Libre Computer is making compute module versions of its latest Amlogic single-board computers

Libre Computer has revealed that its working on new compute modules that use the same form factor as Raspberry Pi’s CM4 and CM5, although there are a few differences in the pin layout, so it’s unclear if they’ll work with the same carrier boards.

But Libre Computer says its coming modules are more energy-efficient thanks to “low power state support with features like wake-on-LAN/IR/IO/CEC and […]

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Read more: https://liliputing.com/libre-computer-is-making-compute-module-versions-of-its-latest-amlogic-single-board-computers/

Today I compiled #SBCL the #CommonLisp compiler on my lowend #SBC which has got an #Amlogic #S905X. It has got 4xCortex-A53 which run at 1.4Ghz. It's a #LibreComputer #LePotato board. I was really surprised that the whole process took less than an hour on such a lowend hardware!

I think #Lisp is more interesting that what I imagined before.

So I am trying to boot #FreeBSD on my #LibreComputerAlta featuring an #A311D. I have tried boot only aarch64 image. The SoC supports upstream #uboot. FreeBSD bootloader comes up, some text are corrupted and USB keyboard doesn't work. Anyway it boots into the installer, tries loading kernel then it prints error that these files are not there:

I'm guessing that the bootloader is supposed to populate these files. Anyway, if you have hints, let me know. I will study about FreeBSD boot process myself after lunch.

PS: I don't want to use FreeBSD on my #SBC. I want to use the GPU and the #NPU and I'm, pretty sure FreeBSD hasn't got support for those. But I want to collect some data and make it public in the case anyone was interested.

PS2: At some point I might be interested in adding driver support to FreeBSD myself, if I could do it with #Rust. The plan would be for the next 1-2 years, God willing.

#BSD #RunBSD #LibreComputer #Amlogic #amlogica311d #SingleBoardComputer

So someone in FLOSS #DeltaChat group said #ARM #SBCs are terrible at computation power. And that a #miniPC has much better computation power comparing to something like #RaspberryPi. I had plans for a #homeserver and I wanted to use my #LibreComputer #Alta and utilize its #npu.

Libre Computer boards have really good prices comparing to the performance they provide comparing to other ARM SBCs such as #RPi. However, comparing them with a mini or even #microPC, an old micro PC provides better computation power.

LibreComputer #RenegadeElite features a #Rockchip #rk3399, 4GB DDR4 and costs 76 USD:

https://libre.computer/products/roc-rk3399-pc/

On the other hand, this renewed #HP #EliteDesk is 100 USD and with far better specs:

https://www.amazon.com/HP-EliteDesk-Mini-Desktop-Computer/dp/B08L9NB7RD?rnid=2257851011&th=1

Maybe it's not fair compare a renewed product with a brand new one. But it seems for having a homeserver to #selfhost things, if we factor out power usage, an old mini PC is better than a new ARM SBC.

However, if we also consider power usage, the abovementioned LibreComputer board consumes only 15 W under full load. And the old Ryzen 5 on that HP mini PC has a TDP of 35 W. This affects running cost of your homeserver and also the cost for the #UPS. But for myself, there isn't a big deal between 15W and 35W.

Edit: Comments or advises are very welcome!

Edit2: On second thought, I won't go for second hand or renewed. I want to use them as servers and this means 100% uptime. And I doubt second hand ones will survive, especially given the more power they consume which generates heat. And since my budget for a homeserver is 100 USD, ARM SBCs seem to be the only choice. I can research more though.

#selfhosting #selfhostingjourney #selfhostingchronicles #serverathome #server #tech #technology #geek #geekful #geeks #nerd #nerds #nerdy

Powering up me #LibreComputer #LePotato with #BatoceraLinux for my cousins. Last time I did so, I remember it had some bug with storage. Checking to see if the bug is still there to report.

#retrogaming #gaming #sbc #singleboardcomputers #singleboardcomputer #s905x #amlogic #amlgoics905x #foss #opensource #freesoftware

Mini PCs rule!

This evening it is finally arrived the GMKtec Mini Computer Intel N97 12gen Alder Lake I ordered a couple of weeks ago.

Now I look forward to install #FreeBSD on it, and to taste that joy you feel when you erase #Windows from a brand new computer... 😍

If you see at the dimensions, it is just slightly bigger than a #RPI2, while it is much more powerful than a #RPI5 and it came equipped with 12GB and 256GB SSD. Not bad! 😏

It will replace my #LibreComputer #Renegade, which has served me very well so far, but now I need more power and the ability to work on a browser without hiccups...

If everything is going to work as I wish, I am going to release a new article about my (new) #ghostpc with this tiny computer running FreeBSD.

Finally today my memory cards arrived so I can enjoy playing with Libre Computer Alta. And when you do SBCs, Do NOT buy a cheap ordinary memory card. Or like me you will waste time and money. Alternatively, you could even go for M.2 SSD or boot from USB 3 if your SBC supports that.

#LibreComputer #SBC #Linux #SingleBoardComputer #RaspberryPi #Pi #LibreComputerAlta #A311D #computing #computers #geek #nerd #computer

Good news @Fediverse,

#LibreWolf aka #librewolfbrowser is now providing a new #Debian repository that serves also #aarch64; I've just installed it on #Devuan 5 Daedalus and I am actually writing this very post with it from my #librecomputer "Renegade" Board!

Thanks LibreWolf Team! 🙏

Learn more:

librewolf.net/debian-migration…

Anyone had any luck #RetroGaming on an #Amlogic #S905 #S922x

I noticed that #Batocera is compatible with a lot of them.

#HK1Box #SmartTV #Android 9.0, 4GB RAM 32GB ROM, #S905X3 https://amzn.to/3NfcfGX

#LibreComputer #SweetPotato #SBC #S950x https://amzn.to/4dFjuTg

#arm #videoGames #emulation #linux #computer #hardware #technology #tech