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**Author:** [@Pigmin](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/Pigmin)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/my-journey-with-my-pidog/4877 "2026-10-19T03:28:36Z")
Hello everyone, I wanted to share some of the hardware and software modifications I have made to my PiDog. Hardware modifications Replaced the original legs/feet with TPU parts found on Bambu Lab MakerWorld. Replaced … --- ## [Installation frustration - compatible with Ubuntu 26.04?](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/installation-frustration-compatible-with-ubuntu-26-04/5038)
**Author:** [@mikeyg](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/mikeyg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/installation-frustration-compatible-with-ubuntu-26-04/5038 "2026-10-16T10:13:20Z")
I have a Pi5 in sunfounder case (in fact 2 Pi5) and everything was running fine until I decided to update via software. Running Ubuntu 26.04 KDE. NVME 500G. Linux crashed and could not access command line. Reinstalled Ub… --- ## [Pironman5 + power5 not compatible with Ubuntu upgrade 26.04](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pironman5-power5-not-compatible-with-ubuntu-upgrade-26-04/5039)
**Author:** [@mikeyg](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/mikeyg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 9:58am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pironman5-power5-not-compatible-with-ubuntu-upgrade-26-04/5039 "2026-10-15T09:58:37Z")
Following my previous post and a few attempts to install P..5 with Ubuntu 26.04, I decided to do yet another fresh install, this time 24.04 and all works fine. --- ## [Mirroring my 3.5 sunfounder touchscreen to a raspberry pie monitor](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/mirroring-my-3-5-sunfounder-touchscreen-to-a-raspberry-pie-monitor/5040)
**Author:** [@Oman](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/Oman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 8:44am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/mirroring-my-3-5-sunfounder-touchscreen-to-a-raspberry-pie-monitor/5040 "2026-10-15T08:44:35Z")
I able to get the touchscreen to work and the other monitor to work but not at the same time. I’m running a Debian Trixie os anyone know any tricks to get this to work. My goal is to have the touchscreen be priority and … --- ## [Calibration question](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/calibration-question/5037)
**Author:** [@dlorfel](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/dlorfel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 8:31am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/calibration-question/5037 "2026-10-14T08:31:17Z")
Continuing the discussion from Servo motor for picrawler: Thank you for all your help on talking about the calibration process. -I have another question. I have sent two photos of what my picrawler looks like after a… --- ## [Ultrasonic Module not working on the PiDog](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/ultrasonic-module-not-working-on-the-pidog/2671)
**Author:** [@pjhammond](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/pjhammond)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 9:32am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/ultrasonic-module-not-working-on-the-pidog/2671 "2026-10-13T09:32:20Z")
I just built the PiDog and everything seems to be working but the ultrasonic module. I tried swapping it out with another I’ve had on hand and tired a different cable. The multimeter shows 3.3V when testing ground so th… --- ## [Sunfounder Pi"Bot" Gallery](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/sunfounder-pi-bot-gallery/5032)
**Author:** [@Wishbone](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/Wishbone)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 7:39am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/sunfounder-pi-bot-gallery/5032 "2026-10-12T07:39:52Z")
Hi everyone, here is a picture of Wishbone! Please show off your own builds here, I’d LOVE to see what everyone else is doing with their 'bots :grinning\_face: Wishbone (W15-HB-One) has been painted in IBM beige, with co… --- ## [PiDog v2 - dual\_touch init ... fail](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pidog-v2-dual-touch-init-fail/5031)
**Author:** [@lpo34](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/lpo34)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 1:13am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pidog-v2-dual-touch-init-fail/5031 "2026-10-12T01:13:23Z")
Hello, PiDog v2 + Raspberry Pi 4 I get a dual\_touch init … fail error message each time I launch a script. Dual touch module lights work when I touch it, so power is OK. Any idea ? Is there a log to look at ? pinc… --- ## [PiCar-X Front Wheels Turn Fully to the Right During Calibration and Stay Locked in That Position](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/picar-x-front-wheels-turn-fully-to-the-right-during-calibration-and-stay-locked-in-that-position/5034)
