https://forum.pine64.org/ Fri, 15 May 2026 20:08:00 +0000 MyBB https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20215 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:42:20 +0000 Mitrax]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20215
I'm currently developing a small Android app called Dormivox.

The Bluetooth feature was mainly designed with the Pine watch in mind – mostly because I like the project.

Current features:
• Live noise level detection
• Alarm to interrupt snoring
• Night statistics and history
• Playback of recorded audio segments
• Optional Bluetooth heart rate input (BLE)

I'm particularly interested in testing Bluetooth heart rate devices with open BLE support (for example PineTime or other BLE HR monitors).

If anyone here would like to try it and give some feedback, that would be very helpful.

You can find the app on the Play Store by searching for: Dormivox

Thanks!
Mitrax


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I'm currently developing a small Android app called Dormivox.

The Bluetooth feature was mainly designed with the Pine watch in mind – mostly because I like the project.

Current features:
• Live noise level detection
• Alarm to interrupt snoring
• Night statistics and history
• Playback of recorded audio segments
• Optional Bluetooth heart rate input (BLE)

I'm particularly interested in testing Bluetooth heart rate devices with open BLE support (for example PineTime or other BLE HR monitors).

If anyone here would like to try it and give some feedback, that would be very helpful.

You can find the app on the Play Store by searching for: Dormivox

Thanks!
Mitrax


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I see that making a purchase to the US is still charging the full $25 shipping, noting coverage for tariffs, and the amount has not changed since the US Supreme Court decision to suspend specific tariffs in February.  I just wanted to ask if there are any plans to update this cost to reflect the new tariff situation, or if this cost is expected to remain the same?

Thank you for developing and selling awesome open-source hardware ]]>
I see that making a purchase to the US is still charging the full $25 shipping, noting coverage for tariffs, and the amount has not changed since the US Supreme Court decision to suspend specific tariffs in February.  I just wanted to ask if there are any plans to update this cost to reflect the new tariff situation, or if this cost is expected to remain the same?

Thank you for developing and selling awesome open-source hardware ]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20208 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:17:44 +0000 kulala]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20208 ]]> ]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20188 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:52:50 +0000 gwennelsonuk]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20188 A small, audio-first handheld released as an open dev platform, derived from PinePhone hardware, designed to be capable of a Rockbox port. Physical controls, great battery life, optional PineBuds + external display support. I would buy one immediately and actively work on the Rockbox port — I’ve been wanting an open hardware Rockbox target like this for a long time.
I wanted to float an idea that feels very aligned with Pine64’s strengths: reuse existing work, document it well, and let the community do interesting things with it.

Concept:
A single-purpose handheld primarily intended as a media player, but released explicitly as an open development platform, not a polished consumer product.

Think: “PinePhone without the phone.”

High-level hardware direction:

• Start from the PinePhone hardware lineage (SoC, audio path, power, USB-C)
  
• Remove phone-specific components (modem, cameras, etc.)
  
• Reduce overall size
  
• Add a small, low-power screen
  
• Physical controls (rocker / select / hold)
  
• Headphone jack, microSD
  
• Focus on battery life
  

Rather than shipping with Rockbox, the goal would be to release a platform deliberately capable of supporting a Rockbox port, alongside other lightweight or experimental software.

Why this seems like a good Pine64 fit:

• Rockbox already solves the hard problems for this class of device (audio quality, codecs, physical controls, power efficiency).
  
• Pine64 already excels at open ARM hardware where the value is documentation, reuse, and community ports
  
• There’s growing interest in calm, offline, single-purpose devices (especially for music) that don’t try to compete with phones.
  

Personal note:
I would immediately buy this device and actively work on the Rockbox port. I’ve been wanting a modern, openly documented hardware platform suitable for Rockbox for some time, and this would be an ideal target.

