?Hi,

Could somebody please explain me, wether it is possible to decode multiple H.264/265 streams in RK3328 hardware at the same time?
I would like to play four 1080p H.264 videos on 4K video-screen, kind of video-surveillance system.

Hi all,

I got the Pine64 2GB version. I am wondering if there is any way to have Netflix play in HD resolution.

Thnx in advance for your answer!

See Post #4 for key module pics & analysis.

The 14" Pinebook keyboard misses keypresses if you're a very fast typist. 

This issue is a mechanical problem, not apparently electrical and occurs because fast keypresses will from time to time 'hit' on the corners of the keys. If the keys are pressed distinctly in the center of the key the misses are not apparent.

Also, hunt&peck typists will likely not have this issue either;  for the reason stated above.

The Pinebook prototype does not have this issue because the mechanism under the keytop is slightly larger;  the keybutton has a 'further' key-travel just by a tiny bit;  just enough that full key travel occurs regardless of where the key is pressed (center or corner) !

The downside of the prototype keyboard is that there is a noticeable 'gap' around the key;  and the keyboard is NOT sealed.  Consequently, dust can get into the keyboard and gum it up.  The newer keyboard was designed for less key-travel (and less dust) but which unfortunately resulted in missing keypresses. 

I was planning initially (for the purposes of electrical testing) of swapping out the lower case assembly (containing the prototype keyboard and trackpad) with the lower case on my pre release Pinebook.  This has shown to be not practical. The prototype keyboard is plastic riveted into the lower case, and the lower case is quite a bit larger than the 14" lower case mold-- significantly.  The lower prototype case is 349.25mm wide, and 231.78mm deep. The trackpad is white and is significantly larger too; 74.6mm x 103.19mm.  The only practical way to test the prototype keyboard with my 14" pre release Pinebook is to run an FFC cable extension assembly (with connectors) across the table to the running Pinebook.  

This test is probably better suited to the laboratory, frankly, but I am game for trying it if I can find the right adapter and extension;  will keep you posted on that !

The only other difference I can 'see' is that the prototype keyboard has the unimportant dreaded Microsoft Windows logo on the menu key (third from the left, bottom row). All things being equal, I can see why the hardware developers chose the present keyboard over the 'Microsoft' keyboard with dust openings!  Unfortunately, the released keyboard & case did not undergo sufficient pre release product testing.

Notes:   user's list:
sample case 1

Hi there. I have queued for BTO for long time and received my coupon email on
2nd June but it went to my spam folder and I didn't notice it after its expiry. 
I have sent an email to support and open a ticket as well (#1406) but so far I have not received any response.
Is it possible to renew my coupon so I won't need to wait for few more months?

Please do not update SudoSu in the A7.1 image as it breaks the installation. 

You can permanently prevent SudoSu from nagging you about updating by following these steps: 

1. Open the Google Play Store, go to Menu -> Settings.
   
2. Tap on the "Auto-update apps" and select one of the two "Auto-update apps" options to enable it.
   
3. Go back, then go to "My apps" section, locate the app you want (e.g. anti-virus app that you mentioned) and tap on it once.
   
4. Now tap the Menu button and the first option should be the "Auto-update." Ensure the checkmark is present for this app.
   
5. For all other apps that you have installed, you will need to follow steps 3 and 4, but this time disable the "Auto-update" setting by unchecking it.
   

Hi everyone!

I'm Manel and i'm interested in to buy a "ROCK64" board, but I'd like to know how much support and compatibility has this board, because I have Orange Pi PC 2 and i'm having too much problems with KODI, Armbian, Android... still. Thank you very much

Kind regards

Enviado desde mi Redmi Note 4 mediante Tapatalk

WARNING:  RK3328 internal 10|100 PHY requires magjack hardware for operation.


The RK3328 internal PHY for the 10|100 ethernet link requires additional hardware to function.  While this is obvious to many of our number, it may not be clear to all of you, including me.

The 10|100 ethernet connection requires not only the internal PHY on the RK3328 chip, but also requires what is called a "magjack"  (the RJ45 connector jack)  which includes a fairly sophisticated isolation transformer "inside" the jack housing !  The magjack is relatively inexpensive and may be obtained from various sources;  the Pine store carries a DAC board for the Rock64 which contains a correct magjack, so if you will be using the DAC the magjack tails along for the ride!

Below I have listed a couple of examples from some suppliers including Sparkfun and Digikey;  as well I have included a sample datasheet so that you can see the internal schematic of a typical magjack. The two that I am highlighting have built-in LED(s) for link and speed which are optional but very handy.

DO NOT  try to wire Rx+ Rx- Tx+ Tx- differential pairs directly to the RK3328 Rock64 board without the isolation transformer found in the magjack !

Magjack from Digikey

Magjack from Sparkfun

Datasheet for the Digikey Magjack

Rock64 DAC with Magjack

Rock64 DAC Schematic (shows magjack connections)

With all the buzz of the new board, I thought it be fun to find out what everyone plans to do with their board. I'm thinking of using it to study becoming a DBA, or retro gaming

Just a heads up, a new pre-release from ayufan. For those who wish to make a clean install rather than an upgrade, its worth noting that you will benefit from having the GUI updater working without having to expand /boot partition manually.

i am not very informed on the operation on all lcd screens but i am curious if the rock64 may have support for a touch screen via hdmi input.  i dont think there is a port on the board for this?  thanks for any response.