Hi Rick,

We can help. I'm sure we'll figure it out.

The first thing to do once the RPI has booted up, is to go to another computer that is on the same network as the RPI and open a browser, such as Chrome. In the address bar, enter the IP address you received when you set up the WiFi on the RPI with ':5000' appended.

For instance, if your RPI reported to you that it's IP address is 10.0.0.7 then enter; http://10.0.07:5000 into the browser. This will load a web site from the RPI that will allow for the rest of the configuration.

So let's start with that. Bounce back to let us know if you get to a page that looks like this;

Thank you.  I did get this page

Great,

So then load a profile that closely matches your build requirements. This will take you to the Settings Editor. From there you can enter the Basic Settings. Then load the airports you are using into the Airports Editor. Be sure to save these files before you move on. Let us know how its going. - Mark

Ok, So I configured all of the tabs to reflect what I have.  Basically just LEDs at this point.  No rotary dials, switches, or OLEDs.  Once I get the airports to just show the METAR and blink for winds then I will look to add.  

So all of my lights are now RED.  I did the light checked and it is running the Cycle Num = with the light designated at "0" blinking on/off red.  Nothing else is happening.  

Use the Map Functions menu to turn off the map. Then turn the map it back on using the same menu. If the same result occurs, then use the Map Utilities menu and run the LED Test, this will run the rainbow for 3 or 4 iterations. If all the LED's run the rainbow effect then they are wired properly. If not, then you'll need to retrace the wiring. Bounce back with what you found. - Mark

Good morning Mark - 

So I ended up reformatting the SD and reinstalling the software.  I updated everything in the drop down to coincide with my airports and LED string.  I did the light test and it did one round of the rainbow.  I can turn the map off and all lights go off, I can reboot, and it does the reboot.  Other than that it has been doing a cycle run for about 40 minutes now with the LEDs changing colors (mainly red)  when I tell it to turn the map on.  I do have the power inserted directly into the pi and not the plug I put on the breadboard as per the schematics.  When I put it on the breadboard and the pi boots up it just flashed the pi screen/rainbow scree/and the screen with the 3 raspberries' over and over.  I have all of the wires as per the basic schematics. The only difference is your picture of your breadboard appear to be longer.  I don't know if that could be the issue or not.  All your help is appreciated.

Could the wires be attached to the wrong end?  The power is attached with the loose wires to the breadboard and the data is attached to the breadboard to the female plug into the white wire.

@rickw

Two things you can try.  Run another ground from your bread board to a ground on your pi.  Another thing would be to change from RGB to GBR or vise versa. - Thanks, Bill

Bill is correct. If you can run the rainbow test command and it works properly then it has nothing to do with the wiring. It must be in the configuration. There are 2 different models of LED's and they both use different color definitions. So go to 'Sectional Map Settings' in the editor and scroll down to 'RGB or GRB LEDs Used' and switch the setting. I'm guessing this will give you the correct colors. Let us know. - Mark

Thanks Bill and Mark,

I did as you both suggested.  I added another ground from the pi to the breadboard and changed the setting of the LEDs.  However, when booting the pi I now get  SyntaxError : Invalid syntax.  Do I need to remove the SD card and reformat it again?  Also, when I attempt to go into the programming using my IP address it will no longer retrieve the program.  I get my IP address refused to connect.

It sounds like your router re-assigned a new IP address. You can use Berrylan again to get the IP or you can look at the monitor if its hooked up, it will list your IP address. Finally, you can use the admin feature of your router to lookup the RPI's IP address as well. If you use Berrylan, be sure to do it within 3 or 4 minutes of the RPI booting up. This will allow you to reset your WiFi again if necessary.

Sorry for the hassles. We'll work with you to get it going. - Mark

@markyharris Thanks again, I don't mean to be a pain in the A** and I do appreciate your help.  It kept giving me the same IP address.  I just reformatted the card and will attempt this again.  I'll let you know the outcome soon.

Regards - Rick

Hey guys.  So I reformatted my SD card, re-flashed the program and the IP address remains the same.  I added the extra ground wire and after doing the above I was able to get back into the editor and make changes again.  I got as far as adding in my airports and saved them.  At no time were any of the lights on.  I tried to turn the map on and it closed down on me.  Now, every time I try to log onto the Editor it will not let me.  I double check the IP address and it didn't change, it has remained the same throughout this process.  When booting up the pi it will stop and give me the syntax error.  I can send you my phone number and we can text if you want.  This way I  can snap pictures of how the pi and breadboard are set up as well as what the screen is saying.  again, I appreciate your help.