# Pironman5 service failed **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [September 12, 2026, 6:55am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pironman5-service-failed/4990 "2026-09-12T06:55:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mandolyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cc9497/32.png) [@mandolyn](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/mandolyn)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2026, 6:55am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pironman5-service-failed/4990/1 "2026-09-12T06:55:18Z")
I reinstalled pironman5 software like mentioned in > **[Konfiguration unter Raspberry Pi OS/Ubuntu/Kali Linux/Homebridge — SunFounder...](https://docs.sunfounder.com/projects/pironman5/de/latest/pironman5_max/set_up/set_up_rpi_os.html)** 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/systemd/system/pironman5.service; enabled; preset: enabled) Active: failed (Result: exit-code) since Sat 2026-09-12 08:40:01 CEST; 4min 47s ago Duration: 1.593s Process: 6757 ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/pironman5 start (code=exited, status=1/FAILURE) Main PID: 6757 (code=exited, status=1/FAILURE) CPU: 1.005s Sep 12 08:40:00 raspberrypi-tv pironman5[6757]: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Sep 12 08:40:00 raspberrypi-tv pironman5[6757]: File “/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/lgpio.py”, line 645, in gpiochi\> Sep 12 08:40:00 raspberrypi-tv pironman5[6757]: return \_u2i(handle) Sep 12 08:40:00 raspberrypi-tv pironman5[6757]: ^^^^^^^^^^^^ Sep 12 08:40:00 raspberrypi-tv pironman5[6757]: File “/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/lgpio.py”, line 458, in \_u2i Sep 12 08:40:01 raspberrypi-tv pironman5[6757]: raise error(error\_text(v)) Sep 12 08:40:01 raspberrypi-tv pironman5[6757]: lgpio.error: ‘can not open gpiochip’ Sep 12 08:40:01 raspberrypi-tv systemd[1]: pironman5.service: Main process exited, code=exited, status=1/FAILURE Sep 12 08:40:01 raspberrypi-tv systemd[1]: pironman5.service: Failed with result ‘exit-code’. Sep 12 08:40:01 raspberrypi-tv systemd[1]: pironman5.service: Consumed 1.005s CPU time. The log in /var/log/pironman5/pironman5.log says: 26/09/12 08:40:00.942 [INFO] ############################################################ 26/09/12 08:40:00.942 [INFO] Pironman5 Start 26/09/12 08:40:00.942 [INFO] Pironman5 version: 1.3.18 26/09/12 08:40:00.942 [INFO] Variant: Pironman 5 Max V2 26/09/12 08:40:00.942 [INFO] Config: 26/09/12 08:40:00.942 [INFO] { 26/09/12 08:40:00.943 [INFO] “system”: { 26/09/12 08:40:00.943 [INFO] “data\_interval”: 1, 26/09/12 08:40:00.943 [INFO] “database\_retention\_days”: 30, 26/09/12 08:40:00.943 [INFO] “temperature\_unit”: “C”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.943 [INFO] “enable\_history”: true, 26/09/12 08:40:00.943 [INFO] “oled\_enable”: true, 26/09/12 08:40:00.943 [INFO] “oled\_rotation”: 0, 26/09/12 08:40:00.943 [INFO] “oled\_sleep\_timeout”: 10, 26/09/12 08:40:00.943 [INFO] “oled\_pages”: [“mix”, “performance”, “ips”, “disk”], 26/09/12 08:40:00.943 [INFO] “rgb\_enable”: true, 26/09/12 08:40:00.943 [INFO] “rgb\_color”: “#0a1aff”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.943 [INFO] “rgb\_brightness”: 100, 26/09/12 08:40:00.943 [INFO] “rgb\_style”: “breathing”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.944 [INFO] “rgb\_speed”: 50, 26/09/12 08:40:00.944 [INFO] “rgb\_led\_count”: 4, 26/09/12 08:40:00.944 [INFO] “rgb\_led\_count\_min”: 4, 26/09/12 08:40:00.944 [INFO] “gpio\_fan\_pin”: 6, 26/09/12 08:40:00.944 [INFO] “gpio\_fan\_mode”: 0, 26/09/12 08:40:00.944 [INFO] “gpio\_fan\_led”: “follow”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.944 [INFO] “gpio\_fan\_led\_pin”: 5, 26/09/12 08:40:00.944 [INFO] “debug\_level”: “INFO” 26/09/12 08:40:00.944 [INFO] } 26/09/12 08:40:00.944 [INFO] } 26/09/12 08:40:00.944 [INFO] Device info: 26/09/12 08:40:00.944 [INFO] { 26/09/12 08:40:00.944 [INFO] “name”: “Pironman 5 Max”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.944 [INFO] “id”: “pironman5-max”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.945 [INFO] “peripherals”: [ 26/09/12 08:40:00.945 [INFO] “oled\_page\_ips”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.945 [INFO] “oled\_page\_mix”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.945 [INFO] “temperature\_unit”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.945 [INFO] “oled\_page\_disk”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.945 [INFO] “clear\_history”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.945 [INFO] “gpio\_fan\_mode”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.945 [INFO] “history”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.945 [INFO] “mac\_address”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.945 [INFO] “oled\_page\_performance”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.945 [INFO] “storage”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.945 [INFO] “delete\_log\_file”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.945 [INFO] “reboot”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.945 [INFO] “ip\_address”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.945 [INFO] “oled\_sleep”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.945 [INFO] “shutdown”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.945 [INFO] “network”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.946 [INFO] “memory”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.946 [INFO] “gpio\_fan\_led”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.946 [INFO] “cpu”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.946 [INFO] “ws2812”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.946 [INFO] “gpu\_temperature”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.946 [INFO] “pi5\_power\_button”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.946 [INFO] “pwm\_fan\_speed”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.946 [INFO] “gpio\_fan\_state”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.946 [INFO] “oled”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.946 [INFO] “log”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.946 [INFO] “restart\_service”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.946 [INFO] “cpu\_temperature”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.946 [INFO] “debug\_level” 26/09/12 08:40:00.946 [INFO] ], 26/09/12 08:40:00.946 [INFO] “version”: “1.3.18”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.946 [INFO] “app\_name”: “pironman5”, 26/09/12 08:40:00.946 [INFO] “config\_path”: “/opt/pironman5/config.json” 26/09/12 08:40:00.946 [INFO] } 26/09/12 08:40:00.946 [INFO] PM\_Auto version: 2.0.5 26/09/12 08:40:00.946 [INFO] PM\_Dashboard version: 2.0.4 uname -a Linux raspberrypi-tv 6.12.96+rpt-rpi-2712 #1 SMP PREEMPT Debian 1:6.12.96-1+rpt1 (2026-07-24) aarch64 GNU/Linux If you need further informations, please let me know. Tried to repair using google ki, but it’s still not working. ---
**Author:** ![SunFounder\_Moderator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@SunFounder\_Moderator](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/SunFounder_Moderator)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2026, 9:34am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pironman5-service-failed/4990/2 "2026-09-14T09:34:34Z")
Thank you very much for providing the complete log and system information, and we are sorry for the trouble this has caused. Based on the information you provided, we have identified the cause of the issue: Your system kernel is Linux raspberrypi-tv 6.12.96+rpt-rpi-2712, and the error is lgpio.error: ‘can not open gpiochip’. This is a compatibility issue between Raspberry Pi OS kernel 6.12.96 and the outdated GPIO-related Python packages in the Pironman 5 virtual environment. This issue causes pironman5.service to fail to start, which in turn makes the OLED, RGB LEDs, fan control, and Dashboard stop working. It is not a problem with the installation steps or the hardware connection. Please follow the steps below: Upgrade the GPIO-related packages in the Pironman 5 virtual environment: sudo /opt/pironman5/venv/bin/pip3 install --upgrade adafruit-blinka rpi-lgpio lgpio After the upgrade is complete, restart the Pironman 5 service: sudo systemctl restart pironman5.service Check the service status: sudo systemctl status pironman5.service --no-pager If the service shows Active: active (running), please check whether the OLED, RGB LEDs, and fan have returned to normal. ⚠ Important: Please do NOT reinstall the Pironman 5 software for now. The reinstallation process may reinstall the outdated GPIO packages and cause the issue to reappear. If the service still fails to start after running the above commands, please send us the complete output of the following two commands so we can investigate further: sudo /opt/pironman5/venv/bin/pip3 show Adafruit-Blinka rpi-lgpio lgpio sudo journalctl -u pironman5.service -n 100 --no-pager Once we receive the output, we will continue to help you troubleshoot as soon as possible. Thank you again for your patience and cooperation. ---
