Awesome ASUS Tinker Board
A curated list of ASUS Tinker Board resources
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Hardware
Specifications
ASUS Tinker Board
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | Rockchip Quad-Core RK3288 processor |
| Memory | 2GB Dual Channel DDR3 |
| Graphic | Integrated Graphics Processor ARM® Mali™-T764 GPU |
| Storage | Micro SD(TF) card slot |
| LAN | RTL GB LAN |
| Wireless Data Network | 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth V4.0 + EDR |
| Audio | RTL ALC4040 CODEC |
| USB Ports | 4 x USB 2.0 |
| Internal I/O Ports | 1 x 40-pin header :
1 x 15-pin MIPI CSI |
| Accessories | Passive heatsink User manual |
| Weight | 55g |
| Dimensions | 85.60mm x 56mm x 21mm |
Power Supply
According to the quick start guide (first edition):
1 x Micro USB cable and a 5V/2A USB power adapter with LPS marking
According to the ASUS Tinker Board official page's FAQ:
Tinker Board supports 5V/1~2.5A power input, but since the SoC’s performance is high, if the connected peripheral required huge power demand from the board, it might cause the power supply issue. Thus we strongly recommended to use the AC adaptor with 5V/2~2.5A power rating, plus LPS marking.
Battery supply is also possible, as long as the power output is no less than 5V/1A.
Tested Compatible Components
| Category | Model Name |
|---|---|
| SD Card | Lexar® Professional 1000x microSDXC™ UHS-II (150MB/s) 64GB |
| Power Adapter | Samsung Travel Adaptor EP-TA10EWE 5.3V/2.0A |
| Case | akasa Pi ALUMINIUM CASE for Raspberry Pi (A-RA01-A1B) |
| Case | akasa Pi ALUMINIUM CASE for Raspberry Pi and Asus Tinker Board (A-RA02-A1B) |
CSI Camera
- Prerequisite: TinkerOS v2.0+
- How-to
Configuration
Remote Connection
- SSH is enabled by default
- VNC
- Preferences -> Tinker Board Configuration -> Interfaces -> VNC
- Switch to Enable
- Click Change VNC Password
- From client, connect to:
vnc://tinkerboard:5901
- Preferences -> Tinker Board Configuration -> Interfaces -> VNC
TinkerOS
A Debian-based distribution ensures a smooth and functional experience.
Flash OS Image
- Download Etcher - a powerful cross-platform open source OS image flasher.
- Download TinkerOS.
- Uncompress the TinkerOS file, select the .img file in Etcher and flash it to the SD card. (Don't worry about the FS format, Etcher will make it FAT32 eventually.)
Authentication
username: linaro
password: linaro
Security
sudo nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config
ChallengeResponseAuthentication no
PasswordAuthentication no
UsePAM noSSH Banner
To use the shiny SSH banner
- Drop the banner file to
/etc/ssh/sshd-banner - Edit
/etc/ssh/sshd_configBanner /etc/ssh/sshd-banner
Download
To check your OS version:
cat /proc/versionDebian
| Version | Release Date |
|---|---|
| V2.1.16 | 2020/09/08 |
| V2.1.11 | 2020/03/30 |
| V2.0.11 | 2019/08/22 |
| V2.0.10 | 2019/05/31 |
| V2.0.8 | 2018/11/22 |
| V2.0.7 | 2018/06/28 |
| V2.0.5 | 2018/03/20 |
| V2.0.4 | 2017/12/11 |
| V2.0.3 Beta | 2017/10/30 |
| V2.0.1 Beta | 2017/08/21 |
| V1.9 Beta | 2017/07/12 |
| V1.8 Beta | 2017/04/18 |
| V1.6 Beta | 2017/04/01 |
| V1.4 | 2017/03/10 |
| V1.3 | 2017/02/07 |
Android
| Version | Release Date |
|---|---|
| V14.4.0.14 | 2020/08/14 |
| V14.4.0.5 | 2020/03/18 |
| V14.3.2.82 | 2019/05/31 |
| V14.2.2.73 | 2019/02/20 |
| V14.1.2.50 | 2018/09/03 |
| V13.14.0.95 | 2018/08/02 |
| V13.13.0.74 | 2018/03/02 |
| V13.12.0.43 | 2017/12/11 |
| V13.11.0.5 Beta | 2017/08/18 |
| V13.11.0.2 Beta | 2017/04/20 |
| V13.11.0.3 Beta | 2017/04/28 |
| V13.11.0.4 | 2017/05/15 |
BalenaOS
BalenaOS is an operating system optimized for running Docker containers on embedded devices, with an emphasis on reliability over long periods of operation, as well as a productive developer workflow inspired by the lessons learned while building balena.
Getting Started on the Asus Tinker Board.
Links
Articles
- First Impressions: Asus Tinkerboard and Docker by Docker Captain Alex Ellis