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		<title><![CDATA[PINE64 - General]]></title>
		<link>https://forum.pine64.org/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[PINE64 - https://forum.pine64.org]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:13:57 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Manjaro affected by Arch supply chain rootkit]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20308</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:45:42 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.pine64.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=26551">tantamount</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[If you are using Manjaro on a PinePhone, you might want to look at this alert:<br />
<br />
<a href="https://threat-modeling.com/arch-linux-aur-supply-chain-compromise-june-2026/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://threat-modeling.com/arch-linux-a...june-2026/</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[If you are using Manjaro on a PinePhone, you might want to look at this alert:<br />
<br />
<a href="https://threat-modeling.com/arch-linux-aur-supply-chain-compromise-june-2026/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://threat-modeling.com/arch-linux-a...june-2026/</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Avaota A1 - Mainline]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20281</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:16:01 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.pine64.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=26260">sam_uk</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I have one of these <a href="https://pine64.com/product/yuzuki-avaota-a1-single-board-computer-4gb-32gb/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://pine64.com/product/yuzuki-avaota...-4gb-32gb/</a><br />
<br />
Trying to get mainline on it: <a href="https://github.com/Agroecology-Lab/build" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://github.com/Agroecology-Lab/build</a><br />
<br />
Running into issues with it <a href="https://github.com/Agroecology-Lab/build/issues/1" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://github.com/Agroecology-Lab/build/issues/1</a><br />
<br />
If anyone wants to play along or help that would be great]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I have one of these <a href="https://pine64.com/product/yuzuki-avaota-a1-single-board-computer-4gb-32gb/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://pine64.com/product/yuzuki-avaota...-4gb-32gb/</a><br />
<br />
Trying to get mainline on it: <a href="https://github.com/Agroecology-Lab/build" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://github.com/Agroecology-Lab/build</a><br />
<br />
Running into issues with it <a href="https://github.com/Agroecology-Lab/build/issues/1" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://github.com/Agroecology-Lab/build/issues/1</a><br />
<br />
If anyone wants to play along or help that would be great]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Totally disabling auto-boot when charger is plugged in?]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20279</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 16:28:09 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.pine64.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=30062">A Mnesia</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I have tried Postmarket OS on my Pine64 device, and it has the very annoying behavior of always auto-booting when I plug in the charger.<br />
<br />
Is there any way to totally and completely disable this auto-boot behavior?<br />
<br />
Thank you very much in advance.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I have tried Postmarket OS on my Pine64 device, and it has the very annoying behavior of always auto-booting when I plug in the charger.<br />
<br />
Is there any way to totally and completely disable this auto-boot behavior?<br />
<br />
Thank you very much in advance.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Looking for PineTime users to test an Android app with BLE heart rate support]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20215</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:42:20 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.pine64.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=29850">Mitrax</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone,<br />
<br />
I'm currently developing a small Android app called Dormivox.<br />
<br />
The Bluetooth feature was mainly designed with the Pine watch in mind – mostly because I like the project.<br />
<br />
Current features:<br />
• Live noise level detection<br />
• Alarm to interrupt snoring<br />
• Night statistics and history<br />
• Playback of recorded audio segments<br />
• Optional Bluetooth heart rate input (BLE)<br />
<br />
I'm particularly interested in testing Bluetooth heart rate devices with open BLE support (for example PineTime or other BLE HR monitors).<br />
<br />
If anyone here would like to try it and give some feedback, that would be very helpful.<br />
<br />
You can find the app on the Play Store by searching for: Dormivox<br />
<br />
Thanks!<br />
Mitrax<br />
<br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi everyone,<br />
<br />
I'm currently developing a small Android app called Dormivox.<br />
<br />
The Bluetooth feature was mainly designed with the Pine watch in mind – mostly because I like the project.<br />
<br />
Current features:<br />
• Live noise level detection<br />
• Alarm to interrupt snoring<br />
• Night statistics and history<br />
• Playback of recorded audio segments<br />
• Optional Bluetooth heart rate input (BLE)<br />
<br />
I'm particularly interested in testing Bluetooth heart rate devices with open BLE support (for example PineTime or other BLE HR monitors).<br />
<br />
If anyone here would like to try it and give some feedback, that would be very helpful.<br />
<br />
You can find the app on the Play Store by searching for: Dormivox<br />
<br />
Thanks!<br />
Mitrax<br />
<br />
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			<title><![CDATA[US Tariffs & Recent Supreme Court Decision]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20209</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:46:33 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.pine64.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=29914">recursivenomad</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20209</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[Hello PINE64 community,<br />
