Difference between revisions of "PinePhone Hardware Accessory Compatibility"

=== Keyboard case ===

The keyboard case adds a keyboard to the phone. It features a ISO QWERTY layout (key caps can be rearranged), a 6000mAh internal battery with manual ON/OFF toggle, an open and programmable firmware, an unpopulated internal USB header for hacking in additional functionality and an USB-C connector for charging, capable of powering the case and phone. The keyboard requires software support in the corresponding operating system.

=== Fingerprint reader case ===

The fingerprint case adds fingerprint sensor functionality using a high quality fingerprint sensor capable of accepting swipe input (up/down and left/right). Gestures could potentially be used for scrolling or UI navigation. The i2c bridge between the phone and sensor uses an open firmware written by [https://github.com/zschroeder6212 Zachary Schroeder].  

=== Wireless charging case ===

The wireless charging case adds wireless charging functionality via ''Qi Wireless'' and ''Wireless Power Consortium'' protocols. It features a HL6111RFNWP5 wireless power receiver, which accepts 5W charging, it works with all operating systems without the need of any additional software and is making use of the pogo pin interface.

=== PineDio LoRa case ===

The PineDio LoRa case adds the possibility to use [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LoRa LoRa] with the PinePhone. It uses pogo pins located on the smartphone’s midsection and attaches by replacing the default back cover. It uses the Semtech SX1262 power efficient LoRa module. Software enabling the LoRa module to work with the PinePhone has been written by [https://twitter.com/codingfield JF], who also showcased the PinePhone receiving and LoRa messages using the case.