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ASUS Tinkerboard Discussion V1.1
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*Image snap from ASUS Tinkerboard Offial Website
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Tinkerboard Image:
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Quick Specification (Under Spoiler):-
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RockChip - CPU

4K Graphic - Mali GPU

HD Audio

IoT Friendly connectivity

Standard GPIO











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Links
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Official Website Link: https://www.asus.com/us/Single-Board-Computer/Tinker-Board/
Official Winkerboard Wiki Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asus_Tinker_Board
Specification Link: https://www.asus.com/us/Single-Board-Comput...specifications/
Support site link: https://www.asus.com/us/Single-Board-Comput...pDesk_Download/
Tinkerboarding.co.uk Forum : https://tinkerboarding.co.uk/ (Non ASUS official forum, it manage by UK authorized reseller)
Tinkerboard WIKI by Tinkerboarding.co.uk : https://tinkerboarding.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

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Current Official supported OS Download:-
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TinkerOS_Android V13.11.0.3 (Beta version): http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/Linux/...9432.1487563434
TinkerOS_Debian V1.8 (Beta version): http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/Linux/...9432.1487563434

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OS Download source from Tinkerboarding Forum UK
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**Note, download listed file in this thread at your own risk, I just sharing and not respond on any damages**

Armbian:

Thread: Armbian thread (Tinkerboarding UK Forum)
Download: https://www.armbian.com/tinkerboard/ (nightly) [548 MB]

DietPi:

DietPi configurable distro NB: GPU features are disabled for this board (eg: Kodi, Desktop). Ideal for server usage
Thread:DietPi thread (Tinkerboarding UK Forum)
Download: www.dietpi.com Download Link [116 MB]

Volumio:

Volumio - the Audiophile Music Player Operating system.
Thread: Volumio thread (Tinkerboarding UK Forum)
Download: volumio-2.170 [270 MB]

Yocto:

Yocto customized source tree which enables VPU (hardware accelerated decoding and encoding), GPU, WiFi, video processing libraries (FFMPEG, OpenCV etc.,)
Thread:Yocto Thread (Tinkerboarding UK Forum) Yocto thread
Download: Yocto Downloaddownload [925 MB]


FlintOS (chromeOS):

FlintOS boots straight into chromium, and works just like ChromeOS
FlintOS Website Info : Direct Website(FlintOS direct website)
Download: FlintOS Download

LUbuntu:

ELAR systems have an lubuntu image for tinkerboard here:
Thread: LUbuntu Thread
elar-system website direct to Tinkerboard section
lubuntu download: LUbuntu website download (If link broken you can direct refer to LUbuntu Thread)lubuntu


LibreELEC (kodi):

Experimental images of LibreElec
thread: Direct forum and get download link there~







Extra info attached below, Welcome to download:-

Thank you ~




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Debian OS
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Requirement:

．1 x Micro SD card with at least 8GB capacity
．1 x Micro USB cable and a 5V/2A USB power adapter with LPS marking (tested using original ASUS mobile phone charger)
．1 x Monitor with HDMI cable
．1 x Keyboard and Mouse set
. Win32 Disk Imager - 1.0 (Free) - Download from here
(Download base your own risk, i will not responsible for any virus or any kind damage)

1. Download Debian OS by Click Here
1. Insert the microSD card into a Windows PC.
3. Run the "Win32DiskImager" application.
3.1 Browse and select the source image file to be flashed (Image File ".img").
3.2 Select the microSD card as the destination (Device Mini XD card).
3.3 Click "Write".
3. Safely remove the microSD card with the new bootable image, then insert into the microSD card slot on the Tinker board.
4. Connect the power supply, keyboard, mouse and your monitor. Now boot it up!




