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Progress Overview

• Hardware
  • Most essential components are verified working
  • There are some difficulties with RF sections
  • The v3.0 PCB is being designed
  • Introduced the idea of “accessories”
• Software
  • Minor tweaks of the Linux kernel configuration
  • Investigation of the suspend-to-RAM process is started
• Fundraising
  • This project is accepted by Crowd Supply
  • We’re negotiating with them

PCB version 3.0 ChangeLog

• Removed: GNSS section
  • a quad protocol GNSS receiver BLE accessory will be available
• Removed: LoRa spring antenna
  • will revert to Nokia 168x’s original antenna with quad GSM bands
  • a LoRa transceiver accessory with external antenna will be available
• Removed: internal 5MP AF camera
  • an 13MP AF camera USB-C accessory will be available
• Added: built-in UART to Bluetooth for easier hacking
• Change: SPI NOR changed to W25Q512
• Bugfix: add power sequencing MOSFET to meet SD NAND’s VDD rise time requirement
• Bugfix: AP6214 Bluetooth needs 32.768kHz clock to work
• Bugfix: AP6214’s VBAT should be connected to VSYS, not 3V3, for better power efficiency
• Bugfix: More capacitance on 3V3 rail to prevent LCD backlight knocking out the BQ25895 without battery