**Author:** ![GOTO\_GOSUB](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.sunfounder.com/goto_gosub/32/1768_2.png) [@GOTO\_GOSUB](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/GOTO_GOSUB)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2026, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pironman5-service-failed/4990/3 "2026-09-16T14:40:16Z")
I just came here with precisely the same issue. Thanks to the OP and then the Mod above, this fixed my installation. ---
**Author:** ![SunFounder\_Moderator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@SunFounder\_Moderator](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/SunFounder_Moderator)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2026, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pironman5-service-failed/4990/4 "2026-09-16T23:26:00Z")
We are glad to hear that the fix from the previous post resolved your installation issue! If you have any further questions or run into any other problems, please feel free to reach out. We’re always happy to help. ---
**Author:** ![GOTO\_GOSUB](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.sunfounder.com/goto_gosub/32/1768_2.png) [@GOTO\_GOSUB](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/GOTO_GOSUB)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2026, 7:50am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pironman5-service-failed/4990/5 "2026-09-17T07:50:46Z")
One issue remains that I can see, the OLED display still does not work. The web GUI seems fine, as far as I can tell the fan control is good (I am accessing it remotely so I cannot go and look). I don’t use the RGB lighting so I cannot comment on that. But it would be nice if we could get the OLED display working again. ---
**Author:** ![SunFounder\_Moderator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@SunFounder\_Moderator](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/SunFounder_Moderator)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2026, 10:01am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pironman5-service-failed/4990/6 "2026-09-17T10:01:20Z")
Regarding the OLED display not working, please follow the dedicated “OLED Screen Not Working?” section in our official FAQ, step by step. Here is the link (it takes you directly to that section): > **[0x3C - FAQ — SunFounder Pironman 5 documentation](https://docs.sunfounder.com/projects/pironman5/en/latest/pironman5/faq.html#oled-screen-not-working)** > > If the OLED screen is not displaying or displaying incorrectly, follow these troubleshooting steps: Please go through the steps in that section one by one (for example, whether the OLED-related feature is enabled in the Pironman 5 configuration, whether the OLED cable/connector is fully and firmly plugged in, etc.), and let us know the result of each step so we can help you further. Once we receive your troubleshooting results, we will continue to help you as soon as possible. ---
**Author:** ![GOTO\_GOSUB](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.sunfounder.com/goto_gosub/32/1768_2.png) [@GOTO\_GOSUB](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/GOTO_GOSUB)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 10:56am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pironman5-service-failed/4990/7 "2026-09-18T10:56:44Z")
Thank you for your attention. Everything is fine according to the resource above but the OLED display remains completely blank. Please see the contents of the requested file below - the website won’t let me attach a text file. I did change the logging level to “DEBUG” before restarting the Pi to catch as much data as possible and noticed that the OLED panel seems to have gone to sleep: ```auto 26/09/18 11:24:59.510 [INFO] 26/09/18 11:24:59.510 [INFO] ############################################################ 26/09/18 11:24:59.510 [DEBUG] Config path: /opt/pironman5/config.json 26/09/18 11:24:59.510 [INFO] Pironman5 Start 26/09/18 11:24:59.510 [INFO] Pironman5 