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[[Image:PandoraFrontNew.jpg|right|thumb|320px|The Pandora.]]
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__TOC__
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= Overview =
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The Pandora is a unique combination of gaming console and pocket computer.
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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
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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.
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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.
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There is no other device that has dedicated gaming controls, two [[nubs|analog nubs]] and a [[keyboard|QWERTY keyboard]].
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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.
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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.
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{{hr}}
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[http://www.open-pandora.org/ Visit the Pandora website] for ordering information.
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There are three versions, CC, GC and 1GHZ.
  
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[[Image:PandoraFrontNew.jpg|right|thumb|320px|The Pandora.]]  
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Base specs are the same, with the GC having more memory and a newer revision of the PowerVR SGX530 graphics chip.
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The Pandora is a combination of a seventh-generation handheld game console and miniature computer. It is the spiritual successor to other open handheld consoles such as the [[GP32]] and [[GP2X]]. The device is open, meaning you can use it however you like and there are no restrictions or fees placed on developers, so anyone can write and release software for it. It runs a custom distribution of Linux based on [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström] and is currently the most powerful handheld gaming console available.
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The 1GHZ model has apart from a faster processor with bigger cache, faster main memory, faster graphics memory and faster DSP processor.
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== Environmenal ==
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Whole unit RoHs,CE,pb free. <br />
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User replaceable battery. Ease of disassembly. User encouraged replacement of board and screen. <br />
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Replacement parts available: Battery, Buttons, keymat, case, board, screen, screen cable, stylus.
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Built to last. Quality parts. Long lifespan with updatability on a platform not built for planned obsolesence. <br />
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Fair wages for manufacture. <br />
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Minimal packaging, small cardboard box which can be recycled. Wood packaging box also available. <br />
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Ac/Dc adapter optional? Battery recycling program? <br />
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Research taking place on parts used.<br />
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Possible release of case design files and board schematics in the future.
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== Specifications ==
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[[Hardware documentation]] has detailed hardware specifications.
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* [[Size Comparisons|140 x 83 x 27 mm]]
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* 320g (0.739 lbs) {{FIXME|Does this include the battery?}}
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== Core Hardware ==
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* [[Hardware_documentation#OMAP3530|Texas Instruments OMAP3530 SoC]] or 3570 for 1GHZ model
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* [[Hardware_documentation#PowerVR|PowerVR SGX GPU]]
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* 512MB DDR SDRAM.
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* 512MB internal storage ([[NAND]])
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== Display ==
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* Touchscreen TFT-LCD
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** 4.3-inch (93.6 x 56.2 mm)
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** 800x480 widescreen (5:3)
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** Brightness:  300 cd/m<sup>2</sup>
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** Contrast ratio: 450:1
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*** Viewable in direct sunlight, but it ''will'' wash out.
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** Response time: tr+tf=30ms
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*** No ghosting.
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* {{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.
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** Separate TV-out signals, picture-in-picture capabilities. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]
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== Audio ==
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* Stereo speakers
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* Volume control wheel
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* Microphone
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* A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital-to-analog_converter#Audio DAC] and an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analog-to-digital_converter ADC]
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== Input ==
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* QWERTY [[keyboard]]
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* Gaming controls:
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** 8-way D-pad
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** Four gaming buttons
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** Two shoulder buttons
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** Two analogue [[nubs]]
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* Touchscreen
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* Microphone
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== Connectivity ==
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* 802.11b/g Wi-Fi
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* [[Bluetooth|Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR]] (3Mbps)
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* [[USB_reference|USB]]  
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*# Standard-A USB host port
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*#* Fully powered (500 mA)
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*# [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_On-The-Go USB On-The-Go] mini-AB port.
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** You can use anything that has the appropriate drivers. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]
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** Some devices need to first go through a powered USB hub.
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* 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.
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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]
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== Power ==
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* Lithium-ion polymer battery, 4200mAh design capacity.
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** 10-20 hours battery life under reasonable load
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** 8-12 hours under max CPU load
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** 6-8 hours under max CPU load with overclocking
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** 5-6 days standby time
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** 21 hours playing music with the display off
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* Can charge through an AC adapter or USB.
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** Charging with the AC adapter takes about 4 hours from near-empty. In 2 hours you get to about 80%.
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* 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]
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** See [[Power modes]].
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== Fasteners ==
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The Pandora is held together with 5 screws, all of which are M2 thread.
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* 3x 5mm long below head
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* 2x 3mm long below head
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The shorter screws are positioned under the battery.
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= More Information =
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512MB Pandoras (early 2012)
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The Pandoras produced in Germany by Global Components.
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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.
  
