Will killing power to a Rasp Pi while running a sequence corrupt it?

[wbartles]

I have setup xlights on a Pi to run on a boat for July 4th.  I have it all running, but when the 'tour' is over I need to stop the sequence without being able to shut it down. Will it corrupt or is there a way to use iphone or some other way to gracefully shut it down?

[keithsw1111]

While corruption of the pis due to shutting off the power used to be common it is much less common these days. I would still hold a backup sd card but you likely won?t need it.

[wbartles]

Hi Keith,

Sorry, it took me awhile to respond...I have to leave my hobby for 'other 'responsibilities', but I'm back for awhile now.  I have to tell you that I am honored to 'speak' to you!  I've watched LOTS of your videos and it REALLY helps me and gets me back on the 'best practice' track.

Anyway, I will be careful about powering off a Pi, just to be safe.

Thanks so much for ALL YOR HELP!!  I am going to donate for using your amazing software, your very informative videos and all that you do for everyone.  It won't be much because I'm retired, but it's spmething!

[keithsw1111]

Come hang out in zoom some time.