version: 1.3.18 26/09/18 11:24:59.510 [INFO] Variant: Pironman 5 Max V2 26/09/18 11:24:59.510 [INFO] Config: 26/09/18 11:24:59.511 [INFO] { 26/09/18 11:24:59.511 [INFO] "system": { 26/09/18 11:24:59.511 [INFO] "data_interval": 1, 26/09/18 11:24:59.511 [INFO] "database_retention_days": "5", 26/09/18 11:24:59.511 [INFO] "temperature_unit": "C", 26/09/18 11:24:59.511 [INFO] "enable_history": true, 26/09/18 11:24:59.511 [INFO] "oled_enable": true, 26/09/18 11:24:59.511 [INFO] "oled_rotation": 0, 26/09/18 11:24:59.511 [INFO] "oled_sleep_timeout": 30, 26/09/18 11:24:59.511 [INFO] "oled_pages": ["performance"], 26/09/18 11:24:59.511 [INFO] "rgb_enable": false, 26/09/18 11:24:59.511 [INFO] "rgb_color": "#0a1aff", 26/09/18 11:24:59.511 [INFO] "rgb_brightness": 100, 26/09/18 11:24:59.511 [INFO] "rgb_style": "breathing", 26/09/18 11:24:59.511 [INFO] "rgb_speed": 45, 26/09/18 11:24:59.511 [INFO] "rgb_led_count": 4, 26/09/18 11:24:59.511 [INFO] "rgb_led_count_min": 4, 26/09/18 11:24:59.511 [INFO] "gpio_fan_pin": 6, 26/09/18 11:24:59.511 [INFO] "gpio_fan_mode": 2, 26/09/18 11:24:59.511 [INFO] "gpio_fan_led": "off", 26/09/18 11:24:59.511 [INFO] "gpio_fan_led_pin": 5, 26/09/18 11:24:59.511 [INFO] "debug_level": "DEBUG" 26/09/18 11:24:59.511 [INFO] } 26/09/18 11:24:59.511 [INFO] } 26/09/18 11:24:59.512 [INFO] Device info: 26/09/18 11:24:59.512 [INFO] { 26/09/18 11:24:59.512 [INFO] "name": "Pironman 5 Max", 26/09/18 11:24:59.512 [INFO] "id": "pironman5-max", 26/09/18 11:24:59.512 [INFO] "peripherals": [ 26/09/18 11:24:59.512 [INFO] "network", 26/09/18 11:24:59.512 [INFO] "oled_page_disk", 26/09/18 11:24:59.512 [INFO] "restart_service", 26/09/18 11:24:59.512 [INFO] "oled_page_performance", 26/09/18 11:24:59.512 [INFO] "gpu_temperature", 26/09/18 11:24:59.512 [INFO] "gpio_fan_led", 26/09/18 11:24:59.512 [INFO] "cpu_temperature", 26/09/18 11:24:59.512 [INFO] "delete_log_file", 26/09/18 11:24:59.512 [INFO] "oled_page_mix", 26/09/18 11:24:59.512 [INFO] "ip_address", 26/09/18 11:24:59.512 [INFO] "history", 26/09/18 11:24:59.512 [INFO] "storage", 26/09/18 11:24:59.512 [INFO] "shutdown", 26/09/18 11:24:59.512 [INFO] "pi5_power_button", 26/09/18 11:24:59.512 [INFO] "gpio_fan_state", 26/09/18 11:24:59.512 [INFO] "log", 26/09/18 11:24:59.512 [INFO] "clear_history", 26/09/18 11:24:59.512 [INFO] "oled_sleep", 26/09/18 11:24:59.512 [INFO] "ws2812", 26/09/18 11:24:59.512 [INFO] "temperature_unit", 26/09/18 11:24:59.512 [INFO] "oled", 26/09/18 11:24:59.513 [INFO] "reboot", 26/09/18 11:24:59.513 [INFO] "cpu", 26/09/18 11:24:59.513 [INFO] "pwm_fan_speed", 26/09/18 11:24:59.513 [INFO] "debug_level", 26/09/18 11:24:59.513 [INFO] "gpio_fan_mode", 26/09/18 11:24:59.513 [INFO] "oled_page_ips", 26/09/18 11:24:59.513 [INFO] "mac_address", 26/09/18 11:24:59.513 [INFO] "memory" 26/09/18 11:24:59.513 [INFO] ], 26/09/18 11:24:59.513 [INFO] "version": "1.3.18", 26/09/18 11:24:59.513 [INFO] "app_name": "pironman5", 26/09/18 11:24:59.513 [INFO] "config_path": "/opt/pironman5/config.json" 26/09/18 11:24:59.513 [INFO] } 26/09/18 11:24:59.513 [INFO] PM_Auto version: 2.0.6 26/09/18 11:24:59.513 [INFO] PM_Dashboard version: 2.0.4 26/09/18 11:24:59.572 [INFO] Addons: FanAddon, OLEDAddon, Pi5PowerButtonAddon, SystemAddon, WS2812Addon 26/09/18 11:24:59.572 [DEBUG] Update gpio_fan_mode to 2 26/09/18 11:24:59.572 [DEBUG] Init GPIO Fan with pin: 6, led_pin: 5 26/09/18 11:24:59.576 [DEBUG] Set led to follow 26/09/18 11:24:59.576 [DEBUG] Init PWM Fan 26/09/18 11:24:59.593 [INFO] FanAddon service initialized 26/09/18 11:24:59.594 [DEBUG] Update oled_enable to True 26/09/18 11:24:59.595 [DEBUG] Update oled_rotation to 0 26/09/18 11:24:59.595 [DEBUG] Update oled_sleep_timeout to 30 26/09/18 11:24:59.595 [DEBUG] Update temperature_unit to C 26/09/18 11:24:59.595 [DEBUG] Update oled_pages to ['performance'] 26/09/18 11:24:59.636 [INFO] OLEDAddon service initialized 26/09/18 11:24:59.638 [INFO] Pi5PowerButtonAddon service initialized 26/09/18 11:24:59.638 [INFO] SystemAddon service initialized 26/09/18 11:24:59.638 [DEBUG] Update LED count: 4 26/09/18 11:24:59.638 [DEBUG] Update RGB enable: False 26/09/18 11:24:59.638 [DEBUG] Update RGB color: #0a1aff 26/09/18 11:24:59.638 [DEBUG] Update RGB brightness: 100 26/09/18 11:24:59.638 [DEBUG] Update RGB speed: 45 26/09/18 11:24:59.638 [DEBUG] Update RGB style: breathing 26/09/18 11:24:59.661 [INFO] WS2812Addon service initialized 26/09/18 