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Krescue with Wi-Fi
02:51
Khadas

Krescue with Wi-Fi

In this video, we demonstrate our latest version of Krescue with Wi-Fi support! This means you can download installation images directly over Wi-Fi without the use of a LAN cable. Krescue is now also compatible with Edge and Edge-V, as well as VIM1,2,3 and 3L. Website Links: 1. Krescue image for Edge/Edge-V https://dl.khadas.com/Firmware/Krescue/dump/Edge.krescue.sd.img.gz 2. Krescue images for VIM1,2,3,3L https://dl.khadas.com/Firmware/Krescue/dump/ 3. Flash Krescue to a micro-SD card with Etcher https://www.balena.io/etcher/ Featured Products: 1. "Khadas Edge-V": https://www.khadas.com/edge 2. "Khadas VIM Series" https://www.khadas.com/vim Credits: 1. Music: Satya Yuga (YouTube Free Music Library) 2. Krescue Port to Khadas Edge/Edge-V: Hyphop (https://forum.khadas.com/t/krescue-take-full-control-of-your-vim-device-easy-way-to-install-any-os-back-restore-your-system/5945/273) 3. Videography: Tsang You Jun (https://twitter.com/tsangyoujun)
Krescue - Online OS Installation
04:45
Khadas

Krescue - Online OS Installation

Install any OS into your Khadas VIM SBC via the web, in just seconds! Now with Krescue, you can do all that with the minimum of effort. There is no need to burn SD cards, connect iffy USB-C cables, nor learn how to use unfamiliar flashing tools. Just *one* shell command, and you're good to go! Join us in this latest video from Khadas, where we show you how to install Krescue from the Linux shell, reboot, then auto-install fully-working images of Lakka, CoreELEC, Volumio, Ubuntu, Emulac, Android, and more! Krescue - An extremely small, and extremely powerful OS that is only for Khadas VIMs! More information: 1. Shell command for Krescue's Online Help (Linux / Unix): curl -sfL dl.khadas.com/.mega | sh -s - --help wget -O- dl.khadas.com/.mega | sh -s - --help 2. More information and examples: https://dl.khadas.com/Firmware/Krescue/mega/README.megaimage_online.txt 3. Download Krescue images for SD cards (Mac / PC): https://dl.khadas.com/Firmware/Krescue/dump/ 4. Discuss about Krescue on our Khadas Forum: https://forum.khadas.com/t/krescue-take-full-control-of-your-vim-device/5945/69 Compatible SBCs: 1. Khadas VIM1 https://khadas.com/vim1 2. Khadas VIM2 https://khadas.com/vim2 3. Khadas VIM3 https://khadas.com/vim3 4. Khadas VIM3L https://khadas.com/vim3l Credits: 1. Music: YouTube Free Music Library, Nimbus 2. Videography: https://twitter.com/tsangyoujun
OpenWrt on VIM - Turbocharged Wi-Fi Router & NAS
08:48
Khadas

OpenWrt on VIM - Turbocharged Wi-Fi Router & NAS

In this video, we demonstrate how to use Krescue to setup your VIM1/2/3/3L SBC as a turbocharged Wi-Fi router. We show you how to install the popular open source Linux operating system for routers, known as OpenWrt! Website Links: 1. Install Krescue for your VIM device https://docs.khadas.com/vim1/#Krescue-Khadas-Rescue-OS 2. OpenWrt Project https://openwrt.org 3. OpenWrt .kresq Image (VIM3L, 3, 2, 1 compatible) https://dl.khadas.com/Firmware/Krescue/images/VIMx.OpenWrt.19.07.2.servers.v0.63.emmc.kresq 4. Krescue for VIMx (direct download) https://dl.khadas.com/Firmware/Krescue/dump/ Featured Products: 1. "Khadas VIM1": https://www.khadas.com/product-page/khadas-vim1 2. "Passive VIM Heatsink" https://www.khadas.com/product-page/passive-vim-heatsink 3. "DIY Case" https://www.khadas.com/product-page/diy-case Credits: 1. Music: Funk City by Reatch 2. OpenWrt Port to Khadas VIMs: Art Nikpal (youtube.com/channel/UC_tyaXElu5lf_rXcVIKAS0w) 3. Videography: Tsang You Jun (https://twitter.com/tsangyoujun)

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Tone2 Pro - XMOS & MCU Firmware Upgrade (Mac)
12:44
Khadas

Tone2 Pro - XMOS & MCU Firmware Upgrade (Mac)

