Using a USB keyboard and connecting the HDMI port I did ‘sudo wifuAP start’ and that part worked. The emonpi then displayed WIFI AP MODE 192.168.42.1. I followed the instructions in the connection guide but I had to reboot the emonpi to get it back on my wifi at the usual IP address. Looks like it’s all good now.
I’ve had the thing running for almost 18 months with no issues so I’m very happy with reliability
Thank you Brian and Robert for your help, did anyone ever tell you you’re the greatest? 