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e53c928e44 document display architecture research and settled design decisions
- eDP direct connection ruled out: undocumented pinouts, voltage mismatch risk,
  community consensus favors controller boards
- MIPI DSI ruled out: 2-lane 15-pin, can't dual-display with HDMI on Linux,
  and the salvaged panel is eDP
- Chosen path: HDMI -> eDP-to-HDMI controller board -> salvaged panel
- Mechanical HDMI A/B switch retained as fallback for external display
2026-05-27 01:12:00 +00:00
3c11190822 update all docs: Orange Pi 3B 8GB purchased (89)
- docs/sbc-selection.md: full rewrite for OPi 3B specs (RK3566, 8GB, 256GB eMMC, built-in WiFi)
- README.md: SBC description, checklist, components table, quick ref, cost estimate
- docs/parts-list.md: SBC marked purchased, eMMC/controller/WiFi changes
- docs/design-decisions.md: WiFi exclusion reason, native eDP, power input
- docs/salvage-analysis.md: WiFi card not needed, cooling fan, summary tables
- docs/storage-architecture.md: rewritten for 256GB eMMC primary boot
- docs/usb-expansion.md: 2x USB3 native, port allocation, power budget
- docs/port-layout.md: OPi3B port differences (eDP, power-only USB-C, built-in WiFi)
- docs/power-system.md: lower power draw context
2026-05-24 06:51:26 +00:00
ef9a7f40a8 add port layout and video output decisions
- Mechanical HDMI A/B switch for internal/external display toggle
- DisplayLink rejected: no ARM drivers exist
- 10-port layout split across 4 surfaces
- Port side: 4x USB-A, 1x USB-C data, 1x USB-C PD out
- Starboard: Ethernet, HDMI out, 3.5mm audio
- Bow: USB-C power input + fan exhaust
- Stern: handle, SD reader, Kensington lock
- Updated BOM with HDMI switch, panel-mount cables, SD reader
- Cost estimate now ~58
2026-05-12 07:18:54 +00:00