Use just two bash scripts to completely and automatically upgrade your Tone2 Pro's MCU and XMOS firmware using your Mac OS computer! If your Tone2 Pro's serial number starts with 0C... or 11... you'll need this update. In this educational video, you will learn: 00:30 - Open Khadas Forum & Terminal App 00:56 - Connect Tone2 Pro to your Mac computer 01:10 - Setup ST-link v2 hardware tool 03:33 - Who needs this firmware upgrade 04:00 - Link to get free ST-link v2 hardware tool 04:23 - Upgrade the XMOS 08:00 - Upgrade the MCU Automated MCU Upgrade Bash Script: https://dl.khadas.com/Firmware/Tone2/upgrade_mcu.sh.usage.txt Automated XMOS Upgrade Bash Script: https://dl.khadas.com/Firmware/Tone2/upgrade_dfu.sh.usage.txt Tone2 Pro - v1.2 Firmware Upgrade Discussion: https://forum.khadas.com/t/tone2-pro-firmware-v1-2-mcu-update/11944 Free ST-link v2 Tool (for Tone2 Pro batch 1 & 2 users): https://www.khadas.com/product-page/st-link-v2-hardware-tool Khadas Tone2 Pro: https://khadas.com/tone2pro https://amzn.to/3ZDY6rY
Tone2 Pro - XMOS & MCU Firmware Upgrade (Linux)
03:58
Khadas

Tone2 Pro - XMOS & MCU Firmware Upgrade (Linux)

Follow @hyphop as he shows you how to use just two Linux bash scripts to completely and automatically upgrade your Tone2 Pro's MCU and XMOS firmware! If your Tone2 Pro's serial number starts with 0C... or 11... you'll need this update. In this educational video, you will learn: 00:29 - Setup ST-link v2 hardware tool 00:57 - Connect Tone2 Pro to your Linux PC via USB-C 01:03 - Remove Tone2 Pro's rubber footpad 01:13 - Connect ST-link v2 tool to PC and Tone2 Pro 01:33 - Upgrade the MCU Firmware 02:08 - Remove the ST-link v2 tool from PC and Tone2 Pro 02:15 - Reconnect the Tone2 Pro 02:25 - Upgrade the XMOS Firmware 03:15 - Check Tone2 Pro's functionality Automated MCU Upgrade Bash Script: https://dl.khadas.com/Firmware/Tone2/upgrade_mcu.sh.usage.txt Automated XMOS Upgrade Bash Script: https://dl.khadas.com/Firmware/Tone2/upgrade_dfu.sh.usage.txt Tone2 Pro - v1.2 Firmware Upgrade Discussion: https://forum.khadas.com/t/tone2-pro-firmware-v1-2-mcu-update/11944 Khadas Tone2 Pro: https://khadas.com/tone2pro https://amzn.to/3ZDY6rY
Tone2 Pro - XMOS & MCU Firmware Upgrade (Windows)
17:05
Khadas

Tone2 Pro - XMOS & MCU Firmware Upgrade (Windows)

In this video, we'll show you how to upgrade your Batch 1 or 2 Tone2 Pro to the latest v1.2 firmware for both the XMOS and MCU. If your Tone2 Pro's serial number starts with 0C... or 11... you'll need this update. The v1.2 firmware fixes issues that Amir from AudioScienceReview.com found with the Audio Filters (White Noise) and noise floor (THD+N) at 44.1 and 48kHz. In this educational video, you will learn: 00:36 Who is this update for? 01:00 Why should I care? 02:30 Firmware update tools 04:40 ST-link v2 hardware tool 06:26 Update XMOS to v1.2 firmware 07:41 Update MCU to latest firmware 14:25 DSD file playback 14:55 Testing the Audio Filters Technical Help & Firmware Downloads: https://forum.khadas.com/t/tone2-pro-firmware-v1-2-mcu-update/11944 Khadas Tone2 Pro: https://khadas.com/tone2pro https://amzn.to/3ZDY6rY

VIM3/3L

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VIM3 - Realtime Object Detection Using Yolo v3
05:36
Khadas