<br />
I see that making a purchase to the US is still charging the full &#36;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?<br />
<br />
Thank you for developing and selling awesome open-source hardware <img src="https://forum.pine64.org/images/smilies/smile.png" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="smilie smilie_1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello PINE64 community,<br />
<br />
I see that making a purchase to the US is still charging the full &#36;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?<br />
<br />
Thank you for developing and selling awesome open-source hardware <img src="https://forum.pine64.org/images/smilies/smile.png" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="smilie smilie_1" />]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Question About New Product Releases]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20208</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:17:44 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.pine64.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=29912">kulala</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20208</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi,i noticed that there have been no new product releases in the past two years. May I ask what the reason is? <img src="https://forum.pine64.org/images/smilies/blush.png" alt="Blush" title="Blush" class="smilie smilie_12" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi,i noticed that there have been no new product releases in the past two years. May I ask what the reason is? <img src="https://forum.pine64.org/images/smilies/blush.png" alt="Blush" title="Blush" class="smilie smilie_12" />]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Proposal: an open mp3/media player supporting rockbox]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20188</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:52:50 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.pine64.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=29869">gwennelsonuk</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20188</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[TL;DR:<br />
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.<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Concept:<br />
A single-purpose handheld primarily intended as a media player, but released explicitly as an open development platform, not a polished consumer product.<br />
<br />
Think: “PinePhone without the phone.”<br />
<br />
High-level hardware direction:<br />
<br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Start from the PinePhone hardware lineage (SoC, audio path, power, USB-C)<br />
</li>
<li>Remove phone-specific components (modem, cameras, etc.)<br />
</li>
<li>Reduce overall size<br />
</li>
<li>Add a small, low-power screen<br />
</li>
<li>Physical controls (rocker / select / hold)<br />
</li>
<li>Headphone jack, microSD<br />
</li>
<li>Focus on battery life<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Why this seems like a good Pine64 fit:<br />
<br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Rockbox already solves the hard problems for this class of device (audio quality, codecs, physical controls, power efficiency).<br />
</li>
<li>Pine64 already excels at open ARM hardware where the value is documentation, reuse, and community ports<br />
</li>
<li>There’s growing interest in calm, offline, single-purpose devices (especially for music) that don’t try to compete with phones.<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
Personal note:<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Natural extensions (without diluting the focus):<br />
<br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li>PineBuds support for local playback and experimentation<br />
</li>
<li>Modest mic + compute for on-device translation / transcription experiments (not positioned as an “AI gadget”)<br />
</li>
<li>Optional external display support over USB-C for docking or experimentation, while remaining clearly a handheld media player first<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
The intent wouldn’t be another general-purpose Linux handheld, but:<br />
an audio-first device released as a documented, hackable platform with a clear “this could run Rockbox” target many people already understand and want.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Curious what others think]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[TL;DR:<br />
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.<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Concept:<br />
A single-purpose handheld primarily intended as a media player, but released explicitly as an open development platform, not a polished consumer product.<br />
<br />
Think: “PinePhone without the phone.”<br />
<br />
High-level hardware direction:<br />
<br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Start from the PinePhone hardware lineage (SoC, audio path, power, USB-C)<br />
</li>
<li>Remove phone-specific components (modem, cameras, etc.)<br />
</li>
<li>Reduce overall size<br />
</li>
<li>Add a small, low-power screen<br />
</li>
<li>Physical controls (rocker / select / hold)<br />
</li>
<li>Headphone jack, microSD<br />
</li>
<li>Focus on battery life<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Why this seems like a good Pine64 fit:<br />
<br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Rockbox already solves the hard problems for this class of device (audio quality, codecs, physical controls, power efficiency).<br />
</li>
<li>Pine64 already excels at open ARM hardware where the value is documentation, reuse, and community ports<br />
</li>
<li>There’s growing interest in calm, offline, single-purpose devices (especially for music) that don’t try to compete with phones.<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
Personal note:<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Natural extensions (without diluting the focus):<br />
<br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li>PineBuds support for local playback and experimentation<br />
</li>
<li>Modest mic + compute for on-device translation / transcription experiments (not positioned as an “AI gadget”)<br />
</li>
<li>Optional external display support over USB-C for docking or experimentation, while remaining clearly a handheld media player first<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
The intent wouldn’t be another general-purpose Linux handheld, but:<br />
