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==Obecně==
===Co je to Pandora===
Pandora je kapesní herní počítač. Stejně tak se dá označit za herní systém, UMPC, PMP, MID, apod.

===Co to umí?===
Některý software už byl otestován, nicméně větší část softwaru bude vypuštěna až po zahájení prodeje Pandor. Zde je pár věcí, co by hotová Pandora měla zvládat:
* Spustit plno open source her převedených z jiných výpočetních systémů
* Spustit podomácku naprogramované hry, tvz. homebrew, vytvořené přímo pro Pandoru.
* Spustit [[emulátory]]
* Prohlížet internet
* Provozovat chat / IM klienty
* Přehrávat hudební a video soubory
* Prohlížet obrázky
* Zobrazit a upravotat textové dokumenty
* V určité míře bude možné dělat většinu věcí jako na obyčejném PC

===Kdo ji vyrábí?===
Hlavními tvůrci jsou Craig "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=116 Cragix]" Rothwell, Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=9395 MWeston]" Weston, and Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=205 EvilDragon]" Mrozek. Dál jsou to desítky dalších lidí z komunity GP32X, kteří se na projektu podílí jak po stránce hardware, tak softwarové.

===Jsou tito lidé součástí firmy Game Park nebo GamePark Holdings?===
[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark Game Park]] (korejská firma která vyráběla [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gp32 GP32]]) a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark_Holdings GamePark Holdings]] (korejská firma, která stojí za [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GP2X GP2X]]) nemají nic společného s projektem Pandora Několik hlavních vývojářů jsou regionální distributoři handheldů GP32 a GP2X, ale nejedná se o zaměstnance těchto výrobců. Projekt Pandora částečně vychází z předhozích open source handheldů GP32 a GP2X, ale povyšuje hardware a software na novou úroveň. Komunity vývojářů a uživatelů Pandory, GP32 a GP2x se částečně prolínají (oficiální fórum Pandory je v současnosti na fóru GP32X).

===Jaké jsou rozdíly mezi Pandorou a GP2X?===
Stručně, je lepší. Podle hrubých odhadů je CPU Pandory asi 3x výkonnější než u GP2X.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=39958&view=findpost&p=578750] Je tu i pár dalších věcí, které Pandora oproti GP2X vylepšila:
* Více RAM, interní paměti, lepší možnosti ukládání na vyměnitelná média
* Šance na emulaci pokročilejších konzolí (N64, NDS)
* Lepší emulace již podporovaných konzolí (SNES, PS1)
* Mnohem lepší hardware podpora 3D a software
* Větší displej s vyšším rozlišením
* 2-3x delší výdrž zabudované nabíjecí baterie[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=603481]
* Wifi
* Bluetooth
* QWERTY klávesnice s analogovými páčkami

===Opravdu očekáváte soupeření s PSP / DS / eeePC / atd.?===
Ne, neočekáváme. Pandora se velmi liší od čehokoliv v současnosti dostupného. Je navržena k vyplnění mezery na trhu nadšeneckých, retro či nezávislých her a tvorby. Uvědomujeme si, že většina široké veřejnosti Pandořiny hlavní funkce nepotřebuje nebo neocení. Pandora je lépe přenosná než UMPC či eeePC a má daleko lepší ovládání her. Je mnohem výkonnější, než PSP či DS, a se svoji obrazovkou s vysokým rozlišením a qwerty klávesnicí je mnohem způsobilejší pro obecné počítačové činnosti. Tyto vlastnosti jsou na úkor vyšší ceny oproti komerčním kapesním herním konzolím a strmější křivky učení než u tradičního ultra mobilního PC. Ne každý bude ochotný toto podstoupit a zkusit něco nového.

===Kde mohu Pandoru koupit? Jsou předobjednávky už vyprodány?===
[http://openpandora.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=97&Itemid=12&lang=en Zde] může být k dispozici k objednání několik kusů zbýávajícíh z první várky. Druhá dávka se očekává v průběhu roku 2010, nicméně je pravděpodobné, že tu bude dlouhá mezera (nejméně 28 týdnů) mezi první a druhou sérií.

Produkce druhé série se očekává v roce 2009. Detaily o předobjednávkách a lokálních distributorech sledujte [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html zde].

===Jen 3000?! A co když už jsou vyprodané?===

První série, čítající téměř 4000 kusů, už je [http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?p=4417#p4417 vyprodaná]. Druhá série je očekávána během roku 2010.

===V jakých barvách bude dostupná?===
Pandora bude dostupná jen a pouze v černé barvě. Případné budoucí edice se ''mohou'' objevit i v jiných barvách.

===Jaké příslušenství bude dostupné?===
[http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html Oficiální distributoři] nabízejí pouzdro s logem Pandora, kabel pro výstup do televize a náhradní ~4000MaH baterii.

===Co když se něco pokazí? Bude mít Pandora záruku?===
Ze zákona platí jeden rok záruka a vývojáři prohlásili, že vadný hardware vymění. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43984&st=0&p=645110&#entry645110] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43628&st=15&p=637425&#entry637425] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=42289&st=0&p=612864&#entry612864] LCD s viditelně vadnými pixely budou také vyměněny.

==Otázky k hardwaru==
===Proč zařízení vypadá tak jako vypadá?===
Projekt Pandory byl od začátku skupinovým úsilím. Vývojový tým navrhl Pandoru na základě specifikací vyžádaných potenciálními uživateli. Hlavní fyzické vlastnosti - qwerty klávesnice, dva analogové minijoysticky,zavírací design, kapesní velikost - byly většinou komunity považovány za nejdůležitější. Fyzický vzhled Pandory je výsledkem vtěsnání všeho potřebného hardwaru do zařízení kapesní velikosti při zachování rozumné ceny. Bylo zvažováno mnoho jiných rozložení, ale konečný design je nejlepší možné řešení.

===Jaký typ podsvícení displeje je použit, LED nebo CCFL?===
Pandora používá stejný LED displej jako Archos 605.

===Jaký druh displeje používá? Podporuje více-dotykové ovládání (multi-touch)?===
Dotykový displej Pandory je odporový (rezistivní). Odporové displeje nezvládají vícedotykové ovládání jako iPhone či iPod Touch, ale jsou schopny zjednodušujícího snímání tlaku. Odporové dotykové displeje používají pro vstup dat stylus, který je součástí balení. Můžete také použít prstu pro úkoly méně náročné na přesnost, jako je například stisk tlačítka. Podle Craigixe, je velmi jednoduché a přirozené přecházet mezi herními ovládacími prvky a dotykovým displejem.

===Mohu malovat s použitím dotykového displeje?===
Notaz, který pracoval s ovladačem displeje, říká, že to do určité míry zvládá snímání tlaku a umí rozpoznat 16 různých úrovní přítlaku[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=44980&st=15]. To sice není citlivost na úrovni tabletů Wacom, nicméně by to mělo umožnit jednoduchou citlivost na tlak, pokud tomu budou uzpůsobeny aplikace. Pro vývoj softwaru to je přístupné přes standarní linuxový event interface (nezpracované hodnoty) nebo tslib (kalibrované).

===Proč nelze displej přehodit/ otočit do "tablet" módu?===
V současnosti je to pantentovaná metoda. Pandora nemůže mít otočný kloub, který by toto umožnil bez značných nákladů na pořízení licenci, nebo risku žalobu za porušení patentu.

===Proč nepoužijete vysouvací klávesnici jako například Nokia N810?===
Toto je také patentované. Hodně dobrých nápadů je.

===A proč tu je vůbec klávesnice?===
Hodně lidí si myslí, že Pandora je poue herní / emulační zařízení, ale to není pravda. Od začátku to bylo navržené jak jako multifukční kapesní počítač / UMPC, tak i jako kapesní herní konzole. Mnoho vytoužených aplikací vyžaduje klávesnici a obecně panuje souhlas, že klávesnice na displeji není dostatečná. .

===Kam se umísťuje stylus?===
Stylus dodáváný s Pandorou pasuje do otvoru na straně, zasunutý je podél baterie.

===Proč má Pandora jen 256MB paměti RAM? Je to dost?===
OMAP3530 SoC, který pohání Pandoru je v současnosti dostupný jen s 256 MB RAM. Ta je zabudována přímo v čipu a není nahraditelná či rozšiřitelná. Všichni hlavní vývojáři softwaru uvedli, že 256 MB bude víc než dost pro všechny úkoly, pro které Pandora je vhodná. Sony PSP má jen 32MB RAM a dozajista nemá problémy s náročnými hrami. Ostatní platformy kapesních počítačů jako jsou tablety Nokia N8x0 nebo iPhone mají pouze 128MB RAM a nijak je to tímto způsobem neovlivňuje. Nedávné video na Youtube ukazuje upravenou verzi Ubuntu fungující na Pandoře se spoustou volné RAM[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I47F87FeLV8].

===Proč to nemá WiMax / GPS / akcelerometr / atd.?===
We had to draw the line somewhere. Adding any more features would have increased the price. Luckily Pandora has two [[USB_reference|USB host ports]], bluetooth, two SD slots with SDIO capability, and a serial UART for adding whatever additional widgets you want (such as a USB GPS system). Solder pads were designed into the PCB for "hacking" in extra internal hardware.

===What kind of battery will it have?===
Pandora will have a 4000mAh Lithium Polymer battery. Batteries will be user-replaceable and spares will be sold by Pandora retailers. 5000mAh extended batteries may also be available.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=602568]. A replacement 4000mAh battery costs £14.99/€21.99/$29.99

===How long will the battery last?===
Current estimates are around 10 hours for basic applications.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40823&st=80&p=595336&#entry595336] Actual battery runtime will vary based on the the software being run and peripherals in use. For instance, using Wifi constantly, or having it constantly polling will reduce the life by a couple hours, compared to disabling the wifi altogether.

