# balenaFin **URL:** https://forums.balena.io/c/balena-fin/45.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forums.balena.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.balena.io/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.balena.io/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Balena Fin v1.1 BLE 4.2 Data Length Extension?](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-fin-v1-1-ble-4-2-data-length-extension/276503)
**Author:** [@aferm](https://forums.balena.io/u/aferm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-fin-v1-1-ble-4-2-data-length-extension/276503 "2021-10-25T15:05:42Z")
I am trying to use DLE (Data Length Extension) to increase the throughput of connections to sensors attached over BLE. This feature was introduced in the 4.2 bluetooth spec that is supposed to be supported by the Fin. M… --- ## [zram: Decompression failed! err=-22](https://forums.balena.io/t/zram-decompression-failed-err-22/339883)
**Author:** [@ST-Mono](https://forums.balena.io/u/ST-Mono)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 12:46pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/zram-decompression-failed-err-22/339883 "2021-09-30T12:46:13Z")
I’ve had some issues recently with my devices failing with a “zram: Decompression failed!” error in the dmesg logs. Sometimes the unit runs for a while before this issue occurs, sometimes it can happen quite quickly. I’… --- ## [How to reset Balenafin device ?](https://forums.balena.io/t/how-to-reset-balenafin-device/346815)
**Author:** [@hemant.sharma](https://forums.balena.io/u/hemant.sharma)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/how-to-reset-balenafin-device/346815 "2021-09-22T10:29:51Z")
Hello My balenafin device is not taking boot. I want to reset my balenafin board. How can i reset balenafin board. Thank you --- ## [Balena Etcher won't detect my Balena Fin, on a different computer it does](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-etcher-wont-detect-my-balena-fin-on-a-different-computer-it-does/348017)
**Author:** [@doronbehar](https://forums.balena.io/u/doronbehar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-etcher-wont-detect-my-balena-fin-on-a-different-computer-it-does/348017 "2021-09-22T09:55:11Z")
I’m using NixOS and I’d like to flash an image to my BalenaFin. I tested Balena Etcher on a Mac computer and it detected the target and I successfully flashed BalenaOS to it. The way NixOS runs appimages is somewhat uni… --- ## [Getting unique hardware ID](https://forums.balena.io/t/getting-unique-hardware-id/342801)
**Author:** [@aniruddhc\_sct](https://forums.balena.io/u/aniruddhc_sct)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/getting-unique-hardware-id/342801 "2021-09-16T09:52:09Z")
How do I get the unique hardware ID for a balenaFin 1.1? An earlier post suggested that it is printed on the board. However, I am unable to find it on the board. I have a balenaFin Development Kit. Will it be possible to… --- ## [balenafin with cellular locks up and goes offline](https://forums.balena.io/t/balenafin-with-cellular-locks-up-and-goes-offline/340113)
**Author:** [@jorgesea](https://forums.balena.io/u/jorgesea)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balenafin-with-cellular-locks-up-and-goes-offline/340113 "2021-09-07T17:14:08Z")
I put a cellular modem on the v1.1.1 fin and it does work at the beginning fine but after a couple of hours it goes offline and never comes up. After I go and open my enclosure i see that 3V, 5V LEDS are on and the AC… --- ## [Damaged Fin after power supply failure](https://forums.balena.io/t/damaged-fin-after-power-supply-failure/5716)
**Author:** [@aferm](https://forums.balena.io/u/aferm)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2021, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/damaged-fin-after-power-supply-failure/5716 "2021-08-31T15:40:06Z")
We had an accidental short between the positive and negative outputs of our power supply that was powering one of our Fins. After replacing the power supply we could not get the Fin to boot. When booting the Fin in MSD m… --- ## [Set USB port to slave mode](https://forums.balena.io/t/set-usb-port-to-slave-mode/343447)
