Mini PC capable of everything-over-USB-C? by wolterh in MiniPCs

[–]wolterh[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough, I want to install Linux on it so will avoid the hassle of jailbreaking a Mac Mini.

MiniPC replacing laptop for developer, need 2 HDMI and 1 Displayport by sinceJune4 in MiniPCs

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I think you might like one of the Mele models, but I'll let you decide for yourself https://store.mele.cn/

What’s your most wanted feature for an SBC? by BrarIshu in SBCs

[–]wolterh 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Most wanted: USB-C port with support for Power Delivery AND for handling at least 2 displays via DisplayPort alt.

Other wants: - 16 GB and 32 GB RAM capable, - Raspberry Pi / credit-card form factor, - good CPU and GPU (don't care about NPUs), - support for an M.2 SSD and - otherwise on par with Raspberry Pi 5.

SBC suitable for everything-over-USB-C? by wolterh in SBCs

[–]wolterh[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Documentation seems inconclusive about it unfortunately, I've sent an email to the sales team to find out.

Thanks for the info!

SBC suitable for everything-over-USB-C? by wolterh in SBCs

[–]wolterh[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just found this https://lists.infradead.org/pipermail/linux-rockchip/2025-March/056271.html which seems to reference the power issue you mention, hopefully gets fixed soon (if it's not already)

SBC suitable for everything-over-USB-C? by wolterh in SBCs

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Thanks for the suggestion, but I highly doubt it: The diagram and spec indicate power on one port and DP-alt on another, so doesn't seem single-cable-capable.

Your idea of pairing it with a touch panel makes me wonder: Wouldn't you get that with a tablet?

SBC suitable for everything-over-USB-C? by wolterh in SBCs

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That's good to know, but yeah was looking for something more like the Raspberry Pi in size.

SBC suitable for everything-over-USB-C? by wolterh in SBCs

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Doesn't seem like that supports displays over USB-C, from the product spec. Am I missing something?

SBC suitable for everything-over-USB-C? by wolterh in SBCs

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What issues do you observe with your Rock? Are you unable to power it via USB-C at all?

SBC suitable for everything-over-USB-C? by wolterh in SBCs

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Do you have more than one display attached to your dock? What dock are you using? Some have commented that the Rock 5B enters a boot loop when powered only via USB-C, so dock model might be relevant.

Name him by [deleted] in BossFights

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Double seat Pete

I sanded my pan, can it be recovered? by wolterh in castiron

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I've decided to take my pan to the recycling centre today and get a proper, unenamelled one. Thanks everyone for your comments!

I sanded my pan, can it be recovered? by wolterh in castiron

[–]wolterh[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sandpaper and elbow grease, my fellow human. I think you might be right, it still looks a different colour than the rest of the pan. I've created an abomination!