# \#devterm-a06

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## [NixOS for the A06](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/nixos-for-the-a06/23344)

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**Author:** [@cckuoescxethyomogoet](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/cckuoescxethyomogoet)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 6:29am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/nixos-for-the-a06/23344 "2026-09-15T06:29:15Z")

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I’ve been putting together NixOS support for the A06 module, built against a mainline kernel rather than the vendor tree: Linux 6.18, U-Boot 2026.07 and upstream Trusted Firmware-A, with no vendor blobs in the boot cha…

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## [NixOS on the DevTerm A06, on a mainline kernel](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/nixos-on-the-devterm-a06-on-a-mainline-kernel/23343)

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**Author:** [@cckuoescxethyomogoet](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/cckuoescxethyomogoet)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 6:22am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/nixos-on-the-devterm-a06-on-a-mainline-kernel/23343 "2026-09-15T06:22:09Z")

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I’ve been porting NixOS to the DevTerm A06. Rather than carrying the vendor kernel, I rebased the patch set onto mainline — it now runs Linux 6.18, U-Boot 2026.07 and upstream Trusted Firmware-A, with no vendor blobs i…

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## [DevTerm A06-G for sale/trade (SOLD)](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/devterm-a06-g-for-sale-trade-sold/22145)

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**Author:** [@stannewdel](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/stannewdel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/devterm-a06-g-for-sale-trade-sold/22145 "2026-07-14T14:17:27Z")

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Hi guys, I bought a brand new DevTerm on a whim on EBay, but am kind of getting a buyer’s remorse. I paid $250 + 26 s/h, and just want to get my money back. No mark up, will provide eBay receipts. Would be interested in…

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## [I can’t use RetroArch!](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/i-can-t-use-retroarch/7471)

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**Author:** [@osoui](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/osoui)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2021, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/i-can-t-use-retroarch/7471 "2021-11-28T00:12:33Z")

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I got devterm(A06) and installed RetroArch. But I don’t know how to fix it.

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## [Getting suspend to work properly on A06](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/getting-suspend-to-work-properly-on-a06/8404)

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**Author:** [@StephenWassell](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/StephenWassell)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 3:24am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/getting-suspend-to-work-properly-on-a06/8404 "2024-08-18T03:24:52Z")

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If I run echo freeze\>/sys/power/state or use the xfce suspend it suspends, and resumes when I press the power button - but drains the battery in a few hours (with protected cells). echo mem\>/sys/power/state blanks the s…

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## [Screen only works when mainboard is bent](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/screen-only-works-when-mainboard-is-bent/12339)

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**Author:** [@mjsir911](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/mjsir911)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 5:26am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/screen-only-works-when-mainboard-is-bent/12339 "2024-02-02T05:26:00Z")

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Hi, I’ve adopted a devterm from a friend who hasn’t been able to get it working, and I’ve narrowed down the problem to a hardware fault. I’m able to successfully get the screen to display properly when I bend the entir…

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## [Screen Brightness no longer adjusting](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/screen-brightness-no-longer-adjusting/12147)

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**Author:** [@Virtual](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Virtual)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2024, 7:16am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/screen-brightness-no-longer-adjusting/12147 "2024-01-28T07:16:37Z")

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Using the keyboard to adjust brightness seems to be broken for me starting today Today when I booted the DevTerm when I press Fn and \< or \> then the little brightness display … … pops up but doesn’t move Trying to …

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## [DevTerm A06 thermal printer "No Paper" error](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/devterm-a06-thermal-printer-no-paper-error/12145)

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**Author:** [@Virtual](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Virtual)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2024, 2:57am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/devterm-a06-thermal-printer-no-paper-error/12145 "2024-01-20T02:57:06Z")

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I received my DevTerm second hand as a gift It was already assembled and worked well, but I had to flash an SD for it myself from the most recent A06 OS image However, the Thermal Printer has never worked. It does not …

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## [A06 and A04 won't boot](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/a06-and-a04-wont-boot/11693)

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**Author:** [@mischko](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/mischko)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2023, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/a06-and-a04-wont-boot/11693 "2023-11-22T01:10:12Z")

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I just downloaded the following images and tried them on my DevTerm: DevTerm\_R01\_v0.2a.img.bz2 DevTerm\_CM4\_v0.3e\_xfce\_64bit.img.7z DevTerm\_A06\_v0.2h.img.bz2 DevTerm\_A04\_v0.2h.img.bz2 The first two work with their re…