11:24:59.662 [DEBUG] Initializing Dashboard Server 26/09/18 11:24:59.663 [INFO] Pi5PowerButtonAddon service started 26/09/18 11:24:59.664 [INFO] Starting Dashboard Server on 0.0.0.0:34001 26/09/18 11:24:59.664 [INFO] FanAddon service started 26/09/18 11:24:59.664 [INFO] OLEDAddon service started 26/09/18 11:24:59.664 [INFO] SystemAddon service started 26/09/18 11:24:59.664 [INFO] WS2812Addon service started 26/09/18 11:24:59.664 [INFO] PWM Fan is supported, sync all other fan with pwm fan 26/09/18 11:24:59.666 [DEBUG] Update pages to: [PagePerformance] 26/09/18 11:24:59.666 [DEBUG] Starting Database 26/09/18 11:24:59.666 [INFO] Dashboard Server Started 26/09/18 11:24:59.715 [INFO] Starting influxdb service 26/09/18 11:24:59.846 [DEBUG] SystemAddon main loop started 26/09/18 11:24:59.977 [INFO] Addons started 26/09/18 11:25:01.716 [DEBUG] Waiting for InfluxDB to be ready 26/09/18 11:25:01.719 [INFO] Influxdb is ready 26/09/18 11:25:01.756 [INFO] Updated retention policy to 5d 26/09/18 11:25:01.757 [INFO] Updated inconsistent retention policy: 120h0m0s → 5d 26/09/18 11:25:01.757 [INFO] Database Started 26/09/18 11:25:01.757 [DEBUG] Starting Data Logger 26/09/18 11:25:01.765 [INFO] Data Logger Start 26/09/18 11:25:01.766 [INFO] Data Logger Started 26/09/18 11:25:01.776 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:02.773 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:03.766 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:04.768 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:05.766 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:06.766 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:07.766 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:08.767 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:09.766 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:10.767 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:11.766 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:12.766 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:13.766 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:14.767 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:15.766 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:16.766 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:17.766 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:18.766 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:19.766 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:20.766 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:21.766 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:22.766 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:23.766 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:24.766 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:25.766 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:26.766 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:27.766 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:28.766 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:29.675 [DEBUG] OLED sleep timeout, sleeping 26/09/18 11:25:29.675 [DEBUG] OLED sleep 26/09/18 11:25:29.766 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:30.766 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} 26/09/18 11:25:31.766 [ERROR] Failed to set data: {"error":"not attempting to open shard 484; opening shard previously failed with: [shard 484] failed opening /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx: open /var/lib/influxdb/data/pironman5-max/default_policy/484/fields.idx.tmp: permission denied"} ``` To confirm the OLED display should be working, see the attached screenshot. Please note that it used to work with a sharp tap on the top until a recent (Pi) update that led to this problem in the first place. ![2026-09-18 11_50_07-Pi5 RemoteIT screen share – Raspberry Pi Connect](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/sunfounder/original/2X/0/05f2cd84449d9862e5aa020f52566d68ab5d84a2.png) ---
