PinePhone

PINE64

Sorry for the delay, I was getting some confirmations so I could offer information with a degree of precision:

@domubpkm We have considered a fingerprint sensor, but decided against it at an early stage. As stated previously, we figured the KISS principle should apply to the first phone we make.

@padu The 200-235g is probably accurate; its based on the current case + weight of everything that has to fit in it. Its not 100% precise because the PCB and various custom components don't exist yet and some things may yet change as the phone enters production. Consider it a rough estimate.

The Pinephone has an ambient light sensor - part nr. STK3335 and datasheet. While we're at it - the magneto sensor for compass part nr is: LIS3MDL and accelerator / gyro: MPU-6050.

All GPS info has been listed in the wiki, so I'll refer you to that.

@trainailleur correct, dust and water resilience / proofing is not on the agenda. Perhaps someone from the community will want to make an IP case? If so, I'm sure we'd be happy to help out. Will get back to you re. bands - perhaps best to ask TL in IRC. [edit] seems like Quectel are making some changes to the bands on the EG-25G ; but its most likely more bands will be supported rather than that they'll remove some bands

@Photojoe4 there is an amp inside the A64 - see wiki for spec details of the SOC ... should be listed. In short, nothing fancy but perfectly functional.

wayneoutthere

@PINE64 Hey sir. I understood above that it was some limitation in video out on hardware. My bad. IF it's just a software limitation than definitely Marius 'has it under control'. If he doesn't, we will gently speak to him har har

PINE64

@wayneoutthere The current implementation we have in mind should make the digital video out via USB C for convergence pretty straight forward famous last words. The dev kits have a dedicated full sized video output for devs convenience so that they don't need to mess around with dongles, etc., So I hope we'll see a convergence demo on the dev kit some time before the phone comes out at the end of the year.

trainailleur

Thanks as always for the detailed replies, @PINE64. I've updated the first post again. You and TL have been keeping me busy doing that.

domubpkm

@PINE64 It is an important retail, i think : can you confirm me there is a (blinking) led notification. Thanks

PINE64

@domubpkm We haven't decided on that yet.

domubpkm

@PINE64 Ok. But i'm sure that you know that it is an essentiel mecanim especially for DEKKO 2 notification..

AlainW94

Fully agree with @domubpkm I like the LED notification, that's also why I didn't like iPhone...

PINE64

Thanks for the feedback re. the notification LED - I'll take it back to TL and argue that its a desired feature. Software-wise, do notification LEDs work on Ubuntu Touch?

Lakotaubp

@PINE64 Yes

domubpkm

@PINE64 said in PinePhone:

argue that its a desired feature.

Thanks. Practically INDISPENSABLE for a good/full use of Ubuntu Touch.

PINE64

TL "one RGB LED is OK. I will factor in on devkit v2 and PinePhone"

PINE64

trainailleur

@PINE64 said in PinePhone:

You beat me: I saw @mariogrip's photo on IRC archive from earlier and was just coming here to post about it.

PINE64

I was really tempted to title the picture "we finally got the flash working!"

AlainW94

@PINE64 You mean the SanDisk flash ?

PINE64

@AlainW94 Its a SanDisk flash adapter - it adapts the flash for photo needs

A Former User

Will the Pinephone be compatible with NexDock 2?

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/03/nexdock-2-kickstarter
NexDock 2 Turns Your Android Phone or Raspberry Pi into a Laptop
Joey Sneddon - 22 March 2019

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nexcomputer/nexdock-2
NexDock 2

PINE64

@klowe Hard to tell since neither device is available, but probably yes. We actually considered something very similar ourselves in the future ...

A Former User

See: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nexcomputer/nexdock-2/comments
NexDock 2

K Lowe
... days ago

https://forums.ubports.com/topic/2531/nexdock-2-and-ubuntu-touch/8
NexDock 2 and Ubuntu Touch

Will NexDock 2 work with a Nexus 5 running Ubuntu Touch?

As I understand it, NexDock 2 does not have present the kb/mouse over Bluetooth, so you would only be able to use it as a monitor for Nexus 4/5.

Will NexDock 2 work with the new Pinephone running Ubuntu Touch?

It will not work over the USB-C as the Pinephone as I understand will not have SlimPort (DisplayPort alt mode), but straight HDMI. You would need an adapter to split the video out to the HDMI port on the NexDock 2, and use the USB-C for the kb/touchpad and charging connection.

Are the above statements correct?