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## [Connecting to DevTerm A06 over USB-UART?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/connecting-to-devterm-a06-over-usb-uart/7445)

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**Author:** [@m4xm4n](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/m4xm4n)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/connecting-to-devterm-a06-over-usb-uart/7445 "2023-11-06T16:22:55Z")

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Anyone figured out how to do this? I’ve got a microUSB plugging into the EXT. board’s USB-UART (note: not the USB-UART for the keyboard) but cannot seem to pull up any output. Here’s what I’ve tried so far: 1500000bps N…

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## [Arch Linux Install Guide for DevTerm A06](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/arch-linux-install-guide-for-devterm-a06/7989)

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**Author:** [@css](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/css)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 12:02am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/arch-linux-install-guide-for-devterm-a06/7989 "2023-09-27T00:02:33Z")

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Hey Everyone, I’m working on a guide to install Arch Linux on the A06, and I feel like I’m getting close but it’s still not booting. I know it’s a lot, but wanted to see if anyone in the community might know where I’m g…

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## [我想用SSH来控制Devterm 但是没有连上 （已解决）](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/ssh-devterm/9861)

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**Author:** [@Gu7](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Gu7)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2023, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/ssh-devterm/9861 "2023-04-09T18:30:06Z")

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（gameshell的TinyCloud没有问题） I want to use SSH to control devterm, but it always shows ssh: connect to host 192.168.0.103 port 22: Connection reused 我试过了这个方法但还是没用 https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/enabling-ssh-on-a06-armb…

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## [Looking for a mipi-csi camera for devterm](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/looking-for-a-mipi-csi-camera-for-devterm/9628)

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**Author:** [@tumalso](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/tumalso)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/looking-for-a-mipi-csi-camera-for-devterm/9628 "2023-03-01T14:33:13Z")

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does anyone have experience with a mipi-csi camera (fps as high as possible and autofocus) that is good to integrate into the devterm?

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## [A0604 finally running on eMMC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/a0604-finally-running-on-emmc/7958)

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**Author:** [@catethysis](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/catethysis)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2022, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/a0604-finally-running-on-emmc/7958 "2022-12-19T14:00:38Z")

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I quite like my new A0604, but I don’t like microSD cards and especially their speed and stability. But there are empty eMMC pads on the computing board… so we added an eMMC. I am not so good at BGA reballing proces…

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## [Can A06 HDMI support 4k60?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/can-a06-hdmi-support-4k60/9226)

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**Author:** [@intelliarm](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/intelliarm)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2022, 9:00am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/can-a06-hdmi-support-4k60/9226 "2022-11-24T09:00:09Z")

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Has anyone tried to connect A06’s hdmi to a 4k60 monitor? Does it work? Does it also work together with the built-in lvds LCD panel? Running an A04, and curious about A06. Thanks in advance.

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## [Can't use firefox any more (A-06)](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/cant-use-firefox-any-more-a-06/8839)

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**Author:** [@bicyclesonthemoon](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/bicyclesonthemoon)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 9:25am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/cant-use-firefox-any-more-a-06/8839 "2022-08-19T09:25:05Z")

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Devterm a-06 I don’t know if it is related to the update I did as in this thread: But now I can not not use firefox any more. However immediately after update firefox worked ok, and I haven’t changed anyhing since th…

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## [Thermal printer environment](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/thermal-printer-environment/8761)

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**Author:** [@tumalso](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/tumalso)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 9:33am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/thermal-printer-environment/8761 "2022-07-25T09:33:36Z")

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Hi there, it’s not always that easy to print out of every software. An environment to print, like a print software or templates to use are necessary. I made one for libre office writer regarding the parameters of the de…

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## [中文字符热敏打印 字符大小调整](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/topic/8735)

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**Author:** [@mike1936](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/mike1936)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2022, 9:24am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/topic/8735 "2022-07-14T09:24:59Z")

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请教一下大家如何使用Devterm内置的热敏打印机打印中文字符以及如何调整字符大小，我现在手持的是Devterm-a06，感谢

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## [32GB SD A1 not bootable (fixed)](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/32gb-sd-a1-not-bootable-fixed/8685)

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**Author:** [@feilipu](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/feilipu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/32gb-sd-a1-not-bootable-fixed/8685 "2022-06-28T18:06:03Z")

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Tried to use a 32GB SD Card by SanDisk, showing the A1 logo. I’ve tried various methods on linux to clone the existing working 16GB SanDisk card. Cloning the partition and extending to 32GB. Cloning the partition and …

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## [Cmos battery possible for Devterm?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/cmos-battery-possible-for-devterm/8454)

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**Author:** [@tumalso](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/tumalso)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 8:33am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/cmos-battery-possible-for-devterm/8454 "2022-05-13T08:33:00Z")

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Is it possible to develope a hardwareextension regarding a configuration of a system clock?