===What about the power supply or power cable?===
The Pandora is expected to come with a switching power supply with a standard cord socket which should function with 110V and 240V AC power. It is not known if there is a plan to supply localized power plug cables.

Craig has also stated that a PSP power supply will work fine with the Pandora [http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=41&st=0&sk=t&sd=a].

===Is it be able to run from the AC Adaptor alone, without a battery connected?===
Originally, it was thought not, due to the design of the OMAP chipset appearing to require a battery to be connected. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=600811]
However, it has now been confirmed that the Pandora DOES now work without a battery installed, although some features (like backlight) may have to be turned off via software to enable this[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/51654-notaz-and-his-pandora/page__view__findpost__p__806714]. The hardware tweak or tweaks have been performed as part of Pandora development, and are not something that the end user will have to worry about/perform[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/51654-notaz-and-his-pandora/page__view__findpost__p__806734][http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/51654-notaz-and-his-pandora/page__view__findpost__p__806808].

Information from Mweston [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/53635-so-are-the-batteries-tested-at-all/page__view__findpost__p__858065]
When no battery is found on AC adapter insertion, the unit goes into constant voltage mode which provides a constant 4.0V on the battery net. It doesn't like it if you put a battery in at this point because the TI chip doesn't appear to be designed to jump back to normal mode without a power cycle. It could do weird things like dump ridiculous amounts of current into the battery without software control. I liked the idea of letting customers power without a battery so we left this feature in but be aware of this restriction:

IF YOU POWERED THE SYSTEM WITHOUT A BATTERY, SHUT IT OFF BEFORE STICKING THE BATTERY BACK IN. (not an angry sentence, just making it clear.) :)

When the battery is inserted first, the system will power up using the normal mode. When the AC adapter is plugged in after this, it will power the system and charge the battery up to the limits set in software. Currently, Notaz and I have chosen 1A on the AC adapter and 600mA from the USB input. It can be changed by sending commands to the chip to alter these set numbers but that is a software lesson better learned from someone else. With the LCD off (lid closed perhaps) idling on the desktop, something like 750mA will go to the battery for a 6 hour charge time or so. With the system doing stuff and demanding more power, less current will go to the battery and it will charge slower. 1A was also chosen to consider thermal dissipation because the regulator of the TI chip is linear and wastes energy dropping the voltage from the 5V down to just above the cell voltage. You may notice the system feels warmer when the battery is more discharged than when it is full which is normal.

I haven't had much luck hot swapping batteries while the system is live but I think it worked for ED once. For me, as soon as I pull the battery, the system resets. The power management chip seems to rely on the status of the thermistor in the battery and it if disappears, it can trigger events. Maybe there are software work arounds but I don't know.

===My Pandora does not start, even with the mains adapter plugged in===
From [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/53635-so-are-the-batteries-tested-at-all/page__view__findpost__p__857958]
When a battery is inserted, the power goes into the battery, charges it and the battery powers the Pandora.
When no battery is inserted, the power goes through the charging circuit directly into the Pandora.

This means: If the battery is really empty, the Pandora won't power on when connected to AC until the battery reaches a certain voltage level

so let it charge the battery (might take 10 or more minutes before it starts to charge) or remove the battery and plug in the mains adaptor, it then will start.

IF YOU POWERED THE SYSTEM WITHOUT A BATTERY, SHUT IT OFF BEFORE STICKING THE BATTERY BACK IN. (not an angry sentence, just making it clear.) :)

===Will it be able charge from USB?===
Yes, through the mini-AB OTG port. Whilst the Pandora is in use the charge rate may be so low as to make it impractical for normal purposes. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45902&view=findpost&p=683572]

===Will I be able to use USB and SDIO accessories with my Pandora?===
There would not be much point to having a [[USB_reference|USB]] host port if you couldn't. Any USB or SDIO device should work with Pandora, as long as drivers are available. Standard mass storage devices (USB memory sticks, keyboards, gamepads, external hard drives, etc.) should work fine out of the box. Many devices like GPS receivers, EVDO modems and cameras should be compatible, but not necessarily all makes and models. For a list of known-working devices see [[USB_compatibility_list|the USB compatibility list]]. More detailed info about using USB on the Pandora can be found [[USB_reference|on this page]].

===Will my old USB 1.1 device work on the Pandora?===
You can't connect it to the main [[USB_reference|USB]] port, but you can to the OTG (On The Go) port with the appropriate adapter, active USB extension cable, or hub, since the OTG port accepts USB 1.1 devices.

Only devices displaying the USB HIGH SPEED logo will work with the "regular" USB port on the Pandora. Other USB devices can be used if a HIGH SPEED USB hub is connected between them and the Pandora. (This translates the USB low speed and full speed transactions into High Speed transactions.)

A USB standard-A male to USB standard-A female cable '''will not work''' as a hub.

There are some devices that do not work at High Speed, and thus require a High Speed hub, but at the same time require more than the usual 100 mA. To provide the extra power, the hub used must be a powered hub (one that has a power cord you can plug in to the wall).

You can find more detailed info about using the Pandora's two USB ports [[USB_reference|on this page]].

''(Thanks to [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44611&view=findpost&p=657812 DAP] for the detailed information.)''

===Will there be any special accessories for Pandora?===
Currently a Pandora branded case, a TV out cable and replacement batteries are available. The lead developers are currently entertaining other possibilities.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41686]

A page in this wiki has been started to list potential generic [[Accessories|accessories and peripherals]] that will work with the Pandora.

===Will there be RTC, IrDA, RS-232?===
There will be RTC and RS-232 (CMOS level), but no IrDA.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]

===Will Pandora have 'sleep' or 'hibernate' modes?===
Yes. Pandora will support both suspend-to-RAM (sleep) and suspend-to-disk (hibernate) modes. Entering these power saving modes will be controlled by software can can be configured to happen when you press the power switch, close the lid, or only on command.

===Can I return my Pandora if I have dead pixels?===
It has been stated[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44169&view=findpost&p=648776] that if the LCD contains noticeable dead pixels, they would replace the device.

===Will any changes be made to the Pandora hardware after the initial batch of 4000?===
There is no ''intention'' to change anything between batches. Any changes made will be small and only out of necessity.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44163&view=findpost&p=648612]

===How many keypresses can it detect at once?===
It can detect two "regular" keys being pressed at once[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44326&view=findpost&p=651104]. However, this restriction does not apply to the game controls, or the central "Menu" keys. Most PS/2 keyboards, for reference, provide 2-4 at a time, so there's not much difference.

===Does it have a microphone? Where is it placed?===
Yes it does. The microphone is up in the right hinge hump in between the 9 and 0 buttons. It can be used with the lid open or closed since it has the hole facing up and slightly in toward the user (somewhat like the power LED).[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44133&view=findpost&p=647343]

===What do the different board revisions mean?===
* MK0 - the original devkit board for developers. Didn't have the Wifi module attached
* MK1 - internal prototyping (???) [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44470&view=findpost&p=653753]
* MK2 - the first batch of production models which will be in the final release.

===What is the expected weight?===
* The prototype weighs in at 270g. The final production model is expected to weigh slightly more, estimated maximum of 300g [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45582&view=findpost&p=676768]

==Emulation Questions==
===Which consoles and computer systems will Pandora emulate?===
Pandora has the technical capability to emulate nearly any video game console up to and including the PSX. The system should also have no trouble with most 8 and 16 bit home computer systems. Please be aware that while the Pandora has the capability to emulate dozens of game and computer systems, the necessary emulation software will need to be ported to the Pandora platform for each system. See the [[Emulators|emulators page]] for more details.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Nintendo64?===
An N64 emulator is currently being worked on, but the N64 is a very difficult system to emulate. It is ''possible'', with much effort, that this will eventually run well enough to run some games at playable speed, but it is by no means guaranteed.

===What about the Nintendo DS?===
Definitely not in the near term. It is possible that there will ''eventually'' be a DS emulator for Pandora, but there are major obstacles to overcome. DS emulation is still in early development on x86 (PC), and the most advanced projects are highly optimized for that platform. Even in cases where the source is available, it would take a lot of work and optimization to get something running on Pandora. In other words, '''don't hold your breath'''.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Sega Dreamcast / Anything recent?===
Probably not. Anything newer / more advanced than the Playstation that is not otherwise mentioned here is '''not likely''' to ever be emulated on Pandora in a useful manner. However, some developers believe it will be possible to emulate Dreamcast with dynamic recompilation at decent speed. [http://www.emudev.org/drkIIRaziel/?p=17] An early attempt at a Dreamcast emulator is somewhat functional, but far too slow to be playable.

===Can Pandora play any PC games without emulation?===
Provided the source code is freely available, the game's system requirements are reasonable and the game has been compiled to run on ARM processors, there is little stopping the Pandora from playing it too.

===Can't I use Wine and run Windows games?===
No.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/47749-the-pandora-can-not-run-windows-or-wine] Wine is not an Emulator, it's a wrapper for the Windows system libraries - it requires an x86 processor to actually run. The Pandora uses an ARM processor. It may be possible to run antiquated versions (3.1) of windows under emulation, but performance will be ''very'' poor. For all intents and purposes, the Pandora cannot run any desktop version of Windows to any useful degree. No amount of software trickery will ever change that.

===Wouldn't this result in legal action because of the emulation?===
No more than an ordinary PC, UMPC, laptop, or GP2X would.

