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<div>[[Image:PandoraFrontNew.jpg|right|thumb|320px|The Pandora.]] <br />
__TOC__<br />
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= Overview =<br />
<br />
The Pandora is a unique combination of gaming console and pocket computer.<br />
<br />
From classic gaming, listening to music, watching movies, viewing pictures, program development or surfing the web to just reading or writing texts, the Pandora has a lot to offer<br />
<br />
The Pandora project has been a group effort from the beginning. The hardware development team designed Pandora based on specifications requested by its future users. The main physical features - qwerty [[keyboard]], dual analog nubs, clamshell design, pocketable size - were most prominently voiced by the community. The physical appearance of Pandora is an utilitarian result of getting all the necessary hardware into a pocket sized device.<br />
Form follows function, and ergonomic is one of the tall orders made. Before the final design came to be, the testing and funding was also done in a community manner.<br />
<br />
There is no other device that has dedicated gaming controls, two [[nubs|analog nubs]] and a [[keyboard|QWERTY keyboard]].<br />
<br />
It was developed as a gaming device not just to run [[games]] made just for it but also to [[Emulator List|emulate older systems]] and everyday computing.<br />
<br />
The Pandora can do all of this because it is a tiny computer running a custom distribution of Linux based on [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ The Ångström Distribution]. Because it runs Linux|GNU, the Pandora isn't just a console but a complete desktop computer with access to tens of thousands of Linux programs.<br />
{{hr}}<br />
<br />
[http://www.open-pandora.org/ Visit the Pandora website] for ordering information.<br />
<br />
There are three versions, CC, GC and 1GHZ.<br />
<br />
Base specs are the same, with the GC having more memory and a newer revision of the PowerVR SGX530 graphics chip.<br />
The 1GHZ model has apart from a faster processor with bigger cache, faster main memory, faster graphics memory and faster DSP processor.<br />
<br />
== Environmenal ==<br />
Whole unit RoHs,CE,pb free. <br /><br />
User replaceable battery. Ease of disassembly. User encouraged replacement of board and screen. <br /><br />
Replacement parts available: Battery, Buttons, keymat, case, board, screen, screen cable, stylus.<br />
Built to last. Quality parts. Long lifespan with updatability on a platform not built for planned obsolesence. <br /><br />
Fair wages for manufacture. <br /><br />
Minimal packaging, small cardboard box which can be recycled. Wood packaging box also available. <br /><br />
Ac/Dc adapter optional? Battery recycling program? <br /><br />
Research taking place on parts used.<br /><br />
Possible release of case design files and board schematics in the future.<br />
<br />
== Specifications ==<br />
<br />
[[Hardware documentation]] has detailed hardware specifications.<br />
<br />
* [[Size Comparisons|140 x 83 x 27 mm]]<br />
<br />
* 320g (0.739 lbs) {{FIXME|Does this include the battery?}}<br />
<br />
== Core Hardware ==<br />
<br />
* [[Hardware_documentation#OMAP3530|Texas Instruments OMAP3530 SoC]] or 3570 for 1GHZ model<br />
<br />
* [[Hardware_documentation#PowerVR|PowerVR SGX GPU]]<br />
<br />
* 512MB DDR SDRAM.<br />
<br />
* 512MB internal storage ([[NAND]])<br />
<br />
== Display ==<br />
<br />
* Touchscreen TFT-LCD<br />
** 4.3-inch (93.6 x 56.2 mm)<br />
** 800x480 widescreen (5:3)<br />
** Brightness: 300 cd/m<sup>2</sup><br />
** Contrast ratio: 450:1<br />
*** Viewable in direct sunlight, but it ''will'' wash out.<br />
** Response time: tr+tf=30ms<br />
*** No ghosting.<br />
<br />
* {{FIXME|This is a mess.}} TV-out included in hardware, A/V-OUT Port (similar in appearance to a large USB OTG port) has Composite and S-Video outputs and 3.5mm headphone output and microphone input.<br />
** Separate TV-out signals, picture-in-picture capabilities. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]<br />
<br />
== Audio ==<br />