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Android OS
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Requirement:

．1 x Micro SD card with at least 8GB capacity
．1 x Micro USB cable and a 5V/2A USB power adapter with LPS marking (tested using original ASUS mobile phone charger)
．1 x Monitor with HDMI cable
．1 x Keyboard and Mouse set
. Win32 Disk Imager - 1.0 (Free) - Download from here
(Download base your own risk, i will not responsible for any virus or any kind damage)

1. Download Android OS by Click Here
1. Insert the microSD card into a Windows PC.
3. Run the "Win32DiskImager" application.
3.1 Browse and select the source image file to be flashed (Image File ".img").
3.2 Select the microSD card as the destination (Device Mini XD card).
3.3 Click "Write".
3. Safely remove the microSD card with the new bootable image, then insert into the microSD card slot on the Tinker board.
4. Connect the power supply, keyboard, mouse and your monitor. Wait around 5min for first boot up - Now boot it up!

This post has been edited by ASUSmy: Jul 5 2017, 05:21 PM


Attached File(s)
 CSI_DSI_Configuration.zip ( 928.37k ) Number of downloads: 42
 DOC_Update_for_CE_RED.zip ( 789.75k ) Number of downloads: 38
 GPIO_API_for_C.zip ( 239.27k ) Number of downloads: 35
 GPIO_API_for_Python.zip ( 290.08k ) Number of downloads: 52
 GPIO_API_for_Scratch.zip ( 2.68mb ) Number of downloads: 39
 Tinker_Board_3D_Drawing.zip ( 2.88mb ) Number of downloads: 38
 Tinker_Board_Schematics.zip ( 97.31k ) Number of downloads: 41
 QVL_Tinkerboard_20170420.pdf ( 230.81k ) Number of downloads: 43

Yes~ 1 Support from me , lets start discuss about tinkerboard here

DSI interface fully open or closed like RPI ?

Should be open, need to test and just able to know~ or you buy one and test with your current working screen~


This post has been edited by Positve_Guy: Jul 7 2017, 07:06 PM

the port is same as rpi. I want to write custom drivers for my own LCD that we manufacture.

will test when i have chance~ still learning

This post has been edited by Positve_Guy: Jul 7 2017, 07:07 PM

you dont know anything about the board, do you?

Is this good for entertainment box? Such as TV box using android OS

I am new for this, perhaps i can learn more about SBC from you all sifu, and discuss more here .

Possible to realize it.

then wait for the asus guy to reply instead of trying to be smart

sorry for my bad try, looks like more suitable for you to direct PM instead to post because here is open for discussion and reply.

This post has been edited by Positve_Guy: Jul 6 2017, 09:51 AM

Love the Tinker Board, now need to make more advanced stuff for it.

This one, Google also no information.

I haven't gotten any display yet so can't test also.

Cant wait ~ please share more info and your works!

For digital computer audiophile
Free and open source Hi-Fi digital music player, runeaudio, volumio
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=4077985

What is Free and open source Hi-Fi digital music player

Is a free and Open Source Linux Distribution, designed and fine-tuned exclusively for music playback. It runs on a variety of devices, typically small and cheap computers like the Raspberry PI , VOLUMIO FOR ASUS TINKERBOARD, but also on low power PCs, notebooks or thin clients.
By flashing (installing) Volumio on any of this platforms, it will then become an headless Audiophile Music Player. Headless means that the only way to control it will be with another Mobile phone, computer or tablet.

This is made possible by web UI: a web applications that runs on any device with a browser, and that allows an easy and intuitive control of your playback sessions. All communications beetween the webapp and Volumio will happen trough your home network.

https://volumio.org/volumio-asus-tinkerboard/



VOLUMIO FOR ASUS TINKERBOARD IS NOW AVAILABLE
Michelangelo Guarise May 23, 2017

The Volumio Team is happy to announce support for Volumio on the Asus Tinkerboard platform.
It will be the first Audiophile Music Player available for the Tinkerboard.

Volumio is a free and Open Source Linux Distribution, designed and fine-tuned exclusively for music playback.
This is made possible by Volumio’s UI: a web applications that runs on any device with a browser, and that allows an easy and intuitive control of your playback sessions.
All communications between the webapp and Volumio will happen through your home network.

