I pulled my PocketChip out of the box it's been lying in for a decade today and chucked an emulated MacOS 7.5.3 on it, very cool.

Tutorial: https://www.tomshardware.com/news/mac-ii-pocket-chip-emulation

Is it possible to flash the C.H.I.P. using a programmer like `avrdude` and `USBasp`?

I haven’t messed with my PocketChip for years. Just ran across it in a box in the basement. Last project was trying to get a small 1wire temp sensor working. At the time I realized that there was some missing firmware that was needed for 1wire to function. Never showed up in a firmware update. Then all support died. Does anyone know if any work has been done since on the firmware to support 1wire devices? TNX

Running Debian Trixie.

-fresh rootfs based on Trixie (Debian 13)

-kernel 5.15.0 (macromorgan)

-flashed with SWUpdate (macromorgan)

-X and jwm

-Wifi is working

-Bluetooth not tested (can scan environment)

TBD:

To get the LCD display working with kernel > 6.12.

User level.

https://preview.redd.it/0i4rm527hrde1.jpg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1b57872a9115e1b7c16045a02909e8a664d0b99a

/M

We are looking for a chip design expert to design cpu, gpu, and cpu for us, I need you to help me draw 40 layers so that I can stack 40 layers of transistors.

Been researching the meshtastic communities and project and came accross a product called the LILYGO® T-Deck which then buzzed my brain saying if only pocketchip had a successor or if only meshtastic was around for pocket chip...

so my question is there anyone who is using a pocketchip with meshtastic? if yes please share your experience

at the moment i am hosting a copy of the archive at https://ossmalta.eu/the-chip-flash-collection/ - but we will soon expand our server to host linux repos, and was wondering if anyone built new images/builds for the CHIP

So, I have two PocketCHIPs and want to ask a couple questions before I go insane (or too deep in the rabbit hole).

1. Since flashing these things is a lost art, does anyone have a pre-built thing to flash one? (I might just not be doing it right)
2. Can you clone from one to another?
3. Are there any good battery and/or screen replacements for these?

Thank you to anyone that can help.

Just tell me what you see on the next picture:

https://preview.redd.it/b61bi3qsge6e1.jpg?width=1366&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e601b564f89102bff4fbffd32f1df771c71a2c6c

So, you have acquired a PocketCHIP and flashed a new default desktop image but don't have a clue what to do next?

You may have also found the following issues:

• -Touchscreen Issues (Back to front control)
• -Unable to update any repositories with error logs like: W: Failed to fetch http://http.debian.net/debian/dists/jessie-backports/main/source/Sources 404 Not Found

Below is a quick handy guide to get the default (debian-jessie) image working correctly after a fresh flash.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Before you do anything, check out the mirrored documentation found at chip.jfpossibilities.com The site has mirrored the sources, so we can use the mirrored sources as a replacement for the now defunct open chip sources.

To make things easier we will install an SSH service on our PocketCHIP so we can run commands remotely from our normal PC terminal:

--SSH SERVICE SETUP--

Open Terminal

Move to apt directory

> cd /etc/apt/

* Update sources.list

> sudo nano sources.list

In sources.list, replace opensource.nextthing.co with chip.jfpossibilities.com

CTRL-O to write out (save). CTRL-X to exit.

Access the preference Updater

> sudo nano preferences

In preferences, replace opensource.nextthing.co with chip.jfpossibilities.com

* CTRL-O to write out (save). CTRL-X to exit.

* Now update with jfpossibilities as the repository (instead of the defunct nextthingco repositories)

> sudo apt-get update

* Install SSH Server

> sudo apt-get install openssh-server

* Start the SSH Server

> sudo service ssh start

* Get the IP address. You can look on your router, or use:

> ip a

* Look for the wlan0 inet entry (looks for your subnet, etc 192.168.x.)

