This is the SoPine board running an hdmi version of Android 5.1. I have had this sopine running as my primary play-desk for several weeks now preparing to run a flavor of gentoo linux on it shortly;  boxed in an ABS server box. 

I have powered the board via euler bus and PI filter. I am using an older Samsung monitor for this play-desk so I am using the hdmi-->vga adapter ( provided by the Pine store ) , a logitech keyboard K400r with trackpad, and the OpenHour IR controller for screen | mouse  controls.

Note:  the heatsink covers both the gpu|cpu (A64) and the new RAM chip which is a layered technology containing 2G of RAM on a single chip !  I'm using passive cooling here; however, will have a fan in the ABS case once I get gnu+linux running on the sodimm module. 

All is good.  The only negative at all is that the SD card cannot be swapped out without removing the sodimm module from the mother board.  

Again I'm using machine screws for supports; and the lipo battery from the Pine store;  U.S. only.

   

Last post was in October. I haven't been around in a couple of months myself. Thought I'd poke my head in and see if anything new has developed, and it would appear not. Are people still gaming on their Pine or have they moved on to other things by now? I recall reading through a convoluted mess of linked threads/websites that some sort of retropie-ish interface was being worked on, but (of course) allwinner was being a b**** about releasing needed info to make things work. Or something. I dunno. Is there anyone around here even still?

• LCD and Touch (Generally)
  
• LCD and Touch Panel -> Linux Support
  
• [EXPERIMENTAL] Linux on the LCD screen
  

• Posts talking about adding LCD support to linux images (made a list - will create redirects once this thread is open ~ Luke)
  
• An OpenSuse LCD image is now available (just video/ no touch)
  

•  2017-03-19 - Added link to "[EXPERIMENTAL] Linux on the LCD screen" thread
  

I was wondering if anyone has compiled any of the Linux distros to work on the liquid crystal/touch screen display. I'd love to see that.

Dear all,

I am not that computer savvy and not at all a Linux expert.  I installed openSuSE on my Pine64 hoping there was going to be a GUI but suddenly I am faced with a prompt line after login.  Is there a GUI?  How do I access it?

Thanks!

Is there something I can do to debug why the HDMI monitor gets no signal from my Pine64?  Initially, I tried an old 4:3 monitor and found info that 4:3 monitors aren't supported.  However, even using my newest 1080p monitor, I get nothing.  Are there settings or error logs I can check via SSH that could give me a clue what is going on?  Ideally, is there a way to use the older 4:3 monitor?  

Technical details: 

• Debian Mate (3.10.102 BSP 2)
  
• Pine64- 2GB  from Kickstarter
  
• I am using a HDMI - DVI adapter on the monitor-side of the cable.  I've actually tried 2 different ones, neither make video work.   None of my monitors have HDMI inputs.  I can test it on my TV, if anyone thinks it is worth trying.
  
• I'm not a Linux guru, but have used it occasionally for the last 20 years.  I won't take any offense if you talk to me like a Linux newb.
  

Are there more people here using digital dj interface Mixxx http://mixxx.org on a PINE64? It works but I think some tuning and overclocking is needed. Who has advice on this?

Which linux is under the most development and/or is the most stable

I have found a bluetooth device that I would like to try and develop an app for.

This would be a new adventure for me. 

There is already a phone app for the device but it does not meet my needs.

Other than having the data from the manufacturer, how would you go about developing an app that will communicate to the device?

Is there an app that would monitor the data traffic between the devices?

I have emailed the device manufacturer in hopes they will share the information, so an app can be developed for their device.

Device in question:
http://www.wirelessmultimeter.com/default.asp

For those eager Pine 64 enthusiasts, here's my experience.

Order placed 11/6/2016.
Email confirmation saying order shipped 11/11/1026.
No updates on the tracking online. The latest tracking notice was that China EMS was going to ship (nothing about actually shipping the package).
Today, 12/2/2016, I received Pine 64 in the mail.

Then checking the tracking information again just now, it seems to have updated (just today, cus i checked yesterday and it was't the same):

LT389966223CN
Delivered ( 22 Days )
China(China EMS)[/url]
United States(USPS)[url=https://www.17track.net/en/helpcenter/trackingstatus#01]

Latest Event -- 2016-12-02 17:13 SEATTLE, WA 98119, Delivered, In/At Mailbox, Your item was delivered in or at the mailbox at 5:13 pm on December 2, 2016 in SEATTLE, WA 98119.

Destination Country - Tracking Consuming: 310 ms
2016-12-02 17:13
SEATTLE, WA 98119, Delivered, In/At Mailbox, Your item was delivered in or at the mailbox at 5:13 pm on December 2, 2016 in SEATTLE, WA 98119.

2016-12-02 08:16
SEATTLE, WA 98119, Out for Delivery

2016-12-02 08:06
SEATTLE, WA 98119, Sorting Complete

2016-12-02 07:48
SEATTLE, WA 98119, Arrived at Unit

2016-12-01 20:51
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003, Arrived at USPS Destination Facility

2016-11-12 02:59
Origin Post is Preparing Shipment

2016-11-12 02:59
CHINA, SHENZHEN EMS, Processed Through Facility

2016-11-11 15:52
CHINA, Acceptance
Origin Country - Tracking Consuming: 1793 ms
2016-12-02 17:13
美国, 妥投，ROBERT xxxxx

2016-12-02 07:48
美国, 到达投递局

2016-11-11 15:52
深圳市, 深圳市车公庙中心营业部已收件（揽投员姓名：郑洁华,联系电话:15012685589）


That was my experience.  Hope this information helps.