**Author:** [@kfadgen](https://forums.balena.io/u/kfadgen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2021, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/set-usb-port-to-slave-mode/343447 "2021-08-20T14:57:56Z")
Is it possible to programmatically set the the usb ports on the fin device to slave mode? --- ## [Balena Fin v1.1. Board Standard? V2 Backward Compatible](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-fin-v1-1-board-standard-v2-backward-compatible/339783)
**Author:** [@alexanderkjones](https://forums.balena.io/u/alexanderkjones)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-fin-v1-1-board-standard-v2-backward-compatible/339783 "2021-07-21T08:42:43Z")
Hi, we’re looking to build a “hat” for our Balena Fin and curious about two things: Is the Balena Fin board based on some known convention/standard? Noticed the similarities with the TOFU board but not sure if that’s … --- ## [Bintray disapear...](https://forums.balena.io/t/bintray-disapear/337417)
**Author:** [@ricardoosorio](https://forums.balena.io/u/ricardoosorio)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/bintray-disapear/337417 "2021-07-16T20:20:30Z")
I’ve tried to update/upgrade the stretch version to buster and wifi card stop working. I’ve tried to compile but seems that bintray.com (where /balenaos/raspbian files are) is not working anymore redirecting to Center Su… --- ## [Custom build of balenaos v2.72.0rev+1](https://forums.balena.io/t/custom-build-of-balenaos-v2-72-0rev-1/295221)
**Author:** [@benat](https://forums.balena.io/u/benat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 4:29am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/custom-build-of-balenaos-v2-72-0rev-1/295221 "2021-07-16T04:29:05Z")
Hey, I has build custom balenaos in v2.58.3 to add some custom services. All works fine. I see the recommended image for balenaFIn has been updated to v2.72.0. I try to build the image but I have some errors with the sy… --- ## [sudo apt update fails on balenaFin recommended Raspbian image](https://forums.balena.io/t/sudo-apt-update-fails-on-balenafin-recommended-raspbian-image/323237)
**Author:** [@evanfitzgerald](https://forums.balena.io/u/evanfitzgerald)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 10:37pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/sudo-apt-update-fails-on-balenafin-recommended-raspbian-image/323237 "2021-07-15T22:37:49Z")
When I try to ‘sudo apt update’ it fails with 'E: The repository ‘https://dl.bintray.com/balenaos/raspbian stretch Release’ odes no longer have a Release file. This is on the balenaFin v1.1 and with the recommended Raspb… --- ## [Balena Co procesor finabler block error](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-co-procesor-finabler-block-error/331792)
**Author:** [@jorgesea](https://forums.balena.io/u/jorgesea)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-co-procesor-finabler-block-error/331792 "2021-06-30T19:02:04Z")
I am getting this error getting fin-version tag to v1.1.1… 29.06.21 11:05:39 (-0500) finblock supervisor busy… 29.06.21 11:05:39 (-0500) finblock Error: cannot reach supervisor 29.06.21 11:05:39 (-0500) finblock… --- ## [NodeJs serialport error](https://forums.balena.io/t/nodejs-serialport-error/331363)
**Author:** [@jorgesea](https://forums.balena.io/u/jorgesea)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/nodejs-serialport-error/331363 "2021-06-30T15:03:54Z")
Hi my nodejs in windows works great with the serialport nodejs library. when i push it to the fin it fails installing the module I have encounter this problem before. seems that if i dont create the the nodejs on a li… --- ## [Plans to get UL listed?](https://forums.balena.io/t/plans-to-get-ul-listed/130250)
**Author:** [@sicabboy](https://forums.balena.io/u/sicabboy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2021, 7:34am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/plans-to-get-ul-listed/130250 "2021-06-29T07:34:22Z")
Hello, Is the Fin board certified with UL or are there any plans to certify it in the near future? Do you have any other certifications that allow the use of Fin in the US Market? Thank you! --- ## [Cloud Build no longer working](https://forums.balena.io/t/cloud-build-no-longer-working/330441)