**Author:** ![SunFounder\_Moderator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@SunFounder\_Moderator](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/SunFounder_Moderator)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 8:43am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pironman5-service-failed/4990/8 "2026-09-20T08:43:12Z")
Thank you very much for following up so patiently and for providing the detailed logs and troubleshooting results — this really helps us narrow down the issue. First, we are glad to hear that the service startup failure has been resolved by upgrading the GPIO-related packages. Regarding the OLED display still being completely blank, let’s look into it further together. One important note: with recent version updates, the Pironman 5 Max has removed the “tap the case to wake the OLED” feature for compatibility reasons. Instead, the OLED is now woken by pressing the power button once. So please first press the power button once and see whether the OLED wakes up (please note: press the power button, not tap the case). If you have been trying to wake it by tapping the case, it is normal that the OLED does not respond. In addition, we noticed that there are many ERROR messages in your logs. These errors are most likely caused by the old and new versions of the pironman5 service conflicting with each other by occupying some of the same resources (such as GPIO, I2C, etc.). In this case, the simplest and most thorough solution is to reinstall a clean system and then install the latest version of pironman5. If it is convenient for you, we suggest backing up your important data first and then reinstalling the system. This usually resolves both the service conflict and the display issues caused by it. Please try pressing the power button once and let us know the result. If the OLED still does not display, please also let us know whether you are able to reinstall a clean system. Once we hear back from you, we will continue to help you troubleshoot as soon as possible. Thank you again for your patience and cooperation! ---
**Author:** ![GOTO\_GOSUB](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.sunfounder.com/goto_gosub/32/1768_2.png) [@GOTO\_GOSUB](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/GOTO_GOSUB)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2026, 8:31am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pironman5-service-failed/4990/9 "2026-09-22T08:31:31Z")
Thanks again for your continued support on this, especially since I am not the original poster (@mandolyn - did your problem get fixed ?). I can confirm that the display now works by pressing the power button, not a tap on the top of the unit that used to be how it worked. I have looked through the recent build instructions for this with regards to the OLED stopping working and see that my unit (built to the original instructions) will still have the jumper link in place that enables the vibration sensor. Is it possible that the presence of this jumper link is causing the never ending stream of errors in my log file ? If so that’s an easy fix the next time I am in front of the unit. Less easy would be rebuilding the system. I usually maintain the unit by remote and it’s busy most of the time making a rebuild possible but undesirable. I did use your resources to uninstall the Pironman client and reinstall it but the constant stream of errors remains. If this can be resolved without having to start again then clearly that would be my preferred route if removing the jumper link does not solve the problem. If it’s a software issue caused by an upgrade I would like to think it’s recoverable without nuking it from orbit. What do we think about the jumper link ? Is that likely to be the problem or do I need to put some time aside ? ---
**Author:** ![SunFounder\_Moderator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@SunFounder\_Moderator](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/SunFounder_Moderator)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2026, 9:49am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/pironman5-service-failed/4990/10 "2026-09-23T09:49:20Z")
Thank you very much for your patience in providing the complete logs and troubleshooting results, and we are sorry for the trouble this has caused. Regarding that jumper wire: please rest assured that its presence will not cause any error — it is not the cause of the problem, and you do not need to do anything about it. Regarding the issue you reported: we will try to reproduce it internally to further confirm the root cause. If it is not currently affecting your normal use, you can keep using it as is for now — there is no need to repeatedly reinstall or tinker with it. We will keep you updated as soon as we have any progress. Thank you again for your patience and cooperation!