Hi @FredEBear -
If you see Pixelblaze_68968D listed in your available WiFi networks, that means the Pixelblaze is in AP mode (or the initial setup mode). The discovery service only works to help discover a Pixelblaze that’s connected in client mode to a wireless network that has access to the internet.
To get client mode working again, we’ll need to get you past the spinning cube and into a WiFi setup screen. It looks like you’ve already explored some of the best ways to do this with other people trying to help. From re-reading that thread, it looks like the collective wisdom is:
- Have a stable wifi connection between computer and Pixelblaze
- The computer and pixelblaze need to be physically close. Your WiFi router doesn’t matter for this part.
- Have the Pixelblaze out of any enclosure
- Verify a clean 5VDC supply power. Disconnecting LEDs and powering then by the micro USB is usually a good way.
- Reset the Pixelblaze into WiFi Setup mode by holding the button for 5 seconds while powered.
- Being patient, wait for the open Pixelblaze_XXXXXX network to appear. You must connect to it.
- If it doesn’t open the page automatically, manually go to http://192.168.4.1
- At this point, if stuck on the rotating cube, try loading http://192.168.4.1/?setup or http://192.168.4.1/recovery.html to reload or update firmware.
- Once you are able to connect to the setup screens, be sure the Discovery service is enabled, and be sure you’re running the latest firmware. It’s been a while now, but much older firmware had more wifi hiccup issues.
Hope this helps!