Hifiberry Digi2 Pro is not recognized by Volumio

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Hey @Rodrigo_Soler ,

Thank you for providing detailed information and confirming that your HiFiBerry Digi2 Pro HAT works with other OSes like HiFiBerry OS and Moode, as well as with a fresh installation of Volumio on a different microSD card. This strongly suggests that the issue lies with the original microSD card or its Volumio installation rather than the hardware or HAT itself.

Observations:

  1. The fact that the HAT is recognised on a different microSD card points to potential corruption or an issue with the original Volumio installation.
  2. The EEPROM update process, as described here, applies to the Raspberry Pi itself, not the HiFiBerry HAT or DAC. Thus, this likely isn’t the source of your issue.

Recommended Steps:

  1. Backup Your Data:

    • Before proceeding, back up all your settings, playlists, and configuration data if possible. You can do this via Volumio’s backup plugin or by manually saving important files.

  2. Fresh Installation:

    • Use a new, high-quality microSD card for the fresh Volumio installation. Corruption on the current card is a strong possibility, and a fresh installation will often resolve such issues.

  3. Recommended microSD Cards:

    • Below is a table of high-quality microSD cards known for their durability and speed. These are ideal for devices like Raspberry Pi that perform frequent read/write operations:
Brand Model Key Features
SanDisk Extreme Pro High durability, fast write speeds
Samsung PRO Plus Designed for heavy use, reliable
Kingston Canvas Go Plus Shock and water-resistant
Lexar Professional 1066x Optimised for performance

Note: No affiliations to any of these brands – these recommendations are based on general reliability and performance in scenarios like yours.

  1. Restore Configuration:

    • After installing Volumio on the new card, configure it to match your original setup. You can restore settings from a backup, if available.

  2. Test Plugins:

    • If you use any non-standard plugins, enable them one by one to ensure compatibility with your HAT.

Conclusion:

Starting with a new microSD card is the most reliable way to rule out corruption. While it might feel like a tedious process, this approach is often the quickest path to resolving such issues without lingering problems. If you encounter further issues after the fresh installation, feel free to share your findings for further assistance.

Kind Regards,