Solar Assistant Default Login and Boot From USB SSD Issue

[lboucher26]

Hi All

I feel like i should be able to find this online, but i am coming up empty.

I have a Raspberry Pi 3 setup to boot from USB SSD instead of an SD card.
I also have the Pi plugged into my inverter, EG4 6000ex and two lifepower 4 batteries, also via USB.

My issue is that if i have the inverter plugged in when i power on the PI, it simply never starts...
If i unplug the Inverter it boots fine.
The batteries being plugged in via USB doesn't seem to matter.

I'm trying to figure out how to debug this... But i cannot even figure out what the login is to the terminal on Solar Assistant...

Any help appreciated

 

[lboucher26]

Sorry, solved half of my own problem. You have to set the password under Configuration > System > Localization
Still trying to figure out why it won't boot if inverter is plugged in.

Oddly, i also noticed that if i plug in a USB keyboard, it does at least start to boot, but then hangs.
Thats not really an issue as i don't intend to leave a keyboard plugged in.

 

[lboucher26]

I'm thinking about trying a USB power blocker... Wondering if power from the inverter is keeping the pi alive enough that it prevents boot....

 

[wildbillpdx]

I've got a Pi3 attached to a 6000ex and six EG4 LifePower4 batteries. It's been working fine for me. I have a regular 15a outlet wired to my inverter which provides power to the Pi along with a small UPS to keep it running. From what I understand, there may not be a terminal interface on SA. According to the website, video output is unavailable on a Pi, but there for an Orange Pi. I haven't tested this.