PinePhone

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?

A Former User

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

Nex Computer (Creator)
... days ago

Yes, above statements seem correct. The only way to provide data and display over one cable to Nexdock is displayport over USB-C, and it seems like Pinephone does not support this feature.

A Former User

@PINE64 "We actually considered something very similar ourselves in the future ..." Hopefully, the Pine64 LapDock will be similar to NexDock 2 with an optional touch screen.

PINE64

@klowe We'll see in the future. Right now we're pretty focused on getting the PinePhone right. What I will say is - it seems to me that a similar docking station is doable. Would be cool if it would be possibl to slide the phone inside the case (perhaps a modified Pinebook case?), effectively turning it into a laptop. Feel free to brainstorm the idea, but perhaps its best to do in a different thread ... or on the PINE64 forum.

mymike

@PINE64 idk if someone else already asked those question:
is there a plan for an IR LED in the PinePhone?
what about spare parts for the PinePhone? I think mostly about the screen (LCD and touchscreen) and the battery, will Pine64 sell them?
Thank you for this fantastic project!

PINE64

@mymike Very good question. Sorry for the late response - I am traveling. I'll need to find out exactly what will be available (and edit this post) but I am pretty sure that most spare parts, including the LCD, won't be an issue. Batteries are a whole different can of worms sadly ... they are a real pain to ship.
Good that you brought this up - perhaps we should consider using some sort of easily attainable battery. Will get back to you (TL is traveling too ... so... could be a few days).

vandys

@PINE64 For shipping of batteries, I suggest that you fab a flashlight which uses the same battery. One switch, one LED, minimal plastic case. Then you can ship a battery within a device, national post office regs are satisfied, and the recipient can perhaps crack open the flashlight and use the battery elsewhere.

PINE64

@vandys haha, "Introducing the PineLight" ...
Thanks for the tip.

trainailleur

@PINE64 said in PinePhone:

Batteries are a whole different can of worms sadly ... they are a real pain to ship.
Good that you brought this up - perhaps we should consider using some sort of easily attainable battery. Will get back to you (TL is traveling too ... so... could be a few days).

I hope something works out, since a removable battery isn't much use if replacements aren't available. On the other hand, $150 isn't much money with which to budget all features, so I understand if it doesn't turn out to be feasible.