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==History==
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* [[Hardware documentation]]
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==General==
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* 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).
  
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On September 30, 2008, 3000 units were made available for pre-order. Later on, this number was increased to 4000. The release of the Pandora was delayed several times until May 2010, when mass production and shipping of the Pandora began. A [[Production timeline]] page describes the process.
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==Board==
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[[image:PandoraPCBs.jpg|thumb|Pandora earliest revisions]]
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[[image:Board_rev5.jpg|thumb|Pandora PCB rev 5]]
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[[image:Board_rev6d.jpg|thumb|Pandora PCB rev 5D]]
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The Pandora is based upon OMAP3530 and DM3730 System-on-a-chip, that includes a whole family of processors in one single chip:
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*[[ARM]] Cortex-A8 CPU
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*PowerVR SGX graphics core
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*C64x+ DSP core
  
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[[Image:Pandora-newrender.jpg|left|thumb|220px|A render of the Pandora.]]
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==PCB design files==
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[http://www.openpandora.org/downloads/files/Pandora_PCB.zip (This archive] contains all files needed to create the PCB.)
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* Gerbers, Bill of Material and schematics.
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*<big> License for the Pandora PCB and LCD-Cable Files:</big>
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* All files within this ZIP archive are owned by MJW Designs (Michael Weston).
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*
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* They are free to use for non-commercial use.
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* If you plan to modify them and redistribute them,
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* always keep this license and a link to www.openpandora.org
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* in the archive and on your project page (if you have one).
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*
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* If you plan to use them for any commercial projects, please do contact us.
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*
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* Contact details:
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*
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* OpenPandora GmbH
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* Michael Mrozek
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* Schäffbräustr. 11
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* 85049 Ingolstadt
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* Germany
  
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For the [[first batch]], 4000 units were made available to be pre-ordered for $330 USD each. Currently units from this batch these are being assembled and shipped out to customers. A [[second batch]] of 4000 was made available for pre-order in July 2010. The price of the second batch was $349 USD. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/54958-just-had-my-2nd-batch-pre-order-email/]
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EvilDragon@openpandora.org
  
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During fulfillment of the first batch, a limited but unspecified number of "Instant" Pandoras were made available at $500 and promised to be shipped in 7 days [http://boards.openpandora.org/index.php?/topic/1294-instant-pandoras-the-summary-read-first/]. This has since become the only way of purchasing a Pandora, though the the 7-day Guarantee still applies.
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<big>
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(End of License)</big>
  
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==Availability==
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===OMAP3530 (600MHz units)===
  
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You can buy a Pandora from one of the links on the Pandora [[http://www.open-pandora.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=97&Itemid=34&lang=en Website]].
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* OMAP3xxx: Main page on TI site[http://www.ti.com/lsds/ti/omap-applications-processors/omap-3-processors-products.page?paramCriteria=no]
  
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==Capabilities==
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* OMAP3530 specific page[http://www.ti.com/product/omap3530]  ''This lists the features of the chip and has all the applicable Technical Documents''
  
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The Pandora is a unique device. Currently, there is no other device available that has dedicated gaming controls (including two analog nubs) and a QWERTY [[keyboard]]. It was developed primarily as a game console, specifically, a device to emulate older systems (see [[Emulator list]]) and run native games (see [[Games]]). It can also be used as a handheld computer. You can use it to do many of the tasks you would on any other computer, such as browsing the Internet (with a full-featured web browser), listening to music, watching movies and shows, using instant messaging applications, etc. (see [[Software projects]])
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* [http://focus.ti.com/pdfs/wtbu/ti_omap3430.pdf specifications]
  