**Author:** [@bozdicle](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/bozdicle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 6:43am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/picar-x-front-wheels-turn-fully-to-the-right-during-calibration-and-stay-locked-in-that-position/5034 "2026-10-10T06:43:17Z")
Hello, I recently started setting up my PiCar-X (Pi Model 4B), but I am experiencing an issue with the front wheels during calibration and operation. cd ~/picar-x/example sudo python3 1.cali\_servo\_motor.py When I run… --- ## [Pironman 5 (original version) fan always on after Raspberry Pi 5 kernel update](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pironman-5-original-version-fan-always-on-after-raspberry-pi-5-kernel-update/5027)
**Author:** [@Robin](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/Robin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pironman-5-original-version-fan-always-on-after-raspberry-pi-5-kernel-update/5027 "2026-10-10T01:10:49Z")
Hi, after updating/upgrading my raspberry pi os packages I noticed my pironman5 case was no longer working. The screen was off and the fan was on full. The screen is back after running this command I saw in another thr… --- ## [PiPower 5 w/ Pi4](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pipower-5-w-pi4/5030)
**Author:** [@ss1gohan13](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/ss1gohan13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pipower-5-w-pi4/5030 "2026-10-09T23:26:07Z")
Hi, I’m having an odd charging/power-input issue with my SunFounder PiPower 5 and I’m trying to determine whether this is expected behavior, a firmware issue, or possibly a defective board. My setup is: Raspberry Pi… --- ## [Picarx python3: can't open file '/home/pi/picar-x/setup.py': \[Errno 2\] No such file or directory](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/picarx-python3-cant-open-file-home-pi-picar-x-setup-py-errno-2-no-such-file-or-directory/5015)
**Author:** [@vince](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/vince)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 7:56am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/picarx-python3-cant-open-file-home-pi-picar-x-setup-py-errno-2-no-such-file-or-directory/5015 "2026-10-09T07:56:20Z")
installing picar-x on a raspberry zero 2w, following updated instructions at Install All the Modules (Important) — SunFounder PiCar-X Kit documentation . Have re-installed pi “bookworm” as apparently your code does not s… --- ## [My Pidog V2 will not work](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/my-pidog-v2-will-not-work/4907)
**Author:** [@Lycanroc1225](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/Lycanroc1225)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 6:31am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/my-pidog-v2-will-not-work/4907 "2026-10-09T06:31:02Z")
So, I recently got a pidogv2, and I just cannot get it to work properly. The most that works is the speaker and the demos for the sounds it can make, but quite literally nothing else. I’m sure that I followed the instruc… --- ## [3.5-inch 480x320 IPS touchscreen problem](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/3-5-inch-480x320-ips-touchscreen-problem/5018)
**Author:** [@wuzell15](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/wuzell15)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 10:29am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/3-5-inch-480x320-ips-touchscreen-problem/5018 "2026-10-08T10:29:47Z")
I bought the GPIO screen for my Pironman 5 to use as an screen, but when i instal it the gpio led flash in al colors and stay on even when the mini pc is turned of, how do i fix this and get the proportions right because… --- ## [Piroman 5 max audio issues](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/piroman-5-max-audio-issues/5017)
**Author:** [@R.serr](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/R.serr)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 8:05am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/piroman-5-max-audio-issues/5017 "2026-10-08T08:05:34Z")
has anyone have an issue with sound? i keep having to restart to get audio out of hdmi 0, or i just restart audio services. is there a fix am I the only one? --- ## [Controller fan won’t fit 5 max on a pi5](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/controller-fan-won-t-fit-5-max-on-a-pi5/5025)
