Asus Tinker R/BR Tinker RBR Users Manual English - Page 1

TINKER R/BR Innovatively enjoy a whole new digital experience Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved E15168 First Edition January 2019 Thank you for purchasing ASUS TINKER R/BR! TINKER R/BR is more than a dream for the DIY-obsessed: it's a gateway to new ideas and new relationships. Experienced makers will love TINKER R/BR's performance-to-price ratio and strong brand heritage, while novices and younger users will appreciate its accessibility and ease of use. But all will come together to create - Together We Make! Package contents Check your TINKER R/BR package for the following items: 1 x TINKER R/BR 1 x Heatsink* 1 x Shielding bag 1 x Quick start guide * Beware of high temperatures when only using the bundled heat sink. Safety Information • Power supply used with the TINKER R/BR shall comply with relevant regulations and applicable standards. • DO NOT overclock the board, as this may cause damage to the board. • Ensure that the board is placed in a well ventilated environment. • The board should be placed on a flat, stable, non-conductive surface. • Avoid handling the board while powered. Handle the board by the edges to minimize risk of Electronic Static Damage (ESD). ASUS TINKER R/BR specifications summary Processor GPU Rockchip RK3288 Cortex-A17 Quad-core SoC* * The CPU will operate at full capacity, take note of heat dissipation and AC adaptor stability. ARM® Mali™-T760 MP4 GPU Display 1 x HDMI* supports up to 4K 1 x 15-pin MIPI DSI supports up to HD * HDMI supports a maximum resolution of up to 4K, and the iGPU only supports H.264/H.265 4K hardware decoders. Memory Size Dual-CH LPDDR3 2GB Storage Connectivity Audio Micro SD(TF) card slot RTL8211E-VB-CG GB LAN AW-NB177NF 802.11 b/g/n wireless & BT 4.0 + EDR RTL ALC4040 Codec with 1 x 3.5mm audio jack * Hardware ready for audio jack plug detection. USB 4 x USB 2.0 ports Camera Interface 1 x 15-pin MIPI CSI slot for camera 1 x 40-pin header includes: Internal Headers - up to 28 x GPIO pins - up to 2 x SPI bus - up to 2 x I2C bus - up to 4 x UART - up to 2 x PWM - up to 1 x PCM/I2S - 2 x 5V power pins - 2 x 3.3V power pins - 8 x ground pins - 1 x 4-pin header for Power On Power Connector OS Support 1 x 2-pin contact point includes: - 1 x PWM signal - 1 x S/PDIF signal Micro USB * Supports low power voltage detection. ** We recommend using the TINKER Power Supply or a qualified 5V/3A power supply. Debian Dimension 3.37" x 2.125" Warranty 1 Year Getting Started Booting from external Micro SD card Requirement: • 1 x Micro SD card with at least 8GB capacity • 1 x TINKERPower Supply* or other qualified 5V/3A power supply** • 1 x Monitor with HDMI cable • 1 x Keyboard and Mouse set * The TINKERPower Supply is purchased seperately. ** Ensure that the cable is able to deliver up to 3A of power current. Insert the micro SD card into a Windows® PC Download the TinkerOS image from the TINKERR/BR website and burn it into the micro SD card using a third-party ISO software, such as Win32DiskImager or Etcher. Insert the bootable micro SD card into your TINKERR/BR, then connect the power supply, keyboard, mouse, and monitor to boot up.