===What sort of PC games will Pandora be able to play under emulation?===
We won't know for sure until there is an actual DOSBox port to try out. Current guestimates put Pandora's DOS capabilities in the low to mid 386 range.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41268&hl=]

==Software Questions==
===What OS will Pandora use?===
Pandora will run a customized build of Linux. It ''may'' be based on the Debian ARMEL flavor, but it will definitely be highly optimized.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41453&view=findpost&p=599472]. A developer has mentioned that the OS that is pre-installed on the Pandora will be based on [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], but there will be an option to run a custom form of Xubuntu from an SD card.

The filesystem is derived from [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], and the build system uses [http://wiki.openembedded.net/index.php/Main_Page OpenEmbedded], which both evolved from OpenZaurus.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44171&view=findpost&p=648859]

===In the videos it looks like DOS...===
That's a Linux command line - the original MK0 devboards were released to the developers before a GUI was available.

===What will the GUI be like?===
The basic UI is called Pmenu, which replaces the earlier port of Gmenu [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=47356&st=15&p=717126&#entry717126]. There are also options of running the "finger friendly" Matchbox window manager, or a full "desktop" environment.

===What software will run on Pandora out of the box?===
That depends on what has been written / ported when you buy one. The Pandora will ship with basic apps like a web browser, text editor, and media player. As the Pandora is running a version of Angstrom, (almost) anything in the [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/repo Angstrom repository] should work out-of-the-box. Many programs in the standard x86 Linux repositories should be able to be ported with not much more than a recompile and possibly some graphical tweaks. If you're not sure what that means, [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/50873-linux-apps/page__st__20__p__785549&#entry785549 this explanation] might clear things up a bit. You can also check the [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40233 Planned Projects thread] on the forums for an idea of what else you might be able to expect.

===Will there be some sort of package manager?===
The Ångström OS uses the package management system ipkg [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ipkg], and this will be used for general packages, such as libraries and browsers.

Pandora specific releases, such as games and emulators will come as PND files. These are self contained archives, which contain metadata for the Pandora menu system. Any PND files on either of the SD cards will be automatically detected and shown in the menu.

===Will Firefox work on the Pandora? What about extensions?===
Firefox is included in the Angstrom repository, so will either be pre-installed, or available to download. Extensions (such as AdBlock) should "just work" automatically, since they don't actually contain compiled code (they're a mix of javascript and xml data) - of course this is assuming the plugin developer hasn't been naughty and made major assumptions...

===Will Pandora support Flash streaming video or applications?===
The Official Flash player is not open source, but Adobe has opened up the Flash standards and dropped licensing fees for developers[http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2008/04/adobe-drops-lic.html], there is a very good chance that Pandora will have Flash support eventually, probably through a port of [http://www.gnu.org/software/gnash/ Gnash]

Also, there are scripts for Firefox (such as VLCtube) which replaces flash video players with regular video plugins or exposes the actual video URL to download. Such scripts can be easily modified to use any native video player.

Adobe have recently announced that they intend to release an ARM version of the Flash Player for a wide variety of devices, and it may be possible to adapt one of these for use on the Pandora.

===Will I be able to access files shared on my PC from the Pandora?===
It might not be included "out of the box", but [http://www.samba.org/ Samba] (an application that "emulates" the Windows file sharing system) should be easy to port to the Pandora, which would allow you to browse your Windows shares as if your machine is just another windows PC (it works both ways, so you could create a shared "drop" folder on the Pandora too)

===Will I be able to connect to the internet over my cell phone with the Pandora?===
The process of connecting a cellular phone to another device to be used as a cellular modem is called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tethering tethering]. The Pandora will be capable of tethering over [[USB_reference|USB]] or over Bluetooth. You must have a phone that is capable of tethering, and you must have a service plan that allows internet access. Note that the act of tethering will probably violate your service agreement unless you're paying extra for a tethering plan. If your provider discovers you are tethering your phone without paying for the plan, you could get hit with extra charges. The method for enabling tethering on any given phone varies by model. Instructions for most models can be found on [http://www.howardforums.com/ Howard Forums].

===Can I write software for Pandora?===
I don't know, can you? Pandora will definitely be compatible with [http://www.libsdl.org/ SDL] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenGL_ES OpenGL 2.0 ES] libraries. There will likely be libraries for [http://www.python.org/ Python] and other languages as well.

===Will it be possible to write software directly on the Pandora itself?===

There is no reason why not. Certainly it will be easy to get GCC running directly for writing C/C++ code. Python doesn't need a compiler, so should just run, assuming the interpreter has been ported.

A fully blown IDE would take more work, but plenty of open source IDEs exist, so could in theory be ported.

===Will Pandora have XXXX application?===
Maybe. I suggest you [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=Search&f= search the official forums] to see if anybody is working on the application you want.

===Nobody is working on XXXX application! What do I do?===
The first thing you should do is make sure it ''can'' be ported. Use the [http://www.gliffy.com/publish/1448256/ portability flowchart] to determine if a port of the software is possible. Next, check to see if a similar application is under development. If it looks like the program is portable, just be patient. There are literally hundreds of games and applications that would be desirable on the Pandora, and only so many people who are capable of making them happen. Most devs already have plans for their first projects, so just sit tight and wait for somebody to pick it up.

===Will other OSes be available?===
Almost certainly, but they are likely to be community developed. Gentoo is currently in development and available for testing.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45177&view=findpost&p=683369] Xubuntu has been running and videoed. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOPNurKei0I] A port of [http://www.riscos.info/index.php/RISC_OS_FAQ RISC OS] is also in the works.[http://www.riscosopen.org/forum/forums/5/topics/166]

===Can the Pandora run Microsoft Windows?===
No. Microsoft Windows requires an x86 processor. The Pandora uses an ARM processor, and therefore it cannot run Windows.

===What about Windows CE? That supports ARM processors!===
Yes, in theory you could run WinCE, although you'd need to pay Microsoft for the privilege [http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/products/windowsce/default.mspx] (and wouldn't be free to distribute it.)

This still wouldn't let you run regular Windows applications, since they'd still be compiled for an x86 processor. You'd only be able to run applications compiled specifically for WinCE/ARM.

==Logo Questions==

===I want to make cool fan art! Where can I get the logo?===
A fan-made version of the [[logo]] is available for non-commercial use.

===What font is "Pandora" written in?===
No one knows. [[Craigix]] has stated on the forums that he believes it is drawn.

[http://www.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/ WhatTheFont] certainly doesn't recognise it, and is usually pretty accurate at font recognition.

===Doesn't that look a lot like the SGI logo?===
The old box logo previously used by SiliconGraphics before their redesign does bear a resemblance. However, their old logo was always 3D, showing the back edges of the box, and the lines folded in a different manner than the ones used in the Pandora logo.

[[Category:FAQ]]

Special:Badtitle/NS122:FAQ

2010-06-01T08:09:25Z

Ganimoth: /* Hardware Questions */ něco málo překladu

==Nejdříve si přečtěte!==
Máte-li otázku, která zde není ještě zahrnuta, prosím navštivte nejprve [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showforum=61 fórum].

==Obecně==
===Co je to Pandora===
Pandora je kapesní herní počítač. Stejně tak se dá označit za herní systém, UMPC, PMP, MID, apod.

===Co to umí?===
Některý software už byl otestován, nicméně větší část softwaru bude vypuštěna až po zahájení prodeje Pandor. Zde je pár věcí, co by hotová Pandora měla zvládat:
* Spustit plno open source her převedených z jiných výpočetních systémů
* Spustit podomácku naprogramované hry, tvz. homebrew, vytvořené přímo pro Pandoru.
* Spustit [[emulátory]]
* Prohlížet internet
* Provozovat chat / IM klienty
* Přehrávat hudební a video soubory
* Prohlížet obrázky
* Zobrazit a upravotat textové dokumenty
* V určité míře bude možné dělat většinu věcí jako na obyčejném PC

===Kdo ji vyrábí?===
Hlavními tvůrci jsou Craig "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=116 Cragix]" Rothwell, Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=9395 MWeston]" Weston, and Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=205 EvilDragon]" Mrozek. Dál jsou to desítky dalších lidí z komunity GP32X, kteří se na projektu podílí jak po stránce hardware, tak softwarové.

===Jsou tito lidé součástí firmy Game Park nebo GamePark Holdings?===
[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark Game Park]] (korejská firma která vyráběla [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gp32 GP32]]) a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark_Holdings GamePark Holdings]] (korejská firma, která stojí za [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GP2X GP2X]]) nemají nic společného s projektem Pandora Několik hlavních vývojářů jsou regionální distributoři handheldů GP32 a GP2X, ale nejedná se o zaměstnance těchto výrobců. Projekt Pandora částečně vychází z předhozích open source handheldů GP32 a GP2X, ale povyšuje hardware a software na novou úroveň. Komunity vývojářů a uživatelů Pandory, GP32 a GP2x se částečně prolínají (oficiální fórum Pandory je v současnosti na fóru GP32X).