* On your PC, use WinSCP or cmd (windows) using "ssh chip@chip"

* The user will be “chip” and the password is also “chip” (if you didn’t change default).

Once complete we can now use SSH to continue setting up the rest of the below steps.

--REDIRECTING LIBRARIES--

Whilst trying to install packages to the PocketCHIP you may have found some issues with some packages failing to install such as :

E: Unable to locate package xinput-calibrator

404 Not Found http://http.debian.net/debian/dists/jessie-backports/main/source/Sources

This is due the Debian Jessie backports repository has been archived and the saved URLs for these repositories are no longer valid., which is why you're encountering a 404 error.

To resolve this, you can either disable the Jessie backports repository or update your sources list to point to the archived location. Here’s how you can update your sources list:

Open the sources list file for editing:

sudo nano /etc/apt/sources.list

Replace the existing entries with the following packages from the archived Jessie backports

deb  jessie main contrib non-free
deb-src  jessie main contrib non-free

deb  jessie/updates main contrib non-free
deb-src  jessie/updates main contrib non-free

deb  jessie-backports main contrib non-free
deb-src  jessie-backports main contrib non-freehttp://archive.debian.org/debianhttp://archive.debian.org/debianhttp://archive.debian.org/debian-securityhttp://archive.debian.org/debian-securityhttp://archive.debian.org/debianhttp://archive.debian.org/debian

Since the archive repositories are not signed, you'll need to disable the verification of the Release files:

> sudo apt-get -o Acquire::Check-Valid-Until=false -o Acquire::Check-Date=false update

This should resolve the 404 errors and allow you to fetch packages from the archived Jessie repositories as normal.

--CALIBRATING TOUCHSCREEN--

Next we will install an touchscreen calibrator to fix those pesky touchscreen issues:

> sudo apt-get update

> sudo apt-get install xinput-calibrator

Now run the calibration tool with the below terminal command:

> xinput_calibrator

Follow the on-screen instructions: The calibration tool will guide you through touching specific points on the screen.

Save the calibration data: Once the calibration is complete, the tool will provide you with a calibration configuration. You need to save this configuration to ensure it persists across reboots. Open the configuration file for editing:

> sudo nano /usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d/99-calibration.conf

Add the calibration data: Copy the calibration data provided by xinput_calibrator and paste it into the file. It should look something like this:

Section "InputClass"
    Identifier "calibration"
    MatchProduct "Your Touchscreen Device Name"
    Option "Calibration" "3947 142 3854 217"
    Option "SwapAxes" "0"
EndSection

Save and exit: Save the file and exit the editor by pressing Ctrl+O, then Y, and Enter Ctrl+X, then Y, and Enter.

Reboot your PocketCHIP: Finally, reboot your device to apply the changes:

> sudo reboot

This should now have calibrated the PocketCHIP touchscreen.

--ADDING BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR--

1. Install Dependencies

First, ensure you have the necessary tools installed:

> sudo apt-get update

> sudo apt-get install git

2. Clone the chip-battery-status Repository - clone the repository containing the battery status script:

> git clone https://github.com/PeterDekkers/chip-battery-status.git

3. Navigate to the Directory you just cloned:

cd chip-battery-status

4. Make the Installation Script Executable

sudo chmod +x install.sh

5. Execute the Installation Script

> sudo ./install.sh

6. Install the Generic Monitor Plugin

> sudo apt-get install xfce4-genmon-plugin

Add Battery Status to desktop panel

1. Right-click (or Ctrl-click) on an existing panel item, such as the clock.
2. Choose Panel > Add New Items...
3. Select "Generic Monitor" from the list and click Add.
4. You will see (genmon) xxx appear in your panel. Right-click (or Ctrl-click) it and choose Properties.
5. In the Command field, enter:chip-battery-xfce-genmon
6. Set the Period (s) to 5.
7. Click Close.

This should add the battery percentage display to your PocketCHIP panel.