Natural extensions (without diluting the focus):

• PineBuds support for local playback and experimentation
  
• Modest mic + compute for on-device translation / transcription experiments (not positioned as an “AI gadget”)
  
• Optional external display support over USB-C for docking or experimentation, while remaining clearly a handheld media player first
  

The intent wouldn’t be another general-purpose Linux handheld, but:
an audio-first device released as a documented, hackable platform with a clear “this could run Rockbox” target many people already understand and want.

This feels like one of those rare ideas where most of the hard engineering is already solved, and the main challenge is restraint — choosing what not to include.

Curious what others think]]> A small, audio-first handheld released as an open dev platform, derived from PinePhone hardware, designed to be capable of a Rockbox port. Physical controls, great battery life, optional PineBuds + external display support. I would buy one immediately and actively work on the Rockbox port — I’ve been wanting an open hardware Rockbox target like this for a long time.
I wanted to float an idea that feels very aligned with Pine64’s strengths: reuse existing work, document it well, and let the community do interesting things with it.

Concept:
A single-purpose handheld primarily intended as a media player, but released explicitly as an open development platform, not a polished consumer product.

Think: “PinePhone without the phone.”

High-level hardware direction:

• Start from the PinePhone hardware lineage (SoC, audio path, power, USB-C)
  
• Remove phone-specific components (modem, cameras, etc.)
  
• Reduce overall size
  
• Add a small, low-power screen
  
• Physical controls (rocker / select / hold)
  
• Headphone jack, microSD
  
• Focus on battery life
  

Rather than shipping with Rockbox, the goal would be to release a platform deliberately capable of supporting a Rockbox port, alongside other lightweight or experimental software.

Why this seems like a good Pine64 fit:

• Rockbox already solves the hard problems for this class of device (audio quality, codecs, physical controls, power efficiency).
  
• Pine64 already excels at open ARM hardware where the value is documentation, reuse, and community ports
  
• There’s growing interest in calm, offline, single-purpose devices (especially for music) that don’t try to compete with phones.
  

Personal note:
I would immediately buy this device and actively work on the Rockbox port. I’ve been wanting a modern, openly documented hardware platform suitable for Rockbox for some time, and this would be an ideal target.

Natural extensions (without diluting the focus):

• PineBuds support for local playback and experimentation
  
• Modest mic + compute for on-device translation / transcription experiments (not positioned as an “AI gadget”)
  
• Optional external display support over USB-C for docking or experimentation, while remaining clearly a handheld media player first
  

The intent wouldn’t be another general-purpose Linux handheld, but:
an audio-first device released as a documented, hackable platform with a clear “this could run Rockbox” target many people already understand and want.

This feels like one of those rare ideas where most of the hard engineering is already solved, and the main challenge is restraint — choosing what not to include.

Curious what others think]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20181 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 22:30:37 +0000 Mitrax]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20181
Using PineWatch and reading Open BLE was very easy to implement to my App.
Just with Built in OS.
So far, im using HeartRate in my App, no Gatebridge needed, just simple as can be. 

Thanks for that.

Greets]]>
Using PineWatch and reading Open BLE was very easy to implement to my App.
Just with Built in OS.
So far, im using HeartRate in my App, no Gatebridge needed, just simple as can be. 

Thanks for that.

Greets]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20179 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:30:49 +0000 dustfinger]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20179
I re-registered my nick yesterday on IRC because I have been inactive for a while. I have not received a confirmation email and I just wanted to let you know incase my registeration got missed somehow. My IRC nick is dustfinger, just like my forum username.

Thanks,

dustfinger.]]>
I re-registered my nick yesterday on IRC because I have been inactive for a while. I have not received a confirmation email and I just wanted to let you know incase my registeration got missed somehow. My IRC nick is dustfinger, just like my forum username.