===Jaké jsou rozdíly mezi Pandorou a GP2X?===
Stručně, je lepší. Podle hrubých odhadů je CPU Pandory asi 3x výkonnější než u GP2X.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=39958&view=findpost&p=578750] Je tu i pár dalších věcí, které Pandora oproti GP2X vylepšila:
* Více RAM, interní paměti, lepší možnosti ukládání na vyměnitelná média
* Šance na emulaci pokročilejších konzolí (N64, NDS)
* Lepší emulace již podporovaných konzolí (SNES, PS1)
* Mnohem lepší hardware podpora 3D a software
* Větší displej s vyšším rozlišením
* 2-3x delší výdrž zabudované nabíjecí baterie[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=603481]
* Wifi
* Bluetooth
* QWERTY klávesnice s analogovými páčkami

===Opravdu očekáváte soupeření s PSP / DS / eeePC / atd.?===
Ne, neočekáváme. Pandora se velmi liší od čehokoliv v současnosti dostupného. Je navržena k vyplnění mezery na trhu nadšeneckých, retro či nezávislých her a tvorby. Uvědomujeme si, že většina široké veřejnosti Pandořiny hlavní funkce nepotřebuje nebo neocení. Pandora je lépe přenosná než UMPC či eeePC a má daleko lepší ovládání her. Je mnohem výkonnější, než PSP či DS, a se svoji obrazovkou s vysokým rozlišením a qwerty klávesnicí je mnohem způsobilejší pro obecné počítačové činnosti. Tyto vlastnosti jsou na úkor vyšší ceny oproti komerčním kapesním herním konzolím a strmější křivky učení než u tradičního ultra mobilního PC. Ne každý bude ochotný toto podstoupit a zkusit něco nového.

===Kde mohu Pandoru koupit? Jsou předobjednávky už vyprodány?===
[http://openpandora.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=97&Itemid=12&lang=en Zde] může být k dispozici k objednání několik kusů zbýávajícíh z první várky. Druhá dávka se očekává v průběhu roku 2010, nicméně je pravděpodobné, že tu bude dlouhá mezera (nejméně 28 týdnů) mezi první a druhou sérií.

Produkce druhé série se očekává v roce 2009. Detaily o předobjednávkách a lokálních distributorech sledujte [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html zde].

===Jen 3000?! A co když už jsou vyprodané?===

První série, čítající téměř 4000 kusů, už je [http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?p=4417#p4417 vyprodaná]. Druhá série je očekávána během roku 2010.

===V jakých barvách bude dostupná?===
Pandora bude dostupná jen a pouze v černé barvě. Případné budoucí edice se ''mohou'' objevit i v jiných barvách.

===Jaké příslušenství bude dostupné?===
[http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html Oficiální distributoři] nabízejí pouzdro s logem Pandora, kabel pro výstup do televize a náhradní ~4000MaH baterii.

===Co když se něco pokazí? Bude mít Pandora záruku?===
Ze zákona platí jeden rok záruka a vývojáři prohlásili, že vadný hardware vymění. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43984&st=0&p=645110&#entry645110] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43628&st=15&p=637425&#entry637425] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=42289&st=0&p=612864&#entry612864] LCD s viditelně vadnými pixely budou také vyměněny.

==Otázky k hardwaru==
===Proč zařízení vypadá tak jako vypadá?===
Projekt Pandory byl od začátku skupinovým úsilím. Vývojový tým navrhl Pandoru na základě specifikací vyžádaných potenciálními uživateli. Hlavní fyzické vlastnosti - qwerty klávesnice, dva analogové minijoysticky,zavírací design, kapesní velikost - byly většinou komunity považovány za nejdůležitější. Fyzický vzhled Pandory je výsledkem vtěsnání všeho potřebného hardwaru do zařízení kapesní velikosti při zachování rozumné ceny. Bylo zvažováno mnoho jiných rozložení, ale konečný design je nejlepší možné řešení.

===Jaký typ podsvícení displeje je použit, LED nebo CCFL?===
Pandora používá stejný LED displej jako Archos 605.

===Jaký druh displeje používá? Podporuje více-dotykové ovládání (multi-touch)?===
Dotykový displej Pandory je odporový (rezistivní). Odporové displeje nezvládají vícedotykové ovládání jako iPhone či iPod Touch, ale jsou schopny zjednodušujícího snímání tlaku. Odporové dotykové displeje používají pro vstup dat stylus, který je součástí balení. Můžete také použít prstu pro úkoly méně náročné na přesnost, jako je například stisk tlačítka. Podle Craigixe, je velmi jednoduché a přirozené přecházet mezi herními ovládacími prvky a dotykovým displejem.

===Mohu malovat s použitím dotykového displeje?===
Notaz, who was working with the touch screen driver, says it can do some pressure sensing and returns around 16 different values for pressure[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=44980&st=15]. This is not sensitive the way Wacom tablets are, but should allow simple pressure sensitivity if applications are designed for it. For software development, it is accessible through standard Linux event interface (raw values), or tslib (calibrated).

===Why doesn't the LCD touchscreen flip / rotate for a "tablet" mode?===
This is actually a patented idea. Pandora could not have a hinge which either flipped all the way back or rotated without substantially increasing the cost (licensing fees) or risking a patent infringement lawsuit.

===Why don't you use a slide out keyboard like the Nokia N810?===
This is also patented. A lot of the good ideas are.

===Why does it have a keyboard at all?===
Many people think Pandora is a gaming / emulation device only, but this is not true. It was designed from early on to be a multifunction palmtop computer / UMPC as well as a gaming handheld. Many desirable applications require a keyboard and the general consensus was that an on-screen keyboard wasn't good enough.

===Where does the stylus fit?===
The stylus provided with the Pandora fits in a slot on the side, sliding in to fit parallel to the battery.

===Why does Pandora only have 256MB of RAM? Is that enough?===
The OMAP3530 SoC which powers the Pandora is currently only available with 256MB of RAM. This is built into the chip. It is not replaceable or expandable. All of the major software developers have stated that 256MB will be more than enough for all tasks for which Pandora is suitable. The PSP only has 32MB RAM and it certainly doesn't have any problem with high-end games. Other handheld computing platforms like the Nokia N8x0 tablets and the iPhone also have only 128MB RAM, and it has certainly not limited them in any way. A recent Youtube video shows a customized version of Ubuntu working on the Pandora with plenty of RAM free[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I47F87FeLV8].

===Why doesn't it have WiMax / GPS / accelerometers / etc?===
We had to draw the line somewhere. Adding any more features would have increased the price. Luckily Pandora has two [[USB_reference|USB host ports]], bluetooth, two SD slots with SDIO capability, and a serial UART for adding whatever additional widgets you want (such as a USB GPS system). Solder pads were designed into the PCB for "hacking" in extra internal hardware.

===What kind of battery will it have?===
Pandora will have a 4000mAh Lithium Polymer battery. Batteries will be user-replaceable and spares will be sold by Pandora retailers. 5000mAh extended batteries may also be available.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=602568]. A replacement 4000mAh battery costs £14.99/€21.99/$29.99

===How long will the battery last?===
Current estimates are around 10 hours for basic applications.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40823&st=80&p=595336&#entry595336] Actual battery runtime will vary based on the the software being run and peripherals in use. For instance, using Wifi constantly, or having it constantly polling will reduce the life by a couple hours, compared to disabling the wifi altogether.

===What about the power supply or power cable?===
The Pandora is expected to come with a switching power supply with a standard cord socket which should function with 110V and 240V AC power. It is not known if there is a plan to supply localized power plug cables.

Craig has also stated that a PSP power supply will work fine with the Pandora [http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=41&st=0&sk=t&sd=a].

===Is it be able to run from the AC Adaptor alone, without a battery connected?===
Originally, it was thought not, due to the design of the OMAP chipset appearing to require a battery to be connected. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=600811]
However, it has now been confirmed that the Pandora DOES now work without a battery installed, although some features (like backlight) may have to be turned off via software to enable this[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/51654-notaz-and-his-pandora/page__view__findpost__p__806714]. The hardware tweak or tweaks have been performed as part of Pandora development, and are not something that the end user will have to worry about/perform[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/51654-notaz-and-his-pandora/page__view__findpost__p__806734][http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/51654-notaz-and-his-pandora/page__view__findpost__p__806808].

Information from Mweston [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/53635-so-are-the-batteries-tested-at-all/page__view__findpost__p__858065]
When no battery is found on AC adapter insertion, the unit goes into constant voltage mode which provides a constant 4.0V on the battery net. It doesn't like it if you put a battery in at this point because the TI chip doesn't appear to be designed to jump back to normal mode without a power cycle. It could do weird things like dump ridiculous amounts of current into the battery without software control. I liked the idea of letting customers power without a battery so we left this feature in but be aware of this restriction:

IF YOU POWERED THE SYSTEM WITHOUT A BATTERY, SHUT IT OFF BEFORE STICKING THE BATTERY BACK IN. (not an angry sentence, just making it clear.) :)

When the battery is inserted first, the system will power up using the normal mode. When the AC adapter is plugged in after this, it will power the system and charge the battery up to the limits set in software. Currently, Notaz and I have chosen 1A on the AC adapter and 600mA from the USB input. It can be changed by sending commands to the chip to alter these set numbers but that is a software lesson better learned from someone else. With the LCD off (lid closed perhaps) idling on the desktop, something like 750mA will go to the battery for a 6 hour charge time or so. With the system doing stuff and demanding more power, less current will go to the battery and it will charge slower. 1A was also chosen to consider thermal dissipation because the regulator of the TI chip is linear and wastes energy dropping the voltage from the 5V down to just above the cell voltage. You may notice the system feels warmer when the battery is more discharged than when it is full which is normal.

I haven't had much luck hot swapping batteries while the system is live but I think it worked for ED once. For me, as soon as I pull the battery, the system resets. The power management chip seems to rely on the status of the thermistor in the battery and it if disappears, it can trigger events. Maybe there are software work arounds but I don't know.

===My Pandora does not start, even with the mains adapter plugged in===
From [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/53635-so-are-the-batteries-tested-at-all/page__view__findpost__p__857958]
When a battery is inserted, the power goes into the battery, charges it and the battery powers the Pandora.
When no battery is inserted, the power goes through the charging circuit directly into the Pandora.