**Author:** [@Phillyphill](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/Phillyphill)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 7:32am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/controller-fan-won-t-fit-5-max-on-a-pi5/5025 "2026-10-08T07:32:31Z")
While assembling my 5 max on my pi 5, I could not get the controller fan to fit. It bumped on the fpc that runs to the NVMePIP. Has anyone else had this issue? --- ## [Pidog V2 not working](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pidog-v2-not-working/4917)
**Author:** [@TragicVizionsz](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/TragicVizionsz)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 6:12am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pidog-v2-not-working/4917 "2026-10-02T06:12:18Z")
Hi all, I’m very new to coding and I recently bought the Pidog V2. I’m certain I plugged everything in correctly, but when I run the calibration modes, nothing I mean nothing happens at all. When I press “zero” to calibr… --- ## [Picar-X motor problem](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/picar-x-motor-problem/5019)
**Author:** [@Cootje001](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/Cootje001)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/picar-x-motor-problem/5019 "2026-09-30T16:30:19Z")
When I’m testing the motors the wheels turn forward, but when I’m turning the motors backward, only one wheel is turning backward. The other one is still going forward. What can be the problem? I’m thinking something in … --- ## [2026 National Day Holiday Notice:Limited Support Oct 1 to Oct 7](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/2026-national-day-holiday-notice-limited-support-oct-1-to-oct-7/5022)
**Author:** [@SunFounder\_Moderator](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/SunFounder_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/2026-national-day-holiday-notice-limited-support-oct-1-to-oct-7/5022 "2026-09-30T02:46:28Z")
Dear Customers, Our Support Team will be on holiday from October 1st to October 7th to celebrate China’s National Day. During this period, there may be delays in our response times for inquiries and technical support. W… --- ## [No sound playing back wav file from PiCar-X Example 16. Voice Controlled Car with Vosk](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/no-sound-playing-back-wav-file-from-picar-x-example-16-voice-controlled-car-with-vosk/4935)
**Author:** [@Will](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/Will)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 1:13am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/no-sound-playing-back-wav-file-from-picar-x-example-16-voice-controlled-car-with-vosk/4935 "2026-09-30T01:13:44Z")
The first part of this example has you do a microphone check. I did this, but when I try to play back the recorded wav file (aplay test.wav), there is no sound. I checked and neither the microphone nor the speaker are … --- ## [PiDog V2, Raspberry Pi 5, Robot HAT v5, Raspberry Pi OS Bookworm 64-bit (Trixie). imu\_sh3001 and rgb\_strip both fail on init. \\](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pidog-v2-raspberry-pi-5-robot-hat-v5-raspberry-pi-os-bookworm-64-bit-trixie-imu-sh3001-and-rgb-strip-both-fail-on-init/4841)
**Author:** [@sainteddaemon](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/sainteddaemon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pidog-v2-raspberry-pi-5-robot-hat-v5-raspberry-pi-os-bookworm-64-bit-trixie-imu-sh3001-and-rgb-strip-both-fail-on-init/4841 "2026-09-29T13:36:17Z")
PiDog V2, Raspberry Pi 5, Robot HAT v5, Raspberry Pi OS Bookworm 64-bit (Trixie). imu\_sh3001 and rgb\_strip both fail on init. i2cdetect -y 1 is empty — all devices appear on buses 13 and 14. Servos are stiff/powered but … --- ## [Can't get 74HC595 and 4 digit display to work](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/cant-get-74hc595-and-4-digit-display-to-work/5013)
**Author:** [@Fireman9143](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/Fireman9143)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 8:21am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/cant-get-74hc595-and-4-digit-display-to-work/5013 "2026-09-28T08:21:29Z")
I have the Fusion hat on a Pi5 and am going through the python examples. Lesson 1.8 does not work. I have spent days using chatgpt to try to troubleshoot and even ordered more 74HC595 chips. There seems to be a proble… --- ## [Pironman 4 - fan starts briefly, then stops](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pironman-4-fan-starts-briefly-then-stops/5010)