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## [Encrypted DevTerm](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/encrypted-devterm/8223)

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**Author:** [@Thijs](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Thijs)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/encrypted-devterm/8223 "2022-03-28T14:19:47Z")

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A portable computer must use encryption. I notice that the default install does not use any, I also tried the Manjaro image (works great!) and it also comes without full disk encryption. Is there a proven method to get a…

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## [A06; no sound; restart helps](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/a06-no-sound-restart-helps/8098)

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**Author:** [@bicyclesonthemoon](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/bicyclesonthemoon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 9:22am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/a06-no-sound-restart-helps/8098 "2022-03-18T09:22:00Z")

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Hello. On devterm a06. Sometimes there is no sound output at all. Nothing can be heard. I often like to listen to a youtube livestream in the morning and that’s when I notice that sound does not work. (and not only …

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## [Is it possible to install skype on arm architecture?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/is-it-possible-to-install-skype-on-arm-architecture/8146)

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**Author:** [@tumalso](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/tumalso)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/is-it-possible-to-install-skype-on-arm-architecture/8146 "2022-03-09T12:13:19Z")

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I am looking for help to install skype on the clockworkos (ubuntu 21.10) DevtermA06.

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## [A06 Desktop Evironment / Booting Issues?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/a06-desktop-evironment-booting-issues/7611)

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**Author:** [@tdDan](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/tdDan)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2022, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/a06-desktop-evironment-booting-issues/7611 "2022-03-06T15:42:38Z")

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Hey guys, I got my DT A06 yesterday and I love it. Regardless, I am having some issues with the experience and was wondering if you guys have had the same problems as I saw some related issues but not exactly the same. …

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## [Window fit to screen format](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/window-fit-to-screen-format/8108)

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**Author:** [@tumalso](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/tumalso)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2022, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/window-fit-to-screen-format/8108 "2022-02-26T15:47:26Z")

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I would like to know if there is a possibility to open every software window automatically fit to the screen format of the devterm (using clockwork os)

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## [Removable disk (usb) recognized but not found](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/removable-disk-usb-recognized-but-not-found/8051)

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**Author:** [@tumalso](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/tumalso)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/removable-disk-usb-recognized-but-not-found/8051 "2022-02-10T02:35:34Z")

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My devterm (a06) do recognize the usb-stick but I can’t find it anywhere, and it does not show up when plugged…

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## [Gearbox GUI program for the Devterm](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/gearbox-gui-program-for-the-devterm/7686)

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**Author:** [@Petrakis](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Petrakis)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 11:59pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/gearbox-gui-program-for-the-devterm/7686 "2022-02-01T23:59:32Z")

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Hi! I wanted to have some kind of a widget like the wifi or sound button on the taskbar to change the cores, so I made one myself! I have been having fun making this and even if I made it with tech I am comfortable wi…

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## [Screen Displaying Only Noise On Boot](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/screen-displaying-only-noise-on-boot/7420)

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**Author:** [@unteer](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/unteer)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/screen-displaying-only-noise-on-boot/7420 "2022-01-27T16:12:06Z")

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Just built my A06 DevTerm. Everything went fine. Cabling seems fine. Booted it up with the included SD Card and sadly the screen is just displaying nonsense. Some things I have tried: Re-seating both sides of th…

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## [Looking for experiences with hdmi output](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/looking-for-experiences-with-hdmi-output/7687)

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**Author:** [@tumalso](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/tumalso)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 8:08am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/looking-for-experiences-with-hdmi-output/7687 "2022-01-18T08:08:58Z")

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Regarding my post Output HDMI (external display) I have some trouble in external display usage. It is not the side panel (some cable do not fit properly when it is there). xrandr over terminal says: Output HDMI-1 is not …

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## [How to fix Devterm A0604 screen not turning on](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-to-fix-devterm-a0604-screen-not-turning-on/7476)

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**Author:** [@Nathan\_Lee](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Nathan_Lee)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-to-fix-devterm-a0604-screen-not-turning-on/7476 "2022-01-07T14:49:15Z")

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i finally got the batteries for my Devterm today. When I put in the batteries the mainboard powers on. However, even though I waited 60 seconds the screen didn’t turn on. It made a whining noe. I double checked that I fl…

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