This means: If the battery is really empty, the Pandora won't power on when connected to AC until the battery reaches a certain voltage level

so let it charge the battery (might take 10 or more minutes before it starts to charge) or remove the battery and plug in the mains adaptor, it then will start.

IF YOU POWERED THE SYSTEM WITHOUT A BATTERY, SHUT IT OFF BEFORE STICKING THE BATTERY BACK IN. (not an angry sentence, just making it clear.) :)

===Will it be able charge from USB?===
Yes, through the mini-AB OTG port. Whilst the Pandora is in use the charge rate may be so low as to make it impractical for normal purposes. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45902&view=findpost&p=683572]

===Will I be able to use USB and SDIO accessories with my Pandora?===
There would not be much point to having a [[USB_reference|USB]] host port if you couldn't. Any USB or SDIO device should work with Pandora, as long as drivers are available. Standard mass storage devices (USB memory sticks, keyboards, gamepads, external hard drives, etc.) should work fine out of the box. Many devices like GPS receivers, EVDO modems and cameras should be compatible, but not necessarily all makes and models. For a list of known-working devices see [[USB_compatibility_list|the USB compatibility list]]. More detailed info about using USB on the Pandora can be found [[USB_reference|on this page]].

===Will my old USB 1.1 device work on the Pandora?===
You can't connect it to the main [[USB_reference|USB]] port, but you can to the OTG (On The Go) port with the appropriate adapter, active USB extension cable, or hub, since the OTG port accepts USB 1.1 devices.

Only devices displaying the USB HIGH SPEED logo will work with the "regular" USB port on the Pandora. Other USB devices can be used if a HIGH SPEED USB hub is connected between them and the Pandora. (This translates the USB low speed and full speed transactions into High Speed transactions.)

A USB standard-A male to USB standard-A female cable '''will not work''' as a hub.

There are some devices that do not work at High Speed, and thus require a High Speed hub, but at the same time require more than the usual 100 mA. To provide the extra power, the hub used must be a powered hub (one that has a power cord you can plug in to the wall).

You can find more detailed info about using the Pandora's two USB ports [[USB_reference|on this page]].

''(Thanks to [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44611&view=findpost&p=657812 DAP] for the detailed information.)''

===Will there be any special accessories for Pandora?===
Currently a Pandora branded case, a TV out cable and replacement batteries are available. The lead developers are currently entertaining other possibilities.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41686]

A page in this wiki has been started to list potential generic [[Accessories|accessories and peripherals]] that will work with the Pandora.

===Will there be RTC, IrDA, RS-232?===
There will be RTC and RS-232 (CMOS level), but no IrDA.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]

===Will Pandora have 'sleep' or 'hibernate' modes?===
Yes. Pandora will support both suspend-to-RAM (sleep) and suspend-to-disk (hibernate) modes. Entering these power saving modes will be controlled by software can can be configured to happen when you press the power switch, close the lid, or only on command.

===Can I return my Pandora if I have dead pixels?===
It has been stated[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44169&view=findpost&p=648776] that if the LCD contains noticeable dead pixels, they would replace the device.

===Will any changes be made to the Pandora hardware after the initial batch of 4000?===
There is no ''intention'' to change anything between batches. Any changes made will be small and only out of necessity.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44163&view=findpost&p=648612]

===How many keypresses can it detect at once?===
It can detect two "regular" keys being pressed at once[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44326&view=findpost&p=651104]. However, this restriction does not apply to the game controls, or the central "Menu" keys. Most PS/2 keyboards, for reference, provide 2-4 at a time, so there's not much difference.

===Does it have a microphone? Where is it placed?===
Yes it does. The microphone is up in the right hinge hump in between the 9 and 0 buttons. It can be used with the lid open or closed since it has the hole facing up and slightly in toward the user (somewhat like the power LED).[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44133&view=findpost&p=647343]

===What do the different board revisions mean?===
* MK0 - the original devkit board for developers. Didn't have the Wifi module attached
* MK1 - internal prototyping (???) [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44470&view=findpost&p=653753]
* MK2 - the first batch of production models which will be in the final release.

===What is the expected weight?===
* The prototype weighs in at 270g. The final production model is expected to weigh slightly more, estimated maximum of 300g [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45582&view=findpost&p=676768]

==Emulation Questions==
===Which consoles and computer systems will Pandora emulate?===
Pandora has the technical capability to emulate nearly any video game console up to and including the PSX. The system should also have no trouble with most 8 and 16 bit home computer systems. Please be aware that while the Pandora has the capability to emulate dozens of game and computer systems, the necessary emulation software will need to be ported to the Pandora platform for each system. See the [[Emulators|emulators page]] for more details.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Nintendo64?===
An N64 emulator is currently being worked on, but the N64 is a very difficult system to emulate. It is ''possible'', with much effort, that this will eventually run well enough to run some games at playable speed, but it is by no means guaranteed.

===What about the Nintendo DS?===
Definitely not in the near term. It is possible that there will ''eventually'' be a DS emulator for Pandora, but there are major obstacles to overcome. DS emulation is still in early development on x86 (PC), and the most advanced projects are highly optimized for that platform. Even in cases where the source is available, it would take a lot of work and optimization to get something running on Pandora. In other words, '''don't hold your breath'''.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Sega Dreamcast / Anything recent?===
Probably not. Anything newer / more advanced than the Playstation that is not otherwise mentioned here is '''not likely''' to ever be emulated on Pandora in a useful manner. However, some developers believe it will be possible to emulate Dreamcast with dynamic recompilation at decent speed. [http://www.emudev.org/drkIIRaziel/?p=17] An early attempt at a Dreamcast emulator is somewhat functional, but far too slow to be playable.

===Can Pandora play any PC games without emulation?===
Provided the source code is freely available, the game's system requirements are reasonable and the game has been compiled to run on ARM processors, there is little stopping the Pandora from playing it too.

===Can't I use Wine and run Windows games?===
No.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/47749-the-pandora-can-not-run-windows-or-wine] Wine is not an Emulator, it's a wrapper for the Windows system libraries - it requires an x86 processor to actually run. The Pandora uses an ARM processor. It may be possible to run antiquated versions (3.1) of windows under emulation, but performance will be ''very'' poor. For all intents and purposes, the Pandora cannot run any desktop version of Windows to any useful degree. No amount of software trickery will ever change that.

===Wouldn't this result in legal action because of the emulation?===
No more than an ordinary PC, UMPC, laptop, or GP2X would.

===What sort of PC games will Pandora be able to play under emulation?===
We won't know for sure until there is an actual DOSBox port to try out. Current guestimates put Pandora's DOS capabilities in the low to mid 386 range.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41268&hl=]

==Software Questions==
===What OS will Pandora use?===
Pandora will run a customized build of Linux. It ''may'' be based on the Debian ARMEL flavor, but it will definitely be highly optimized.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41453&view=findpost&p=599472]. A developer has mentioned that the OS that is pre-installed on the Pandora will be based on [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], but there will be an option to run a custom form of Xubuntu from an SD card.

The filesystem is derived from [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], and the build system uses [http://wiki.openembedded.net/index.php/Main_Page OpenEmbedded], which both evolved from OpenZaurus.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44171&view=findpost&p=648859]

===In the videos it looks like DOS...===
That's a Linux command line - the original MK0 devboards were released to the developers before a GUI was available.

===What will the GUI be like?===
The basic UI is called Pmenu, which replaces the earlier port of Gmenu [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=47356&st=15&p=717126&#entry717126]. There are also options of running the "finger friendly" Matchbox window manager, or a full "desktop" environment.

===What software will run on Pandora out of the box?===
That depends on what has been written / ported when you buy one. The Pandora will ship with basic apps like a web browser, text editor, and media player. As the Pandora is running a version of Angstrom, (almost) anything in the [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/repo Angstrom repository] should work out-of-the-box. Many programs in the standard x86 Linux repositories should be able to be ported with not much more than a recompile and possibly some graphical tweaks. If you're not sure what that means, [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/50873-linux-apps/page__st__20__p__785549&#entry785549 this explanation] might clear things up a bit. You can also check the [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40233 Planned Projects thread] on the forums for an idea of what else you might be able to expect.

===Will there be some sort of package manager?===
The Ångström OS uses the package management system ipkg [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ipkg], and this will be used for general packages, such as libraries and browsers.

Pandora specific releases, such as games and emulators will come as PND files. These are self contained archives, which contain metadata for the Pandora menu system. Any PND files on either of the SD cards will be automatically detected and shown in the menu.

===Will Firefox work on the Pandora? What about extensions?===
Firefox is included in the Angstrom repository, so will either be pre-installed, or available to download. Extensions (such as AdBlock) should "just work" automatically, since they don't actually contain compiled code (they're a mix of javascript and xml data) - of course this is assuming the plugin developer hasn't been naughty and made major assumptions...

===Will Pandora support Flash streaming video or applications?===
The Official Flash player is not open source, but Adobe has opened up the Flash standards and dropped licensing fees for developers[http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2008/04/adobe-drops-lic.html], there is a very good chance that Pandora will have Flash support eventually, probably through a port of [http://www.gnu.org/software/gnash/ Gnash]

Also, there are scripts for Firefox (such as VLCtube) which replaces flash video players with regular video plugins or exposes the actual video URL to download. Such scripts can be easily modified to use any native video player.

Adobe have recently announced that they intend to release an ARM version of the Flash Player for a wide variety of devices, and it may be possible to adapt one of these for use on the Pandora.