FEATURES
Minimal operating system, tailored for Bit-Perfect Audio Playback
Works with any USB 2.0 DAC
Supports all filetypes: FLAC, Alac, Aac, Vorbis, Mp3, DSD, DSF, WAV, WV, APE etc.
UPNP Playback
Airplay Playback
DSD Over PCM support, for non Direct-DSD compatible hardware
Integrated WebRadio directories
If a compatible wireless hardware is found, Volumio will create an hotspot network for first configuration
Mount CIFS and NFS Network Attached Storage, with an auto-discovery function
Custom playlist editing and creation
Plugin support with new functions available like Spotify and Digital Room Correction
Seamless update system: no need to reinstall when a new version is available
Multilanguage support with a growing number of translations available
Image background support, even your favourite one
Alarm and sleep function

The Tinkerboard on paper can be just the perfect match for Volumio

This is why we were so excited to put our hands on it. Right after unboxing you can feel the build quality and the attention to details that ASUS put into the board design: everything from the thick black solder mask, to the colored GPIOs headers is just about build quality.

From what you can see, there are many reasons to believe that the Tinkerboard is just a perfect fit for Volumio, and the most serious candidate to become the platform of election to build an audiophile music player. Some of the advantages we think are just great are:

Its blazing fast: really, it is. I would also say faster than low-tier X86 machines
It features an external Wi-fi antenna connector, super useful to extend its wireless capabilities without the need of external dongles
The integrated Analog Jack is very competent and sounds good enough for casual music listening, and it’s capable of 24\192 playback
Integrated SPDIF output, although you need to solder 2 pins
Gigabit LAN onboard, without all the known problems of PI with USB BUS
However, to make a Single Board successful and worth, there are many pieces that should come together. As Volumio Team, we were indeed excited by the ASUS Tinkerboard, however, I2S DACs are still not supported as of now: Tinkerboard supports I2S output, however for some reasons the I2S output is handled (at driver level) via USB. We’re still not sure how I2S connection is handled at Hardware level, and whether the board is Pin compatible with Raspberry PI in regard to I2S. We’re working closely with ASUS to clear everything related to I2S and try to extend its compatibility with Volumio’s supported I2S DACs.

We can conclude by saying that the Volumio on the ASUS Tinkerboard is among the best (together with X86) you can get: browsing is super smooth, Network is fast and the sound quality via USB is as good as it can be (especially when paired with iFi’s iPurifier2). To become the real Raspberry PI killer (we do find that the price difference is more than acceptable for what you get more) it remains to be seen how I2S support will evolve, but rest assured we’re working with ASUS to make it happen.

As always, you can get Volumio for ASUS Tinkerboard on our download page

This post has been edited by wkkm007: Jul 10 2017, 12:13 AM

you put all of that info but purposely don't wanna tell us the price here? lel good luck with support k

also rockchip is shit with android. come back when they will have basic android support and upgrade and a firmware that they will support.

RM 285 with 1-year warranty.

Here got the price and where to buy too, you never read ar?

Hi spacelion,

The DSI interface is open and it is refer to the most popular design from Raspberry Pi, that allows users to connect the 7” display from Raspberry.

If you have any difficulty in writing the driver to let us know as we will do what ever we can to help.

For the Android version, the touch function are still in development.

Thank you

Hey tinkerboard user~

Android on tinkerboard is PlayStore ready~ Video below is review i found in youtube.

Your information correct or not?

I just checked Tinker Board official page https://www.asus.com/us/Single-Board-Computer/Tinker-Board/

OS is still the exact same one I downloaded, it has no Play Store.

Need to test and study more. hope is real , with play store is different game play

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=4363619&hl=

After some time, there isn't still enthusiast using Tinkerboard extensively for DIY projects it seems. I wonder is it because of higher ownership cost in the beginning, aside from the weaker community support, because the specs looks great.

The tinkerboard is great with volumio as audiophile player. Can be as good as any player that that cost 5-6k.

Any seller in Malaysia?

Hi JJKTP,

You can find it online at https://components.ubitap.com/tinkerboard or walk in to Viewnet at Low Yat Plaza(do call before you drop by).

