This image does seem to now work better. Running on 1 720p HDMI TV Screen I was able to watch a Youtube video in HD!

#youtube #rock4se #sbc #news #testing #instocknow #instock

Looks like there is a new build of #debian from 12 days ago! So lets see what that gives me!
#rock4se #sbc

So, new day - new week - lets see if any of the new #Rock4SE images have any better performance! #sbb

Armbian on the Rock 4SE SBC 🤘
Having tested out Debian and the DietPi-based operating systems, I now turn my attention to the Armbian community images for the Rock SBC. The review by RasPiPkr Tutorials (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQ-gqPXWCUw&t=1304s) shows YouTube playing without much trouble and also a faster-looking Graphical interface.

So I downloaded the supported image from the Armbi
https://rock.talktech.info/2022/10/19/armbian-on-the-rock-4se-sbc-%f0%9f%a4%98/
#Rock4SE

✌️Using the GPIO – Rock 4SE 🤘
One of the main uses for single-board computers like the Rock 4SE is to control things through the GPIO pins. This can be simple LED control or complete motor or servo control. SBCs have long been used in robotics of all sorts - from simple four-wheeled robots to complex multi-jointed two-legged auto-balanced robots.

The GPIO pins in the Rock 4SE will allow you to use the bo
https://rock.talktech.info/2022/10/20/using-the-gpio-rock-4se/
#Rock4SE

Debian- WIFI Setup on the Rock 4 SE
Setting up WIFI on the Rock 4 SE is nice and quick on the Debian images as it comes with the correct libraries installed.

This guide is for people running the Rock 4 SE whilst connected to a screen, keyboard, and mouse. If you are trying to run the board in "Headless" mode, I will hopefully have another tutorial shortly.

This guide assumes you are booted up
https://rock.talktech.info/2022/10/15/debian-buster-wifi-setup-on-the-rock-4-se/
#Rock4SE

Welcome to the Radxa ROCK 🤘 4 Model SE
Please see m,y update HERE and HERE for clarification on getting the WIFI working faster. Details left below for clarity to show the original issues I faced out of the box.

I have been very lucky and have been provided with a free Rock 4 SE and have been picked to be an OKdo #Rockstar 🤘. To test, play and find faults! There are no obligations aro
https://rock.talktech.info/2022/10/12/welcome-to-the-radxa-rock-%f0%9f%a4%98-4-model-se/
#Rock4SE

@eric @rpilocator #Rock4SE hint hint

@Cleoqc @derickflorian

I sent my #ROCK4SE back.

Its 6 slower cores were 8% slower than the Raspberry Pi 4B's 4 faster cores doing non-graphical code or non-AES encryption (the ROCK4SE has hardware encryption).

Supposedly the ROCK4SE graphics chip is faster than the Pi4B chip - I didn't test that as my interest was as a Pi4 replacement in the GoPiGo3.

ROCK4SE idled 60degC same heatsink (inverted, processor is on bottom), #RPi4 idles at 45degC.

SPI is dev1 not dev0 - not code compatible

I shall be exploring the #Rock4SE again this week, time permitting, following on from my previous tweet stream (below).

#Rock4 devices at available at @okdo https://www.okdo.com/c/rock-shop/

https://mobile.twitter.com/BrianLinuxing/status/1581327351610081281
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RT @BrianLinuxing
I have just grabbed the #XFCE #debian based image with wget (< 900Mb) unxzed it, less than 4 Gb.

Good so far.

Later on I'd like to try tinkering with th…
https://twitter.com/BrianLinuxing/status/1581327351610081281

I'm sidelined with Covid but the #Rock4SE has landed. Too bad I'm not well enough to boot it up.

Ok - it seems if you try and boot with a lan cable attached it bricks. With no LAN and a fresh flash - I get it working. #rcade #rock4se #sbc

@gadgetoid Ok, even tried a 2nd #Rock4SE encase I had somehome broke the first - still nothing on HDMI out.

I am going to flash Debian to see whats-what

So - rcade retro boots and seems to work when the #Rock4SE is connected to a 1080p HDMI screen/monitor. But not 4k

Ok, good news my 1080p Work monitor is letting it boot to display much better! #rock4se #sbc #arcade #retro

Ok - more signs of life on the second SD card. I saw a welcome screen for about 10 seconds, then it flashed off. Nothing since. Even a reboot did not bring it back.

the #Rock4SE is connected to a 4k TV screen via HDMI high-speed cable. Outputs Debian and Android fine.

Well, the first flash and boot provided nothing output on the HDMI. Lots of flasshing on the status light, but all flash no substance.

Flashing to a different SD and trying again.

#Rock4SE #SBC

@Cleoqc Brilliant! I wish you the best of luck your endevours with the #Rock4SE #SBC #InstockNow lol

Ok I shall be testring our rcade as I found an image for that that is indicated to work on the #Rock4SE

@gadgetoid need a #rock4se pin out. I'll take a look at your GitHub to see what I can contribute