Favorite OS and applications to use on the uConsole?

Hey guys, just got my uConsole today. Been messing around with it playing with the Clockwork OS.

Was wondering what OS images you’re running, and why you prefer those over the default Clockwork OS.

Also, pretty new to Linux OS, what apps do you guys like to use?

So far, I’ve downloaded an RDP manager called Remmina so that I can connect to my work computer on the go while traveling or commuting.

For the CM4, I’d either recommend using Rex’s Debian Bookworm distro (if you’re used to Raspberry Pi OS) or PostmarketOS (if you want a distro from a community that provides long term support). PostmarketOS is based on Alpine linux, which is quite different from Debian.

I currently use Moonlight to remote into my computer, but it’s made for games and is probably not as bandwidth or power efficient as Remmina.

If you want to waste a ton of time, I did get Balatro working: Run Balatro (and other Love2D games) natively on the uConsole

This is my daily use Ubuntu 22.04 image:

I added @ak-rex kernel without problems and installed his sdrpp .deb package. I use an RTL-SDR v4 to listen to radio stations. I also purchased a EvilCrow RF. I want to learn and test radio vulnerabilities. :stuck_out_tongue:

I also use it to code with VSCode (code) + Copilot, whatever, but mostly ESP32 devices connected through USB.

Currently considering in code something in godot, or at least target the uConsole as target machine for some small game.

Also have installed armcord and telegram-desktop, and used it for voice chat with a pair of headphones with microphone (Sennheiser BT440).

Have fun!