Hi,
Just been tinkering with a Pi-Top V2 and some cables/other bits and now have a Samsung DeX laptop with a 14 inch 1080P display.
Needs a few more bits before it's more polished but thought I'd post my initial project and will post updates as they occur.
More details on the Pi-Top forum where I describe what's needed to make it all work.
Ok, have added the following enhancements:
1. Dual USB-2 hub - provides 2 x USB ports at the rear where the Raspberry PI middle ports would be
2. USB-C socket - this means no wires come out of the unit - a USB-C to USB-C cable (with 4K video capability) is used to connect the unit to the smartphone
To do
1. See if I can get some speakers into the unit or use extenal pocket USB speakers
2. Alternative would be to somehow breakout the audio from the HDMI signal and feed that to an internal amp and speakers - not sure there would be room for the electronics but will take a look
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This is really really great! Can't wait to see how this project develops!
Can you post a link to the pi-top forum? I would like to follow this project too
That absolutely awesome. I was just about to buy an older laptop and gut it.
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I have checked out the link on pi-top. You have done an amazing job and appreciate your sharing.
I really would like to build this for myself.
Can you post or send me pictures if you have any from before you threw the insulation tape on? I wanted to get a better look at the parts where you have to cut the usb cable and connect to the GPIO.
Also can you send me the names of the parts you used (part numbers) so I can purchase from Amazon. I have a list made, but want to double check since your set up currently works.
Thank you.
Subbed to this thread. I think I am going to try and do something like this!! I have a dozen or so laptops that are in various forms od not functioning that I can gut.
But that color!
I burnt the pi top screen trying to do this :crying:
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Has anyone been eyeing up the Raspberry Pi? Soon to come out of the development stage into production. Looks like it would be a winner combined with a small touchscreen display and a port of ICS (with the phone stuff, etc, removed to enhance performance)
The details :The first product is about the size of a credit card, and is designed to plug into a TV or be combined with a touch screen accessory for a low cost tablet. The product will be available in two configurations: Model A and Model B. The expected price is $25 for a fully-configured Model-A system and around $35 for a Model B.
http://elinux.org/RaspberryPiBoard
700MHz Broadcom BCM2835 media processor featuring an ARM11 ARM1176JZF-S core, Broadcom GPU core, DSP core and support for Package-on-Package (PoP) RAM
128MiB (Model A) or 256MiB of SDRAM (Model B), stacked on top of the CPU as a PoP device
OpenGL ES 2.0
1080p30 H.264 high-profile decode
Composite and HDMI video output (not at the same time)
One USB 2.0 port provided by the BCM2835
SD/MMC/SDIO memory card slot
General-purpose I/O (About 16 3v3) and various other interfaces, brought out to 1.27mm pin-strip
Optional integrated 2-port USB hub and 10/100 Ethernet controller (Model B)
Open software (Iceweasel, KOffice, Python)
Capability to support various expansion boards
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te8jt-jUkm8&feature=player_embedded
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I know you wouldn't create a new thread without first searching, as specified in the rules which you read when you joined, so I assume there's something wrong with the search function. Would you like to let admin know it's not working or shall I?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1240667&highlight=raspberry+pi
ahhh ****, I was typing in rapberry pi lmao, and no it's not spam. Went up and typed it again, soon as I had Ra in it came up Rapberry. No wonder I never saw it Q_Q
Too bad! Plus its coming out soon.
Yeh, looking forward to the release date, hoping to be one of the lucky bidders chosen
Have you registered?
looking forward to it....also FXI Cotton Candy
I hate dongles. There, I said it. I. Hate. Dongles.
With the OTG capabilities and the enormous (relatively) storage capability of SD cards these days, it seemed that using a dongle with the N7 was inevitable. So I took the plunge and got one. But what to do about strain relief and <sigh> that damned floppy dongle getting in my way all the time?
I added Velcro strips to the case and to the dongle in order to keep it in place and out of my way when I was using it. Two wide strips on the back of the case, and one on the front provide more than adequate anchoring so that the N7 can sit on my desk in landscape mode AND hold the dongle in place and out of the way without a problem. It also keeps the mini USB socket from sustaining any damage from the dongle flopping around.
Here's the photos of what I did and I'm very satisfied with the end result.
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As long as it works for you admittedly otg cables and dongles are not very handy things, I'm sure someone could come up with an all in one solution that matches the base line of the tablet and looks like a short extension of it.
No luck yet but im hopeful
I have send email and a small drawing to a hand full of connector design companies . Asking them about a ribbon like micro usb connector something that would be very slim low profile.. IF i get someone willing to make them . i will start a thread asking for those wanting a low profile usb otg to buy into getting the minimum made. Its like to be about 300 connectors at 25 cents to 1.00 each... There is a unlimited use for such a plug for this and other devices ..