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There are also a few things it can't do. Specifically, it can't run software that is only available for Windows, though if the source code is available there is a possibility it could be [[port requests|ported]] to run on the Pandora. Also, most proprietary Linux applications won't run without a port (as they were made to run on the x86 architecture while the Pandora is [[ARM]]-based).
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* [http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/Category:OMAP35x Texas Instruments Wiki]
  
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==Specifications==
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== Rebirth units ==
  
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===Core Hardware===
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*PANDORA-1002
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*serial numbers 12000100***
  
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*Texas Instruments [[OMAP3530]] system-on-chip (SoC): [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=562133] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=39172&st=160#] ''Specifications can be found at this link: [http://focus.ti.com/pdfs/wtbu/ti_omap3430.pdf] ''
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===DM3730 (1GHz units)===
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*PowerVR SGX GPU (OpenGL ES 2.0, several million polygons per second). ''OpenGL ES demonstrated: [http://www.imgtec.com/powervr/insider/powervr-demos.asp] ''
 
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*256MB DDR SDRAM in consumer units (early developer units had 128MB).
 
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*Real-time clock (RTC) built in, to keep track of time: [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]
 
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*512MB internal flash memory ([[NAND]]) for consumer Pandoras (early developer boards had 256MB).
 
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*Is "unbrickable", thanks to a ROM [[bootloader]].
 
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*Dimensions: 140 x 83 x 27 mm (See [[Size Comparisons]]).
 
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*Mass: 320g [http://openpandora.ca/] (0.739 lbs).
 
  
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===Display===
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* DM3730 specific page[http://www.ti.com/product/dm3730]
  
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*4.3-inch (93.6 x 56.2 mm), 800x480 widescreen (5:3), [[touchscreen]] TFT-LCD. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]
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* [http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/Category:DM37xx Texas Instruments Wiki]
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*Brightness: 300 cd/m<sup>2</sup>, Contrast ratio: 450:1, Response time: tr+tf=30ms. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=39741&view=findpost&p=573484]
 
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*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.
 
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**Separate TV-out signals, picture-in-picture capabilities. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]
 
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*Powerful 2D and 3D hardware acceleration, see above. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]
 
  
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===Sound===
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====Other OMAP3530 Projects====
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*Always Innovating Touch&nbsp;Book[http://www.alwaysinnovating.com/wiki/]
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*Beagle Board Resources[http://beagleboard.org/resources] As it uses the same SoC, many BB resources are also relevant for the Pandora.
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*Beagle Board Google Group[http://groups.google.com/group/beagleboard]
  
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*Has a high-quality audio DAC and an ADC.
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====Cortex-A8====
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*A pair of stereo speakers are built into the sides of the display.  
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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)
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*The hardware volume control is a wheel.
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*r1p1[http://infocenter.arm.com/help/topic/com.arm.doc.ddi0344b/DDI0344.pdf]  ''Note: OMAP3530 uses rev1p2''
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*Built-in microphone. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=findpost&pid=568882]
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*'''UPDATE''': r2p2 Documentation [http://infocenter.arm.com/help/index.jsp?topic=/com.arm.doc.ddi0344e/index.html]  ''Note: OMAP3530 uses rev1p2''
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*NEON instruction set [http://infocenter.arm.com/help/index.jsp?topic=/com.arm.doc.dui0204h/Bcfjicfj.html]
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*NEON memory hazards[http://hardwarebug.org/2008/12/31/arm-neon-memory-hazards/]
  
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===Input===
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==== PowerVR ====
  
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*[[Buttons]], [[keyboard]], microphone, and [[touchscreen]]. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]
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* [http://khronos.org/opengles/2_X/ Official site]
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*Directional pad ([[D-pad]]). [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]
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** OpenGL ES 2.0, several million polygons per second.
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*Two real, custom-designed, plastic analog [[nubs]].
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** [[OpenGL ES 1.1 Tutorial]]
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*QWERTY keyboard (cellphone-like, but larger). [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]
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** [[SGX_drivers|SGX driver info]]
  