Thanks,

dustfinger.]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20177 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 18:31:18 +0000 heocb]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20177 on free software except from a ram training blob. Thank you.]]> on free software except from a ram training blob. Thank you.]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20129 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:31:47 +0000 Sergiu]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20129
Does anyone have a clear answer to this? Has anyone ordered recently and paid or not paid anything extra?]]>
Does anyone have a clear answer to this? Has anyone ordered recently and paid or not paid anything extra?]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20109 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 14:57:35 +0000 anoduck]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20109
Why is there no "Catch all for problems" thread either?  ]]>
Why is there no "Catch all for problems" thread either?  ]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20036 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:18:33 +0000 helengrace]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20036 I recently got a Pinecil V2 and I’m wondering what’s the most stable firmware version to use right now. I saw some people mention IronOS builds from GitHub, but I’m not sure which one is currently recommended.
If there’s a safe way to roll back firmware if something goes wrong during the update?
Thanks in advance!]]> I recently got a Pinecil V2 and I’m wondering what’s the most stable firmware version to use right now. I saw some people mention IronOS builds from GitHub, but I’m not sure which one is currently recommended.
If there’s a safe way to roll back firmware if something goes wrong during the update?
Thanks in advance!]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20027 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:35:23 +0000 cowsay]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20027
I dub it the Pinebank. It is a versatile, open source, extensible, multifunction power bank that uses off-the-shelf replaceable 18650s for serviceability and long term utility.  

Maybe low power RISC-V under the hood like the pinecil

Here is a 18650 DIY power bank for some additional inspiration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PBr_jUA4Iw

The hypothetical Pinebank at its core it has 3 primary functions: Power bank, light, speaker

General use cases:
* General purpose power bank
* Bluetooth speaker
* Flashlight
* Work light
* Diffuser cap for lantern operation (power outages, camping, etc)
* Strobe for emergencies, maybe even red light beacon option
* Display function: clock, alarm, weather, radio

Some ideas (some possibly as pluggable module/daughterboard addons): 
* AM/FM/NOAA weather
* Connections for solar panels for off grid/emergencies
* SDR/Radio transceiver/antenna for radio geeks/search and rescue
* WWAN
* Lora
* It's a stretch, but it's possible that it could even be used to jumpstart a car or pump up your tires.  Like this product https://halo.acgbrands.com/en_US/bolt-ai...phite.html

Since it has a processor, you could use it as a little low powered micro server. Lots of options here.



Perhaps it is not possible to cram in ALL of these features, I'm just airing ideas.

I think something like this would be incredibly useful.  Seems like a good fit for Pine.   ]]>
I dub it the Pinebank. It is a versatile, open source, extensible, multifunction power bank that uses off-the-shelf replaceable 18650s for serviceability and long term utility.  

Maybe low power RISC-V under the hood like the pinecil

Here is a 18650 DIY power bank for some additional inspiration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PBr_jUA4Iw

The hypothetical Pinebank at its core it has 3 primary functions: Power bank, light, speaker

General use cases:
* General purpose power bank
* Bluetooth speaker
* Flashlight
* Work light
* Diffuser cap for lantern operation (power outages, camping, etc)
* Strobe for emergencies, maybe even red light beacon option
* Display function: clock, alarm, weather, radio

Some ideas (some possibly as pluggable module/daughterboard addons): 
* AM/FM/NOAA weather
* Connections for solar panels for off grid/emergencies
* SDR/Radio transceiver/antenna for radio geeks/search and rescue
* WWAN
* Lora
* It's a stretch, but it's possible that it could even be used to jumpstart a car or pump up your tires.  Like this product https://halo.acgbrands.com/en_US/bolt-ai...phite.html

Since it has a processor, you could use it as a little low powered micro server. Lots of options here.



Perhaps it is not possible to cram in ALL of these features, I'm just airing ideas.

I think something like this would be incredibly useful.  Seems like a good fit for Pine.   ]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20016 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:50:33 +0000 dhdurgee]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20016
I am told that I must complete a few more steps first, but when I click on the button to do so a popup window opens that has a submit button that cannot be pressed and the beginning of a list of rules that cannot be scrolled to see them all.

