# Picroft **URL:** https://community.openconversational.ai/c/mycroft-project/raspberry-pi/20.md [Latest](https://community.openconversational.ai/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.openconversational.ai/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.openconversational.ai/tags.md) --- ## [About the Picroft category](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/about-the-picroft-category/1433)
**Author:** [@Karl](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/Karl)\ **Replies:** 0
This category is for dealing with All things Picroft related. In case you don't know, Picroft is Mycroft Running on a Raspberry Pi. You can see the code and download the image file here: Picroft Github --- ## [Can't downlaod Picroft to rapsberry pi](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/cant-downlaod-picroft-to-rapsberry-pi/15886)
**Author:** [@NicCF1](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/NicCF1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/cant-downlaod-picroft-to-rapsberry-pi/15886 "2024-08-22T16:20:16Z")
Hey guys, Everytime I go onto the picroft website and click one of the links to downlaod a stable file. It redirects me to the community forums and says “Page not found or has been set to private” Can anyone help? --- ## [Where to find picroft image](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/where-to-find-picroft-image/15083)
**Author:** [@Lama\_Alosaimi](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/Lama_Alosaimi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2024, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/where-to-find-picroft-image/15083 "2024-06-08T13:24:16Z")
the github picroft image’s link doesn’t download the image file. I believe the image file location has changed. --- ## [Cannot get picoft started at all](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/cannot-get-picoft-started-at-all/11986)
**Author:** [@MaskedSonnet](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/MaskedSonnet)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/cannot-get-picoft-started-at-all/11986 "2024-05-22T20:06:53Z")
Downloaded the image and burned it to a micro SD card (64GB, if that makes a difference). Using a Pi3. Have re-burned the image a few times, but every time I put it in my Pi and start it up it runs some scripts and ends … --- ## [Picroft\_v20.08\_2020-09-07 not installing on Pi 3 +](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/picroft-v20-08-2020-09-07-not-installing-on-pi-3/13993)
**Author:** [@TonyD.Org](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/TonyD.Org)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/picroft-v20-08-2020-09-07-not-installing-on-pi-3/13993 "2024-01-07T12:59:38Z")
I have tried to install this image but it gets about 1/2 way and tells me that some depenrencies faild to load and askes me if i wish to continue. N/y I down loaded it from here. 16 gig class 10 sundisk sd card using Pi… --- ## [Changing voice response](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/changing-voice-response/14006)
**Author:** [@JerryA](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/JerryA)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/changing-voice-response/14006 "2023-11-01T15:25:59Z")
What is the procedure to change voice response from UK to US ? --- ## [Possible Python issue / Can't start CLI](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/possible-python-issue-cant-start-cli/13904)
**Author:** [@yeti86](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/yeti86)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 3:06am UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/possible-python-issue-cant-start-cli/13904 "2023-09-25T03:06:44Z")
Hello, i just installed after a while again the Picroft V20.08 image to my Rpi3b+. After starting up the ssh and entering mycroft-cli-client i get this: ImportError: cannot import name 'get\_default\_loc' from 'lingua\_fr… --- ## [Picroft only works when connected via SSH](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/picroft-only-works-when-connected-via-ssh/6234)
**Author:** [@etdark](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/etdark)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/picroft-only-works-when-connected-via-ssh/6234 "2023-03-29T21:28:08Z")
Hello! Sorry if I’m being unclear or if that question has already been answered (and sorry, my technical competence is very low). I installed Picroft on a Raspberry Pi 3B+ with a Jabra 410 Speaker, did the little tweak… --- ## [Respeaker with TimerSKill](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/respeaker-with-timerskill/13477)
**Author:** [@g3ar-v](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/g3ar-v)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/respeaker-with-timerskill/13477 "2023-03-29T16:10:22Z")
Respeaker used to display status of initial timer Video pixel\_ring library mycroft timer --- ## [Picroft - No sound with 3.5mm jack output](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/picroft-no-sound-with-3-5mm-jack-output/9726)
**Author:** [@rfedersp](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/rfedersp)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/picroft-no-sound-with-3-5mm-jack-output/9726 "2023-03-26T19:55:57Z")
Hello, I’m trying to set up a Picroft on a Raspberry Pi 3B with a PS3 eye and a speaker connected with a 3.5mm jack. The microphone is working fine but I have no sound… Can someone help me? Rémi --- ## [Unofficial Mycroft AI Raspberry Pi OS image](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/unofficial-mycroft-ai-raspberry-pi-os-image/13206)
