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| − | Project: Workstation computer built using [[Orange Pi 4]] running [[Linux]] | + | Project: Workstation computer fulfilling [[Goal:Technology]] - built using [[Orange Pi 4]] and running [[Linux]]. |
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| + | {{Info|1=Abandoned. [[Orange Pi 4]] has too little RAM (4 GB) to serve as the main workstation in 2021.}} | ||
== Requirements == | == Requirements == | ||
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** mainline kernel (with only a few necessary patches) | ** mainline kernel (with only a few necessary patches) | ||
** actively maintained distribution | ** actively maintained distribution | ||
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== Hardware == | == Hardware == | ||
Details: [[Orange Pi 4 Hardware]] | Details: [[Orange Pi 4 Hardware]] | ||
| − | * multiple 64-bit ARM cores which provides enough horsepower for common tasks | + | * {{IconDone}} multiple 64-bit ARM cores which provides enough horsepower for common tasks |
| − | * 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM is sufficient for common tasks | + | * {{IconWarn}} 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM is sufficient for common tasks, but only one at a time. In my experience (in 2020), 8 GB of RAM is borderline usable for running all the common apps simultaneously. |
| − | * 1 Gbps Ethernet & WiFi & Bluetooth for solid connectivity | + | * {{IconDone}} 1 Gbps Ethernet & WiFi & Bluetooth for solid connectivity |
| − | * tiny form factor frees up lots of space (compared to a standard desktop tower PC) | + | * {{IconDone}} tiny form factor frees up lots of space (compared to a standard desktop tower PC) |
| − | * low power consumption makes this cheap to run | + | * {{IconDone}} low power consumption makes this cheap to run |
| − | * low noise levels thanks to a single slow running fan | + | * {{IconDone}} low noise levels thanks to a single slow running fan |
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| + | {{Warning|1=The [[Orange Pi 4]] board is only usable with a '''strong and reliable power source'''! | ||
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| + | USB-C and the barrel DC connector behave differently. When powering the board through USB-C the system booted. Using the barrel connector did not boot the board. | ||
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| + | Using a USB power meter (current and voltage monitor) in between the [[Orange Pi 4]] and the power source also resulted in booting to hang. | ||
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== Software == | == Software == | ||
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=== Experimental Stage === | === Experimental Stage === | ||
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=== Target Stage === | === Target Stage === | ||
* [[Mainline Linux on Orange Pi 4]] | * [[Mainline Linux on Orange Pi 4]] | ||
* [[Arch Linux ARM on Orange Pi 4]] | * [[Arch Linux ARM on Orange Pi 4]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:43, 3 October 2021
Project: Workstation computer fulfilling Goal:Technology - built using Orange Pi 4 and running Linux.
Requirements
- open source software
- ability to build all of the components and utilities from source
- standalone and independent
- ability to build on the target hardware in order to be independent
- up-to-date software
- mainline kernel (with only a few necessary patches)
- actively maintained distribution
- No black-box binary blobs
Hardware
Details: Orange Pi 4 Hardware
- ☑ multiple 64-bit ARM cores which provides enough horsepower for common tasks
- ⚠ 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM is sufficient for common tasks, but only one at a time. In my experience (in 2020), 8 GB of RAM is borderline usable for running all the common apps simultaneously.
- ☑ 1 Gbps Ethernet & WiFi & Bluetooth for solid connectivity
- ☑ tiny form factor frees up lots of space (compared to a standard desktop tower PC)
- ☑ low power consumption makes this cheap to run
- ☑ low noise levels thanks to a single slow running fan
(!) The Orange Pi 4 board is only usable with a strong and reliable power source!
USB-C and the barrel DC connector behave differently. When powering the board through USB-C the system booted. Using the barrel connector did not boot the board.
Using a USB power meter (current and voltage monitor) in between the Orange Pi 4 and the power source also resulted in booting to hang.
Software
Experimental Stage
- ☑ Armbian on Orange Pi 4 works sufficiently nice with regards to mainline Linux support, hardware support and stability (as of 2021).