Just thought i would add it as i see the stressful post .. I have a similar thing for my nexus Its ugly tacky and i do not like it .
Nice pics thou
I did something similar to my Poetic case last night., I just used industrial strength velcro, and less of it. Here's a few pics. I'm at work, and in a low light environment, so the pictures aren't great...
Sent from my Nexus 7
I know this is General Android discussion but placing post here to share because its where I hang and mainly because of HTCOne's limited storage options. I hope mods dont move this as I know it could get lost and never seen elsewhere by the Sprint HTCone users. Sharing with the Sprint Folks
I have nothing to do with the guide, just think its pretty cool and passing it on. Yah, I know OTG cables exist and so does the original author....but look how small it is and with no cable :good: I heard chatter someone on XDA made one of these but never posted a detailed "how to". Here ya go
The Project
The goal of this project was to simply design and create a portable memory unit for Android devices. OTG adapter cables exist, and allow you to mount external memory on your Android device. This project was designed to accompany mounting the existing functionality; mainly targeting Android users with a device lacking expandable storage. OTG host cables and a flash drive fulfill this hole. However, the major downside being the bulk of such a setup.
As a Nexus 7 user, I too feel the growing pains that come along with fixed storage. As far as I know no commercial solution currently exists. The closest relative would be the Sandisk Cruzer Fit which is designed for standard USB-A ports. Thus, I needed to create something of my own, preferably something simple so that the DIY community could also reap the benefits of the design.
To save you the trouble of scrolling all the way to the end of this post like so many other guides, I will share the finish product picture right here so you know exactly what you'll be making.
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A few pics....... many more @ Source
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Hello guys,
I got myself a Chromecast i need to attempt to root.
I dont have a cable, and i cant be bothered to buy one, when im pretty sure i can make one.
I just need to be sure i have the right stuff.
This diagram to follow, but i dont wish to make it like that.
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Here is what i have:
Since the 100K resister on the diagram, is if you add the micro USB to the loop straight away.
The plan i have is to connect my two female USB together, and us the male usb plus and minus for the power charging. But does it only use the 5v for charging?
The finished plan would be as said abouve, and then plug the cable provided with the chromecast into one of the USB, and USB pen drive with files into the other.
As far as my own theory this should work, without the 100K resistor needed. Anyone have input. I have searched high and low, and i am sorry if this has been posted before.
Pierre3400 said:
As far as my own theory this should work, without the 100K resistor needed. Anyone have input. I have searched high and low, and i am sorry if this has been posted before.
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That should work - just make sure all your connections are secure, nothing's backward or shorted, etc.
I didn't need any resistor when I combined my Y-cable and adapter, so I don't think Chromecast cares.
I made this same cable without a resistor for rooting ChromeCast. Worked just fine.. Bhiga was slightly wrong, there are two pins that do need to be shorted, the diagram is right... I didn't feel like soldering a short on those tiny pins so I just ran a long wire between the USB micro and the joints that I soldered.
Took about 2 hours to make the cable.
I'd be sure to use a continuity meter to make sure you aren't shorting any other pins
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
Hi
Got an issue with my new DeX pad. I’ve got a tech 21 clear case of my Note 8. It’s not that bulky but I need to take it off to plug the DeX pad in. Bit annoying. Does anyone know of any extender that could use?
I’d get an a case that’s open at the bottom but I can’t see any good ones and I like the tech 21 case. So annoying.
Female to male type c.
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there is solution. You need to mod DEX.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76469227&postcount=1697
akslow said:
there is solution. You need to mod DEX.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76469227&postcount=1697
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Wow! A software solution to a physical hardware problem. ?
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Wow! A software solution to a physical hardware problem. ?
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for sure you didn't looked at photo. You can simply remove that plastic part that is around usb connector and move it higher... did you read that?
akslow said:
for sure you didn't looked at photo. You can simply remove that plastic part that is around usb connector and move it higher... did you read that?
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Yup. Didn't click it cuz I presumed you misread the OPs dilemma.
Click thru Photo reveals that you can indeed remove the plastic liner but I like the extender better because you leave it on and pop it in and out when needed. To each his own...
Thx
The OP posted that he has the dex pad, not the dex station, which makes both options above unusable. Personally, I'm going to be using a USB-C extension cable to solve the problem. Plugging the female end into the dex pad and the male end into the phone. This also gives the added benefit of having the dex pad hidden and not an eye-sore on my desk.
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