**Author:** [@kleo](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/kleo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 2:01am UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/unofficial-mycroft-ai-raspberry-pi-os-image/13206 "2023-01-24T02:01:16Z")
Hello! I configured Picroft with a image using pi-gen on Github Actions and I think it’s good to go. I tested the images with an Android phone using mycroft-android (cfecc22) and a Raspberry Pi 3. Checksums are available… --- ## [Installing Picroft - Raspberry Pi board requires newer software](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/installing-picroft-raspberry-pi-board-requires-newer-software/13138)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Undem](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/Michael_Undem)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 12:27am UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/installing-picroft-raspberry-pi-board-requires-newer-software/13138 "2023-01-10T00:27:06Z")
Hi there. I’m having trouble getting picroft to run on a Pi4b. I’ve flashed the stable version and get info that says I need new software. I just got a brand new pi4b kit with all the latest software. Do you have any … --- ## [Mycroft on rPi no longer has mic level movement in bottom right](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/mycroft-on-rpi-no-longer-has-mic-level-movement-in-bottom-right/12747)
**Author:** [@GeeTee](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/GeeTee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2022, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/mycroft-on-rpi-no-longer-has-mic-level-movement-in-bottom-right/12747 "2022-12-26T14:51:05Z")
nothing I tried can fix this. wake workd not detecting. my picroft is no longer responding to the wake work. mycroft “precise is taking too long to load”. and the mic level is not moving from zero. asound looks g… --- ## [Listener doesn't always start the first time?](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/listener-doesnt-always-start-the-first-time/12958)
**Author:** [@MysterC](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/MysterC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2022, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/listener-doesnt-always-start-the-first-time/12958 "2022-12-19T16:58:29Z")
I’m playing with mycroft on my AIY voicekit v1 (RPi3B + voicehat) and it worked out of the box with the Picroft image, but since I can’t leave well enough alone, I wanted to get it working on 64-bit OS (in theory some of… --- ## [Picroft on Libre Computer ARM board](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/picroft-on-libre-computer-arm-board/12250)
**Author:** [@crofthaus](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/crofthaus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/picroft-on-libre-computer-arm-board/12250 "2022-12-15T19:52:51Z")
Hello, I can’t locate a cost-conscious Raspberry Pi 3. They all have their prices built up due to supply it seems. Would Picroft run on any of the Libre Computer boards? They represent themselves as a clone of Pi, alth… --- ## [Install of picroft image - stuck at please wait a moment](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/install-of-picroft-image-stuck-at-please-wait-a-moment/12729)
**Author:** [@GeeTee](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/GeeTee)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 11:54am UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/install-of-picroft-image-stuck-at-please-wait-a-moment/12729 "2022-11-29T11:54:17Z")
just installed picroft from offical image. now stuck at the CLI expecting it to give me the reg code. instead. it says Please wait a moment as I finish booting up… Is something broken in the official image? 100% wor… --- ## [Picroft Multiple rooms](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/picroft-multiple-rooms/7760)
**Author:** [@eyk107](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/eyk107)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2022, 3:00am UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/picroft-multiple-rooms/7760 "2022-11-25T03:00:00Z")
Hi everyone, I’m planning to combine my house automation with picroft. Is it possible to use one raspberry with multiple microphones (one microphone for each room) or do I need to use von raspberry with picroft in each … --- ## [Cant change voice on picroft on mycroft.ai](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/cant-change-voice-on-picroft-on-mycroft-ai/12746)
**Author:** [@GeeTee](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/GeeTee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 3:52am UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/cant-change-voice-on-picroft-on-mycroft-ai/12746 "2022-11-14T03:52:40Z")
i want to change my device’s voice on mycroft.ai . I click edit but there is no ability to edit the choice. How do I change it please? is there a json file on my hardware that I edit and upload? I want to change it f… --- ## [Very slow response time](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/very-slow-response-time/12525)
**Author:** [@Taxicletter](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/Taxicletter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/very-slow-response-time/12525 "2022-11-07T13:29:29Z")
Hi, I have PiCroft on Raspberry Pi 4 with the Google Voice HAT v1. All seems to work, but it takes a really long time before MyCroft replies. The RPI4 is fast enough for this I would think, and my internet-connection i… --- ## [Is using Picroft still safe despite Raspbian Buster?](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/is-using-picroft-still-safe-despite-raspbian-buster/12500)
**Author:** [@Lonestar](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/Lonestar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/is-using-picroft-still-safe-despite-raspbian-buster/12500 "2022-09-23T15:03:04Z")
Hi there, I want to install Picroft and Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi 4B using the Picroft image and a Home Assistant docker installation. But I wonder whether installing Picroft this way is safe, since Raspbian/Debi… --- ## [Error for ask\_yesno(prompt, data=None) method](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/error-for-ask-yesno-prompt-data-none-method/12147)
