Hi,

there are 2-3 Threads about this issue, but mostly related to Android (but sorry, if I have overseen a Linux-related thread).
I try to play FLACs with 5.1 PCM over HDMI using KODI, but there is only a stereo output. Under Android I have the option "Passtrough" (but doesn`t work in 5.1), but under the Linux-Version it doesn`t show.
I tried other Media Player, but the same: Only stereo.
I tried the change in the daemon.conf, but nothing works.
Does anyone have 5.1 PCM working on Linux?

   

My 5v fan is plugged into the Sparkfun breakout board, along with my LED lab project (binary I/O for my robot). I have the fan mounted on free-standing rubber mounts offset from the standard SoC heatsink by about 4-5 mm. 

I am pleased with both the debian and ubuntu gnu+linux loads; I have the RPi.GPIO-PineA64 stuff from git-hub working on both, and (obviously) have the gcc compiler working on both. 

I struggled a bit (like everyone else) with debian not supporting the 1920x1080 hdmi LG monitor;  not to worry, just edit the /boot/uEnv.txt  file and change the 720p60 to 1080p60 and reboot-- voila !


The fan is fairly quiet, and very efficient. I'm using a logitech keyboard|trackpad combo (K400r) with an LG 1920x1080 LED monitor ;  and, I'm using the PineA64 as my primary desk PC for the month ! So far, its been fantastic !  Nice work everyone !

marcus

Hi,
I am waiting for my Pine64+ 1GB to arrive so I have to prepare myself for a long run setting up this board.
I have couple of questions regarding some hardware add-ons and proper installation of Longsllep's Ubuntu OS

1. I bought HDMI-VGA converter from PINE's backer store. Because I do not have any HDMI working device at my home my Q is: will PINE64+ work with this converter or should I seek in my neighbourhood for a HDMI enabled monitor running initial setup, after that trying to work with this converter ?
2. I also bought external USB HUB with it's own power supply. My intends are to connect USB keyboard and wireless mouse on it. My Q is: Should I install it (usb keyboad and wireless mouse attached to it) or just plug usb keyboard and usb mouse on a initial setup of PINE64+ ? I must mention that I also bought power supply for PINE64+ also on their backer's site, so I do not intend to use this USB HUB as a power supply.
3. Addition to Q no.2, is it safe to use both at the same time external power supply and USB HUB that is also externally powered ?
4. Regarding micro SD Cards I have buying issues with limited quality and manufacturer options in my country:
- Secure Digital Micro Kingston 16GB SDHC cl10 UHS-I 45MB Read http://www.anhoch.com/product/15243/secu...-45mb-read
- Secure Digital Micro for Tablet/Smartphone Verbatim 16GB Class10 and UHS-1 with adapter Blue
http://www.anhoch.com/product/36396/secu...apter-blue
- Mobility Kit 16GB Class10 USB, reader, SD Micro w/adapter Kingston
http://www.anhoch.com/product/14409/mobi...r-kingston
- Secure Digital Micro Kingston 32GB SDHC cl10 UHS-I 45MB Read
http://www.anhoch.com/product/15191/secu...-45mb-read
- Secure Digital Micro for Tablet/Smartphone Verbatim 32GB Class10 and UHS-1 with adapter RED
http://www.anhoch.com/product/36397/secu...dapter-red

What is you suggestion based on your experience with these micro SD cards ? Money is not a issue for this but time is. I can't allow additional waiting for delivery of SD card from other country. It takes so much time to arrive.

5. Regular updates: I can't see or I did not see is this Ubuntu version regulary updated like standard Ubuntu releases or it will remain as it is on first install?

Well, for start I suppose it is enough.

Waiting for you precious help.

Regards and stay well.

Uh,uh. EDITED: Should I remove card after installation or leave it inserted on the board ? O

Reward: The PINE A64+ Box w/ Touch Screen

Does the SD card that shipped with this support the touch screen or do I need to burn a custom image?

Android 5.1.1
Build tulip_chiphd-eng 5.1.1 LVY48E 20160505 test-keys
Kernel 3.10.65

   

To say the least... remix os worked ok till i tried i tried to play movies in kodi, it would play for maybe a minute then crash to a black screen...  also while in kodi everything was slow... menus, loading movies and what not. i have the 2gb unit, and this thing is a turd compared to my Raspberry PI 2....

I just hope that they get all the software issues work out, cause as of now i packaged it back up in its box...

all i wanted i wanted to use this for was netflix and kodi... and it failed at both...

I've got a waveshare display 5" which I used with my Raspberry Pi 2. Now i'm wondering if someone has some experience to get this working on the pine64 since I've only got a blank screen without any image via the hdmi. On the Raspberry it was almost like plug-and-play with 'raspbian'.
 
I've got the display powered through the Pi 2 bus, ordered by the gpio layout and the layout on the display.  I do use the Ubuntu mate Image atm.

Is someone able to help me out and is prepared to share knowledge? ^^,

I was just browsing the Datasheet and User Manual of the A64 and while I am glad that we have those available, I also noticed that the section for the DE2.0 (Display Engine) is just a two page stub in the user manual... is there a chance that we can get that documentation released as well, or is this something super secret?

Hi, i've found this library. I would like to port it from a20 to a53 processors. Someone has got any suggestion??

Attached Files

  librf24-sunxi-master.zip (Size: 27.63 KB / Downloads: 477)

I recently upgraded phones as my S4's screen gave out. I was wondering if there's anything I can salvage from my Samsung Galaxy S4 and repurpose for use on my Pine board (whenever it actually arrives)? I'm new to this kind of thing and plan on using the Pine as a learning tool. I found this teardown that shows the components of the S4...

https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Samsung+...down/13947

I keep hearing people say "you must not know how kickstarter works" as they thumb their nose at customer complaints, but I fail to see the justification for a company that just took $1.7 Million in pledges to run this horribly. The logistics issues are a complete embarrassment. I submitted my order in December, was told it would arrive in March, was told it shipped 3 weeks ago, still waiting with no tracking updates whatsoever. Then they can't even respond to customer emails for "10 days" and they act like the people getting upset about that are being unreasonable. $1.7 Million, hire some staff and get your shit together. This is a total shambles.