Hi Folks,
I'd like to attach some SPI gadgets to the Rockpro64. The chip-select line on the PI2 bus is already consumed by the SPI flash. Does anyone have any guidance as to how to hook up an additional CS line?
I've tried setting up a bitbanging GPIO SPI driver but it's too slow: it maxes out at around 10us per bit --- my applications need to go around 300ns per bit. The hardware SPI controller should be able to do this; but, as I said, only one CS line is brought out, and it's already in use.
You'll find the same assortment of topics in it as you do in all the others. There's also already a post about the impending preorder system for the PBP.
First of all, welcome to the new (as of July 22nd, 2019) Pinebook Pro subforum!
Now, it's time to talk in detail of how preorders will work this time around!
As you may be aware, any of you who registered on this forum prior to July 1st are eligible for the first round of preorders, and for an upgrade to 128GB eMMC (as compared to the standard 64GB). We have worked with the Sales Team to try to make this as painless as possible, both for you (so it's less hassle), and for the Sales Team (so you get your PBP shipped as fast as possible!)
How this works:
Step 1) On/after July 25th, go to this webpage:https://pine64.org/PBPCoupon/index.html
Step 2) Login with your PINE64 Forum username and password. You will receive confirmation or denial of your eligibility.
Step 3) Assuming you are eligible, a confirmation email has now been sent to you. You are now in the preorder queue!
Step 4) Wait for a member of the Sales Team to email you your Coupon Code.
Step 5) Order a Pinebook Pro!
Priority on 128GB PBPs goes to those who complete their order first.
FAQs:
At what time on the 25th do preorders open? Noon UTC
Do I need the coupon code if I don't care about the 128GB model? Yes, all orders at this time will require going through this system.
Can I get the NVMe adapter with my pre-order? Yes, you will be able to choose Pinebook Pro accessories when completing the pre-order process.
When will the general public be able to order? In a couple months, after the first two batches ship.
My old, near-sighted cat was sitting at the window. My PineBook was being charged on the table beside the window. The cat decided to jump down from the window, and didn't see the black charging cable.
Now my charging plug is broken :-(
Can I purchase a replacement charger from Pine64?
Is the charging plug a standard type that can be purchased elsewhere?
Got my pinebook 1080P recently.
First noticed an issue with the presintalled neon. After some time the GUI freezes, mouse still works, but the desktop environment is not usable. And I can switch to other command line shells.
The other issue - I'm not able to install any new distro. Either the installation process hangs in the very beginning or I get a blank screen.
Here's what I got trying to install the latest Manjaro.
Could it be a hardware issue? Otherwise at least some of the distros would install.
Here's a post with similar symptoms.
I have a cluster of Rockpro64 and I flashed new images (ubuntu minimal ayufan 0.8.3) on my emmc cards via an external emmc to usb adapter. Attaching the emmc back to the boards worked without a problem but one of the boards is not booting anymore.
I tested if it is related to the emmc image or card but it is not. The image/card runs on the other boards without a problem. Now I noticed I can boot (the same image) via a micro sd card and will be able to see the attached emmc card via fdisk. Can someone tell me what went wrong and how I fix the emmc boot?
Over the past day the current bridge between the existing chats (IRC and Discord) has been refined and a Telegram bridge to chat in #Pine64, #Rock64, #Pinebook and #Pinephone channels has been set up.
I must say that I'm confused: Or its linux kernel with stuff (drivers?) removed and the adb added
or its an android kernel with some components removed.
Help to prove the kernel identity is wellcome. Thanks.
