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Starting point for PineBook Pro Docking station<br> | Starting point for PineBook Pro Docking station<br> | ||
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= Description = | == Description == | ||
The PineBook Pro's docking station was custom designed for both physical dimensions and ports to compliment the PineBook Pro laptop. | The PineBook Pro's docking station was custom designed for both physical dimensions and ports to compliment the PineBook Pro laptop. It has been tested on several disparate platforms and seems to be fully compatible with Android, Windows, ChromeOS, and GNU/Linux. It may be compatible with Apple systems, but this has yet to be documented. | ||
= Ports available = | |||
== Ports available == | |||
List of ports available on docking station: | List of ports available on docking station: | ||
* USB 3.0 Ports x3 | * USB 3.0 Ports x3 | ||
* USB-C Ports | * USB-C Ports 3x | ||
* 4K @ 30fps HDMI x1 | * 4K @ 30fps HDMI x1 | ||
* 1080P VGA x1 | * 1080P VGA x1 | ||
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* Card readers: micro SD x 1 & SD x 1, supports: SD, SDHC and SDXC | * Card readers: micro SD x 1 & SD x 1, supports: SD, SDHC and SDXC | ||
* Audio Jack: 3.5mm Earphone Jack with mic x1 | * Audio Jack: 3.5mm Earphone Jack with mic x1 | ||
= Chips used = | |||
== OS Compatibility == | |||
== Hardware Tests == | |||
'''Acer Aspire e15''' | |||
Note that machine lacks USB-C video. Tested with both Windows 10 and Gentoo GNU/Linux. Every device functions properly with the exception of the microphone jack. In Linux, the jack will only function with its volume set at or above 98 in alsamixer. This is uncomfortably loud. 8/10 for compatibility. | |||
'''Samsung Chromebook Plus V2''' | |||
Everything functions perfectly, with the exception of Ethernet, which was not tested. 9/10. | |||
'''Google Pixel 4a''' | |||
Note that the machine lacks USB-C video. Using android version 11. Video and Ethernet were not tested. Everything else functioned properly. 8/10. | |||
'''PineBook Pro''' | |||
Using Manjaro ARM minimal with dwm. Video out, usb, and SD card readers all work. Did not test Ethernet or audio jack. 8/10. | |||
== Known Bugs == | |||
'''Audio Volume on Linux''' | |||
When using Linux, the audio jack will only function at or above 98 percent volume. Otherwise it is muted. This is much too loud for normal use. Workaround needed. | |||
== Chips used == | |||
List of chips used in the docking station: | List of chips used in the docking station: | ||
* PD Negotiation chip - PDFL7102 | * PD Negotiation chip - PDFL7102 | ||
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* SD card reader chip - GL823K | * SD card reader chip - GL823K | ||
* Audio CODEC chip - HZD100 | * Audio CODEC chip - HZD100 | ||
== External Links == | |||
* [https://pine64.com/product/pinebook-pro-usb-c-docking-deck/ The Pinebook Pro Docking Deck at the Pine64 store] | |||
* [https://forum.pine64.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=116 The "Pinebook Pro Hardware and Accessories" section of the Pine64 forum] | |||
[[Category:PineBook Pro]] | |||
Revision as of 06:14, 19 July 2021
Starting point for PineBook Pro Docking station
Description
The PineBook Pro's docking station was custom designed for both physical dimensions and ports to compliment the PineBook Pro laptop. It has been tested on several disparate platforms and seems to be fully compatible with Android, Windows, ChromeOS, and GNU/Linux. It may be compatible with Apple systems, but this has yet to be documented.
Ports available
List of ports available on docking station:
- USB 3.0 Ports x3
- USB-C Ports 3x
- 4K @ 30fps HDMI x1
- 1080P VGA x1
- Gigabit Ethernet networking port x 1
- Card readers: micro SD x 1 & SD x 1, supports: SD, SDHC and SDXC
- Audio Jack: 3.5mm Earphone Jack with mic x1
OS Compatibility
Hardware Tests
Acer Aspire e15
Note that machine lacks USB-C video. Tested with both Windows 10 and Gentoo GNU/Linux. Every device functions properly with the exception of the microphone jack. In Linux, the jack will only function with its volume set at or above 98 in alsamixer. This is uncomfortably loud. 8/10 for compatibility.
Samsung Chromebook Plus V2
Everything functions perfectly, with the exception of Ethernet, which was not tested. 9/10.
Google Pixel 4a
Note that the machine lacks USB-C video. Using android version 11. Video and Ethernet were not tested. Everything else functioned properly. 8/10.
PineBook Pro
Using Manjaro ARM minimal with dwm. Video out, usb, and SD card readers all work. Did not test Ethernet or audio jack. 8/10.
Known Bugs
Audio Volume on Linux
When using Linux, the audio jack will only function at or above 98 percent volume. Otherwise it is muted. This is much too loud for normal use. Workaround needed.
Chips used
List of chips used in the docking station:
- PD Negotiation chip - PDFL7102
- HDMI/VGA chip - IT6564
- GbE Ethernet chip - RTL8153B
- USB 3.0 Hub chip - VL817
- SD card reader chip - GL823K
- Audio CODEC chip - HZD100