From db83e032317e39e27626c07d47851e195ef52646 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: BarnacleBoy <barnacleboy.jezzahehn@agentmail.to>
Date: Sun, 31 May 2026 23:52:38 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] update docs: eDP controller confirmed, drop charger from BOM,
 graduate to bring-up phase

---
 README.md          | 11 ++++++-----
 docs/parts-list.md | 10 ++++------
 2 files changed, 10 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 04b7a40..73b7fdd 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ A cyberdeck built from salvaged ASUS K501U laptop components and Orange Pi 3B SB
 
 ## Project Status
 
-**Phase:** Component acquisition and planning
+**Phase:** Initial bring-up — Orange Pi 3B testing and OS setup
 
 - [x] Salvage analysis (K501U components)
 - [x] Display identification and controller board ordered ($35)
@@ -19,7 +19,8 @@ A cyberdeck built from salvaged ASUS K501U laptop components and Orange Pi 3B SB
 - [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)
+- [ ] ~~Case design~~ (postponed — board bring-up first)
+- [ ] SBC initial bring-up and OS installation
 - [ ] Power system board selection and testing
 - [ ] Bow wall design (power input, fan exhaust)
 - [ ] Fabrication
@@ -49,7 +50,7 @@ A cyberdeck built from salvaged ASUS K501U laptop components and Orange Pi 3B SB
 | Component | Selection | Status |
 |-----------|-----------|--------|
 | SBC | Orange Pi 3B (8GB, RK3566, 256GB eMMC) | Purchased ($189) |
-| Display controller | 30-pin eDP to HDMI | Ordered ($35) |
+| Display controller | 30-pin eDP to HDMI | Ordered ($35) — arriving in ~2 weeks |
 | 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 | Reuse old external hard drive(s)? |
@@ -72,7 +73,7 @@ A cyberdeck built from salvaged ASUS K501U laptop components and Orange Pi 3B SB
 - **Panel:** Innolux N156HGE-EAB (Rev. C2)
 - **Size:** 15.6" 1920×1080
 - **Interface:** 30-pin eDP
-- **Controller:** Standard 30-pin eDP to HDMI (~$24)
+- **Controller:** Standard 30-pin eDP to HDMI (~$24) — ordered
 
 ### SBC
 
@@ -88,7 +89,7 @@ A cyberdeck built from salvaged ASUS K501U laptop components and Orange Pi 3B SB
 | Category | Cost |
 |----------|------|
 | SBC (w/ 256GB eMMC, WiFi+BT) | $189 |
-| Display controller | ~$24 (may be optional — OPi3B has native eDP) |
+| Display controller | ~$24 |
 | Storage (hub + enclosure) | ~$30 |
 | Power system (board + cells + fuse + charger) | ~$44 |
 | HDMI switch + panel cables + SD reader | ~$33 |
diff --git a/docs/parts-list.md b/docs/parts-list.md
index d396739..a30dcbd 100644
--- a/docs/parts-list.md
+++ b/docs/parts-list.md
@@ -7,13 +7,13 @@
 | Item | Specification | Source | Est. Cost | Status |
 |------|--------------|--------|-----------|--------|
 | SBC | Orange Pi 3B 8GB + 256GB eMMC | Amazon | $189 | **Purchased** |
-| Display controller | 30-pin eDP to HDMI | Amazon/eBay | $24 | Ordered — may be optional (OPi3B has native eDP) |
+| Display controller | 30-pin eDP to HDMI | Amazon/eBay | $24 | Ordered — arriving in ~2 weeks |
 
 ### Salvaged from K501U
 
 | Item | Status | Notes |
 |------|--------|-------|
-| Display (Innolux N156HGE-EAB) | Available | May connect via native eDP on OPi3B |
+| Display (Innolux N156HGE-EAB) | Available | Connects via eDP-to-HDMI controller board |
 | Hinge mechanism | Available | Intact |
 | WiFi antenna | Available | OPi3B has built-in WiFi — antenna may still be useful for signal |
 | Webcam | Available | In bezel |
@@ -34,7 +34,6 @@
 | IP5389 power board | USB-C PD, 3S, bare PCB | AliExpress | $8-15 | Preliminary selection |
 | 18650 cells | 3S or 3S2P, quality brand | User's pick | $12-24 | To purchase |
 | 5A blade fuse + holder | Automotive | Amazon | $2 | To purchase |
-| USB-C wall charger | 5V/3A, for testing | Amazon | $8-12 | To purchase |
 
 ### Networking
 
@@ -78,7 +77,7 @@
 | Power system (board+cells+fuse+charger) | ~$44 |
 | HDMI switch | ~$10 |
 | Panel-mount cables + SD reader | ~$23 |
-| **Remaining** | **~$111** |
+| **Remaining** | **~$100** |
 
 ### Total Project
 
@@ -86,7 +85,7 @@
 |---|----|
 | Spent | $213 |
 | Remaining | ~$111 |
-| **Estimated total** | **~$324** |
+| **Estimated total** | **~$313** |
 
 ---
 
@@ -103,7 +102,6 @@
 - USB enclosure or flash drive
 - IP5389 power board + 18650 cells
 - 5A fuse + holder
-- USB-C wall charger (5V/3A)
 - Mechanical HDMI A/B switch
 - Panel-mount cables (USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, Ethernet, audio)
 - Panel-mount SD card reader