMW, is under System settings...
HTH

Sorry if I haven't been clear. DLNA server feature of MoodeAudio is an actual server that serves files stored locally. My ripped music archive is stored on a home server that also runs Jellyfin.
Some years ago I could browse and play directly from it. In other words - DLNA control point functionality. Moode DLNA renderer works just fine if I utilize 3rd party control point.

 

[Tim Curtis]

Sorry if I haven't been clear. DLNA server feature of MoodeAudio is an actual server that serves files stored locally. My ripped music archive is stored on a home server that also runs Jellyfin.
Some years ago I could browse and play directly from it. In other words - DLNA control point functionality. Moode DLNA renderer works just fine if I utilize 3rd party control point.

The UPnP Browser feature was removed way back in 2022.

From 2022-06-21 moOde 8.1.0 (Bullseye)
- UPD: Remove UPnP browser (djmount) which is unsupported on 64-bit RaspiOS

Heres a link to the project on GitHib. It dates back to 2005 and has been unmaintained for over 10 years.

GitHub - mwilck/djmount: djmount - mount MediaServers content as a Linux filesystem.

djmount - mount MediaServers content as a Linux filesystem. - mwilck/djmount

github.com

It was a pretty messy thing because there is no standard for how a UPnP media server presents the directory tree. Some use the tree structure itself, some use metadata tags and some use their own scheme.

If there is another project that presents a UPnP media server as a browsable Linux file system let me know and I'll have a look.

 

[amper42]

I saw Moode 10.0.2 release notes on Moodeaudio.org

Releases · moode-player/moode

moOde sources and configs. Contribute to moode-player/moode development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

But when I push the Check for update button it says 10.0.1 is latest. Any ideas? Thank you!

 

[Tim Curtis]

Official releases including in-place updates are announced in the Forum, usually a few days after the release is published in GitHub. You can also check moodeaudio.org. If it says 10.0.2 then it's official.

 

[amper42]

OK, so 10.0.2 is not an in place update as it is not recognized as available when Moode 10.0.1 is installed on RPi4?

 

[Tim Curtis]

The 10.0.2 official release includes an in-place update but that part hasn't been tested or published yet.

ETA: The updates are in a separate repo

GitHub - moode-player/updates: Scripts for performing in-place updates

Scripts for performing in-place updates. Contribute to moode-player/updates development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

 

[Barrelhouse Solly]

I'm running 10.0.1 on a number of Pis that I decline to mention because it's embarrassing. The least powerful is a 2 Zero W. It gets a bit sluggish if I build an MPD database of my local music. I have a large library so YMMV. I use it as a renderer controlled by Bubbleupnp and it works great. For best performance a Pi 4 or 5 is my recommendation.

 

[Tim Curtis]

Hi,

moOde 10.0.2 (Trixie) is available in the Media Player OS section of the Raspberry Pi Imager or as a direct download from the Release archive at https://moodeaudio.org. Visit the Forum for more information https://moodeaudio.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=8280&pid=68481#pid68481

 

[amper42]

Thank you! Love the in place update capability.

 

[amper42]

I was using the RPi4 with Moode as I wanted lower energy usage and thought RPi5 would require more.

But after setting up the RPi5 with Moode 10.0.2, I was pleasantly surprised to verify power draw is almost identical to RPi4 in this configuration.
The RPi5 was also able to utilize the Nirvana Power supply without issues.

With a Samsung Fit Plus 256GB USB drive attached to RPi5 and Amazon Basics MicroSDXC installed, power use is 6W while streaming music according to Kill-a-Watt. Same as my RPi4 energy readings but with RPI5 and no throttling.

I noticed I could not setup RPi5 LED to blink only on access like RPi4 Moode LED setting but added these strings:
dtparam=act_led_trigger=mmc0
dtparam=act_led_activelow=off
to /boot/firmware/config.txt allowed RPi5 LED to only blink with drive access.

The RPi5 4GB board is an ideal platform for Moode 10.0.2.

Advantages
Increased performance
Runs cool (42 -> 47C even after Geek Bench test)
Energy usage is not significantly different from RPi4 with Moode use

 

[dougm]

I can't configure static IP over ethernet to work in version 10.02. I haven't had any trouble in the past.
Any pointers? I have been very very careful with configuration over the web interface...

thx
Doug

 

[Tim Curtis]

I can't configure static IP over ethernet to work in version 10.02. I haven't had any trouble in the past.
Any pointers? I have been very very careful with configuration over the web interface...

thx
Doug

Do you mean:
1. the Network Config screen won't allow you to enter the values?
or
2. After you enter the values, save and reboot the Pi doesn't show up on your network?

 

[dougm]

The latter. The configuration seems ok, but the wifi connection does not show up on the router. It also doesn't get a DHCP address, so I think it's "trying" the static configuration.
I can connect with ethernet and get the web interface, or connect with ssh over ethernet, but no luck with wifi...
thx

 

[Tim Curtis]

The latter. The configuration seems ok, but the wifi connection does not show up on the router. It also doesn't get a DHCP address, so I think it's "trying" the static configuration.
I can connect with ethernet and get the web interface, or connect with ssh over ethernet, but no luck with wifi...
thx

Try:

1. Reboot without Ethernet connected
2. Wait a minute or two
3. Connect Ethernet cable
4. Post the startup log

The log can be viewed via the SSH command moodeutl -l or downloaded via the Logs section in System Config, or via Menu, System info from any of the Config screens. The startup log will be at the end of System info output.

 

[amper42]

The latter. The configuration seems ok, but the wifi connection does not show up on the router. It also doesn't get a DHCP address, so I think it's "trying" the static configuration.
I can connect with ethernet and get the web interface, or connect with ssh over ethernet, but no luck with wifi...
thx

Is the RPI in a metal case?
I found aluminum cases can drastically reduce RPI Wifi range.

My RPi4 and RPi5 Moode units have exposed tops or a plastic lid.
Once I set them up with Raspberry PI imager and reboot they always have the same WiFi IP address without any setting change.
I simply open the router software and identify the Moode IP address and then type that into a browser to setup the RPI.
Next, I save that page as a bookmark and name it for the particular RPI and it works each time thereafter.

Good luck!

 

[dougm]

The wifi works fine with DHCP. It's only a problem with static IP.
thx