<br />
* Stereo speakers<br />
<br />
* Volume control wheel<br />
<br />
* Microphone<br />
<br />
* A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital-to-analog_converter#Audio DAC] and an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analog-to-digital_converter ADC]<br />
<br />
== Input ==<br />
<br />
* QWERTY [[keyboard]]<br />
<br />
* Gaming controls:<br />
** 8-way D-pad<br />
** Four gaming buttons<br />
** Two shoulder buttons<br />
** Two analogue [[nubs]]<br />
<br />
* Touchscreen<br />
<br />
* Microphone<br />
<br />
== Connectivity ==<br />
<br />
* 802.11b/g Wi-Fi<br />
<br />
* [[Bluetooth|Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR]] (3Mbps)<br />
<br />
* [[USB_reference|USB]] <br />
*# Standard-A USB host port<br />
*#* Fully powered (500 mA)<br />
*# [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_On-The-Go USB On-The-Go] mini-AB port.<br />
** You can use anything that has the appropriate drivers. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]<br />
** Some devices need to first go through a powered USB hub.<br />
<br />
* Two [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Digital#SDIO SDIO]-capable [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Digital#SDHC SDHC]/[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Digital#SDXC SDXC] slots.<br />
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rs-232 RS-232] included, but a level converter is needed for the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uart UART]. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]<br />
<br />
== Power ==<br />
<br />
* Lithium-ion polymer battery, 4200mAh design capacity.<br />
** 10-20 hours battery life under reasonable load<br />
** 8-12 hours under max CPU load<br />
** 6-8 hours under max CPU load with overclocking<br />
** 5-6 days standby time<br />
** 21 hours playing music with the display off<br />
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* Can charge through an AC adapter or USB. <br />
** Charging with the AC adapter takes about 4 hours from near-empty. In 2 hours you get to about 80%.<br />
<br />
* Advanced power management capabilities: only need to set a max clock speed; when the CPU is not doing anything it automatically HALTs and does nothing to save power. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=574380]<br />
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** See [[Power modes]].<br />
<br />
== Fasteners ==<br />
<br />
The Pandora is held together with 5 screws, all of which are M2 thread.<br />
* 3x 5mm long below head<br />
* 2x 3mm long below head<br />
The shorter screws are positioned under the battery.<br />
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= More Information =<br />
<br />
512MB Pandoras (early 2012)<br />
The Pandoras produced in Germany by Global Components.<br />
<br />
Early 2012 systems shipped with an OS that can only address 256MB of the 512MB RAM. You can check this by typing `free` in a terminal. For these systems, an OS update is needed to see and use the full 512MB. As of May 2012, that OS is available as an optional beta update.<br />
<br />
* [[Hardware documentation]]<br />
==General==<br />
* Official Hackers Manual ([http://www.openpandora.org/downloads/PANDORA_Hackers_manual_v101.pdf v1.01]) from OpenPandora Ltd, includes warnings about damage and warranties (or loss of).<br />
<br />
==Board==<br />
[[image:PandoraPCBs.jpg|thumb|Pandora earliest revisions]]<br />
[[image:Board_rev5.jpg|thumb|Pandora PCB rev 5]]<br />
[[image:Board_rev6d.jpg|thumb|Pandora PCB rev 5D]]<br />
The Pandora is based upon OMAP3530 and DM3730 System-on-a-chip, that includes a whole family of processors in one single chip:<br />
*[[ARM]] Cortex-A8 CPU<br />
*PowerVR SGX graphics core<br />
*C64x+ DSP core<br />
<br />
==PCB design files==<br />
[http://www.openpandora.org/downloads/files/Pandora_PCB.zip (This archive] contains all files needed to create the PCB.)<br />
* Gerbers, Bill of Material and schematics.<br />
*<big> License for the Pandora PCB and LCD-Cable Files:</big><br />
* All files within this ZIP archive are owned by MJW Designs (Michael Weston).<br />
