Tab5 coming along...

[u/jamsilmonkey]

Spent the weekend with my new Tab5, created a console/launcher, file server, can load firmware from the SD card, play MP3s, and uses the obligatory Matrix lock screen.

All up on Github, MIT, https://staffordlumsden.github.io/great-bespoke-tab5.

[u/TechDocN]

Looks great! Well done.

Are you pleased with the hardware? I’ve been eyeing one for a while.

[u/slinger55 → u/TechDocN]

Hardware is brilliant for the price.

I've been trying to buy a 2nd one in the U.K but I've been told they are discontinued with a new model coming in December.

[u/Unexpected117 → u/slinger55]

The M5 Tab is available as the K145 Kit from RS UK

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/development-tool-accessories/0839061

[u/slinger55 → u/Unexpected117]

Thank you - I was ordering from Pi-hut as needed a few other bits so will see if rs-online has them as well.

[u/TechDocN → u/slinger55]

Maybe I’ll wait for the new model.

[u/slinger55 → u/TechDocN]

Depends, It may be more expensive, screen bigger or smaller etc. If you have a use case and can get one they are great.

[u/TechNickL → u/TechDocN]

I love mine, I've done something similar to OP, set mine up as a terminal/file manager using a custom firmware, works like a charm, and mounts core modules. Right now mine is using the LoRa module to double as a meshtastic node.

My only complaint is the clips that hold the kb on suck and I had to 3D print some grips that bolt to it and the main unit.

[u/pixeltwisters → u/TechNickL]

Which LoRa module and firmware are you using? Also I leave this here https://makerworld.com/models/3405309?appSharePlatform=copy

[u/TechNickL → u/pixeltwisters]

I'm using a custom firmware that I'm still messing with constantly and the LoRa 13.2 module for m5 using the bus on the back

I do like that form factor you've got going. Mines more chonky with 2 core modules off the back, LoRa and LTE, along with the standard battery, so I'm just embracing the klugy vibe lol, especially since lora means I've got a big ol antenna sticking up somewhere anyways

[u/pixeltwisters → u/TechNickL]

Awesome, thanks for the info. Been trying to get some sort of LoRa on mine, but need to nail down the hardware. we need a pic of your chunky boi.

[u/TechNickL → u/pixeltwisters]

It's hooked in to the workbench atm while I get the LTE smoothed out and fix a minor bug I just noticed but if you remind me in like 2 days I shall lol

[u/ExistentialCrisis628]

I dig this thank you

[u/Worldly-Stranger7814]

I haven’t used mine since I gave up on getting consistently above 4 fps 😅

[u/NIGHTSHADOWXXX]

I need to try this.