**Author:** [@ko7eraven](https://forums.balena.io/u/ko7eraven)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2021, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/cloud-build-no-longer-working/330441 "2021-06-25T10:17:15Z")
Our team has noticed that all of a sudden, our ‘balena push’ commands are failing. This worked on Monday evening (June 21st), but now fails consistently any time after Tuesday 22nd. This is the error we are seeing, seems… --- ## [Raspbian and PCI cellular](https://forums.balena.io/t/raspbian-and-pci-cellular/15223)
**Author:** [@saoron](https://forums.balena.io/u/saoron)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/raspbian-and-pci-cellular/15223 "2021-06-21T23:08:49Z")
Hi, Is there any guide out there to help with connecting the PCI cellular modem on a Raspbian for FIN? Thanks, --- ## [Balena Fin v1.1 Fuse Replacement Part - 0453005.MR](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-fin-v1-1-fuse-replacement-part-0453005-mr/324550)
**Author:** [@alexanderkjones](https://forums.balena.io/u/alexanderkjones)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-fin-v1-1-fuse-replacement-part-0453005-mr/324550 "2021-06-10T09:02:46Z")
Leaving a note to self here as it’s not discrete in the data sheet. The Balena Fin uses the Little Fuses cartridge fuse listed the datasheet 3A 125V MPN: 0154003.DR, but if you want a replacement fuse you need to look fo… --- ## [balenaFin eMMC vs/and/or CM3 eMMC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balenafin-emmc-vs-and-or-cm3-emmc/323687)
**Author:** [@mar](https://forums.balena.io/u/mar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balenafin-emmc-vs-and-or-cm3-emmc/323687 "2021-06-08T06:15:33Z")
I understand a CM3 Lite comes without eMMC. However, I was wondering what would happen if instead of the CM3 Lite I were to insert a regular CM3 with let’s say the same capacity as the balenaFin eMMC. Which eMMC would b… --- ## [RPI GPS Add-On V2.0 Issues](https://forums.balena.io/t/rpi-gps-add-on-v2-0-issues/322145)
**Author:** [@evanfitzgerald](https://forums.balena.io/u/evanfitzgerald)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/rpi-gps-add-on-v2-0-issues/322145 "2021-06-02T12:28:22Z")
I currently have the RPI GPS Add-on installed in the balenaFin board along with an antenna. I was able to get valid NMEA strings after configuring some of the serial settings on the Raspbian OS however I needed to flash … --- ## [Compute Module doesnt appear in Etcher](https://forums.balena.io/t/compute-module-doesnt-appear-in-etcher/321276)
**Author:** [@altaga](https://forums.balena.io/u/altaga)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 9:53am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/compute-module-doesnt-appear-in-etcher/321276 "2021-06-02T09:53:30Z")
I’ve tried to flash my BalenaFin with Ether on Windows, Mac, and Linux, but I can’t get the Compute Module to appear as a Target. balenaFin - Docs I have followed all the instructions to make it appear but nothing. … --- ## [Unable to flash Balena image to Balena Fin](https://forums.balena.io/t/unable-to-flash-balena-image-to-balena-fin/197783)
**Author:** [@markysparks](https://forums.balena.io/u/markysparks)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 10:20am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/unable-to-flash-balena-image-to-balena-fin/197783 "2021-05-13T10:20:57Z")
Hi, I’ve been developing with the Balena Fin v1.1 for a while with no issues. However today I am unable to flash a Balena development image to the Fin due to what seems like an eMMC storage issue. As usual I connected … --- ## [balenaFin Case Phoenix Connector Ring Specification](https://forums.balena.io/t/balenafin-case-phoenix-connector-ring-specification/298569)