===Will I be able to access files shared on my PC from the Pandora?===
It might not be included "out of the box", but [http://www.samba.org/ Samba] (an application that "emulates" the Windows file sharing system) should be easy to port to the Pandora, which would allow you to browse your Windows shares as if your machine is just another windows PC (it works both ways, so you could create a shared "drop" folder on the Pandora too)

===Will I be able to connect to the internet over my cell phone with the Pandora?===
The process of connecting a cellular phone to another device to be used as a cellular modem is called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tethering tethering]. The Pandora will be capable of tethering over [[USB_reference|USB]] or over Bluetooth. You must have a phone that is capable of tethering, and you must have a service plan that allows internet access. Note that the act of tethering will probably violate your service agreement unless you're paying extra for a tethering plan. If your provider discovers you are tethering your phone without paying for the plan, you could get hit with extra charges. The method for enabling tethering on any given phone varies by model. Instructions for most models can be found on [http://www.howardforums.com/ Howard Forums].

===Can I write software for Pandora?===
I don't know, can you? Pandora will definitely be compatible with [http://www.libsdl.org/ SDL] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenGL_ES OpenGL 2.0 ES] libraries. There will likely be libraries for [http://www.python.org/ Python] and other languages as well.

===Will it be possible to write software directly on the Pandora itself?===

There is no reason why not. Certainly it will be easy to get GCC running directly for writing C/C++ code. Python doesn't need a compiler, so should just run, assuming the interpreter has been ported.

A fully blown IDE would take more work, but plenty of open source IDEs exist, so could in theory be ported.

===Will Pandora have XXXX application?===
Maybe. I suggest you [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=Search&f= search the official forums] to see if anybody is working on the application you want.

===Nobody is working on XXXX application! What do I do?===
The first thing you should do is make sure it ''can'' be ported. Use the [http://www.gliffy.com/publish/1448256/ portability flowchart] to determine if a port of the software is possible. Next, check to see if a similar application is under development. If it looks like the program is portable, just be patient. There are literally hundreds of games and applications that would be desirable on the Pandora, and only so many people who are capable of making them happen. Most devs already have plans for their first projects, so just sit tight and wait for somebody to pick it up.

===Will other OSes be available?===
Almost certainly, but they are likely to be community developed. Gentoo is currently in development and available for testing.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45177&view=findpost&p=683369] Xubuntu has been running and videoed. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOPNurKei0I] A port of [http://www.riscos.info/index.php/RISC_OS_FAQ RISC OS] is also in the works.[http://www.riscosopen.org/forum/forums/5/topics/166]

===Can the Pandora run Microsoft Windows?===
No. Microsoft Windows requires an x86 processor. The Pandora uses an ARM processor, and therefore it cannot run Windows.

===What about Windows CE? That supports ARM processors!===
Yes, in theory you could run WinCE, although you'd need to pay Microsoft for the privilege [http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/products/windowsce/default.mspx] (and wouldn't be free to distribute it.)

This still wouldn't let you run regular Windows applications, since they'd still be compiled for an x86 processor. You'd only be able to run applications compiled specifically for WinCE/ARM.

==Logo Questions==

===I want to make cool fan art! Where can I get the logo?===
A fan-made version of the [[logo]] is available for non-commercial use.

===What font is "Pandora" written in?===
No one knows. [[Craigix]] has stated on the forums that he believes it is drawn.

[http://www.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/ WhatTheFont] certainly doesn't recognise it, and is usually pretty accurate at font recognition.

===Doesn't that look a lot like the SGI logo?===
The old box logo previously used by SiliconGraphics before their redesign does bear a resemblance. However, their old logo was always 3D, showing the back edges of the box, and the lines folded in a different manner than the ones used in the Pandora logo.

[[Category:FAQ]]

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2010-05-30T23:36:47Z

Ganimoth: aktualizace některých českých údajů + nahrazení nepřeložené části aktuálním textem (když už nic)

==Nejdříve si přečtěte!==
Máte-li otázku, která zde není ještě zahrnuta, prosím navštivte nejprve [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showforum=61 fórum].

==Obecně==
===Co je to Pandora===
Pandora je kapesní herní počítač. Stejně tak se dá označit za herní systém, UMPC, PMP, MID, apod.

===Co to umí?===
Některý software už byl otestován, nicméně větší část softwaru bude vypuštěna až po zahájení prodeje Pandor. Zde je pár věcí, co by hotová Pandora měla zvládat:
* Spustit plno open source her převedených z jiných výpočetních systémů
* Spustit podomácku naprogramované hry, tvz. homebrew, vytvořené přímo pro Pandoru.
* Spustit [[emulátory]]
* Prohlížet internet
* Provozovat chat / IM klienty
* Přehrávat hudební a video soubory
* Prohlížet obrázky
* Zobrazit a upravotat textové dokumenty
* V určité míře bude možné dělat většinu věcí jako na obyčejném PC

===Kdo ji vyrábí?===
Hlavními tvůrci jsou Craig "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=116 Cragix]" Rothwell, Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=9395 MWeston]" Weston, and Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=205 EvilDragon]" Mrozek. Dál jsou to desítky dalších lidí z komunity GP32X, kteří se na projektu podílí jak po stránce hardware, tak softwarové.

===Jsou tito lidé součástí firmy Game Park nebo GamePark Holdings?===
[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark Game Park]] (korejská firma která vyráběla [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gp32 GP32]]) a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark_Holdings GamePark Holdings]] (korejská firma, která stojí za [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GP2X GP2X]]) nemají nic společného s projektem Pandora Několik hlavních vývojářů jsou regionální distributoři handheldů GP32 a GP2X, ale nejedná se o zaměstnance těchto výrobců. Projekt Pandora částečně vychází z předhozích open source handheldů GP32 a GP2X, ale povyšuje hardware a software na novou úroveň. Komunity vývojářů a uživatelů Pandory, GP32 a GP2x se částečně prolínají (oficiální fórum Pandory je v současnosti na fóru GP32X).

===Jaké jsou rozdíly mezi Pandorou a GP2X?===
Stručně, je lepší. Podle hrubých odhadů je CPU Pandory asi 3x výkonnější než u GP2X.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=39958&view=findpost&p=578750] Je tu i pár dalších věcí, které Pandora oproti GP2X vylepšila:
* Více RAM, interní paměti, lepší možnosti ukládání na vyměnitelná média
* Šance na emulaci pokročilejších konzolí (N64, NDS)
* Lepší emulace již podporovaných konzolí (SNES, PS1)
* Mnohem lepší hardware podpora 3D a software
* Větší displej s vyšším rozlišením
* 2-3x delší výdrž zabudované nabíjecí baterie[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=603481]
* Wifi
* Bluetooth
* QWERTY klávesnice s analogovými páčkami

===Opravdu očekáváte soupeření s PSP / DS / eeePC / atd.?===
Ne, neočekáváme. Pandora se velmi liší od čehokoliv v současnosti dostupného. Je navržena k vyplnění mezery na trhu nadšeneckých, retro či nezávislých her a tvorby. Uvědomujeme si, že většina široké veřejnosti Pandořiny hlavní funkce nepotřebuje nebo neocení. Pandora je lépe přenosná než UMPC či eeePC a má daleko lepší ovládání her. Je mnohem výkonnější, než PSP či DS, a se svoji obrazovkou s vysokým rozlišením a qwerty klávesnicí je mnohem způsobilejší pro obecné počítačové činnosti. Tyto vlastnosti jsou na úkor vyšší ceny oproti komerčním kapesním herním konzolím a strmější křivky učení než u tradičního ultra mobilního PC. Ne každý bude ochotný toto podstoupit a zkusit něco nového.

===Kde mohu Pandoru koupit? Jsou předobjednávky už vyprodány?===
[http://openpandora.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=97&Itemid=12&lang=en Zde] může být k dispozici k objednání několik kusů zbýávajícíh z první várky. Druhá dávka se očekává v průběhu roku 2010, nicméně je pravděpodobné, že tu bude dlouhá mezera (nejméně 28 týdnů) mezi první a druhou sérií.

Produkce druhé série se očekává v roce 2009. Detaily o předobjednávkách a lokálních distributorech sledujte [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html zde].

===Jen 3000?! A co když už jsou vyprodané?===

První série, čítající téměř 4000 kusů, už je [http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?p=4417#p4417 vyprodaná]. Druhá série je očekávána během roku 2010.

===V jakých barvách bude dostupná?===
Pandora bude dostupná jen a pouze v černé barvě. Případné budoucí edice se ''mohou'' objevit i v jiných barvách.

===Jaké příslušenství bude dostupné?===
[http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html Oficiální distributoři] nabízejí pouzdro s logem Pandora, kabel pro výstup do televize a náhradní ~4000MaH baterii.

===Co když se něco pokazí? Bude mít Pandora záruku?===
Ze zákona platí jeden rok záruka a vývojáři prohlásili, že vadný hardware vymění. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43984&st=0&p=645110&#entry645110] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43628&st=15&p=637425&#entry637425] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=42289&st=0&p=612864&#entry612864] LCD s viditelně vadnými pixely budou také vyměněny.

==Hardware Questions==
===Why does the system look like it does?===
The Pandora project has been a group effort from the beginning. The hardware development team designed Pandora based on specifications requested by potential users. The main physical features - qwerty keyboard, dual analog pads, clamshell design, pocketable size - were considered important by most of the community. The physical appearance of Pandora is a result of getting all the necessary hardware into a pocket sized device while keeping the cost reasonable. Many other layouts were considered, but the final design is the best possible solution.

===What type of screen is it, LED or CCFL?===
The Pandora uses the same LED screen as the Archos 605.

