Lucie / minute
5x production tests of Pocket Reform mainboard 2.0 came in (board on the right). can you spot all the differences to 1.0 (on the left)?
Apr 2 at 12:27pmWeb
Show threadDaveApr 2
@mntmn the black!
Show threadConsensus TullyalityApr 2
@davedarko @mntmn it's a slightly darker black
Slightly darker black

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Show threadmomoApr 2
@mntmn There are too many differences to count.
Show threadmaya_b 🇨🇦Apr 2

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two new ICs top middle area,

changes to power section (smaller inductors, different components)

deletes bottom right between eth(?) and usb connector

rework of bottom m.2 connector (including part change and addition of new parts)

silkscreens changes

soldermask is darker but that's probably a factory thing not an explicit choice

more filtering? on the fpc connectors on the top right

more test points exposed

some components moved around

I might find more after more coffee 🙂

Nice!

Show threadjasperspicaceApr 2
@mntmn This looks awesome, can't wait to get one :)
The component on the left board 2R2 & 3R3 are voltage regulator?
Show threadgkrnoursApr 2
@mntmn is that a on button on the right side, next to rst ?
Show threadLucie / minuteApr 2
@gkrnours yess
Show threadEthan BlantonApr 2
@mntmn @gkrnours This is my favorite feature.
Show threadKristoffer LislegaardApr 2

@mntmn

what happened to system usb?

Show threadLucie / minuteApr 2
@lislegaard now muxable into external usb-c on demand!
Show threadKristoffer LislegaardApr 2

@mntmn

so this opens up for a third usb-port for plugging in external stuff?

also what is 1,5? so many variants  

can't wait to get my kit!

edit: never mind the 1.5 question, i just read the monthly update about 2.0 being in the upcoming batch.

Show threadKristoffer Lislegaard6d ago

@mntmn

still wondering about this 

Show threadDebby ‬⁂📎🐧Apr 2
@mntmn Not sure I found everything, but here’s what I spotted:
- Tiny SMT added by the USB‑C (likely ESD/filter).
- Yellow/gold ring test pad top‑right (prod/test point).
- White silkscreen rectangle moved/removed top‑center.
- Small populated part by microSD (pull/ filter/card‑detect tweak).
- Two SMDs changed above the card‑edge/daughterboard area.
- Cluster rearranged top‑left (power/layout tweak).
- New plated hole/alignment pad center‑right (mechanical/ground).
- Extra power parts lower/right (regulator/inductor or power switch).
- Small jumper/test pad lower center.
Show threadkianryan ☑️🐙🏳️‍🌈Apr 2
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My Gods, the on switch alone...
Show threadmtjmApr 2

@mntmn New DP connector? Moved LED?

Looking into the micro HDMI port to see if it's charging was unusual.

Show threadFilip M. NowakApr 2
@mntmn waaaaay too much stuff, buy here's bit of my guesswork :)
Show threadBaggypantsApr 2
@mntmn Yes!
Show threadKevin P. Fleming6d ago
@mntmn There are quite a few additional parts and the power supply section on the left has been changed significantly.