**Author:** [@shasderias](https://forums.balena.io/u/shasderias)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balenafin-case-phoenix-connector-ring-specification/298569 "2021-05-12T13:17:49Z")
I’m trying to purchase the corresponding terminal block for the balenaFin case phoenix connector ring. Could you let me know what the pitch spacing is? I’m guessing it’s either 3.5mm or 3.81mm. Alternatively, the part … --- ## [BalenaFin not working with CANbus, same setup on Raspberry Pi does](https://forums.balena.io/t/balenafin-not-working-with-canbus-same-setup-on-raspberry-pi-does/66139)
**Author:** [@alvaroferran](https://forums.balena.io/u/alvaroferran)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balenafin-not-working-with-canbus-same-setup-on-raspberry-pi-does/66139 "2021-05-10T11:09:46Z")
Hi, I’m having some issues with the balenaFin and the PICAN2 canbus shield. I am trying to get the shield to send can messages to a usb adapter on my pc to no avail, which however works correctly when using a standard R… --- ## [How to share internet from Cellular to LAN with specific static IP?](https://forums.balena.io/t/how-to-share-internet-from-cellular-to-lan-with-specific-static-ip/296762)
**Author:** [@burin.sapsiri](https://forums.balena.io/u/burin.sapsiri)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2021, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/how-to-share-internet-from-cellular-to-lan-with-specific-static-ip/296762 "2021-05-08T18:50:46Z")
Hi Balena team, I found the way to share internet access thru LAN from the document below. https://www.balena.io/docs/reference/OS/network/2.x/ By set method=shared. But have no detail about how to set the IP address… --- ## [Using RAK2287 directly](https://forums.balena.io/t/using-rak2287-directly/288365)
**Author:** [@mar](https://forums.balena.io/u/mar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 12:10pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/using-rak2287-directly/288365 "2021-05-03T12:10:43Z")
From what I understand I an insert the RAK2287 directly into the fin, correct? I don’t need their Pi hat for that? --- ## [Location of FT2232 Debugger on BalenaFin V1.0](https://forums.balena.io/t/location-of-ft2232-debugger-on-balenafin-v1-0/305964)
**Author:** [@andrecurvello](https://forums.balena.io/u/andrecurvello)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2021, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/location-of-ft2232-debugger-on-balenafin-v1-0/305964 "2021-04-30T05:15:23Z")
Hi, I came to know that there is an FT2232 FTDI chip on BalenaFin V1.0, but I can’t find it on the PCB. Where is it located? Thanks. Best regards, André Curvello --- ## [Firmware update](https://forums.balena.io/t/firmware-update/282951)
**Author:** [@ricardoosorio](https://forums.balena.io/u/ricardoosorio)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2021, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/firmware-update/282951 "2021-04-30T00:15:22Z")
Hi. Already try different dockers (GitHub - balena-io-hardware/balena-fin-firmata-flash: BalenaFin application to flash the on-board co-processor with the latest version of balenaFin Firmata and GitHub - balenablocks/fin… --- ## [Products sold out](https://forums.balena.io/t/products-sold-out/305399)
**Author:** [@hsd](https://forums.balena.io/u/hsd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/products-sold-out/305399 "2021-04-29T14:47:39Z")
Hi, lots of products are Soldout in store, when they will be available ? Is the end of those products ? Reagrds, --- ## [Pinout used by co-processor flashing project](https://forums.balena.io/t/pinout-used-by-co-processor-flashing-project/277260)
**Author:** [@benat](https://forums.balena.io/u/benat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2021, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/pinout-used-by-co-processor-flashing-project/277260 "2021-04-16T10:17:23Z")
Hey, I work with balenaFin to deploy a lorawan gateway. To do that I use RAK2245 like concentrator ( RAK2245 Pi HAT WisLink LPWAN Concentrator Datasheet | RAKwireless Documentation Center ) . Recently, I want to use th… [Previous page](https://forums.balena.io/c/balena-fin/45.md) [Next page](https://forums.balena.io/c/balena-fin/45.md?page=2)