Introduce the Radxa Zero

#82

I am a total emulator noob but think I have caught the emu-bug :slight_smile:

I am try to work out if its better to use prebuilt $25 joy-con pairs and hope for someone to do a 3d print of a housing for the Radxa Zero.
Such as https://www.onbuy.com/gb/replacement-nintendo-switch-joy-con-wireless-controller-redblue~c9481~p23627032
The eco-sphere is huge and they can be used for others as they seem to be becoming a thing in there own right.

Then there are the really low cost parts with joysticks on ribbons and buttons that maybe could interface direct to a gpio board.

Or like some mobile holders sort of this style https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164423320191

But if you search you will even find usb-c phone sticks that maybe could be used. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284369858338

For capabilities you need to do a google for some of the set-top box s905x2 as its the same chip minus ethernet.
I think the X96 Max was a pretty popular one as they go.


The X96s Dongle is the s905y2, X96 Max+ is S905x3

Maybe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZs93YbDwGM

#83

Aha! Nice, thanks … I should’ve twigged that about the x2, I am, an idiot!

You know, if you really do want a low cost solution to emulator gaming until you’ve got something bespoke going on, you can’t really do a lot worse that something you likely already have. Your mobile phone.

Now, I don’t have one, but most modern cells are powerful enough to run Saturn, DC, GC, even PS2 and more. Even mid-range phones from a few years back are semi-capable on this level, too.

That then just leaves you at (as you rightly point out) the place where you buy something like a telescopic ‘joycon’ of sorts (like the shaks, gamesir, or razer kishi) and whack it on yer phone!

Still … looking up the 905x2, it seems there’s a possibility it might just be underpowered for the job (according to retrox at any rate) which might be a shame, but I think I saw something about a rPi4b on the horizon that might be an option, I just think power consumption is key on a portable … which is why this device is so attractive!

With regard to usage as an HDR video stick ( with an ethernet port! :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye: ) … well … if I purely take the 2y old A95X MAX as an example, it actually has comparatively slow RAM compared to the other devices they put it against, but they’re pointing to 10-bit HDR playback without frame drops over at androipctv. That’s with 2GB, so I’d assume that would be the minimum spec for this, but perhaps look at the 4GB for future proofing with libreelec.

#84

Yeah the emu-elec is actually a 2nd consideration as really I will be trying using the GPU with arm-nn and using this as an edge device hence why my 1st purchase was the 512mb.
I got a 2gb just to play as wondering what we can do with some tweaks and emuelec as likely a little more lean than running an emulator on android.
I am not expecting anything spectacular but been wondering if a little builders kit could be made around it that is just enough emu to be fun.

I have a phone that prob could, maybe not, but remembering keeping it charged is a reflection of my interest in phones as usually it sits flat.

Being beween pi0/pi3 a Pi4 and especially with AI you can use the mali as a co-processor, means there are a wide range of applications where its a good fit.
I am going to be looking at getting a I2S ADC and wondering how the codecs work and if I can get 4 channels for a mic array. (maybe pdm)

My fave general purpose builders board is the Pi3A+ and it could well become the Radza0 as always loved the form factor of the Rpi0 but for a while even with very simple projects like a Magic Mirror it creaks when run.

A Sd only 2gb with the lower wireless chipset might have a lot of interest and maybe if someone can work out how to get some cooling on that tiny thing 2.0Ghz is likely possible, which compared to a Rpi0 is amazing.

#85

It will be interesting to see if this can run windows 10 or 11 arm using windows on raspberry pi as a baseline for drivers ect. Count me in. I will definitely buy one to see what I can make it do in terms of windows.

#86

It might run it but if it will be usable is a question like it is on an overclocked raspberry pi4 as likely will run on both and likely for many unusable on both.
I expect manjaro lightweight desktops to run quite well such as lxqt, lxde style desktops and you could go for ‘fuller’ desktops if enthusiastic about use, whilst say android mobile performance is good but basic.

#87

It can’t. Read why RasPi able to run Win10 at all.

#88

What price will the 4gb LPDDR4, 128gb eMMC model be and will you be doing a 256GB eMMC model as would possible make a nice jukebox.

#89
#90

Can’t wait to see that one

#91

When and where is it to be ordered?

#92

Its still the 1st release limited run dev version but here

#93

Looks amazing! I am interested in Android development for this board. I’ve tinkering kernel for A53 chips in the past and I would love to do so with this board and learn in the process :smiley: I don’t know if I’m qualified for getting it for free, but I’ll totally be looking forward open sourcing all my work I’d do on it and buy the board in the future

#94

We always welcome android developers since most of the users here works on Linux more :slight_smile:

Just send email to support@radxa.com. Which Android distro do you work on btw?

#95

It’s in massive production now.

You can buy it from:

Allnet China - Global shipping
Allnet EU - For EU
Amerdroid - For North America
3 Logic - For RU
Smartfly: Amazon

#96

New image MiniMyth2 support for the Zero:

https://github.com/warpme/minimyth2/releases/tag/v11.20.2-v32-Pre-2787-g4eaa9cdbad

This is the mainline kernel with VPU HEVC decoding, GPU working. The MiniMyth2 team is great.

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#97

Are there plans for more distributors for Asia?
Currently, Allnet’s economy shipping takes too long and their DHL express is too expensive.

#98

Mostly LineageOS. I’m interested in getting a device tree bringup booting and working properly on the board :slight_smile: I’ll hit you up on that email. Thanks!

#99

The boards are sold out. When will they be available again?

#100

Any chance to analog video out for drone usage or additional hdmi->av board needed? Rpi still has av out, right?

#101

Its a 10.8mm set top dongle chip and with the above not sure how you would accomplish it.
Zero format with focus on 4x a53 @1.8Ghz with some really good decode chips but no camera interfaces unless you used usb/maybe spi?