Thank you

https://www.engadget.com/2018/01/08/tinker-...-for-diy-types/

https://www.asus.com/Single-Board-Computer/Tinker-Board-S/

ASUS' Tinker Board S is a powerful platform for DIY types




Last year ASUS tried to win over DIYers with the Tinker Board. It tried to elbow in on Raspberry Pi's territory. And even made an attempt to upstage it by making the Tinkerboard incredibly powerful. It was capable of pushing out 4K video and 24-bit/192kHz audio. The pile of HDMI, gigabit Ethernet, quad core processor and 2GB of RAM made it better suited to build a media center around than turning into some sort of art project or prototype.

Gallery: ASUS Tinker Board S | 3 Photos

+1
The Tinker Board S is more of the same. It's powerful board for hacker types with a pile of maker-friendly features like 40 GPIO pins and robust Linux support. The S also has 16GB of eMMC storage and the same pile of USB ports. But its the same size and, most importantly for the DIY crowd, it has the same layout. So you don't have to tear your whole project apart just to upgrade its guts. The Tinker Board S will ship sometime in the first half of 2018, but ASUS isn't talking price just yet. But, considering the original Tinker Board cost a hefty $60, don't expect its sequel to compete with the Raspberry Pi on price.

It's been a while since they actually have any stock of the Tinker Board.

i'm finding it as well.. no stock

Hi Both,

You can try contacting C-Zone for the Tinker Board.

http://www.compu-zone.com/index.php/about-...y-our-locations

Thank you

Thanks for the info but I have just checked the latest hardware pricelist dated 23rd of January and found no Asus Tinker Board on the list. Please advise.

Thank you in advance.

Hi JJKTP,

They may not put it in the price list, but if C-Zone also out of stock, our next shipment are estimated to be available before CNY.

Thank you

Could you share just how big is your next shipment? So that people know if they need to get one in a hurry once it's available.

Thank you in advance.

Hi JJKTP,

The next shipment is limited unit only too. If you don't mind, you can PM me you contact number and we can ask the dealer to contact you once the stock is available.

Thank you

Hi.. estimated price?

Hi simon82,

The SRP price for the Tinker Board is RM295.

Thank you

Hi, do u have stock now? I'm seriously looking for one.

Hi simon82

ASUS Tinker Board is now back in stock in our online store. Please feel free to order.

Wow! Price increase in the face of stronger Malaysian Ringgit?

anybody know when tinker board S is gonna come?

Hi blazk,

The Tinker board S are estimated to be available around Q2 2018.

Thank you

I heard that Tinkerboard S will be available in MY by mid/end of April.

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This post has been edited by skeelee: Aug 19 2022, 03:24 PM

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This post has been edited by skeelee: Aug 19 2022, 12:48 PM

If price is higher than RRP, i suggest looking at european websites, they may be able to offer better prices.

I have one myself which i bought at RRP when i was in another country.

I like this because its a raspberry pi like device with the same IO, gigabit ethernet and literally double the hardware such as the CPU and RAM except that it uses a 32 bit CPU.

Hi skeelee,

Thanks for sharing

Thank you

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This post has been edited by skeelee: Aug 19 2022, 12:48 PM

Hi skeelee,

I didn't test it.

I don't have AirPlay to test here.

Thank you

Bro I share you solution on this FB group Raspberry Pi Audiophile Hong Kong https://www.facebook.com/groups/242814859644183/

Not need any USB cable and bigger size than those Hardware attached on top (HaT) design
For better audio sound quality
Maybe can work with Tinkerboard too
Is a ESS Sabre ES9028Q2M Desktop DAC Digital to Analog converter audiophile soundcard
ESS website
http://www.esstech.com/index.php/en/produc...dacs/es9028q2m/

This post has been edited by wkkm007: Jul 10 2018, 12:47 AM

We are at the end of Q3 now.

Any news?

Hi JJKTP,

The shipment we bring in only have limited stock and it is out of stock now, the next shipment is estimated to be available around mid of October 2019. Below link is our official online seller.

https://components.ubitap.com/tinkerboard

Thank you

I see. Thanks for the info.

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This post has been edited by skeelee: Aug 19 2022, 12:48 PM

Hi guys, i’m coming back from overseas, able to get my hands on Tinker 2S and Edge T, does anybody have any interest in getting it?