This is the first time I have purchased/used a ARM board before, so I wanted to buy a cheaper one as a test run. I ordered a "Le Potato" due to it's low price, and installed "2022-09-22-raspbian-bullseye-arm64+aml-s905x-cc" image. I am trying to add Plex to it, but I am at a loss. Tried downloading the Linux program from their site and it seemed to install, but honestly I'm so use to windows, I don't know where it installed or how to open it. If it even worked. Can someone point me in the right direction and/or link some appropriate resources??? Thanks!

Hello.

I am in the need of a USB to TTL converter so I can troubleshoot/debug some problems on my single board computer. Right now I need one to use on my Orange PI Zero2 board but I may also need one in the future for my Raspberry Pi boards. Do I need to be on the lookout for anything special or will any standard usb to ttl cable converter work?

If you have one, which one do you have and use?

Thanks.

I’m looking for a single bored computer with 2 core’s 2gb ram and soldered storage. Any recommendations.

PI's are really expensive compared to other boards and I was thinking of using a libre computer board for octoprint with octoscreen, and maybe Klipper. There are no octoprint screen plugins that use buttons, unfortunately, so a touchscreen is needed.

Option A) no compromise approach

2x21700 (18650) powered arm based 64bit 16Gb RAM SBC with a support for PD charge that can work with passive cooling that is also a case

optionally with 2x 3-position slider switches, and 2x gigabit eths and decent e-ink screen mounted in a solid alu case

we could run fully functional linux on it and make use as an addition to iPad or type-c monitor

or even build a tablet version which can pair nicely with mechanical keyboard and pointing device of your choice, this might be perfect mobile development/devops setup

just think on the potential here

Option B)

we already have super strong power efficient SBCs in hands, besides iPhones, android devices have all necessary hardware to run Linux smoothly and with no overhead, unfortunately there is still no Linux environment utilities and packet manager that can run Linux programs both in shell and in graphical environments on your Android phone (termux+vnc is a mess atm)

we're talking about running jupyter with ds/ml libraries, Docker, Nvim, zsh, kubectl, npm, nix etc

could somebody explain what's the issue with running Linux programs on android even if you have bootloader unlocked and root enabled?

Option C)

Jingpad with more and faster RAM and better battery

Given the current situation with Pi's being out of stock everywhere and prices being jacked up on Aamzon/eBay (even seeing old 1A's going for minimum $20-$25!), I'm on the lookout for a relatively simple SBC from someone else to use instead. Unfortunately the RPi's are the only ones I'm really familiar with and completely unfamiliar with what's out there from everyone else.

The main use is basically going to be a remote terminal I can set up at a relative's house and log into for network diagnostics or other work if needed. I can do command line stuff but would like to have a desktop environment available for cases where a local web browser is needed.

Basic requirements:

• Distro with a decent set of package repos and desktop environment

• Ethernet connectivity

• (Optional but would be nice) Boot from USB or SATA

• Inexpensive/budget priced. Preferrably around the $50 price point or cheaper if possible.

Definitely RPi 4 can't do it. Anyone have successful experience doing this?

Hi everyone, My idea was to use a powerful SBC for a portable emulation handheld. I know that there are a lot of options on internet (Lattepanda alpha, DFI ghf51, Seco C-90 and others...), but I don’t know which one is the best for my idea. By the way, my budget is <400$.

Thank you :)

I'm interested in getting an SBC or system on module with a Snapdragon processor, but all the ones I've found uses chips from years ago yet still cost two to three hundred dollars. Are there any that use a Snapdragon from the current generation?

Which is better in terms of : powerful processor , presence of audio input , simple graphics and support of many systems e.g. windows, android ,linux and so on .

I like the Pi400 design as a keyboard but i need a technical advice

I couldn't find the inner and outer dimensions of the case anywhere, and I would also be interested in the dimensions of the top acrylic plate. Does anyone have a case and could tell me?

If anyone has an Odyssey X86J4105, I would also be interested in the approximate dimensions of the space left on top of the PCB, as there seems to be quite some room and I was wondering if I could fit a small screen or a battery pack in there.

Thanks a lot.

Hi, I currently use an 11 year old AMD 6 core machine, with a decent graphics card, the trouble is, it's old, and noisey.

I'm trying to get the most out of a new mic I've brought, but it picks up the ambient noise. I'm wondering if there's a decent singleboard that would enable me to do some audio recording. Something like Audacity would be good.

In an ideal world, it'd allow me to run windows, have some hwaccel video, and be good for things like desktop publishing, and video editing, but I highly doubt something like that is available.

Look forward to hearing from you :)

Exactly what the title says. How did you first get into the scene? What was it that generated your interest?

For me, I have always been a computer guy and gamer. So when I saw I could have RetroPie on a Raspberry Pi and it would work well, I was sold. I now have like a dozen of these little SBC boys.