Error: "pybind11" must be installed before running the build.

[s-light]

hello team,

i tried to install GrovePi with the Detailed Directions
but the script bash ./update_grovepi.sh
does exit with an error:

"Error: "pybind11" must be installed before running the build.
error: setup script exited with 1"

i tried with the official guide for installing pybind11
but this did not help.

also i tried

• curl -kL dexterindustries.com/update_grovepi | bash
• curl -kL dexterindustries.com/update_grovepi | bash -s -- --bypass-gui-installation
  same error for both..

i am on

$ uname -a
Linux MYS-RPI 5.15.84-v7l+ #1613 SMP Thu Jan 5 12:01:26 GMT 2023 armv7l GNU/Linux
$ cat /etc/os-release
PRETTY_NAME="Raspbian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye)"
NAME="Raspbian GNU/Linux"
VERSION_ID="11"
VERSION="11 (bullseye)"
VERSION_CODENAME=bullseye
ID=raspbian
ID_LIKE=debian
HOME_URL="http://www.raspbian.org/"
SUPPORT_URL="http://www.raspbian.org/RaspbianForums"
BUG_REPORT_URL="http://www.raspbian.org/RaspbianBugs"

currently i have no idea what i am doing wrong - or if it is really a incompatible os version i am using?

iam open for any tips & ideas ;-)

[s-light]

after some searches in the forum it seems that currently bullseye is not supported...
https://forum.dexterindustries.com/t/suggestion-for-setting-up-grovepi/8742

Disclaimer: I do not own a GrovePi+ so this is what I would try if I did:

• Install Legacy PiOS (Current image at this time is December 2021)
• Use Raspberry Pi Imager v1.6.2 or later 1
  • Choose OS → Raspberry Pi OS (other) → Raspberry Pi OS (Legacy)
• Set it up to connect to your network
• Make sure it is fully working
  • setup with remote shell or VNC to the desktop
• Follow the GrovePi Setup instructions 9

i will try the steps from [SOLVED] Using GrovePi+ on Raspberry Pi bullseye 64-bit OS and report back...

[Moyo442]

Hi there light, did it work or should I downgrade my OS?

[s-light]

my college did try it - and it seems to work :-)
she had a typo in $ curl -kL [dexterindustries.com/update_grovepi](http://dexterindustries.com/update_grovepi) | bash
and so this step failed -
(if you write a small l curl does not follow the move-permanently link to the real script...)
regardless - the blink example worked for her....
i will test this myself in the coming 1-2 months..

[s-light]

short update...
the original pybind11 must be installed error persists with the linked forum topic.
but it seems that all needed things get installed and the basic example just works..

i have to do some more tests if i get the time for it!