**Author:** [@MartinTheWanderer](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/MartinTheWanderer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 8:20am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pironman-4-fan-starts-briefly-then-stops/5010 "2026-09-28T08:20:24Z")
Hey all! I re-activated my Pironman 4 with a RasPi 4B. Fresh SD card with fresh install of RasPi OS. Installed Pironman without issues. Display on the case works fine. Fan: says nothing. When I manually do a pironman st… --- ## [Pidog V2 with PI 5 4gb crashing often running demo programs](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pidog-v2-with-pi-5-4gb-crashing-often-running-demo-programs/4997)
**Author:** [@lapy5](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/lapy5)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 8:17am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pidog-v2-with-pi-5-4gb-crashing-often-running-demo-programs/4997 "2026-09-28T08:17:09Z")
Hello, I recently purchased a pidog V2 with a raspberry 5 4 GB. When I try to run the example script “1\_wake\_up.py” it works for about 10 to 20 seconds and then it crashes. Sometimes it crashes while doing the initiali… --- ## [Pironman5 service failed](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pironman5-service-failed/4990)
**Author:** [@mandolyn](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/mandolyn)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 9:49am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pironman5-service-failed/4990 "2026-09-23T09:49:20Z")
I reinstalled pironman5 software like mentioned in tried all articles I found in this forum, but it still is not working. sudo systemctl status pironman5 × pironman5.service - pironman5 service Loaded: loaded (/etc/… --- ## [Different versions of the robot hat?](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/different-versions-of-the-robot-hat/5002)
**Author:** [@greenpea](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/greenpea)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/different-versions-of-the-robot-hat/5002 "2026-09-21T18:57:17Z")
In my kit is a robot hat 3.3, it resembles the drawing in the paper assembly manual. But in the online manuals there is a different robot hat having an usb-c connector amongst others. Also the online instructions mention… --- ## [Raphael Kit Lesson 2.1.6 for Raspberry Pi (Rotary Encoder Module)](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/raphael-kit-lesson-2-1-6-for-raspberry-pi-rotary-encoder-module/5006)
**Author:** [@ErinW](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/ErinW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 8:33am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/raphael-kit-lesson-2-1-6-for-raspberry-pi-rotary-encoder-module/5006 "2026-09-21T08:33:54Z")
A couple of things 3.3V or 5V? The Schematic Diagram does not specify. The Wiring Example shows it going to 3.3V BUT the text directly under the wiring example says to connect \[+\] to 5V. If you edit the wiring exampl… --- ## [Raphael Kit Lesson 2.1.5 for Raspbarry Pi (Tilt Switch)](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/raphael-kit-lesson-2-1-5-for-raspbarry-pi-tilt-switch/5005)
**Author:** [@ErinW](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/ErinW)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 8:31am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/raphael-kit-lesson-2-1-5-for-raspbarry-pi-tilt-switch/5005 "2026-09-21T08:31:38Z")
Hey, two things on this one. The ‘Required Components’ section shows a 1kΩ resistor but the ‘Schematic Diagram’ and the ‘Wiring Example’ both show using a 10kΩ resistor. Which should it be? But more importantly… I … --- ## [Dual boot on pironman5 max](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/dual-boot-on-pironman5-max/3974)
**Author:** [@fozzy235](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/fozzy235)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 9:37am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/dual-boot-on-pironman5-max/3974 "2026-09-20T09:37:48Z")
All I can find on this topic is that one OS on NVME and the other on SD card, is that true or can you have different OS’s on the two NVME option --- ## [Problem reading temp with ds18b20](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/problem-reading-temp-with-ds18b20/4981)
**Author:** [@george22](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/george22)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 9:22am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/problem-reading-temp-with-ds18b20/4981 "2026-09-18T09:22:17Z")
Hi First time poster. I am running pico 2 w and have a ds18b20 connected. I am using Thonny. This is the code i am using: import time import machine import onewire, ds18x20 # the device is on GPIO12 dat = machine.Pin… [Previous page](https://forum.sunfounder.com/latest.md) [Next page](https://forum.sunfounder.com/latest.md?page=2)