Hi guys,
I would like to share with you some posts that I wrote about how to mount your web server in your Rock64.
I created my own blog using Wordpress and hosting everything on my Rock64.
I'm using ARMBIAN as OS and it is perfect as a server.
If you want to take a look to the post please visit the blog:
https://devandadmin.com/rock64-lamp-word...sl-part-1/

The Pinebook requires a 5V 3A power supply to charge/work.
What would happen if I used a lower power supply, like 2A or even 1A? Specifically, would it damage the device, would it charge (or discharge, if in use) the battery at a slower rate or would it do nothing at all?

I bought a USB to type H power cable to be used with a power bank (https://www.pine64.org/?product=1-meter-...ower-cable) , and I wanted to know if said power bank needs specific requirements or I can use anything I can get my hands on.

This is not about X11/xorg, this is text mode/framebuffer stuff only.
You should be at an init level that doesn't have X running.
Sorry, I don't actually know if this will mess up your X configuration as I do not use X.

I've cut down all the steps for brevity; one should know how to compile kernels and move around the system already, etc.

EDIT: THIS IS THE WRONG WAY TO DO THIS.
THE CORRECT WAY IS TO SET THE DTS TO USE "VOPB" INSTEAD OF "VOPL", *NOT* FORCING VOPL TO USE A HIGHER OUTPUT RES.
I WILL REPLACE THE FOLLOWING STEPS WITH THE CORRECT FIX ASAP:

1) Grab the source to your current ayufan kernel
(I'm using linux-kernel-4.4.138-1094-rockchip-ayufan in this demo)
2) tar xf linux-kernel-4.4.138-1094-rockchip-ayufan.tar.gz
3) cd linux-kernel-4.4.138-1094-rockchip-ayufan/drivers/gpu/drm/rockchip
4) Use your favorite editor on rockchip_vop_reg.c
5) Now change the hardcoded limit for rk3399_vop_lit.
Find the vop_data struct for rk3399_vop_lit which starts with this text:  static const struct vop_data rk3399_vop_lit {
The property to find and edit within that struct  is:  .max_output = {2560, 1600}
6) I changed my max_output to this:  .max_output = {3840, 2160}
7) Then I recompiled the kernel. For me, that's: make all modules modules_install dtbs_install firmware_install headers_install install -j6
8) Then I manually clean up the mess that postinst.d makes within /boot/extlinux/extlinux.conf
(I literally delete all the lines except for the timeout, menu, label, kernel, initrd, devicetreedir, and append lines for this kernel I just installed)

Worked instantly when I rebooted into the new kernel.
Framebuffer came up in 4K mode and it was GIANT!
Then, when I launched Kodi (which I compiled for DRM with GBM), I was able to whitelist my TV's 4K resolutions (which were never listed before) or even switch the interface to use 4K (I don't suggest doing that) and when I go to play a 4K video, it switches resolution to 4K.

rkmpv at the command line now also switches to 4K resolution for me!

Next up would be for one of us to get some of the VPU pieces working and the rkmpp kernel side working so that 4K and HEVC/x265 videos stop dropping frames.

I noticed that the pine store has the following,
PINE64 USB SERIAL CONSOLE/PROGRAMMER - https://www.pine64.org/?product=pine64-u...programmer

Will this function as designed via the serial adapter on the Stereo Audio DAC Add-on Board?

Also, if the Serial Console/Programmer peripheral does work with the Stereo Audio DAC Add-on Board, may I use it (if even in a limited way) as an additional USB adapter? (I suspect not, but I wanted to be sure, and confirm or clarify my (mis)understandings.)

Hello,
i've bought the wifi module and didn't knew it was disabled in debian.
The bad thing is, that I can't connect my rockpro64 to a lan socket, so I have to use wifi somehow.
Now is the question, if there is some way to enable it again (because I don't really need PCIE support) or is that whole module bugged?

I would really appreciate your help, since I am a linux beginner.

Thanks,
Bluetexon

Hi everyone,


Sorry becouse I´m absolutely new in forum use.


What I´m interrested in develop the Pine64 in our market. my company was directly involved in provide 1,2 millions Classmate PC´s from 2011/13 . We would love to come with a new option for students, public schools.

Please someone could lead me in how to evolve it?

Sergio

Hi,

I have a rock64 with openmediavault (arm64) on my emmc and I try to configure my wifi dongle but I can not

My wifi dongle -> https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Rocketek...15976.html

This is a RTL8811AU

Hi Everyone,

I am about to launch a product that I have prototyped around a RPI 3B+, and I may build up to 1000 of them in the first year.

I have several concerns about the RPI -- one is the lack of a rechargeable battery option which the Pine seems to solve -- I have been using USB power bricks, but cannot reliably read battery remaining etc.  So do the pine boards have a charging circuit on board that can programmatically show time remaining / percentage and gracefully shutdown?  And can the be plugged in and unplugged like a iPad or tablet without rebooting to start charging and switch to power charging while the system runs?  If so great!

What is the battery life of the Pinebook with the 8000mAH battery (I have been using 10,000mAH on the RPI), and could I use two 8000mAH batteries in parallel for longer life?

Is the 7inch touch screen comparable in quality and brightness to the RPI standard screen, and can it be rotated to operate in portrait instead of landscape?  Are there other third party screen options?

Another concern regarding the RPI is SD card corruption on non-orderly shutdowns -- is the eMMC option more appropriate or do I need to come up with some read only file system recovery option?

My application requires a 3G/4G modem, touch screen, and makes use of the Ethernet port to provide network sharing to another peripheral -- I have scripts on Unix to remap all the ports -- I'm sure I can get these ported to the Pine64.

In terms of operating systems, my application is current a web browser in kiosk mode running against a local Python / Django web server -- so I could use just about anything, maybe even Android (or I could redevelop a native Android app).  Bu I assume Ubuntu could work well for this and match my development environment.

So is Pine64 for me...and if so what board would I start with.

Thanks in advance for any help, and sorry about all the questions.  On paper the Pine64 products look like a great upgrade over the RPI for what I want.

MetroWestMA

Hello.
I just reinstalled Ubuntu Mate using the Installer. That went well. 
When I updated it invited me to upgrade to 18.04 (I think.) When it restarted the wifi seemed to have gone.

Has anyone else had this problem?
Do I need to plug in a  cable and look for drivers?

Hello everybody,

is it possible to configure several display outputs on the RockPro64? For example HDMI and MIPI-DSI? So that always the same picture is to be seen on both outputs, clone mode.

My use case:
-> HDMI: Adapter from HDMI to Composite
-> MIPI-DSI: one splitter (one input to two outputs) and two TFT panels

Is that possible?

Many thanks.