Asus Tinker Board

PhoenixJedi · 18 Jul 2017, 00:55

@phoenixjedi the n64 doesn't even run smooth on a PC so I wouldn't hold your breath

I have it running quite smooth on an overclocked PI3 at 1400. I don't like to OC it though, even though i have it heatsinked and fan cooled.

Ecks · 18 Jul 2017, 01:31

@herb_fargus said in Asus Tinker Board:

@phoenixjedi the n64 doesn't even run smooth on a PC so I wouldn't hold your breath

I sort of wonder what kind of PC you're running because my back up system with a C2Q and a GTS 450 can play N64 games at 60 frames and looks pretty smooth.

hannibal · 18 Jul 2017, 06:32

@dannybeatz hey bro did u ever get retropie to work thru kodi?

LachenderEsel · 18 Jul 2017, 14:13

@buzz
did it change yet?

mediamogul · 18 Jul 2017, 14:33

@lachenderesel

If you're asking for an update, BuZz has made a few repiles within the last 24 hours starting here.

NanoS7 · 20 Jul 2017, 20:37

Hi, I did not hold back and I buy Asus Tinker Board on Amazon. I am from Chile and it takes a week to arrive. I have knowledge in linux (RHCE) and fan of retro gaming. I can do some test or compile code/libraries (i am no programmer, sorry), so if you need, I'm interested in helping. I really want to play N64 FullHD or HiRes. Sorry my english. Regards

RPisces · 24 Jul 2017, 17:10

@BuZz does the Retropie project use the X11 driver, or the userspace driver that supports fbdev? I saw a project online where a user recompiled the kernel with the fbdev support patch here:

https://github.com/Miouyouyou/MyyQi

I'm in firmware development and am I'm interested in supporting development on this, I have a project that would be perfect for Retropie and after researching SBCs, the Tinkerboard really is a great option given how much better emulation we could potentially have.

My experience with Linux driver support/development is non-existent however, so please excuse (and maybe help fill me in on if you have the time) any knowledge gaps/misunderstandings.

I have a Tinkerboard on the way to work with. What are the major hurdles right now that I could take a stab at?

Snickers · 2 Aug 2017, 21:00

@moonston333

please check your FPS 30hz is not good

PhoenixJedi · 4 Aug 2017, 06:29

@snickers said in Asus Tinker Board:

@moonston333

please check your FPS 30hz is not good

Who said anything about 30hz?

PhoenixJedi · 12 Aug 2017, 21:12

@buzz said in Asus Tinker Board:

@ecks It would be a waste of time though as it won't work. The RetroPie image wouldn't even boot as the boards have different hardware / firmware / boot systems.

As for a manual source install on top of Ubuntu - it will need code changes. I have already got stuff working, but it's not finished. Anyone with some knowledge can try out my WIP branch - https://github.com/joolswills/RetroPie-Setup/tree/tinker_board - but note I won't offer any support at this stage as it's still a WIP.

Hey Buzz, I can grab a tinker board. Has there been any luck in getting all this to run?

RetroFreak89 · 12 Aug 2017, 22:00

Ive heard nothing but bad things about Tinkerboard even tho the specs might look or be better than the pi's it does not perform better tho emulation wise..
This is what i heard i dont know for sure at all but how is it ? Compared to the pi?

Methanoid · 24 Aug 2017, 17:24

@phoenixjedi said in Asus Tinker Board:

@buzz said in Asus Tinker Board:

@ecks It would be a waste of time though as it won't work. The RetroPie image wouldn't even boot as the boards have different hardware / firmware / boot systems.

As for a manual source install on top of Ubuntu - it will need code changes. I have already got stuff working, but it's not finished. Anyone with some knowledge can try out my WIP branch - https://github.com/joolswills/RetroPie-Setup/tree/tinker_board - but note I won't offer any support at this stage as it's still a WIP.

Hey Buzz, I can grab a tinker board. Has there been any luck in getting all this to run?

If I were @BuZz I would be getting a little pissed at continual "are we there yet" type posts when he has said CLEARLY, that he will update thread when there is ANYTHING to report. Give them man some peace and time to work please everyone?!? We all want it but badgering is not a way to get a result

Ecks · 25 Aug 2017, 16:58

@methanoid said in Asus Tinker Board:

@phoenixjedi said in Asus Tinker Board:

@buzz said in Asus Tinker Board:

@ecks It would be a waste of time though as it won't work. The RetroPie image wouldn't even boot as the boards have different hardware / firmware / boot systems.

As for a manual source install on top of Ubuntu - it will need code changes. I have already got stuff working, but it's not finished. Anyone with some knowledge can try out my WIP branch - https://github.com/joolswills/RetroPie-Setup/tree/tinker_board - but note I won't offer any support at this stage as it's still a WIP.

Hey Buzz, I can grab a tinker board. Has there been any luck in getting all this to run?

If I were @BuZz I would be getting a little pissed at continual "are we there yet" type posts when he has said CLEARLY, that he will update thread when there is ANYTHING to report. Give them man some peace and time to work please everyone?!? We all want it but badgering is not a way to get a result

People do forget to get back once in awhile which it is nice to see how things are coming along as well cause people does want to know what progress that person is making.

But seeing how you would get pissed instead of giving updates i think i speak for almost everyone that we're glad you're not @BuZz.