an audio-first device released as a documented, hackable platform with a clear “this could run Rockbox” target many people already understand and want.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Curious what others think]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reading PineWatch Open BLE was very easy]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20181</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 22:30:37 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.pine64.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=29850">Mitrax</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20181</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone,<br />
<br />
Using PineWatch and reading Open BLE was very easy to implement to my App.<br />
Just with Built in OS.<br />
So far, im using HeartRate in my App, no Gatebridge needed, just simple as can be.  <img src="https://forum.pine64.org/images/smilies/cool.png" alt="Cool" title="Cool" class="smilie smilie_3" /><br />
<br />
Thanks for that.<br />
<br />
Greets]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi everyone,<br />
<br />
Using PineWatch and reading Open BLE was very easy to implement to my App.<br />
Just with Built in OS.<br />
So far, im using HeartRate in my App, no Gatebridge needed, just simple as can be.  <img src="https://forum.pine64.org/images/smilies/cool.png" alt="Cool" title="Cool" class="smilie smilie_3" /><br />
<br />
Thanks for that.<br />
<br />
Greets]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Request for IRC registration confirmation]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20179</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:30:49 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.pine64.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=16918">dustfinger</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20179</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi,<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Thanks,<br />
<br />
dustfinger.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi,<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Thanks,<br />
<br />
dustfinger.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[is cpu rk3576 suited for use in a phone?]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20177</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 18:31:18 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.pine64.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=9045">heocb</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20177</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[Would cpu rk3576 be suited for running a phone? My information is that the cpu rk3576 is able to run<br />
on free software except from a ram training blob. Thank you.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Would cpu rk3576 be suited for running a phone? My information is that the cpu rk3576 is able to run<br />
on free software except from a ram training blob. Thank you.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tariffs on delivery to US]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20129</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:31:47 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.pine64.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=29766">Sergiu</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20129</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[It seems strange to me that this topic is not discussed at all, but are there tariffs to be paid on delivery to a US address? I'm thinking about ordering a Pinecil with accessories, and it's not clear to me at all if the &#36;25 "US Special" delivery fee is everything that will have to be paid, or I'll be hit by some more or less ridiculous tariffs and associated fees (because you don't usually get away with paying just the tariffs, you'll also have to pay the guys taking your money, for taking your money). And the "Shipping Method – Shipping cost covered tariff charge" is really not clear, according to some sources it means "the sender (seller) is responsible for paying all applicable import tariffs, duties, and taxes upfront, before the package reaches the recipient" (DDP), according to others "Shipping is paid; customs fees might not be" (DDU).<br />
<br />
Does anyone have a clear answer to this? Has anyone ordered recently and paid or not paid anything extra?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[It seems strange to me that this topic is not discussed at all, but are there tariffs to be paid on delivery to a US address? I'm thinking about ordering a Pinecil with accessories, and it's not clear to me at all if the &#36;25 "US Special" delivery fee is everything that will have to be paid, or I'll be hit by some more or less ridiculous tariffs and associated fees (because you don't usually get away with paying just the tariffs, you'll also have to pay the guys taking your money, for taking your money). And the "Shipping Method – Shipping cost covered tariff charge" is really not clear, according to some sources it means "the sender (seller) is responsible for paying all applicable import tariffs, duties, and taxes upfront, before the package reaches the recipient" (DDP), according to others "Shipping is paid; customs fees might not be" (DDU).<br />
<br />
Does anyone have a clear answer to this? Has anyone ordered recently and paid or not paid anything extra?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why is there no StarPro Section or Forum?]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20109</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 14:57:35 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.pine64.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=29580">anoduck</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20109</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[Why has a section for StarPro64 not been created yet? <img src="https://forum.pine64.org/images/smilies/huh.png" alt="Huh" title="Huh" class="smilie smilie_17" /><br />
Why is there no "Catch all for problems" thread either?  <img src="https://forum.pine64.org/images/smilies/huh.png" alt="Huh" title="Huh" class="smilie smilie_17" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Why has a section for StarPro64 not been created yet? <img src="https://forum.pine64.org/images/smilies/huh.png" alt="Huh" title="Huh" class="smilie smilie_17" /><br />
