Philips Picopix 2055

Hey, I found a solution! Philipps released a software-update in Aug. 2013. You can download it here: http://www.philips.de/c/projektoren-im-taschenformat/picopix-55-lumen-fuer-noteb ooks-ppx2055_eu/prd/?t=support

For me the projector was still crashing after a few minutes of working fine. The image just got stuck.

If you are using Mac OS 10.9 (Mavericks), you have to disable AppNap for the PicoPix Viewer 2 app, otherwise your Mac will snooze the app when you are running others in the foreground. To do this

1. select the PicoPix Viewer 2 app in your programs folder (make sure the app is closed however)

2. hit Command + i (or select File/Information)

3. in the information window, tick the box "Disable AppNap". Then close the window.

4. Connect the PicoPix 2055 to your Mac and start the PicoPix Viewer app

This worked for me and I can now watch movies without interruption/crashing!

Just saw your message because we bought a second-hand PPX2055 and it's not working with our MacBooks. Turns out (and you probably discovered this) that the PPX2055 only works with OS10.6-10.9, and there are no plans to update the drivers (I spoke to Philips today). If you found a workaround, would love to hear it. Thx.

Hi All,

I was talking to Philips customer service the only solution that we have is make a claim and see if with all request they update the software

see below answer:

You can send a request/complaint email toreclamation@xgem.com

We can try and see if they upgrade the software

USB connection is only ment to copy files from your MacBook to the internal memory of the PicoPix. Once you are ready, disconnect the PicoPix and the PicoPix will startup again.

The 2055 needs to be connected over USB and cannot run on its own. I have the same problem but no solution (yet). obwalda, did you find a solution?

Same problem here. Very frustrating..... Any solutions????

I have the same issue. Has anyone found a solution ?

I spoke to Apple Support and they said the restart was a Kernel panic caused by incompatible software. I am currently waiting on Philips getting back to me on this.

I like the projector and don’t want to have to return it but I think it might be my only option at the moment. :-(

I have the Retina 13", and once I connect the two cables, it makes macbook turn off, said:
"Your computer must restart because a problem..."

Any support? Nor Philips nor Apple?

This is very frustrating!

Just bought one, I get the same problem on my retina 15"

ughhhhhh!

MacHerb,

Just received a Picopix 2055 to hook up with my 13" retina Macbook Pro (OS 10.9 Mavericks). I have downloaded the latest software update from Phillips (website), and when I connect up the projector and start up the PicoPix Viewer 2 app, it mirrors my desktop for a while (although the whole screen shrinks on my macbook) and then freezes (this is despite disabling the AppNap option in the information window). Very frustrating this problem still hasn't been solved.

I am on the verge of returning this projector (unless I am missing something obvious with this new update?).

Hi,

I bought this projector, 2 weeks ago. With oSX 10.9 it work without any problems (i just had to solve the problem that everyone had)

Now i upgrade my MacBook Pro to oSX 10.10 and the old driver don't recognize the projector. When I plug the device at the USB and start the PicoPix Viewer 2 app, i receive a message of error that tell as "you device isn't plugged in"

I try also to install other picopix driver, with some it work but it give me an error during the projection, and the video isn't very fluid.

Anyone know how to solve this problem?

regards

Hi Monique,

Did you find any solution, just upgrade my laptop and I find same issue with my picopix... very disappointed because I really like and it still works very well.

Thanks