Hi all,
I've gotten the Pine64 media board up and running with the latest image and all seems to be working well aside from being unable to power on the device with the remote control and that Play store issue (though the work-around of trying to add the Google account gets me around that). I've installed Kodi on it and it's an amazing app!
I've got a USB drive connected to the Pine and am able to play all files with no issues. However, I'd like to be able to add/delete files to the USB drive from my Windows machine - is that possible? Meaning, can I get the USB drive that's connected to the Pine to show up as a network share on my Windows machine since they're all on the same network?
I've looked online and found the app "Files drag and drop" but though it says it detects the Pine, A) it doesn't display a list of files on the drive, and B) even though I try to copy a test file, I get authentication errors.
Would anyone have any other suggestions?
Never mind! I realized I could ES File Explorer to do this via FTP - all is good 
hi, the remote control cannot be used to power-on the device (with Android; my only test thus far);
On power-down the remote functions just like the hardware switch... a quick single push of the remote power button (blue) results in putting the system to sleep, from which there is no recovery except to press the reset button. From a 'running' state a 'long press' of the remote blue power button brings up the [ power off, reboot ] dialog box... the two options may be scrolled using the remote's arrow keys, and the desired option may be selected with the OK = button.
If the unit is in the 'off' state then the blue remote power button does nothing.
marcushh777
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(08-01-2016, 10:13 AM)MarkHaysHarris777 Wrote: hi, the remote control cannot be used to power-on the device (with Android; my only test thus far);
On power-down the remote functions just like the hardware switch... a quick single push of the remote power button (blue) results in putting the system to sleep, from which there is no recovery except to press the reset button. From a 'running' state a 'long press' of the remote blue power button brings up the [ power off, reboot ] dialog box... the two options may be scrolled using the remote's arrow keys, and the desired option may be selected with the OK = button.
If the unit is in the 'off' state then the blue remote power button does nothing.
marcushh777
Thanks for getting back to me on this marcushh777. Our remote button colors are different (my power button is red), but I just tested and you're right, long-holding does bring up the option to reboot which is good to know. I do wish I could make use of the power switch though, but maybe because I haven't soldered it on (I just fit it into the holes on the board and bent the pins), so pressing it doesn't power on the device if it's off, I still have to unplug/replug the power cord.
(08-02-2016, 07:33 AM)matsunorij Wrote: (08-01-2016, 10:13 AM)MarkHaysHarris777 Wrote: hi, the remote control cannot be used to power-on the device (with Android; my only test thus far);
On power-down the remote functions just like the hardware switch... a quick single push of the remote power button (blue) results in putting the system to sleep, from which there is no recovery except to press the reset button. From a 'running' state a 'long press' of the remote blue power button brings up the [ power off, reboot ] dialog box... the two options may be scrolled using the remote's arrow keys, and the desired option may be selected with the OK = button.
If the unit is in the 'off' state then the blue remote power button does nothing.
marcushh777
Thanks for getting back to me on this marcushh777. Our remote button colors are different (my power button is red), but I just tested and you're right, long-holding does bring up the option to reboot which is good to know. I do wish I could make use of the power switch though, but maybe because I haven't soldered it on (I just fit it into the holes on the board and bent the pins), so pressing it doesn't power on the device if it's off, I still have to unplug/replug the power cord.
The power-on will NOT work unless the battery is plugged in and charged... also, I doubt the switch will work either if its not soldered in place... and note... it takes a 40 watt iron or soldering station that you can turn the heat up on...
... the switch is heavy metal and the rear posts and the board absorb a lot of heat, so it takes a beefy soldering iron.
definitely solder the switch on, and get yourself a reset switch too...
marcus
marcushh777
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(08-02-2016, 09:31 AM)MarkHaysHarris777 Wrote: (08-02-2016, 07:33 AM)matsunorij Wrote: (08-01-2016, 10:13 AM)MarkHaysHarris777 Wrote: hi, the remote control cannot be used to power-on the device (with Android; my only test thus far);
On power-down the remote functions just like the hardware switch... a quick single push of the remote power button (blue) results in putting the system to sleep, from which there is no recovery except to press the reset button. From a 'running' state a 'long press' of the remote blue power button brings up the [ power off, reboot ] dialog box... the two options may be scrolled using the remote's arrow keys, and the desired option may be selected with the OK = button.
If the unit is in the 'off' state then the blue remote power button does nothing.
marcushh777
Thanks for getting back to me on this marcushh777. Our remote button colors are different (my power button is red), but I just tested and you're right, long-holding does bring up the option to reboot which is good to know. I do wish I could make use of the power switch though, but maybe because I haven't soldered it on (I just fit it into the holes on the board and bent the pins), so pressing it doesn't power on the device if it's off, I still have to unplug/replug the power cord.
The power-on will NOT work unless the battery is plugged in and charged... also, I doubt the switch will work either if its not soldered in place... and note... it takes a 40 watt iron or soldering station that you can turn the heat up on...
... the switch is heavy metal and the rear posts and the board absorb a lot of heat, so it takes a beefy soldering iron.
definitely solder the switch on, and get yourself a reset switch too...
marcus
Thanks Marcus. I don't have a soldering iron so I'll probably have to wait for a while and just deal with unplugging/plugging back in for the time being. I also didn't know about needing a battery - would you happen to have a link for someplace (say on ebay) where I could order one?
(08-03-2016, 07:14 AM)matsunorij Wrote: Thanks Marcus. I don't have a soldering iron so I'll probably have to wait for a while and just deal with unplugging/plugging back in for the time being. I also didn't know about needing a battery - would you happen to have a link for someplace (say on ebay) where I could order one?
The battery is a three wire lith-ion 8000mah package 12cm x 6.4cm x 0.95cm and will be made available on the pine store. I am currently testing with both batteries the pine store is contemplating; they both perform well-- cost is the only factor really.
I recommend getting a three wire battery (with temperature sensor) and not mess around with two wire... requires an external resistor at the second position, and is a pain IMHO.
As far as soldering goes, you do not need to solder anything if you don't want to... you can attach switched to the board at the EXP header using jumper wires and then run those to the case front panel of side of whatever enclosure you pick out... just another option available to you.
marcushh777
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(08-03-2016, 09:36 AM)MarkHaysHarris777 Wrote: (08-03-2016, 07:14 AM)matsunorij Wrote: Thanks Marcus. I don't have a soldering iron so I'll probably have to wait for a while and just deal with unplugging/plugging back in for the time being. I also didn't know about needing a battery - would you happen to have a link for someplace (say on ebay) where I could order one?
The battery is a three wire lith-ion 8000mah package 12cm x 6.4cm x 0.95cm and will be made available on the pine store. I am currently testing with both batteries the pine store is contemplating; they both perform well-- cost is the only factor really.
I recommend getting a three wire battery (with temperature sensor) and not mess around with two wire... requires an external resistor at the second position, and is a pain IMHO.
As far as soldering goes, you do not need to solder anything if you don't want to... you can attach switched to the board at the EXP header using jumper wires and then run those to the case front panel of side of whatever enclosure you pick out... just another option available to you.
Apologies for the late reply! Work's been keeping me busy 
Thanks for the info regarding the battery - I'll look into getting it when it becomes available
For the enclosure, I got the open acrylic one in the pledge I selected on KS
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