Hi..

I am early february holiday backer with 1GB RAM and $19 pledge. I want to upgrade this to 2GB RAM without any impact to my delivery now..

can i do this without need for buying additional 2Gb boards?

Thanks
Balaji

Hi,
I know the backer survey is scheduled to go out today with the option to add more boards. I was really dissapointed to see that the lcd panel output was switched and won't support lvds. 

I'm wondering if it's possible to use the GPIO pins to run the GERT VGA 666 board/hat for the raspberry pi as an alternative video out option? I want to run a smaller (800x600) lcd as my primary/internal display while saving the hdmi output for the secondary/external display.

Thanks

I have a Evolution ekeys 49 MIDI keyboard
its a midi instrument 
can I build  pine A64 be a station for that? 
(base on Linux or android)  its use a normal USB connection 
and the ekeys 49 is just a keyboard that looks like a piano keyboard
but to get music from it its need a midi  software  

First off: this post does not aim to discredit Pine's efforts in bringing this KS to reality.
Instead, it's to highlight the current limitations (as of 16 Feb 2016) of the Pine, so that users can make informed decisions on their pledge / purchases.

All information here are consolidated from various threads that have been discussed in this forum / from KS.
Credit goes to original posters of the information.

If i'm missing some stuff or I've not placed the correct facts here, please let me know and I'll amend them accordingly.

So here's the list:

1) HD video from Netflix (don't even go to 4K on this topic)
Looking at this article, we know that Netflix does not certify a lot of hardware for HD readiness.
So in this case, if you are looking to use Pine64 as a media center, you may be hit with this limitation.
No idea if there are any workarounds at the moment.

2) Linux: running Linux on Pine64 is not ready *yet*.
Based on discussions here, Allwinner's (I'll refer to them as AW from here on) SBCs are known to work well with Android, but not Linux.
It appears that team Pine A64 went into this thinking that they will be able to get Linux running with support from the community, and not knowing the limitations. If tllim's next meet up with AW can't get them to release all documentation to anyone who has not signed an NDA (aka the community), full Linux compatibility may be an issue (or will take a long time to get things fully working).

From the discussion in armbian, we also get to know that SoCs powered via micro usb may face power issues if one plugs in too many device / components. So this is a thing to watch for if you get sudden black outs / reboots.

Linux support is actually quite a big thing to me. I had been hoping to be able to run Linux on the Pine.
If Linux could run properly, a LOT of children and schools from the poor / developing communities can really benefit from this.
Imagine empowering them with the power of computing at such a low cost.
I really hope Linux development can take off.

3) No HDCP 2.2 support
This is not on the Pine64 due to licensing (5 figure fee per annum according to tllim)

4) Ram limit
Currently, this SoC can only support up to 3GB of ram. Whether this option will be available during Backerkit release, we do not know.
For 2 or 3GB on Android, I think that's more than enough.

That's all for now.

This is my first SBC purchase and I'm just trying things out. If Linux can take off, then I'll most likely have plans to distribute these.
Worst case scenario that it doesn't, then I'll just use the Pine64 as an entertainment unit for my kids.

Hi Guys i know that the Board's has not been shipped yet but there is a common project for some of the members  and that is
to build a DIY Car Head Unit



this is a main project or a common goal to build this with our Board

i was talking with some people interested and this is the list of  some of the features that we think this HeadUnit Should have:

- AUDIO

- 4x50W RMS Audio Output ( with a better DAC  of course )

Better DAC

to join to our Amp's Systems

- GPS (USB, Serial)
 
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- ND-105C
 
- BU-353-S4 (added by @dalasu)


- Here is an other solution to be able to use our own phone or tablet as GPS Source
     [url=Here is an other solution to be able to use our own phone or tablet as GPS Source App added By @ipsw]App   added By @ipsw
PDT: U Dont lose BT conectivity on either ( tablet/ phone or pine )


- USB "POWERED HUB" (so we can power all kind of devices no matter the load (but care about the bandwidth)

- D-Link DUB-H7 (added by @dalasu)

- NOISE ISOLATOR

DC/DC Converter with Galvanic Isolation 5V/3A (added by @dalasu)


- SDR Radio http://sdrtouch.com/ for more info

- if we can get some help of a developer we can get audio streaming Android to Android Connection to play music from out own phone or of a friend ("Bluetooth"), Like a normal bluetooth head unit

- CAN and OBDII Capabilities
Torque

- Integrated Security System with the Pine64 and some RF peripherals
like  a 2 ways alarm systems but  better and we also can use a cellular service to send a text sms if something happens to out car   or simply via 915mhz RF

- Rear Camera Support  by using an external composite video receiver

Camera: Esky EC170-06

Receiver: Vktech
Receiver: Easycap DC60 STK1160 (Amazon.com) (added by @dalasu)
Receiver: Easycap DC60 STK1160 (ebay.com) (added by @dalasu)

- And of course if is possible have access to  ANDROID AUTO


ok if there is some questions and features to add to the list  please leave a comment and give your opinion about this project
and if someone can give a try of some of the products that i have mentioned in this list or if u know about some others that can work for us post it so i can add it to the list and we can have more options and so improve this project
thanks!

Hi there,

I would like to use my Pine as a server to host my website. Does anyone know a easy way to do this?
I found a way to do it with a Raspberry Pi, can I use the same steps as they do?
http://www.instructables.com/id/Host-you...pberry-pi/

Thanks

Hey there @tllim (et al.), two questions regarding the LCD/touch screen. 

Question 1: I'm trying to find/confirm the color depth of the LCD screen. Looking at the LCD datasheet, it's unclear if the screen supports 16 bit (5:6:5 or 5:5:5), 18 bit (6:6:6) or the full 24 bit (8:8:8) true color palette. Obviously, 24 bit would be ideal. 

• Can you confirm the pixel color specs and the display controller being used for the display? 
  

• Is there a selection made and a datasheet available for the capacitive touch controller? 
  

Hi  !

This weekend I make acrylic case for my Pine 64 plus with my Laser cutter machine.

I make this small video...

 
youtube video
Now I have a wooden enclosure versions ready for sale and will soon be in acrylic ...

UPPDATE!! Acrylic enclosure for Pine A64 in AMAZON warehouse are ready !!

See you soon! 

Hi All
 I place an order for 2 of the 2 Gigabyte versions and never got a confirmation email but my credit card was charged. I did not write down the order number.  Whatshould I do.    please advise.

I'm thinking that with so many navigation apps on android, it might be possible to install a pine with touch display in the motorhome I'm buying as a reasonably priced satnav with the bonus that it could use wifi and bluetooth when available to integrate with entertainment systems and be also used as an internet link for email etc.

Two questions, one, am I expecting too much of the system? Two, are there any gps modules available?

Just thinking out loud.