Just received my uConsole, now what? A list of links of interest

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Original intro (Outdated)

I’ll receive mine in a few days so feel free to add your “first steps” or “things you should do right after starting your uConsole”

I’ve seen people saying “I installed this distro” or “I compiled this software” or “I modified this config” or even “I added this attachment to the case”

So even if I ask for things I should consider for my uConsole, I ask the seasoned users to think of this topic as a general “sort of troubleshoot” or “sort of list of improvements” that every new user should have in mind.

And it will be much appreciated if you can add links to source documentation, binaries, isos, pics or any reference material that could make the experience less frustrating.

Thanks in advance toneveryone who adds a drop of wisdom!

EDIT
These are some topics that have been getting buried under a lot of new topics, but I think they are useful. Read them CAREFULLY before executing any script or shell command. Understand what they do and decide if you want to do it.
In other words: Use them at your own risk

[Config related]
Keywords: config, getting started, beginning, beginner, first steps, config.txt

Chris Stoddard’s guide, updated with CM5 info (taken from the very first reply to this thread)
GitHub - cjstoddard/Clockworkpi-uConsole: 10 things to do after you get your ClockworkPi uConsole

GitHub - ahadjeres/uconsole-postmarket-scripts: uconsole-postmarket-scripts

config.txt - Raspberry Pi Documentation

uConsole - Software tips and tricks general thread! - uConsole - clockworkpi

Notes on uConsole setup (Reddit)

[Hardware related]
Keywords: trackball, sleep, antenna, mods, overclock, battery life, 45%, 50%

Blackberry trackball - uConsole - clockworkpi

To do/setup list for new Uconsole owners - uConsole - clockworkpi

SLEEP support development for CM4 - uConsole - clockworkpi

uConsole-Sleep v1.3 - uConsole - clockworkpi

Replacement wifi antenna - uConsole - clockworkpi

Antenna mod on Reddit with link to 3D printable accesory

Very interesting 3dprinted mod: " Lego Technics - Upper/lower plates and antenna mount"

uConsole Mod Megathread - uConsole - clockworkpi

Fixed my CM5 overheating problem with a riser and a thin thermal pad

This one is important. I installed my battery tray wrong and that caused shutdowns at 30%a - 50% These are two posts in the same thread so check them both if you have any of these issues
Uconsole turns off at 40%, 45%, 50% or any other percentage, recalibrate batteries

Right way to install battery tray

[OS Related]
Keywords: Parrot, Bookworm, Kali, Arch, Manjaro, Ubuntu

Guide to configure your own OS for uConsole-CM4 - uConsole - clockworkpi

Bookworm 6.12.y for the uConsole and DevTerm - uConsole - clockworkpi

ArchLinux minimal image with RPi 6.6.y kernel for uConsole with CM3/CM4/CM4S - uConsole - clockworkpi

Kali 6.12.y for the uConsole and DevTerm - uConsole - clockworkpi

Parrot OS 6.12.y for the uConsole and DevTerm - uConsole - clockworkpi

Manjaro MATE for the uConsole/DevTerm - uConsole - clockworkpi

Ubuntu 22.04.4 for uConsole CM4 (flashable .xz image) - uConsole - clockworkpi

Protection
Keywords: case, 3d case, printed case, protector

UCONSOLE modelos para impresoras 3D | Printables.com

Solid cover, antenna mod - uConsole by Kirouh - Thingiverse

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I did a write up on this just after I got mine.

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This is awesome. Thank you for doing this.

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This is awesome. You rock!
Thank you very much.

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How long did you have to wait from the time your ordered it?? I am waiting for mine to show up :confused:

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Hey man, what’s up.
Do not lose faith. I placed my order on March 4 2024 and received the shipping notification on December 27 2024
Mine had almost all checks for the delay:
Wifi+CM4+Black
After the shipping confirmation, it took about a week to get to the US.
Now, I’m just waiting for the courier company I use to bring it to my country.

10 months seems to be well within the parameters based on what people has posted on the main shipping confirmation thread. A long wait, none the less.

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Thank you CJ, your time and effort are appreciated.

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Updated the original post with some additional info.

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I just updated my article to include information on using a CM5, for those of you who are interested.

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Awesome, thank you very much for letting us know :smiley:

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Updated again to show newest versions of each OS found in the forums.

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Added “GitHub - ahadjeres/uconsole-postmarket-scripts: uconsole-postmarket-scripts” to the list of config tips

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Can you please also below sleep: uConsole-Sleep v1.3

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Of course.
I don’t know why it wasn’t there. Good call!

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Bump!
Hope this keeps helping people :slight_smile:

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Bump
Added a direct link to antenna mod (provided by white-round-square)
Added a link to specific battery related posts

Both in the hardware section

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