===What kind of touch screen does it have? Is it multi-touch?===
The Pandora touchscreen is resistive. Resistive touchscreens cannot do multitouch like the iPhone or iPod Touch can, but they can do simplistic pressure sensing. Resistive touchscreens use a stylus for input, which is included. You can also use your finger for less accurate tasks, such as pressing buttons. According to Craigix, it is very easy and natural to switch between gaming controls to touchscreen.

===Can I draw using the touch screen?===
Notaz, who was working with the touch screen driver, says it can do some pressure sensing and returns around 16 different values for pressure[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=44980&st=15]. This is not sensitive the way Wacom tablets are, but should allow simple pressure sensitivity if applications are designed for it. For software development, it is accessible through standard Linux event interface (raw values), or tslib (calibrated).

===Why doesn't the LCD touchscreen flip / rotate for a "tablet" mode?===
This is actually a patented idea. Pandora could not have a hinge which either flipped all the way back or rotated without substantially increasing the cost (licensing fees) or risking a patent infringement lawsuit.

===Why don't you use a slide out keyboard like the Nokia N810?===
This is also patented. A lot of the good ideas are.

===Why does it have a keyboard at all?===
Many people think Pandora is a gaming / emulation device only, but this is not true. It was designed from early on to be a multifunction palmtop computer / UMPC as well as a gaming handheld. Many desirable applications require a keyboard and the general consensus was that an on-screen keyboard wasn't good enough.

===Where does the stylus fit?===
The stylus provided with the Pandora fits in a slot on the side, sliding in to fit parallel to the battery.

===Why does Pandora only have 256MB of RAM? Is that enough?===
The OMAP3530 SoC which powers the Pandora is currently only available with 256MB of RAM. This is built into the chip. It is not replaceable or expandable. All of the major software developers have stated that 256MB will be more than enough for all tasks for which Pandora is suitable. The PSP only has 32MB RAM and it certainly doesn't have any problem with high-end games. Other handheld computing platforms like the Nokia N8x0 tablets and the iPhone also have only 128MB RAM, and it has certainly not limited them in any way. A recent Youtube video shows a customized version of Ubuntu working on the Pandora with plenty of RAM free[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I47F87FeLV8].

===Why doesn't it have WiMax / GPS / accelerometers / etc?===
We had to draw the line somewhere. Adding any more features would have increased the price. Luckily Pandora has two [[USB_reference|USB host ports]], bluetooth, two SD slots with SDIO capability, and a serial UART for adding whatever additional widgets you want (such as a USB GPS system). Solder pads were designed into the PCB for "hacking" in extra internal hardware.

===What kind of battery will it have?===
Pandora will have a 4000mAh Lithium Polymer battery. Batteries will be user-replaceable and spares will be sold by Pandora retailers. 5000mAh extended batteries may also be available.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=602568]. A replacement 4000mAh battery costs £14.99/€21.99/$29.99

===How long will the battery last?===
Current estimates are around 10 hours for basic applications.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40823&st=80&p=595336&#entry595336] Actual battery runtime will vary based on the the software being run and peripherals in use. For instance, using Wifi constantly, or having it constantly polling will reduce the life by a couple hours, compared to disabling the wifi altogether.

===What about the power supply or power cable?===
The Pandora is expected to come with a switching power supply with a standard cord socket which should function with 110V and 240V AC power. It is not known if there is a plan to supply localized power plug cables.

Craig has also stated that a PSP power supply will work fine with the Pandora [http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=41&st=0&sk=t&sd=a].

===Is it be able to run from the AC Adaptor alone, without a battery connected?===
Originally, it was thought not, due to the design of the OMAP chipset appearing to require a battery to be connected. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=600811]
However, it has now been confirmed that the Pandora DOES now work without a battery installed, although some features (like backlight) may have to be turned off via software to enable this[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/51654-notaz-and-his-pandora/page__view__findpost__p__806714]. The hardware tweak or tweaks have been performed as part of Pandora development, and are not something that the end user will have to worry about/perform[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/51654-notaz-and-his-pandora/page__view__findpost__p__806734][http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/51654-notaz-and-his-pandora/page__view__findpost__p__806808].

Information from Mweston [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/53635-so-are-the-batteries-tested-at-all/page__view__findpost__p__858065]
When no battery is found on AC adapter insertion, the unit goes into constant voltage mode which provides a constant 4.0V on the battery net. It doesn't like it if you put a battery in at this point because the TI chip doesn't appear to be designed to jump back to normal mode without a power cycle. It could do weird things like dump ridiculous amounts of current into the battery without software control. I liked the idea of letting customers power without a battery so we left this feature in but be aware of this restriction:

IF YOU POWERED THE SYSTEM WITHOUT A BATTERY, SHUT IT OFF BEFORE STICKING THE BATTERY BACK IN. (not an angry sentence, just making it clear.) :)

When the battery is inserted first, the system will power up using the normal mode. When the AC adapter is plugged in after this, it will power the system and charge the battery up to the limits set in software. Currently, Notaz and I have chosen 1A on the AC adapter and 600mA from the USB input. It can be changed by sending commands to the chip to alter these set numbers but that is a software lesson better learned from someone else. With the LCD off (lid closed perhaps) idling on the desktop, something like 750mA will go to the battery for a 6 hour charge time or so. With the system doing stuff and demanding more power, less current will go to the battery and it will charge slower. 1A was also chosen to consider thermal dissipation because the regulator of the TI chip is linear and wastes energy dropping the voltage from the 5V down to just above the cell voltage. You may notice the system feels warmer when the battery is more discharged than when it is full which is normal.

I haven't had much luck hot swapping batteries while the system is live but I think it worked for ED once. For me, as soon as I pull the battery, the system resets. The power management chip seems to rely on the status of the thermistor in the battery and it if disappears, it can trigger events. Maybe there are software work arounds but I don't know.

===My Pandora does not start, even with the mains adapter plugged in===
From [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/53635-so-are-the-batteries-tested-at-all/page__view__findpost__p__857958]
When a battery is inserted, the power goes into the battery, charges it and the battery powers the Pandora.
When no battery is inserted, the power goes through the charging circuit directly into the Pandora.

This means: If the battery is really empty, the Pandora won't power on when connected to AC until the battery reaches a certain voltage level

so let it charge the battery (might take 10 or more minutes before it starts to charge) or remove the battery and plug in the mains adaptor, it then will start.

IF YOU POWERED THE SYSTEM WITHOUT A BATTERY, SHUT IT OFF BEFORE STICKING THE BATTERY BACK IN. (not an angry sentence, just making it clear.) :)

===Will it be able charge from USB?===
Yes, through the mini-AB OTG port. Whilst the Pandora is in use the charge rate may be so low as to make it impractical for normal purposes. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45902&view=findpost&p=683572]

===Will I be able to use USB and SDIO accessories with my Pandora?===
There would not be much point to having a [[USB_reference|USB]] host port if you couldn't. Any USB or SDIO device should work with Pandora, as long as drivers are available. Standard mass storage devices (USB memory sticks, keyboards, gamepads, external hard drives, etc.) should work fine out of the box. Many devices like GPS receivers, EVDO modems and cameras should be compatible, but not necessarily all makes and models. For a list of known-working devices see [[USB_compatibility_list|the USB compatibility list]]. More detailed info about using USB on the Pandora can be found [[USB_reference|on this page]].

===Will my old USB 1.1 device work on the Pandora?===
You can't connect it to the main [[USB_reference|USB]] port, but you can to the OTG (On The Go) port with the appropriate adapter, active USB extension cable, or hub, since the OTG port accepts USB 1.1 devices.

Only devices displaying the USB HIGH SPEED logo will work with the "regular" USB port on the Pandora. Other USB devices can be used if a HIGH SPEED USB hub is connected between them and the Pandora. (This translates the USB low speed and full speed transactions into High Speed transactions.)

A USB standard-A male to USB standard-A female cable '''will not work''' as a hub.

There are some devices that do not work at High Speed, and thus require a High Speed hub, but at the same time require more than the usual 100 mA. To provide the extra power, the hub used must be a powered hub (one that has a power cord you can plug in to the wall).

You can find more detailed info about using the Pandora's two USB ports [[USB_reference|on this page]].

''(Thanks to [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44611&view=findpost&p=657812 DAP] for the detailed information.)''

===Will there be any special accessories for Pandora?===
Currently a Pandora branded case, a TV out cable and replacement batteries are available. The lead developers are currently entertaining other possibilities.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41686]

A page in this wiki has been started to list potential generic [[Accessories|accessories and peripherals]] that will work with the Pandora.

===Will there be RTC, IrDA, RS-232?===
There will be RTC and RS-232 (CMOS level), but no IrDA.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]

===Will Pandora have 'sleep' or 'hibernate' modes?===
Yes. Pandora will support both suspend-to-RAM (sleep) and suspend-to-disk (hibernate) modes. Entering these power saving modes will be controlled by software can can be configured to happen when you press the power switch, close the lid, or only on command.

===Can I return my Pandora if I have dead pixels?===
It has been stated[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44169&view=findpost&p=648776] that if the LCD contains noticeable dead pixels, they would replace the device.

===Will any changes be made to the Pandora hardware after the initial batch of 4000?===
There is no ''intention'' to change anything between batches. Any changes made will be small and only out of necessity.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44163&view=findpost&p=648612]

===How many keypresses can it detect at once?===
It can detect two "regular" keys being pressed at once[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44326&view=findpost&p=651104]. However, this restriction does not apply to the game controls, or the central "Menu" keys. Most PS/2 keyboards, for reference, provide 2-4 at a time, so there's not much difference.