Why is there no "Catch all for problems" thread either?  <img src="https://forum.pine64.org/images/smilies/huh.png" alt="Huh" title="Huh" class="smilie smilie_17" />]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Question about firmware updates on Pinecil V2]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20036</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:18:33 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.pine64.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=29633">helengrace</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20036</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone,<br />
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.<br />
If there’s a safe way to roll back firmware if something goes wrong during the update?<br />
Thanks in advance!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi everyone,<br />
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.<br />
If there’s a safe way to roll back firmware if something goes wrong during the update?<br />
Thanks in advance!]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Product idea: Pinebank, 18650 multifunction power bank/speaker/light/etc]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20027</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:35:23 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.pine64.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=14633">cowsay</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hello .. just passing along a product idea. It is a product that doesn't exist that I've always in the back of my mind wished for.  <br />
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I dub it the <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Pinebank</span>. It is a versatile, open source, extensible, multifunction power bank that uses off-the-shelf replaceable 18650s for serviceability and long term utility.  <br />
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Maybe low power RISC-V under the hood like the pinecil<br />
<br />
Here is a 18650 DIY power bank for some additional inspiration <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PBr_jUA4Iw" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PBr_jUA4Iw</a><br />
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The hypothetical Pinebank at its core it has 3 primary functions: Power bank, light, speaker<br />
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General use cases:<br />
* General purpose power bank<br />
* Bluetooth speaker<br />
* Flashlight<br />
* Work light<br />
* Diffuser cap for lantern operation (power outages, camping, etc)<br />
* Strobe for emergencies, maybe even red light beacon option<br />
* Display function: clock, alarm, weather, radio<br />
<br />
Some ideas (some possibly as pluggable module/daughterboard addons): <br />
* AM/FM/NOAA weather<br />
* Connections for solar panels for off grid/emergencies<br />
* SDR/Radio transceiver/antenna for radio geeks/search and rescue<br />
* WWAN<br />
* Lora<br />
* 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 <a href="https://halo.acgbrands.com/en_US/bolt-air-black-graphite.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://halo.acgbrands.com/en_US/bolt-ai...phite.html</a><br />
<br />
Since it has a processor, you could use it as a little low powered micro server. Lots of options here.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Perhaps it is not possible to cram in ALL of these features, I'm just airing ideas.<br />
<br />
I think something like this would be incredibly useful.  Seems like a good fit for Pine.   <img src="https://forum.pine64.org/images/smilies/cool.png" alt="Cool" title="Cool" class="smilie smilie_3" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello .. just passing along a product idea. It is a product that doesn't exist that I've always in the back of my mind wished for.  <br />
<br />
I dub it the <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Pinebank</span>. It is a versatile, open source, extensible, multifunction power bank that uses off-the-shelf replaceable 18650s for serviceability and long term utility.  <br />
<br />
Maybe low power RISC-V under the hood like the pinecil<br />
<br />
Here is a 18650 DIY power bank for some additional inspiration <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PBr_jUA4Iw" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PBr_jUA4Iw</a><br />
<br />
The hypothetical Pinebank at its core it has 3 primary functions: Power bank, light, speaker<br />
<br />
General use cases:<br />
* General purpose power bank<br />
* Bluetooth speaker<br />
* Flashlight<br />
* Work light<br />
* Diffuser cap for lantern operation (power outages, camping, etc)<br />
* Strobe for emergencies, maybe even red light beacon option<br />
* Display function: clock, alarm, weather, radio<br />
<br />
Some ideas (some possibly as pluggable module/daughterboard addons): <br />
* AM/FM/NOAA weather<br />
* Connections for solar panels for off grid/emergencies<br />
* SDR/Radio transceiver/antenna for radio geeks/search and rescue<br />
* WWAN<br />
* Lora<br />
* 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 <a href="https://halo.acgbrands.com/en_US/bolt-air-black-graphite.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://halo.acgbrands.com/en_US/bolt-ai...phite.html</a><br />
<br />
Since it has a processor, you could use it as a little low powered micro server. Lots of options here.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Perhaps it is not possible to cram in ALL of these features, I'm just airing ideas.<br />
<br />
I think something like this would be incredibly useful.  Seems like a good fit for Pine.   <img src="https://forum.pine64.org/images/smilies/cool.png" alt="Cool" title="Cool" class="smilie smilie_3" />]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Problem joining Discord Pine64]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=20016</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:50:33 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.pine64.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=29595">dhdurgee</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I have an account on Discord and access several areas there, so I anticipated no problems accessing the Pine64 area.  I was mistaken.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Thank you in advance for your assistance,<br />
<br />
Dave]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I have an account on Discord and access several areas there, so I anticipated no problems accessing the Pine64 area.  I was mistaken.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Thank you in advance for your assistance,<br />
<br />
Dave]]></content:encoded>
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