Now we should be able to begin using the PocketCHIP desktop like its 2016 again :)

https://docs.getchip.cc/dip/#use-it-123

I found a CHIP with a VGA DIP in a drawer, and would like to get it working. But only the analog video out works, not the VGA. Linux chip 4.3.0 #10 If i follow the guide and go to settings-display i dont see the same thing as you see in te linked file, there it is a window lameled"screen layout manager"on mine it states "display"and i dont see the vga

Please advise, thanks

So, my wife and I are talking about how much stuff we have that we can't keep track of. Not an argument, mind you, just a unified agreement that we have a lot of stuff. As an example, I open the drawer of a buffet-turned-plant stand to show that it's full of CD's.

Among the CD's was my Pocket CHIP. An example of my impulsive Kickstarter backing phase.

At least this one I actually received. Some of my Kickstarter schemes were not that lucky.

All this time later, it still works, it still holds a decent charge and I still have no idea how to use it.

https://preview.redd.it/l6egupinez1e1.png?width=1100&format=png&auto=webp&s=84df26cb9dcb8a95a06599e37264a1718ca7c549

I'm looking for a tiny music player which fits to the original pocket chip os, to use them as a mobile player with headphones. Any ideas someone?

For those running stock Pocket CHIP’s, what version of lsb-release do you have installed?

In terminal type: lsb_releaae -a

My mother found a pocket chip computer at a thrift store and, knowing I love anything computer related, bought it for me. Unfortunately, when I brought it home, it was locked behind a password. Is there any way to whipe it and flash a new os on it? Or some other way to get past the password?

Title says it all, can I use my working pocket chip to flash a dead pocket chip?

Hello to everyone.

I ask your help to find the HDMI DIP for my Pocket CHIP , because I found this LCD panel that will work through it :

https://www.waveshare.com/6.25inch-720x1560-lcd.htm

Very thanks.

I have 5 chip.

Just dragged them out of a draw after decommisioning an Airplay setup a few years ago. I had successfully got them up and running with https://github.com/mikebrady/shairport-sync.

I am looking forward to designing shields for them in KiCAD but I found 2 start up fine, but the other three have white led and red led hard on (no flashing).

I am assuming I might need reflash, so I started looking for CHIP-buildroot etc. However, I finally found this site (PHEW!) and discussions such as https://www.reddit.com/r/ChipCommunity/comments/1fd9t5z/2024_working_chip_flash_method_nothing_new_but/

So, I'll try a few things but I am stumped why the 3 are playing up, having gone into the drawer fine.

I'm going to have to hope that a re-flashing will fix it? Wish me luck ;)

Cheers,

A

Hello.

The POCKET C.H.I.P does not have an HDMI port and this is very uncomfortable for me. I really want to use it with my HDMI monitor.

After looking at the C.H.I.P., it looks like my best bet would be to use the composite output (the thing that looks like a headphone jack) and plug it into a TV or a scaler that outputs HDMI. The TRS to composite cable is still on sale on the C.H.I.P. website.

I found the products below that could satisfy my needs :

1. https://www.amazon.it/Tomost-maschio-videocamera-smartphone-altoparlanti/dp/B08Y86W2ZL/
2. https://www.amazon.it/Adattatore-Convertitore-Video-Composito-Audio/dp/B09NLLMH7P

Can you tell me please if they will work together on the POCKET C.H.I.P ?

I don't want to buy the wrong products and I want to keep the costs low.

Hello to everyone.

I would like to understand how to attach an HDMI cable to my pocket chip. I don't see any HDMI port. Is there an expansion card that I can buy ? Is there a place where I can buy it ? thanks.

Hello.

I've bought my pocket chip some time ago. My goal is to install FreeBSD there. What I don't like about it is for sure the case. Someone knows if and where I can buy a better case ? Before to build one by myself I woulld try to see if there is one ready all around. Or if you know a company that can create one using these drawings :

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2490185

I'm ready to pay the company for the job. Thanks so much.