* <br />
* They are free to use for non-commercial use.<br />
* If you plan to modify them and redistribute them,<br />
* always keep this license and a link to www.openpandora.org<br />
* in the archive and on your project page (if you have one).<br />
* <br />
* If you plan to use them for any commercial projects, please do contact us.<br />
* <br />
* Contact details:<br />
* <br />
* OpenPandora GmbH<br />
* Michael Mrozek<br />
* Schäffbräustr. 11<br />
* 85049 Ingolstadt<br />
* Germany<br />
<br />
EvilDragon@openpandora.org<br />
<br />
<big><br />
(End of License)</big><br />
<br />
===OMAP3530 (600MHz units)===<br />
<br />
* OMAP3xxx: Main page on TI site[http://www.ti.com/lsds/ti/omap-applications-processors/omap-3-processors-products.page?paramCriteria=no]<br />
<br />
* OMAP3530 specific page[http://www.ti.com/product/omap3530] ''This lists the features of the chip and has all the applicable Technical Documents''<br />
<br />
* [http://focus.ti.com/pdfs/wtbu/ti_omap3430.pdf specifications]<br />
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* [http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/Category:OMAP35x Texas Instruments Wiki]<br />
<br />
== Rebirth units ==<br />
<br />
*PANDORA-1002<br />
*serial numbers 12000100***<br />
<br />
===DM3730 (1GHz units)===<br />
<br />
* DM3730 specific page[http://www.ti.com/product/dm3730]<br />
<br />
* [http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/Category:DM37xx Texas Instruments Wiki]<br />
<br />
====Other OMAP3530 Projects====<br />
*Always Innovating Touch&nbsp;Book[http://www.alwaysinnovating.com/wiki/]<br />
*Beagle Board Resources[http://beagleboard.org/resources] As it uses the same SoC, many BB resources are also relevant for the Pandora.<br />
*Beagle Board Google Group[http://groups.google.com/group/beagleboard]<br />
<br />
====Cortex-A8====<br />
This processor is part of the ARM risc cpu family[http://www.arm.com/products/processors/cortex-a/cortex-a8.php] that is licensed by a lot of hardware vendors. It has multiple command extensions as NEON (similar to MMX for x86 architecture)<br />
*r1p1[http://infocenter.arm.com/help/topic/com.arm.doc.ddi0344b/DDI0344.pdf] ''Note: OMAP3530 uses rev1p2''<br />
*'''UPDATE''': r2p2 Documentation [http://infocenter.arm.com/help/index.jsp?topic=/com.arm.doc.ddi0344e/index.html] ''Note: OMAP3530 uses rev1p2''<br />
*NEON instruction set [http://infocenter.arm.com/help/index.jsp?topic=/com.arm.doc.dui0204h/Bcfjicfj.html]<br />
*NEON memory hazards[http://hardwarebug.org/2008/12/31/arm-neon-memory-hazards/]<br />
<br />
==== PowerVR ====<br />
<br />
* [http://khronos.org/opengles/2_X/ Official site]<br />
** OpenGL ES 2.0, several million polygons per second.<br />
** [[OpenGL ES 1.1 Tutorial]]<br />
** [[SGX_drivers|SGX driver info]]<br />
<br />
====C64x+====<br />
Digital signal processors allow to do complex calculations within only a few cycles<br />
*CPU and Instruction Set Reference Guide[http://www.ti.com/lit/ug/spru732j/spru732j.pdf]<br />
*TMS320C6000 Assembly Language Tools v 6.0 Beta User's Guide[http://www.ti.com/lit/ug/spru186w/spru186w.pdf]<br />
*TMS320C6000 Optimizing Compiler v 6.0 Beta User's Guide[http://www.ti.com/lit/ug/spru187n/spru187n.pdf]<br />
*TMS320C6000 Programmer's Guide[http://www.ti.com/lit/ug/spru198k/spru198k.pdf]<br />
<br />
===TPS65950 power IC===<br />
*Main page on TI site[http://www.ti.com/product/tps65950]<br />
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=Connectivity=<br />
Two 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.<br />
<br />
==RTC and RS-232?==<br />
It has RTC and RS-232 (CMOS level) [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]<br />
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<gallery><br />
Image:Pandora bag.jpg|Carrying case<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
<br />
It is the spiritual successor to other handheld consoles such as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gp32 GP32] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gp2x GP2X]. <br />