VIM3 - Realtime Object Detection Using Yolo v3

In this video, You Jun from Khadas Team demonstrates the VIM3's 5.0 TOPS (tera operations per second) NPU (neural processing unit), using the Yolo v3 object detection model! Watch the video to find out how to replicate this result on your own VIM3. Many thanks to our developers who spent many tireless hours photographing, cleaning, tagging, and training the A.I model. Due to limited image data, it isn't perfect, but a good demonstration of what can be achieved with the Khadas VIM3's Amlogic A311D SoC. In our next video, we will go into more depth as to how you can train your own A.I object detection models. More information: 1. Download *this* NPU demo for your VIM3 https://forum.khadas.com/t/npu-demo-and-source-code/5938 2. Apply for VIM3 NPU Toolkit: https://www.khadas.com/npu-toolkit-vim3 3. How to use the NPU: https://docs.khadas.com/vim3/HowToUseNpu.html Required items for this build: 1. "VIM3": https://www.khadas.com/product-page/vim3 2. "VIM3L": https://www.khadas.com/product-page/vim3l-bare-board 3. "USB Webcam" * fast auto-focus / fixed focal length is preferred 4. "MIPI-CSI Camera for VIM3" * to be updated into www.khadas.com/shop soon... 5. "Training PC" Nvidia 1080ti Intel Core i7 9800x GPU Training: 1. Minimum graphics card requirement 8G (also known as GTX1080) 2. CPU, at least i7 9700 CPU Training (not recommended): 1. RAM can't be less than 16GB 2. At least 8 CPU cores Credits: 1. Music: YouTube Free Music Library, Digital Secrets 2. Videography: https://twitter.com/tsangyoujun Purchase a VIM3: https://www.khadas.com/vim3 https://amzn.to/3GNchlI

VIM2

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Installing Volumio for Khadas VIMs
06:04
Khadas

Installing Volumio for Khadas VIMs

In this video, You Jun from Khadas Team demonstrates how to use Krescue to install Volumio into a VIM3L SBC, and use it with the Khadas Tone Board! Our Volumio .kresq image is also fully compatible with VIM1, VIM2 and VIM3 SBCs from Khadas. Many thanks to Art Nikpal for porting Volumio over to the Khadas VIM family. If you wish to learn more about the Volumio project, visit their website. Website Links: 1. Install Krescue for your VIM device https://docs.khadas.com/vim3/#Krescue-Khadas-Rescue-OS 2. Volumio Project https://volumio.org 3. Volumio .kresq Image (VIM3L, 3, 2, 1 compatible) https://dl.khadas.com/Firmware/Krescue/images/VIMx.Volumio.last.emmc.kresq 4. Krescue for VIM3L (direct download) https://dl.khadas.com/Firmware/Krescue/dump/VIM3L.krescue.sd.zip Related Products: 1. "Khadas VIM3L": https://www.khadas.com/vim3l 2. "Khadas Tone Board" https://www.khadas.com/tone1 3. "VIM3L HTPC Kit" https://www.khadas.com/product-page/vim3l-htpc-kit 4. "Tone Board Fasteners Kit" https://www.khadas.com/product-page/tone-board-vim3l-htpc-fasteners-kit Credits: 1. Music: Capsized Game Rip (2011) 2. Volumio Port to Khadas VIMs: Art Nikpal (youtube.com/channel/UC_tyaXElu5lf_rXcVIKAS0w) 3. Videography: Tsang You Jun (https://twitter.com/tsangyoujun)

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VIM1 v14 - Installing Lakka OS
05:11
Khadas

VIM1 v14 - Installing Lakka OS

In this video, learn how to install our specially prepared build of Lakka OS, for the new VIM1 v14! Everything works out of the box, check out the links below for the ROM download and further installation instructions: More information: 1. Documentation: https://gist.github.com/hyphop/dc120269319402480f2d7adec2367afa 2. ROM Download Link: https://dl.khadas.com/Firmware/VIM1/Lakka/ Required items for this build: 1. "VIM1 v14": https://www.khadas.com/product-page/khadas-vim1 2. "Khadas IR Remote": https://www.khadas.com/product-page/ir-remote 3. "USB Retro Game Controller": *just google it!* Optional items: 1. "Khadas DIY Case": https://www.khadas.com/product-page/diy-case 2. "New VIM Heatsink": https://www.khadas.com/product-page/new-vim-heatsink Credits: 1. Music: Synthetica - Musicdisk - 1996 https://demozoo.org/groups/10625/ 2. Videography: https://twitter.com/tsangyoujun https://gist.github.com/hyphop/
OpenWrt on VIM - Turbocharged Wi-Fi Router & NAS
08:48
Khadas