Hey all! I’m pretty new to computing, got CHIP with HDMI DIP back in 2016 and lost it in my “cable bin” for 8 years.

As many of you know that basically kills CHIP. Thanks to u/KnownAssociate2 for sending me to r/ChipCommunity!

There are tons of methods I’ve seen for Flashing CHIP, but as a novice I couldn’t get any to work. I thought some of the simpler ones using apptainer/singularity would be easier and seemed less daunting than the other methods, but I had no luck.

The following simple 15 step instructions are built largely on top of a few other Reddit posts and the CHIP GitHub backup read me/comments.

Edit: Recommend reading the rest on desktop, since that’s where I wrote it and that probably makes copying pasting easier.

——————————————————————

I’m using a MacBook Pro, but hopefully this works on windows the same.

• Follow these instructions to setup a virtual Ubuntu machine: https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/how-to-run-ubuntu-desktop-on-a-virtual-machine-using-virtualbox#1-overview
  • I chose the “Try Ubuntu” option on the Virtual Box set up, but you could do a full install if you want to.

Edit: You’ll want to open this Reddit post as well as all the following links in Firefox from within your virtual box since you can’t copy paste from your base machine (Mac or PC) to your Virtual Box

Starting Here: https://gist.github.com/verticalgrain/deae2821213a891747e08e2d6492808a

1. I retrieved my build/image from here: http://chip.jfpossibilities.com/chip/images/stable/
   1. I used the GUI image, just to see it work visually, but if you have the pocket chip add on, use that, or if you want the server version use that, etc.
   2. I placed all the image files into a folder named stable-gui-b149
2. I downloaded the CHIP-SDK zip file from here: https://github.com/Project-chip-crumbs/CHIP-SDK
   1. Unzip files, folder is named CHIP-SDK-master
3. I downloaded the CHIP-TOOLS zip file from here: https://github.com/Project-chip-crumbs/CHIP-tools
   1. Unzip files, folder is named CHIP-tools-chip-stable
4. Move your image folder (stable-gui-b149) into the CHIP-SDK-master folder
5. Move your CHIP-tools-chip-stable folder into the CHIP-SDK-master folder
6. Open Terminal, cd ~/Downloads/CHIP-SDK-master && ./setup_ubuntu1404.sh
7. This will set up the SDK. You will get some errors saying CHIP-tools is already installed, but possibly several others
   1. Start with sudo apt update
   2. To alleviate “git: command not found”
      1. sudo apt install git
   3. To alleviate “make: command not found”
      1. sudo apt install make
   4. To alleviate “make: cc: No such file or directory”
      1. sudo apt install build-essential
      2. export CC=gcc
   5. To alleviate “/bin/sh: 1: pkg-config: not found”
      1. sudo apt install pkg-config
   6. To alleviate python related errors:
      1. Sudo apt install python-dev-is-python3
      2. sudo apt nstall python3-pip
   7. To alleviate “fatal error libusb.h: no such file or directory”
      1. sudo apt install libusb-1.0-0-dev
   8. To alleviate “fatal error zlib.h: no such file or directory”
      1. sudo apt install zlib1g-dev
   9. To alleviate “fatal error libfdt.h: no such file or directory”
      1. sudo apt install libfdt-dev
   10. To alleviate “Package android-tools-fsutils is not available….”
   11. sudo apt install android-sdk-lib sparse-utils
   12. To alleviate “Error: Unable to locate fastboot utility”
   13. sudo apt install fastboot
   14. To alleviate “Error: Unable to locate mkimage utility”
   15. sudo apt install u-boot-tools
8. Next change directories to CHIP-tools-chip-stable with: cd CHIP-tools-chip-stable
9. Open the following files: chip-feel-flash.sh, chip-flash, common.sh
   1. search for “-i 0x1f3a” in all three files and remove that string
   2. search for “-u” in all three files and remove that string (there is one “-u” that’s not near “-i 0x13fa”)
   3. Save files and close
   4. The reason for this is that newer package distributions aren't compatible with the older CHIP-Tools, there are other ways around this, but this was most straightforward.
10. Put your CHIP into FEL mode, by connecting the FEL pin to any GRD pin (FEL is located on the right side if the connectors are facing you and the USB port is facing up)
11. Connect your CHIP to Micro USB (it should be a data transfer Micro USB, you can tell the difference by the grooves on the sides of the pins. https://superuser.com/questions/1269449/identifying-data-transfer-micro-usb-cables-vs-charge-only-micro-usb-cables)
12. Run: ./chip-update-firmware.sh -L ../stable-gui-b149
13. You should get an output that starts with == Local directory ….. ==, some other info, and then “waiting for fel …..OK” and then again “waiting for fel….OK” followed by NAND detected, some more info another “waiting for fel …OK” 
14. In an ideal state you should then get “waiting for fastboot…..OK”
15. However if you don’t get the first “waiting for fel….OK”:
16.  go to your VirtualBox Settings > Ports > USB > hit the + icon and select “Onda (unverified) V972 tablet in flashing mode [02B3]” (or similar device)
17. If you get past the all the “waiting for fel…..OK”s, but “Waiting for fastboot…..TIMEOUT” occurs:
18.  go to your VirtualBox Settings > Ports > USB > hit the + icon and select “Allwinner Technology USB download gadget [0215]” (or similar device)
19. Then again run: ./chip-update-firmware.sh -L ../stable-gui-b149
20. You should get more info saying “Sending sparse ‘UBI’ 1/24 … until it gets through 24/24 and says FLASH VERIFICATION COMPLETE / CHIP is ready to roll!
21. Success!

