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One of the main reasons why I opted for the ROCK Pi 4A for my home server was that it runs fine with only (!) free software. So as bootloader I want to use Das U-Boot without any binary blobs. Here I wrote down how I installed U-Boot (mainline) first on a microSD card and then the soldered SPI flash.
Continue reading „ROCK Pi 4: Blobless Bootloader“I’m planning to use my ROCK Pi 4 as a home server with an NVMe M.2 SSD for the root file system. Therefore I bought an M.2 extension board v1.6 and an ecoPI PRO HP aluminum housing. Here I want to share some pictures of the assembly.
At first I connected the ribbon cable with the small PCB which came with the extension board.
Then I inserted the small PCB into the M.2 slot of the ROCK Pi 4 and used the two longest of the included hex standoff bolts to screw it on.
Continue reading „ROCK Pi 4: M.2 Extension Board & Aluminum Housing Assembly“Here I just want to share some pictures of my new Radxa ROCK Pi 4A v1.5.
