From ad5519f47882ad7ca68c11c4c92d88620a99777b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jez Date: Wed, 27 May 2026 06:14:31 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 31 +++++++++++++++++-------------- 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d969416..04b7a40 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -7,15 +7,16 @@ A cyberdeck built from salvaged ASUS K501U laptop components and Orange Pi 3B SB **Phase:** Component acquisition and planning - [x] Salvage analysis (K501U components) -- [x] Display identification and controller board ordered +- [x] Display identification and controller board ordered ($35) - [x] SBC selection (Orange Pi 3B 8GB with 256GB eMMC) -- [x] SBC purchased and delivered ($189) +- [x] SBC purchased ($189) +- [ ] SBC delivered - [x] Storage architecture planned -- [x] USB expansion design +- [x] USB expansion basics - [x] Case nomenclature and orientation defined - [x] Build approach: wooden case + salvaged lid canopy - [x] Input device: ThinkPad TrackPoint keyboard -- [x] Power system: IP5389 board + 18650 cells (preliminary) +- [x] Power system: \[IP5389 board]? + 18650 cells - [x] Video output: mechanical HDMI A/B switch - [x] Port layout defined (10 ports + SD reader + Kensington) - [ ] Case design (dimensions, internal layout) @@ -28,28 +29,30 @@ A cyberdeck built from salvaged ASUS K501U laptop components and Orange Pi 3B SB ### Salvaged from ASUS K501U -| Component | Model | Status | -|-----------|-------|--------| -| Display | Innolux N156HGE-EAB (Rev. C2) | Controller board ordered | -| Hinge mechanism | Original K501U | Available | -| Webcam | K501U module | Available | -| WiFi antenna | K501U | Available | -| Cooling fan | K501U | Available | +- Display: Innolux N156HGE-EAB (Rev. C2) + - Controller board ordered +- Hinge mechanism from K501U lid + - Need to consider details of new lid +- Cooling fans and copper heat pipe + - If I use this I'll need to design around it **Not reused:** - RAM (DDR3L soldered, incompatible with modern SBCs) -- SSD (owner repurposed) +- SSD (already repurposed for other use) - WiFi card (OPi3B has built-in WiFi+BT — no external card needed) +- Webcam (cheap as dirt, proprietary connector) +- Keyboard (huge pain to repurpose) +- Motherboard (presumably zapped in an irreparable way) ### New Components | Component | Selection | Status | |-----------|-----------|--------| | SBC | Orange Pi 3B (8GB, RK3566, 256GB eMMC) | Purchased ($189) | -| Display controller | 30-pin eDP to HDMI | Ordered (~$24) — may be unnecessary, OPi3B has native eDP | +| Display controller | 30-pin eDP to HDMI | Ordered ($35) | | Storage (boot) | 256GB eMMC (onboard) | Incl. with SBC | | USB hub | Powered 7-port USB 3.0 | To purchase | -| Storage (data) | USB 3.0 SSD enclosure | To purchase | +| Storage (data) | USB 3.0 SSD enclosure | Reuse old external hard drive(s)? | ## Documentation