Hope this is helpful for anyone who ran into a number of issues like myself.

EDIT: Thanks for calling out the awful formatting u/insanemal, it was unreadable

i'm getting this error when I run nmtui (for WiFi setup):

nmtui: error while loading shared libraries: /usr/lib/arm-linux-gnueabihf/libgnutls-deb0.so.28: cannot read file data: Input/output error

does this mean that the file "libgnutls-deb0.so.28" is corrupted? If so, how can i repair it?

Do external USB controllers automatically work for the Pico8 app on PocketCHIP, or do they have to be specially configured?

So I have been using linux a while, and I am not sure if I have my dependencies wrong or something, I am using Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, and the Flash-CHIP program from github, I found the link on here..

This is the output I am getting when the program... crashes?

NAND detected:

7��k��:7�@8M� �2*(R5)�]:��Un�'�D=�#����3?_�����+

Ə���o)�BdZCj��S�\�>�ۃ*lRx�lj��k���P��R�0B�:�q�c =�����.��%�h�dGɝ�m%��<G�x>67�h(��m�h�g�M1nz�������b����-��jD�Op�T#��l\��.@!�G��~��'>�\

p����X�d��D/tmp/chip-uboot-script-i3Ht85/nand-info: line 1: syntax error near unexpected token `('

/tmp/chip-uboot-script-i3Ht85/nand-info: line 1: `7��k��:7�@8M� �2*(R5)�]:��Un�'�D=�#����3?_�����+

Ə���o)�BdZCj��S�\�>�ۃ*lRx�lj��k���P��R�0B�:�q�c =�����.��%�h�Op�T#��l\��.@!�G��~��'>�\'M1nz�������b����-��jD�����Ĩ� �{�G�~�����H�a

​

I assume the problem is: syntax error near unexpected token `('

any idea how to fix this?

Any discord server? Jfpossibilities sources still alive? Im trying to update any Jessie But seems dead. Must upgrade distro? Im fine With Jessie! Piratebox headless works? I just LOVE the full terminal screen formfactor. Old school style. NeoVim Python Clang/GCC Frogfind surf

THX!