I had intended to embed or attach the screenshots of this, but either I don't know how to do so or that is unavailable in this forum.

I see no way to contact anyone to correct this problem, so I am posting here in hopes someone can help me get this sorted out.

Thank you in advance for your assistance,

Dave]]>
I am told that I must complete a few more steps first, but when I click on the button to do so a popup window opens that has a submit button that cannot be pressed and the beginning of a list of rules that cannot be scrolled to see them all.

I had intended to embed or attach the screenshots of this, but either I don't know how to do so or that is unavailable in this forum.

I see no way to contact anyone to correct this problem, so I am posting here in hopes someone can help me get this sorted out.

Thank you in advance for your assistance,

Dave]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=19960 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 06:24:55 +0000 Harry]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=19960 I'm working on a project that requires six NEMA 17 stepper motors. I can use the standard A4988 or the more powerful DRV8825 driver, but both are 5V devices, while the Teensy 4.0 is a 3.3V device.

Can these drivers be used directly with the Teensy without damaging it?
Do they require a logic level converter?
Are there other compatible 3.3V stepper drivers?]]> I'm working on a project that requires six NEMA 17 stepper motors. I can use the standard A4988 or the more powerful DRV8825 driver, but both are 5V devices, while the Teensy 4.0 is a 3.3V device.

Can these drivers be used directly with the Teensy without damaging it?
Do they require a logic level converter?
Are there other compatible 3.3V stepper drivers?]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=19911 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 09:11:12 +0000 WhiteHexagon]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=19911  , and following the same reverse engineering journey, I finally managed to boot my PinePhone as far as LCD and drawing to screen last night   No Linux, just Zig! and a bit of assembly for boot header.  The code is a disaster scene, but buying a 3rd party serial debug cable this week was the final key to fixing the many register value typos I had scattered throughout my code.   It is a shame with the tariffs into EU, because I should have also bought an SD card extender, the number of times I have to switch the SD card between tests is crazy!

If anyone else takes this journey, I highly recommend to buy the serial debug cable first!!  I dont know how I managed without for so long, flashing LEDs to monitor progress hehe.

Anyway, I just wanted to post here to thank the community, what is left of it   but especially thanks to Lupyuen for the huge amount of work he has spent on adding the missing documentation to get these devices working as part of his NuttX work.  Well done!]]>  , and following the same reverse engineering journey, I finally managed to boot my PinePhone as far as LCD and drawing to screen last night   No Linux, just Zig! and a bit of assembly for boot header.  The code is a disaster scene, but buying a 3rd party serial debug cable this week was the final key to fixing the many register value typos I had scattered throughout my code.   It is a shame with the tariffs into EU, because I should have also bought an SD card extender, the number of times I have to switch the SD card between tests is crazy!

If anyone else takes this journey, I highly recommend to buy the serial debug cable first!!  I dont know how I managed without for so long, flashing LEDs to monitor progress hehe.

Anyway, I just wanted to post here to thank the community, what is left of it   but especially thanks to Lupyuen for the huge amount of work he has spent on adding the missing documentation to get these devices working as part of his NuttX work.  Well done!]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=19906 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 04:56:44 +0000 hannaconner]]> https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=19906 Both cards have some SMS TAN set up, so if my bank needs additional authentication, I should be forwarded via the 3DSecure intermediate to my banks site to enter the security information. But nothing like this happens either.

So, what is wrong? When can I order and pay with credit card? (and not PayPal)?

Browser: Firefox and chromium.

Or, can you make the conversion from USD to EUR? PayPal gets really expensive in doing currency conversions.]]> Both cards have some SMS TAN set up, so if my bank needs additional authentication, I should be forwarded via the 3DSecure intermediate to my banks site to enter the security information. But nothing like this happens either.

So, what is wrong? When can I order and pay with credit card? (and not PayPal)?

Browser: Firefox and chromium.

Or, can you make the conversion from USD to EUR? PayPal gets really expensive in doing currency conversions.]]>