**Author:** [@Sen\_Puthirarajah](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/Sen_Puthirarajah)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 3:13am UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/error-for-ask-yesno-prompt-data-none-method/12147 "2022-06-01T03:13:48Z")
mycroft.client.speech.listener:transcribe:239 | list index out of range mycroft.client speech. listener: transcribe:240 | speech recognition could not únderstand audio Hi, any idea about this error ? I tried to use the … --- ## [Picroft with the mic array 2](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/picroft-with-the-mic-array-2/12165)
**Author:** [@theaddies](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/theaddies)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2022, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/picroft-with-the-mic-array-2/12165 "2022-05-01T20:57:26Z")
I thought this was supposed to work out of the box. I have it running on a RPi 4 with the latest picroft image. I get nothing from the cli. The microphone is connected via usb and the speaker is in the headphone jack … --- ## [Girlfriend can't wake Mycroft](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/girlfriend-cant-wake-mycroft/11790)
**Author:** [@valon388](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/valon388)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/girlfriend-cant-wake-mycroft/11790 "2022-04-12T20:44:37Z")
Hi all, So for some reason, my girlfriend can’t wake Mycroft. I’m running the latest picroft image, with the following microphone: Jabra Speak 410 Corded Speakerphone for Softphones - Easy Setup, Portable USB Speaker f… --- ## [Is there a way to get a display for the Picroft installation?](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/is-there-a-way-to-get-a-display-for-the-picroft-installation/11750)
**Author:** [@Dillion](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/Dillion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 6:27am UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/is-there-a-way-to-get-a-display-for-the-picroft-installation/11750 "2022-04-08T06:27:40Z")
I’ve been looking to see how to get a display on the Picroft setup. I would love to essentially mimic the Google nest display if possible, but start simple. --- ## [GPIO sensor input to picroft to wake the mycroft](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/gpio-sensor-input-to-picroft-to-wake-the-mycroft/12031)
**Author:** [@Sen\_Puthirarajah](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/Sen_Puthirarajah)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 2:26am UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/gpio-sensor-input-to-picroft-to-wake-the-mycroft/12031 "2022-03-24T02:26:29Z")
Hi Everyone, I am new to this Community. I am working with Picroft but got stuck to get the sensor GPIO pin input to wake Mycroft. I checked some GPIO skills those are just GPIO output skills. I want to get the sensor o… --- ## [Virtual Devices](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/virtual-devices/5237)
**Author:** [@codinghusi](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/codinghusi)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2022, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/virtual-devices/5237 "2022-03-05T12:35:03Z")
Hello, everybody :smiley: In the last days I am thinking about a “Virtual Device” system for mycroft devices. So when I connect ESP32’s to a single picroft (running as server) (with WIFI) and send back the recorded aud… --- ## [Tips for building a Mycroft speaker with my kids](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/tips-for-building-a-mycroft-speaker-with-my-kids/11940)
**Author:** [@lekorrigan](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/lekorrigan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/tips-for-building-a-mycroft-speaker-with-my-kids/11940 "2022-02-25T21:33:57Z")
Hello, tl;dr I am new here, and looking for tips / recommendations to build a simple RPI-based Mycroft device that can be kid-friendly. In more detail: My son (7yo) has just been impressed by his friend’s Alexa and no… --- ## [Install PiCroft w/o burning an image](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/install-picroft-w-o-burning-an-image/11895)
**Author:** [@Will\_Caster](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/Will_Caster)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 5:29am UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/install-picroft-w-o-burning-an-image/11895 "2022-02-14T05:29:12Z")
Is it possible to install PiCroft on a Raspberry Pi without burning a SSD? I already have a ton of code on my current SSD and would really just like to install PiCroft with all the rest of my RPi libraries. Any advice i… --- ## [Picroft image builder](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/picroft-image-builder/11552)
**Author:** [@kleo](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/kleo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 3:55am UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/picroft-image-builder/11552 "2022-01-18T03:55:54Z")
Hello! I configured Picroft with a image builder using pi-gen on Github Actions and I think it’s good to go. I tested the images with an Android phone using mycroft-android (cfecc22) and a Raspberry Pi 3. I’ve provided … --- ## [Picroft is not registering audio on the console](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/picroft-is-not-registering-audio-on-the-console/11770)
**Author:** [@brezlord](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/brezlord)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2022, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/picroft-is-not-registering-audio-on-the-console/11770 "2022-01-15T14:02:01Z")
I can’t seem to get picroft to work. I’m using a PI 4 with ReSpeaker 2-Mics Pi HAT. I run the below test and can clearly record and play back audio. (.venv) pi@picroft:~ $ mycroft-start audiotest Already up to date. In… [Next page](https://community.openconversational.ai/c/mycroft-project/raspberry-pi/20.md?page=1)