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Wittypi 4 RTC problem

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(@marekb)
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Hi,

 

I'm using wittypi4 mini on RPI zero 2w (I'm using Yocto build image).

I can start RPI using push button and also can see device on address 0x8 -> which is Wittypi.

When I want to use scripts for evaluating Wittypi I'm getting error:

root@raspberrypi0-2w-64:~/wittyPi# ./wittyPi.sh
================================================================================
| |
| Witty Pi - Realtime Clock + Power Management for Raspberry Pi |
| |
| < Version 2.183 > by UUGear s.r.o. |
| |
================================================================================
[ 30.271140] rtc-ds1307: probe of 1-0068 failed with error -5
[ 30.277087] i2c i2c-1: new_device: Instantiated device ds1307 at 0x68

Seems Witty Pi board is not connected? Quitting...

 

Is there internally RTC connected to RPI I2C bus? So there are actually 2 RTC's on WittyPi? I cannot see any device on address 0x68 though. Any ideas please?

 

Thanks.

 
Posted : 25/02/2026 1:15 pm
(@admin)
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You have installed the wrong version of software.

Software version 2.xx is for Witty Pi 2.

There is a similar topic in this forum:
https://www.uugear.com/forums/technial-support-discussion/mini-3-mini-seems-is-not-connected-to-raspberry-zero-w/

 
Posted : 25/02/2026 1:21 pm
(@marekb)
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Thanks that did the trick. 

One more question: can I power some external board using WittyPi VOUT pin also and not only RPI? What are current limitations please?

Thanks

 
Posted : 27/02/2026 12:39 pm
(@admin)
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@marekb please do not ask different questions under one topic, this has been clearly stated in our forum rules.

Also I believe the user manual or product page already lists the output current rating (usually under "Specifications" sector).

 
Posted : 28/02/2026 9:57 am
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