===Does it have a microphone? Where is it placed?===
Yes it does. The microphone is up in the right hinge hump in between the 9 and 0 buttons. It can be used with the lid open or closed since it has the hole facing up and slightly in toward the user (somewhat like the power LED).[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44133&view=findpost&p=647343]

===What do the different board revisions mean?===
* MK0 - the original devkit board for developers. Didn't have the Wifi module attached
* MK1 - internal prototyping (???) [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44470&view=findpost&p=653753]
* MK2 - the first batch of production models which will be in the final release.

===What is the expected weight?===
* The prototype weighs in at 270g. The final production model is expected to weigh slightly more, estimated maximum of 300g [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45582&view=findpost&p=676768]

==Emulation Questions==
===Which consoles and computer systems will Pandora emulate?===
Pandora has the technical capability to emulate nearly any video game console up to and including the PSX. The system should also have no trouble with most 8 and 16 bit home computer systems. Please be aware that while the Pandora has the capability to emulate dozens of game and computer systems, the necessary emulation software will need to be ported to the Pandora platform for each system. See the [[Emulators|emulators page]] for more details.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Nintendo64?===
An N64 emulator is currently being worked on, but the N64 is a very difficult system to emulate. It is ''possible'', with much effort, that this will eventually run well enough to run some games at playable speed, but it is by no means guaranteed.

===What about the Nintendo DS?===
Definitely not in the near term. It is possible that there will ''eventually'' be a DS emulator for Pandora, but there are major obstacles to overcome. DS emulation is still in early development on x86 (PC), and the most advanced projects are highly optimized for that platform. Even in cases where the source is available, it would take a lot of work and optimization to get something running on Pandora. In other words, '''don't hold your breath'''.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Sega Dreamcast / Anything recent?===
Probably not. Anything newer / more advanced than the Playstation that is not otherwise mentioned here is '''not likely''' to ever be emulated on Pandora in a useful manner. However, some developers believe it will be possible to emulate Dreamcast with dynamic recompilation at decent speed. [http://www.emudev.org/drkIIRaziel/?p=17] An early attempt at a Dreamcast emulator is somewhat functional, but far too slow to be playable.

===Can Pandora play any PC games without emulation?===
Provided the source code is freely available, the game's system requirements are reasonable and the game has been compiled to run on ARM processors, there is little stopping the Pandora from playing it too.

===Can't I use Wine and run Windows games?===
No.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/47749-the-pandora-can-not-run-windows-or-wine] Wine is not an Emulator, it's a wrapper for the Windows system libraries - it requires an x86 processor to actually run. The Pandora uses an ARM processor. It may be possible to run antiquated versions (3.1) of windows under emulation, but performance will be ''very'' poor. For all intents and purposes, the Pandora cannot run any desktop version of Windows to any useful degree. No amount of software trickery will ever change that.

===Wouldn't this result in legal action because of the emulation?===
No more than an ordinary PC, UMPC, laptop, or GP2X would.

===What sort of PC games will Pandora be able to play under emulation?===
We won't know for sure until there is an actual DOSBox port to try out. Current guestimates put Pandora's DOS capabilities in the low to mid 386 range.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41268&hl=]

==Software Questions==
===What OS will Pandora use?===
Pandora will run a customized build of Linux. It ''may'' be based on the Debian ARMEL flavor, but it will definitely be highly optimized.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41453&view=findpost&p=599472]. A developer has mentioned that the OS that is pre-installed on the Pandora will be based on [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], but there will be an option to run a custom form of Xubuntu from an SD card.

The filesystem is derived from [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], and the build system uses [http://wiki.openembedded.net/index.php/Main_Page OpenEmbedded], which both evolved from OpenZaurus.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44171&view=findpost&p=648859]

===In the videos it looks like DOS...===
That's a Linux command line - the original MK0 devboards were released to the developers before a GUI was available.

===What will the GUI be like?===
The basic UI is called Pmenu, which replaces the earlier port of Gmenu [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=47356&st=15&p=717126&#entry717126]. There are also options of running the "finger friendly" Matchbox window manager, or a full "desktop" environment.

===What software will run on Pandora out of the box?===
That depends on what has been written / ported when you buy one. The Pandora will ship with basic apps like a web browser, text editor, and media player. As the Pandora is running a version of Angstrom, (almost) anything in the [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/repo Angstrom repository] should work out-of-the-box. Many programs in the standard x86 Linux repositories should be able to be ported with not much more than a recompile and possibly some graphical tweaks. If you're not sure what that means, [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/50873-linux-apps/page__st__20__p__785549&#entry785549 this explanation] might clear things up a bit. You can also check the [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40233 Planned Projects thread] on the forums for an idea of what else you might be able to expect.

===Will there be some sort of package manager?===
The Ångström OS uses the package management system ipkg [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ipkg], and this will be used for general packages, such as libraries and browsers.

Pandora specific releases, such as games and emulators will come as PND files. These are self contained archives, which contain metadata for the Pandora menu system. Any PND files on either of the SD cards will be automatically detected and shown in the menu.

===Will Firefox work on the Pandora? What about extensions?===
Firefox is included in the Angstrom repository, so will either be pre-installed, or available to download. Extensions (such as AdBlock) should "just work" automatically, since they don't actually contain compiled code (they're a mix of javascript and xml data) - of course this is assuming the plugin developer hasn't been naughty and made major assumptions...

===Will Pandora support Flash streaming video or applications?===
The Official Flash player is not open source, but Adobe has opened up the Flash standards and dropped licensing fees for developers[http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2008/04/adobe-drops-lic.html], there is a very good chance that Pandora will have Flash support eventually, probably through a port of [http://www.gnu.org/software/gnash/ Gnash]

Also, there are scripts for Firefox (such as VLCtube) which replaces flash video players with regular video plugins or exposes the actual video URL to download. Such scripts can be easily modified to use any native video player.

Adobe have recently announced that they intend to release an ARM version of the Flash Player for a wide variety of devices, and it may be possible to adapt one of these for use on the Pandora.

===Will I be able to access files shared on my PC from the Pandora?===
It might not be included "out of the box", but [http://www.samba.org/ Samba] (an application that "emulates" the Windows file sharing system) should be easy to port to the Pandora, which would allow you to browse your Windows shares as if your machine is just another windows PC (it works both ways, so you could create a shared "drop" folder on the Pandora too)

===Will I be able to connect to the internet over my cell phone with the Pandora?===
The process of connecting a cellular phone to another device to be used as a cellular modem is called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tethering tethering]. The Pandora will be capable of tethering over [[USB_reference|USB]] or over Bluetooth. You must have a phone that is capable of tethering, and you must have a service plan that allows internet access. Note that the act of tethering will probably violate your service agreement unless you're paying extra for a tethering plan. If your provider discovers you are tethering your phone without paying for the plan, you could get hit with extra charges. The method for enabling tethering on any given phone varies by model. Instructions for most models can be found on [http://www.howardforums.com/ Howard Forums].

===Can I write software for Pandora?===
I don't know, can you? Pandora will definitely be compatible with [http://www.libsdl.org/ SDL] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenGL_ES OpenGL 2.0 ES] libraries. There will likely be libraries for [http://www.python.org/ Python] and other languages as well.

===Will it be possible to write software directly on the Pandora itself?===

There is no reason why not. Certainly it will be easy to get GCC running directly for writing C/C++ code. Python doesn't need a compiler, so should just run, assuming the interpreter has been ported.

A fully blown IDE would take more work, but plenty of open source IDEs exist, so could in theory be ported.

===Will Pandora have XXXX application?===
Maybe. I suggest you [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=Search&f= search the official forums] to see if anybody is working on the application you want.

===Nobody is working on XXXX application! What do I do?===
The first thing you should do is make sure it ''can'' be ported. Use the [http://www.gliffy.com/publish/1448256/ portability flowchart] to determine if a port of the software is possible. Next, check to see if a similar application is under development. If it looks like the program is portable, just be patient. There are literally hundreds of games and applications that would be desirable on the Pandora, and only so many people who are capable of making them happen. Most devs already have plans for their first projects, so just sit tight and wait for somebody to pick it up.

===Will other OSes be available?===
Almost certainly, but they are likely to be community developed. Gentoo is currently in development and available for testing.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45177&view=findpost&p=683369] Xubuntu has been running and videoed. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOPNurKei0I] A port of [http://www.riscos.info/index.php/RISC_OS_FAQ RISC OS] is also in the works.[http://www.riscosopen.org/forum/forums/5/topics/166]

===Can the Pandora run Microsoft Windows?===
No. Microsoft Windows requires an x86 processor. The Pandora uses an ARM processor, and therefore it cannot run Windows.

===What about Windows CE? That supports ARM processors!===
Yes, in theory you could run WinCE, although you'd need to pay Microsoft for the privilege [http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/products/windowsce/default.mspx] (and wouldn't be free to distribute it.)

This still wouldn't let you run regular Windows applications, since they'd still be compiled for an x86 processor. You'd only be able to run applications compiled specifically for WinCE/ARM.

==Logo Questions==

===I want to make cool fan art! Where can I get the logo?===
A fan-made version of the [[logo]] is available for non-commercial use.

===What font is "Pandora" written in?===
No one knows. [[Craigix]] has stated on the forums that he believes it is drawn.

[http://www.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/ WhatTheFont] certainly doesn't recognise it, and is usually pretty accurate at font recognition.

===Doesn't that look a lot like the SGI logo?===
The old box logo previously used by SiliconGraphics before their redesign does bear a resemblance. However, their old logo was always 3D, showing the back edges of the box, and the lines folded in a different manner than the ones used in the Pandora logo.

[[Category:FAQ]]