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===Connectivity===
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====C64x+====
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Digital signal processors allow to do complex calculations within only a few cycles
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*CPU and Instruction Set Reference Guide[http://www.ti.com/lit/ug/spru732j/spru732j.pdf]
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*TMS320C6000 Assembly Language Tools v 6.0 Beta User's Guide[http://www.ti.com/lit/ug/spru186w/spru186w.pdf]
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*TMS320C6000 Optimizing Compiler v 6.0 Beta User's Guide[http://www.ti.com/lit/ug/spru187n/spru187n.pdf]
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*TMS320C6000 Programmer's Guide[http://www.ti.com/lit/ug/spru198k/spru198k.pdf]
  
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*802.11b/g ([[Wi-Fi]]) included.
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===TPS65950 power IC===
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*Integrated [[Bluetooth]] 2.0 + EDR (3Mbps). [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=42344&view=findpost&p=613832]
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*Main page on TI site[http://www.ti.com/product/tps65950]
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*[[USB_reference|USB]]
 
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**Fully powered (500 mA) standard-A [[USB]] host port.
 
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**USB OTG mini-AB port.
 
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**You can use anything that has the appropriate drivers. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882] Some devices need to first go through a powered USB hub.
 
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*RS-232 included, but a level converter is needed for the UART. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]
 
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*Two SDIO-capable SDHC/SDXC slots.
 
  
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===Power===
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=Connectivity=
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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.
  
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*Lithium-polymer [[battery]], ~4000mAh.
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==RTC and RS-232?==
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*Up to 10-14 hours battery life under reasonable load, 8.5 hours under max CPU load, ~17 hours playing music with the display off ([[Power_modes#Times|source]]) (up to 100 hours claimed to be possible with further optimization [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40823&st=80&p=595336&#entry595336])
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It has RTC and RS-232 (CMOS level) [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]
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*Can charge through an AC adapter or USB. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=40659&view=findpost&p=587802]
 
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*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]
 
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*Eventually will be able to suspend to RAM or suspend to disk for longer battery life and faster start up. See [[Power modes]].
 
  
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==Pictures==
 
 
<gallery>
 
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Image:Openpandora 001.jpg
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Image:Pandora bag.jpg|Carrying case
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Image:Pandora-latestrender.jpg|Rendering
 
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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]. 
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{{disclaimer}}
  
 
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Latest revision as of 10:17, 14 November 2017

The Pandora.

Overview

The Pandora is a unique combination of gaming console and pocket computer.

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

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. 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.

There is no other device that has dedicated gaming controls, two analog nubs and a QWERTY keyboard.

It was developed as a gaming device not just to run games made just for it but also to emulate older systems and everyday computing.

The Pandora can do all of this because it is a tiny computer running a custom distribution of Linux based on 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.

Visit the Pandora website for ordering information.

There are three versions, CC, GC and 1GHZ.

Base specs are the same, with the GC having more memory and a newer revision of the PowerVR SGX530 graphics chip. The 1GHZ model has apart from a faster processor with bigger cache, faster main memory, faster graphics memory and faster DSP processor.

Environmenal

Whole unit RoHs,CE,pb free.
User replaceable battery. Ease of disassembly. User encouraged replacement of board and screen.
Replacement parts available: Battery, Buttons, keymat, case, board, screen, screen cable, stylus. Built to last. Quality parts. Long lifespan with updatability on a platform not built for planned obsolesence.
Fair wages for manufacture.
Minimal packaging, small cardboard box which can be recycled. Wood packaging box also available.
Ac/Dc adapter optional? Battery recycling program?
Research taking place on parts used.
Possible release of case design files and board schematics in the future.

Specifications

Hardware documentation has detailed hardware specifications.