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[[Category:List]]</div>Great Joehttps://pandorawiki.org/index.php?title=Audio_system&diff=30266Audio system2017-09-06T10:03:09Z<p>Great Joe: /* minijack port */Added a fix for using newer TRRS headphones. Breaks mic compatibility though.</p>
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<div>[[File:Lead_Photo_For_Audio_system0-23228048146546731.JPG|thumbnail|.]]<br />
<br />
This page is intended as a collection of all things audio.<br />
<br />
Burr-Brown [http://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/pcm1773.pdf PCM1773] DAC and the Texas Instruments [http://www.ti.com/product/tpa6110a2 TPA6110A] opamp. It runs on its own isolated power supply and even has a proper line out via the EXT connector on the back<br />
<br />
==Audio Features==<br />
The Pandora has a high quality Digital to Analogue Converter (DAC). The sound signal from the processor is passed to an analogue amplifier, and at this point a signal from the volume control wheel is applied (so the OS has no visibility of the volume wheel, you have a final physical control over the volume).<br />
There is a built in microphone (on the right hinge), and a multi-terminal 3.5mm jack. Plugging in to the jack will disconnect the internal speakers. Note that ipod specific headphones use a different pin-out and are not compatible with the Pandora. Normal stereo headphones are compatible.<br />
<br />
== minijack port ==<br />
[[File:Minijack.jpg|thumbnail|Minijack port]]<br />
4 pins à ø=3.5mm -minijack. This input allows you to plug in standard headphones, or a headset (headphone + microphone)<br /><br />
See http://www.openpandora.org/downloads/PANDORA_Hackers_manual_v100.pdf page 18.<br /><br />
OMTP TRRS standard, you can use an adapter if you want to plug in CTIA headsets.<br />
<br />
===Headset Compatibility===<br />
*At first glance, Nokia headsets are compatible.[http://boards.openpandora.org/index.php?/topic/245-four-conductor-headset-alsa-setting-asoundrc/]<br />
*Apple, LG and Samsung don't work correctly, since the mic and ground pins are reversed. If you don't care about using a mic you can fix this by shorting them out with solder - they're labeled 3 and 4 in the hacking guide.<br />
<br />
== Adjusting volume ==<br />
[[File:Volumewheel.jpg|thumbnail|Volume-wheel]]<br />
Passive potentiometer based volumeadjustment.<br />
<br />
==Resampling to adjust volume==<br />
Boosting the volume in this way is strongly discouraged.<br />
From urjaman[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/53857-tweaks-thread/page__view__findpost__p__890693]:<br />
If you want to over-amplify (will crackle if you overdo it == play loud recording with high volume) the audio with the software volume control (eg. I just watched firefly with my Pandora and really couldn't hear it properly with the integrated speakers because it was too quiet recording), modify .asoundrc(add the + line, without the +):<br />
<source lang="apache"><br />
pcm.softvol {<br />
type softvol<br />
slave {<br />
pcm "dmixed"<br />
}<br />
control {<br />
name "Master"<br />
card 0<br />
}<br />
+ max_dB 12.0<br />
}<br />
</source><br />
You can change the max_dB to suit yourself, but 12 is a good starting value if you have no idea (it's what the winamp preamp allows by default, some audio card drivers, etc). If it's too loud (crackling) after this, you can also just compensate with the XFCE mixer (or alsamixer from terminal) (the analog volume scroll wont fix this).<br />
<br />
== Speakers ==<br />
[[File:speakergrille.jpg|thumbnail|Speaker Grille]]<br />
Stereo dynamic speakers embedded in the screen bezel for better audio positioning and response.<br />
<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
<br />
== Microphone ==<br />
twl4300-hifi-1<br />
[[File:Microphone.jpg|thumbnail|This is where the microphone is located]]<br />
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] Handled by [http://www.ti.com/product/tps65950 TPS65950]<br />
<br />
=== Microphone testing ===<br />
[[File:Micfunnel.jpg|thumbnail|Closeup of microphone funnel]]<br />
#"arecord -f cd -D hw:0,1 lolcat.wav" <br /><br /><br />
#ctrl+c<br /><br /><br />
