Ok, so I have a uConsole on the way… I have a cm5 108000, the Hackergadgets AIO v2 setup with the 7 antenna setup, the NVME+2 cell battery board, the AC1200 wifi module. I have an inland TN320 512GB NVMe drive (not sure if that’s going to work due to power but will give it a try…)
So questions:
How should I go about installing an OS image? Should I put it onto the SD card and then try to copy it over to the NVMe drive? Or should I just throw the NVMe into a USB enclosure and install straight onto that? (Not sure how the install process goes if the uConsole should be able to boot from the NVMe right away). this is my first go around with a CM vs a normal Pi.
which OS image should I be looking at? The Kali or the Trixie one from Rex? Or is there another one that’s better for supporting the AIO v2? I’m not sure I understand the difference between the two. What’s the advantage of one vs the other?
What else should I be planning on doing/ needing to knowing?
See this thread that explains RPIBoot on the HackerGadgets CM adapter board, assuming you got the upgraded adapter board (to use the NVMe drive). The thread explains upgrading the firmware, but I believe usbboot can also be used to access the NVMe drive directly as a block device from the host, so you can keep the cable connected and do that upgrading and imaging back to back.
Went to do the USB power fix on the AIO v2 (mine is affected with the bug) and jesus, there’s just no way I can solder that small. In fact I think I might have lifted one side of the existing resistor. So guess I’m not going to be using my AC1300 card any time soon.
I used RasPi Imager to put the Kali image on, but now I’m seeing you said Trixie (that’s what I get for not coming back and reading…) So I’ll need to reimage that, no biggie, I hadn’t installed it yet. Is there anything I need to change in the config.txt or anything like that? Version 6.12.67.
Need to go pick up a CR1220 battery to install onto the AIO board before I put it in.
Since the AC1300 is going to be a no-go, which Wifi antenna port should I plug into? The one on the CM5 board itself or the one labeled RP.ITX on the main board? Or does it not matter?
Got it thanks! Got the battery today, Got everything installed hardware wise. Used the side connector for the SDR antenna. Popped in my m.2 and the batteries and powered it up.
Everything came up (took a while so I got nervous for a bit). Went through the initial setup, Wifi works, loaded up youtube and played a video, got sound, so both are plusses. Yeah the trackball sucks rocks, but I suspect it will improve over time. There was a 2nd one in my kit so if it really drives me nuts I’ll try swapping it.
Need to install the software packages for the AIOv2 setup.
Also, is there no built in desktop widget for powering down? I had to open a console and do a sudo shutdown -h now.
Thanks for the help so far gang! Totally digging this thing!
Reminds me, I need to update my picocalc…
I also picked up a harbor freight fake pelican case to put the uConsole, picocalc, flipper zero, and associated cables and extras into… It’s a bit big but went with the 4800 since it was on sale for the same price as the 3800 and will give me more room for putting stuff in like the battery charger and such.
Which USB port is the one that can be used for charging the batteries? Or do both the USB A and C ports work? (Just want to check before plugging in to charge so I don’t fry anything.)
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Went to do the USB power fix on the AIO v2 (mine is affected with the bug) and jesus, there’s just no way I can solder that small. In fact I think I might have lifted one side of the existing resistor[/quote]
Yeah that’s what I tried doing but damn, its MUCH smaller than that zoomed in picture makes it look! I BRIEFLY had a resistor on there, and then I realized that where I had it placed was blocking the connection pads for the speaker. When I tried to then move it the heat from the iron must have also heated up the pad on the existing SMD resistor there and it lifted off the pad. At that point I just removed my bodge and called it a day. I’m ok with through hole but tiny SMD is my nemesis!