  • 320g (0.739 lbs)

Core Hardware

  • 512MB DDR SDRAM.
  • 512MB internal storage (NAND)

Display

  • Touchscreen TFT-LCD
    • 4.3-inch (93.6 x 56.2 mm)
    • 800x480 widescreen (5:3)
    • Brightness: 300 cd/m2
    • Contrast ratio: 450:1
      • Viewable in direct sunlight, but it will wash out.
    • Response time: tr+tf=30ms
      • No ghosting.
  • 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.
    • Separate TV-out signals, picture-in-picture capabilities. [1]

Audio

  • Stereo speakers
  • Volume control wheel
  • Microphone

Input

  • Gaming controls:
    • 8-way D-pad
    • Four gaming buttons
    • Two shoulder buttons
    • Two analogue nubs
  • Touchscreen
  • Microphone

Connectivity

  • 802.11b/g Wi-Fi
  • USB
    1. Standard-A USB host port
      • Fully powered (500 mA)
    2. USB On-The-Go mini-AB port.
    • You can use anything that has the appropriate drivers. [2]
    • Some devices need to first go through a powered USB hub.
  • RS-232 included, but a level converter is needed for the UART. [3]

Power

  • Lithium-ion polymer battery, 4200mAh design capacity.
    • 10-20 hours battery life under reasonable load
    • 8-12 hours under max CPU load
    • 6-8 hours under max CPU load with overclocking
    • 5-6 days standby time
    • 21 hours playing music with the display off
  • Can charge through an AC adapter or USB.
    • Charging with the AC adapter takes about 4 hours from near-empty. In 2 hours you get to about 80%.
  • 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. [4]

Fasteners

The Pandora is held together with 5 screws, all of which are M2 thread.

  • 3x 5mm long below head
  • 2x 3mm long below head

The shorter screws are positioned under the battery.

More Information

512MB Pandoras (early 2012) The Pandoras produced in Germany by Global Components.

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.

General

  • Official Hackers Manual (v1.01) from OpenPandora Ltd, includes warnings about damage and warranties (or loss of).

Board

Pandora earliest revisions
Pandora PCB rev 5
Pandora PCB rev 5D

The Pandora is based upon OMAP3530 and DM3730 System-on-a-chip, that includes a whole family of processors in one single chip:

  • ARM Cortex-A8 CPU
  • PowerVR SGX graphics core
  • C64x+ DSP core

PCB design files

(This archive contains all files needed to create the PCB.)

  • Gerbers, Bill of Material and schematics.
  • License for the Pandora PCB and LCD-Cable Files:
  • All files within this ZIP archive are owned by MJW Designs (Michael Weston).
  • They are free to use for non-commercial use.
  • If you plan to modify them and redistribute them,
  • always keep this license and a link to www.openpandora.org
  • in the archive and on your project page (if you have one).
  • If you plan to use them for any commercial projects, please do contact us.
  • Contact details:
  • OpenPandora GmbH
  • Michael Mrozek
  • Schäffbräustr. 11
  • 85049 Ingolstadt
  • Germany

EvilDragon@openpandora.org

(End of License)

OMAP3530 (600MHz units)

  • OMAP3xxx: Main page on TI site[5]
  • OMAP3530 specific page[6] This lists the features of the chip and has all the applicable Technical Documents

Rebirth units

  • PANDORA-1002
  • serial numbers 12000100***

DM3730 (1GHz units)

  • DM3730 specific page[7]

Other OMAP3530 Projects

  • Always Innovating Touch Book[8]
  • Beagle Board Resources[9] As it uses the same SoC, many BB resources are also relevant for the Pandora.
  • Beagle Board Google Group[10]

Cortex-A8

This processor is part of the ARM risc cpu family[11] that is licensed by a lot of hardware vendors. It has multiple command extensions as NEON (similar to MMX for x86 architecture)

  • r1p1[12] Note: OMAP3530 uses rev1p2
  • UPDATE: r2p2 Documentation [13] Note: OMAP3530 uses rev1p2
  • NEON instruction set [14]
  • NEON memory hazards[15]

PowerVR

C64x+

Digital signal processors allow to do complex calculations within only a few cycles

  • CPU and Instruction Set Reference Guide[16]
  • TMS320C6000 Assembly Language Tools v 6.0 Beta User's Guide[17]
  • TMS320C6000 Optimizing Compiler v 6.0 Beta User's Guide[18]
  • TMS320C6000 Programmer's Guide[19]

TPS65950 power IC

  • Main page on TI site[20]

Connectivity

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.

RTC and RS-232?

It has RTC and RS-232 (CMOS level) [21]

  • Carrying case


It is the spiritual successor to other handheld consoles such as the GP32 and GP2X.

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