#"aplay lolcat.wav" you should now hear what you recorded.<br />
<br />
=== other soundcards ===<br />
<br />
* http://pandorawiki.org/Audio_system#Recording<br />
(example made on regular desktop PC)<br />
<br />
\arecord -l<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
**** List of CAPTURE Hardware Devices ****<br />
card 0: SB [HDA ATI SB], device 0: ALC889A Analog [ALC889A Analog]<br />
Subdevices: 1/1<br />
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0<br />
card 0: SB [HDA ATI SB], device 1: ALC889A Digital [ALC889A Digital]<br />
Subdevices: 1/1<br />
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0<br />
card 0: SB [HDA ATI SB], device 2: ALC889A Analog [ALC889A Analog]<br />
Subdevices: 2/2<br />
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0<br />
Subdevice #1: subdevice #1<br />
card 2: Microphone [Yeti Stereo Microphone], device 0: USB Audio [USB Audio]<br />
Subdevices: 1/1<br />
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0<br />
</pre><br />
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To test "Yeti Stereo Microphone", I see that it is card 2, subdevice 0. arecord will use hw:2,0 .. aplay will still use hw:0<br />
<br />
\arecord -D hw:2,0 -f cd |\<br />
\aplay -D hw:0 -f cd<br />
<br />
==Recording==<br />
[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/54075-so-is-there-an-internal-mic-or-not/page__st__30__p__874186&#entry874186 How to enable audio recording] by MWeston:<br />
<br />
* In the mixer control utility, select SELECT CONTROLS and enable 'Left Input Source' and 'Right Input Source'<br />
* under the OPTIONS tab, set Left Input Source to MAIN MIC (for internal mic) or LINE IN when A/V cables are available<br />
* Set Right Input Source to SUB MIC for use with four conductor headset or to LINE IN when A/V cables are available<br />
* Under CAPTURE tab, increase the level to whatever is necessary (start at midpoint)<br />
* Under the PLAYBACK tab, increase the INPUT BOOST to whatever is necessary (start low!)<br />
* open a terminal window and type:<br />
<br />
<code lang="bash">arecord -f cd -D hw:0,1 | aplay</code><br />
<br />
This will play the input through the speakers. It has a good half second delay but you can still get into some interesting feedback loops if you're not careful.<br />
<br />
* to record the input devices to a file, move to an SD card directory (strongly don't recommend writing to NAND as you know) and type:<br />
<br />
<code lang="bash">arecord -t wav -f cd -D hw:0,1 test.wav</code><br />
<br />
(call the file whatever you want and you could also type the full path to SD card here too)<br />
<br />
* then listen to it with:<br />
<br />
<code lang="bash">aplay test.wav</code><br />
<br />
===Using Audacity===<br />
If you don't want to muck around with terminal commands, you can [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/59301-audacity-1-3-12/ download Audacity] and record with that (you can also do multitrack recordings).<br />
<br />
#in mixer controls (the little icon on your taskbar), choose 'select controls' and then tick 'left input source' and 'right input source'<br />
#then in the main screen you should now see a new tab called 'options'. Click on it.<br />
#For "left input source" choose "main mic" (that's Pandora's in-built microphone - the little hole above number "0")<br />
#For "right input source" choose "line in"<br />
#Now open Audacity, go to Edit->Preferences and change "recording device" to "hw:0,1". Also set it to "mono" (not "stereo")<br />
#Now close the preferences, click the big red button, and it should start recording. You can also record over-top of your previous recording, and you can listen with headphones to your old recording while you're recording a new one on top of it. WARNING: If you click on anything outside the Audacity window, the recording will stop.<br />
<br />
==Boing==<br />
From time to time you hear a noise from your active Pandora, which sounds like "Boing", for about half a second, regardsless of what activity you just perform on it.<br />
<br />
This is not a software related sound effect (sample/synth), but rather hardware related:<br />