BuZz · 25 Aug 2017, 17:05

@ecks actually @Methanoid is correct. It's very annoying - and if I said I will post when I have news, that's what I will do. There is nothing to report.

Ecks · 27 Aug 2017, 18:22

@buzz said in Asus Tinker Board:

@ecks actually @Methanoid is correct. It's very annoying - and if I said I will post when I have news, that's what I will do. There is nothing to report.

Yes but there is other things as well that you must be doing as well cause some of the times you could have some kind of progress but just forget to come back on and mention it which is why some people usually waits about 5 days to a month to see how things are coming along.

Also i still disagree with @Methanoid because you talked about it a little over a month ago and someone was just asking 15 days ago to see how things were coming along with it which seeing the only posting asking "any luck" so it is not really annoying to see only one person ask like 15-20 days after you mentioned it.

BuZz · 27 Aug 2017, 18:44

@ecks said in Asus Tinker Board:

@buzz said in Asus Tinker Board:

@ecks actually @Methanoid is correct. It's very annoying - and if I said I will post when I have news, that's what I will do. There is nothing to report.

Yes but there is other things as well that you must be doing as well cause some of the times you could have some kind of progress but just forget to come back on and mention it which is why some people usually waits about 5 days to a month to see how things are coming along.

Nonsense. I've not forgotten. There is nothing to report. But keep going on about it and I'm sure to find something else to do.

Methanoid · 28 Aug 2017, 10:20

@ecks said in Asus Tinker Board:

@methanoid said in Asus Tinker Board:

@phoenixjedi said in Asus Tinker Board:

@buzz said in Asus Tinker Board:

@ecks It would be a waste of time though as it won't work. The RetroPie image wouldn't even boot as the boards have different hardware / firmware / boot systems.

As for a manual source install on top of Ubuntu - it will need code changes. I have already got stuff working, but it's not finished. Anyone with some knowledge can try out my WIP branch - https://github.com/joolswills/RetroPie-Setup/tree/tinker_board - but note I won't offer any support at this stage as it's still a WIP.

Hey Buzz, I can grab a tinker board. Has there been any luck in getting all this to run?

If I were @BuZz I would be getting a little pissed at continual "are we there yet" type posts when he has said CLEARLY, that he will update thread when there is ANYTHING to report. Give them man some peace and time to work please everyone?!? We all want it but badgering is not a way to get a result

People do forget to get back once in awhile which it is nice to see how things are coming along as well cause people does want to know what progress that person is making.

But seeing how you would get pissed instead of giving updates i think i speak for almost everyone that we're glad you're not @BuZz.

If you had HALF a brain cell you would have read what I said.. "If I was Buzz".. I am not. Yes, I too want to know how its doing but I am able to see that nagging someone is NOT the way to get it to happen. And Buzz just confirmed that. Now let the man have some peace.. and if you didn't intend to wind me up you certainly have done with your snarky comments.... :(

Ecks · 30 Aug 2017, 17:18

@methanoid said in Asus Tinker Board:

@ecks said in Asus Tinker Board:

@methanoid said in Asus Tinker Board:

@phoenixjedi said in Asus Tinker Board:

@buzz said in Asus Tinker Board:

@ecks It would be a waste of time though as it won't work. The RetroPie image wouldn't even boot as the boards have different hardware / firmware / boot systems.

As for a manual source install on top of Ubuntu - it will need code changes. I have already got stuff working, but it's not finished. Anyone with some knowledge can try out my WIP branch - https://github.com/joolswills/RetroPie-Setup/tree/tinker_board - but note I won't offer any support at this stage as it's still a WIP.

Hey Buzz, I can grab a tinker board. Has there been any luck in getting all this to run?

If I were @BuZz I would be getting a little pissed at continual "are we there yet" type posts when he has said CLEARLY, that he will update thread when there is ANYTHING to report. Give them man some peace and time to work please everyone?!? We all want it but badgering is not a way to get a result

People do forget to get back once in awhile which it is nice to see how things are coming along as well cause people does want to know what progress that person is making.

But seeing how you would get pissed instead of giving updates i think i speak for almost everyone that we're glad you're not @BuZz.

If you had HALF a brain cell you would have read what I said.. "If I was Buzz".. I am not. Yes, I too want to know how its doing but I am able to see that nagging someone is NOT the way to get it to happen. And Buzz just confirmed that. Now let the man have some peace.. and if you didn't intend to wind me up you certainly have done with your snarky comments.... :(

Well from your understanding from what i said it looks like you have half a brain cell because the response was for when you said "If I was Buzz" which is still an if answer.
You have to remember when you mention "If I was Buzz" is pretty much a What If question which you pretty much asked so pretty much i gave you an answer and besides this is a forum he can choose weather or not he wants to come in here and read what people are saying cause he doesn't always have to pop in this topic to see what people are saying.

sirhenrythe5th · 30 Aug 2017, 21:58

This thread makes me hate the TinkerBoard without ever owning one.
Gosh, if you are not happy with the performance of a Raspberry go and buy yourself a watercooled Intel Extreme CPU Based PC and leave us alone.

jawah · 30 Aug 2017, 22:17

If people like retropie ... it's normal they hope it will come on other systems .... (retropie works too on 0droid)

Rather telling people to buy a bigger system they not want ... if the thread dislike you .. you can simply not read it ....