OpenWrt on VIM - Turbocharged Wi-Fi Router & NAS

In this video, we demonstrate how to use Krescue to setup your VIM1/2/3/3L SBC as a turbocharged Wi-Fi router. We show you how to install the popular open source Linux operating system for routers, known as OpenWrt! Website Links: 1. Install Krescue for your VIM device https://docs.khadas.com/vim1/#Krescue-Khadas-Rescue-OS 2. OpenWrt Project https://openwrt.org 3. OpenWrt .kresq Image (VIM3L, 3, 2, 1 compatible) https://dl.khadas.com/Firmware/Krescue/images/VIMx.OpenWrt.19.07.2.servers.v0.63.emmc.kresq 4. Krescue for VIMx (direct download) https://dl.khadas.com/Firmware/Krescue/dump/ Featured Products: 1. "Khadas VIM1": https://www.khadas.com/product-page/khadas-vim1 2. "Passive VIM Heatsink" https://www.khadas.com/product-page/passive-vim-heatsink 3. "DIY Case" https://www.khadas.com/product-page/diy-case Credits: 1. Music: Funk City by Reatch 2. OpenWrt Port to Khadas VIMs: Art Nikpal (youtube.com/channel/UC_tyaXElu5lf_rXcVIKAS0w) 3. Videography: Tsang You Jun (https://twitter.com/tsangyoujun)
Installing Volumio for Khadas VIMs
06:04
Khadas

Installing Volumio for Khadas VIMs

In this video, You Jun from Khadas Team demonstrates how to use Krescue to install Volumio into a VIM3L SBC, and use it with the Khadas Tone Board! Our Volumio .kresq image is also fully compatible with VIM1, VIM2 and VIM3 SBCs from Khadas. Many thanks to Art Nikpal for porting Volumio over to the Khadas VIM family. If you wish to learn more about the Volumio project, visit their website. Website Links: 1. Install Krescue for your VIM device https://docs.khadas.com/vim3/#Krescue-Khadas-Rescue-OS 2. Volumio Project https://volumio.org 3. Volumio .kresq Image (VIM3L, 3, 2, 1 compatible) https://dl.khadas.com/Firmware/Krescue/images/VIMx.Volumio.last.emmc.kresq 4. Krescue for VIM3L (direct download) https://dl.khadas.com/Firmware/Krescue/dump/VIM3L.krescue.sd.zip Related Products: 1. "Khadas VIM3L": https://www.khadas.com/vim3l 2. "Khadas Tone Board" https://www.khadas.com/tone1 3. "VIM3L HTPC Kit" https://www.khadas.com/product-page/vim3l-htpc-kit 4. "Tone Board Fasteners Kit" https://www.khadas.com/product-page/tone-board-vim3l-htpc-fasteners-kit Credits: 1. Music: Capsized Game Rip (2011) 2. Volumio Port to Khadas VIMs: Art Nikpal (youtube.com/channel/UC_tyaXElu5lf_rXcVIKAS0w) 3. Videography: Tsang You Jun (https://twitter.com/tsangyoujun)

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Android OS - Capture Running Log
15:00
Khadas

Android OS - Capture Running Log

In this educational video, you will learn how to capture the running log from Android OS running on your Khadas single board computer. In this video, we will a USB to TTL Serial Converter to retrieve the logs. 00:00 - What is the Android Running Log 01:35 - Access this tutorial on docs.khadas.com 02:20 - Example of a USB to TTL serial converter 06:00 - Download CH340 driver for the converter tool 06:40 - Download SecureCRT Windows OS application 07:25 - Connect your Khadas SBC to USB-C power 08:00 - Setup SecureCRT to connect via serial protocol 09:15 - Demonstration of live boot-log 10:15 - Capturing the Android Running Log Capture Running Log (Android OSes): https://docs.khadas.com/android/vim1/CaptureLog.html Setup Serial Tool (All OSes): https://docs.khadas.com/android/vim1/SetupSerialTool.html SecureCRT Download: https://www.vandyke.com/products/securecrt/ Examples of USB to TTL Converters: https://www.amazon.com/Adaptor-Download-Adapter-Converter-LinkMore/dp/B08VGRRJ67/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=USB+to+TTL+ch340&qid=1629184609&sr=8-4 Khadas Community Forum: https://forum.khadas.com
Linux OS - Capture Running Log
24:14
Khadas

Linux OS - Capture Running Log

In this educational video, you will learn three ways to capture the running log from a Linux OS running on your Khadas single board computer. In this video, we will cover local, network SSH and USB serial to TTL methods of log retrieval. 02:50 - Local log retrieval using keyboard, mouse & HDMI screen 11:06 - Network SSH log retrieval over Wi-Fi network 16:54 - USB to TTL converter log retrieval via serial interface Capture Running Log (Linux OSes): https://docs.khadas.com/linux/vim1/CaptureLog.html Setup Serial Tool (All OSes): https://docs.khadas.com/linux/vim1/SetupSerialTool.html SecureCRT Download: https://www.vandyke.com/products/securecrt/ Examples of USB to TTL Converters: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=usb+to+ttl+converter&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 Khadas Community Forum: https://forum.khadas.com

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