Authors: | Created: 2022-04-24 | Last update: 2022-04-24
External Power Button For Raspberry Pi¶
Python script to control Raspberry Pi with external power button - Wake/Power Off/Restart(Double Press)
Raspberry Pi Power Button - Wake/Power Off/Restart(Double Press)¶
Information¶
When Raspberry Pi is powered off, shortening GPIO3 (Pin 5) to ground will wake the Raspberry Pi.
This script uses pin GPIO3(5), Ground(6) with momentary button.
Requirements¶
- python3-gpiozero
Can be install via apt
sudo apt install python3-gpiozero
Install¶
This will install the script as service and it will run at boot
curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fire1ce/raspberry-pi-power-button/main/install.sh | bash
Uninstall¶
curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fire1ce/raspberry-pi-power-button/main/uninstall.sh | bash
Default Behavior¶
| Button Press (Raspberry Pi is ON) | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Single | Nothing |
| Double | Reboot |
| Long press and releases (above 3 seconds) | Power off |
| Button Press (Raspberry Pi is OFF) | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Single | Power On |
Check if service is running¶
sudo systemctl status power_button.service