<br />
"The boing is the audio amplifier releasing the remaining power before it shuts itself off." ([http://boards.openpandora.org/index.php?/topic/7196-32-kernel-issue-tracking-thread/page__st__60#entry127600 Source: EvilDragon])<br />
<br />
So no need to worry. This will happen every here and then.<br />
Also if the volume wheel is set to 0. (Source: porg)<br />
<br />
== There's no sound! ==<br />
<br />
When you get your Pandora, the volume in the Xfce mixer is set to zero by default.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/58331-solved-no-sound/page__p__935277__fromsearch__1&#entry935277][http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/59402-so-many-problems/page__gopid__948443&#entry948443] Click on the icon with wavy blue lines on the bottom-right side of the taskbar in Xfce, and turn up the volume.<br />
<br />
This is a general information page for the various applications of MIDI on the Pandora.<br />
<br />
==Doing things with sound==<br />
<br />
===Game music===<br />
[[image:AudioProduction.jpg|thumb|Audio production on pandora]]<br />
Many games make use of MIDI background music. Generally these are PC ports like Doom, Warcraft, Dune 2, ROTT, the Zelda remakes, Albion and more. To enable music in these games (as directed by their documentation), install the [http://repo.openpandora.org/?page=detail&app=timidity-midi-installer-19487 Timidity MIDI installer]. It provides the sound and configuration required to enable MIDI background music.<br />
<br />
===Listening to .mid files===<br />
<br />
[http://repo.openpandora.org/?page=detail&app=timidity.daemon.gui.80085 Timidity Daemon & GUI] includes a basic player for .mid files. Other audio players may support the .mid format too. Note: The [http://repo.openpandora.org/?page=detail&app=timidity-midi-installer-19487 Timidity MIDI installer] is a pre-requisite to the Dameon & GUI package. Without it, you will not have sounds or Timidity config present on your system.<br />
<br />
===Music producers===<br />
<br />
Standard USB MIDI class drivers are included on the Pandora, which means any 'generic' interfaces should be supported. Check the [[USB compatibility list]] for information on specific devices. Most USB MIDI interfaces are USB1.1, which means you'll need to use a USB hub. If you do not have any MIDI hardware attached, you will need both the [http://repo.openpandora.org/?page=detail&app=timidity-midi-installer-19487 Timidity MIDI installer] and [http://repo.openpandora.org/?page=detail&app=timidity.daemon.gui.80085 Timidity Daemon & GUI]. Running the daemon allows Timidity to be seen as an output device by sequencing software, so it can be used for on-board sounds.<br />
<br />
===What is the difference between the "MIDI Installer" and the "Daemon & GUI"?===<br />
<br />
The MIDI Installer simply installs patterns (sounds) and a config file. It is all that you need if you only want to enable game music. The Daemon & GUI package is the full Timidity binary compiled for the Pandora. (Note that it will not function without the MIDI Installer being run first.) Why aren't they packaged together? Primarily because the former is a large-ish 40MB PND which you can remove from your card after installing, and the latter is a lighter 600KB PND which you keep on your system. Merging them was discussed, but it was decided that keeping them separate was more flexible for users.<br />
<br />
===Can I use MIDI via an emulator?===<br />
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The Atari ST emulator [http://repo.openpandora.org/?page=detail&app=hatari.skeezix.pkg Hatari] has been successfully tested running driving hardware synths via USB MIDI interface [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFpfoY_No8U 1][http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUdMhSQoVNA 2]. In theory [http://repo.openpandora.org/?page=all&search=dosbox DOSBox] should also be able to drive hardware (such as a Roland MT32) as it does on PC, although this is untested on the Pandora. Feel free to test and add your results to this section.<br />
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