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Hello Khadas Community! We are writing this newsletter to inform you that the International Labor Day Holiday will start on April 29th and end on May 4th. During this time, our colleagues will be on holiday as such support for Khadas Forum and Khadas Shop will be temporarily closed. This month of April contains several new software releases for Khadas single board computers. As always, these updates were created in response to requests and feedback from the Khadas Community. We are glad to be of service to you! Software: Published new VIM4/VIM1S Ubuntu 22.04 image Published new VIM3/VIM3L Ubuntu 20.04 image Published new Edge2 Ubuntu 22.04 image Announcements： Khadas x Armbian Partnership VIM4 with NPU is coming Published new VIM4/VIM1S Ubuntu 22.04 image: Changelog: VIM4 Added TS050 touchscreen support Added TS101 touchscreen support Added new HDMI resolutions, 800x480, 1024x600… Added HDMI resolution auto-detection Added flexible HDMI resolution support Added IMX415 camera support Added HDMI-IN audio support Fixed SD card issue Fixed DTB partition write errors Updated Wi-Fi drivers Enabled Wi-Fi monitor mode Improved fan-controller service VIM1S Added new HDMI resolutions, 800x480, 1024x600… Added HDMI resolution auto-detection Added flexible HDMI resolution support Fixed RTC issue Fixed DTB partition write errors Updated Wi-Fi drivers Updated Wi-Fi firmware Enabled Wi-Fi monitor mode Improved fan-controller service Published new VIM3/VIM3L Ubuntu 20.04 image Changelog: Added TS101 touchscreen support Added TS050 touchscreen support Published new Edge2 Ubuntu 22.04 image Changelog: Added TS050 touchscreen support Add TS101 support Add Station support Add multi mipi camera support Fix sound card Fix SPCA2100 PC Camera Fix wayland session issue Khadas x Armbian partnership We are excited to announce that Khadas has became the platinum partner of Armbian which means that Khadas Single board computers will have official support from Armbian. Armbian is an open source community project based on Debian, Ubuntu, and other Linux operating systems that provides an excellent operating system and software application framework for embedded devices such as ARM development boards. I believe Khadas will thus provide better software experience and maintenance for our users. VIM4 with NPU is coming VIM4 is a one of our best selling SBCs. When we first released the Khadas VIM4 in 2022, you may have been asking "Why doesn't VIM4 have an NPU even though it's hardware supports it?" Now here it comes! We are going to release it in 23Q3. Please stay tuned! Useful links Khadas Online Documentation Khadas Community Forum Khadas Add-Ons Guide Thank you for reading this blog update! As always, please send us all your thoughts and feedback through the Khadas Community Forum! Warmly, Khadas Team

Hello Khadas Community! This month of March contains new software and hardware releases for Khadas single board computers. As always, these updates were created in response to requests and feedback from the Khadas Community. We are glad to be of service to you! Software: Published new VIM1S Android TV image Published new Edge2 Android image Published new VIM4 Android image Hardware: Released VIM4 v13 and Edge2 v12 single board computers In-stock, Edge2 ARM PC Limited-time sale for Edge2 DIY Case Released Edge2 Station Released USB-A to C LPS (Linear Power Supply) cable Released VIM4 v13 and Edge2 v12 single board computers Due to shortages of the TPS2121RUXR chip, we’ve modified VIM4 and Edge2 to utilise the WS4684C chip instead. The WS4684C takes over the role of power source switching. The updated versions are labelled v13 and v12 respectively. Please see this blog to understand the impacts of this change. In-stock, Edge2 ARM PC. No more waiting! You’ll be delighted to know that the second batch of Edge2 ARM PCs has been shipped out to customers on March 15th. And the Edge2 ARM PC is also now in-stock at Khadas Shop. Buy Edge2 ARM PC Limited-time sale, Edge2 Case To show our appreciation to customers that ordered the bare-board Edge2 on the first day it was released, we are now offering a limited-time sale for the Edge2 Case from March 21st to April 21st! With the Edge2 Case, you can convert your bare-board Edge2 into a beautiful Edge2 ARM PC! Check out the video below for DIY assembly instructions: Build your Own Edge2 ARM PC! Edge2 Station The Edge2 Station is a dock for your Edge2 ARM PC. This dock adds 10/100M ethernet, a 3.5mm headphone jack, UART for debugging, external audio DAC, and more. Pogo pads located on the underside of your Edge2 ARM PC enable it to dock with the Edge2 Station. Documentation: Schematic Silkscreen 3D CAD Files Edge2 Station is now available via Khadas Shop, and brings the total number of Edge2 accessories to 2; Edge2 IO and Edge2 Station. Expand the possibilities for your Edge2: Buy Edge2 Station Buy Edge2 IO USB-A to C LPS (Linear Power Supply) Cable Use the USB-A to C LPS cable to connect your Tone2 Series DAC to an LPS (Linear Power Supply). A high quality cable for audiophiles with a wear-resistant woven sheath and TPE cladding. Features: Connect a Tone2 Series DAC to a USB-A Linear Power Supply Maximum supported current of 1.5A Wear-resistant woven cable sheath Doesn't support data transfer Dimensions: Total Length: 1m Outer Diameter: 3.2mm Compatibility: Tone2 Tone2 Maker Kit Tone2 Pro Useful Links Khadas Online Documentation Khadas Community Forum Khadas Add-Ons Guide Thank you for reading this blog update! As always, please send us all your thoughts and feedback through the Khadas Community Forum! Warmly, Khadas Team

Hello Khadas Community! We are writing this newsletter to inform you that our Spring Festival Holiday will start on January 19th and end on the 28th. During this time, our responses to your support requests on Khadas Forum will be slower than usual and new orders from Khadas Shop will not be sent out. If you are in urgent need of Khadas' products, orders from Amazon.com or AliExpress.com will still be shipped immediately. What's more, you could also order from our distributors. Khadas’ New Year Holiday: 19th to 28th January Last Orders from Khadas Shop: 16th January (GMT+8, 9AM to 7PM) Buy from AliExpress.com Buy from Amazon.com [ US, JP, CA, UK, DE, FR, IT, ES ] Khadas Distributor List: https://www.khadas.com/distributors Shipping of Edge2 ARM PC You will be delighted to know that we have just finished shipping out all the pre-orders for the first batch of Edge2 ARM PCs. Unfortunately, the Edge2 ARM PC is now out of stock. However, we can still accept orders for it. The second batch Edge2 ARM PCs will be shipped in March 2023. Get Inspired for Your Project(s)! 2022 KFCI: Awards for Our Top 10 Contributors! The KFCI awards are for forum members who have contributed to building up a community and mutual help. As we venture forward into 2023, our sense of community will continue to be essential to ensure continued success for all in Khadas Community. See the winners below: Edge2 IO Released The Khadas Edge2 IO Module is a GPIO break-out board for the Edge2 that expands the functions of Edge2 by connecting to the FPC connector on the underside. It incorporates a UHS-I SD card reader, a dual-channel infrared receiver, USB ports and more! Features: SD Card Reader (UHS-I) 4-pin, 1.25mm pitch, detachable Crimp Connector (USB HOST) 2-pin, 1.25mm pitch, detachable Crimp Connector (Analog Speaker Output) 2-pin, 1.25mm pitch, detachable Crimp Connector (Analog Microphone Input) 3.5mm Headphone Jack IR Receiver (Dual Channel) Expand I/O 16-pin, 2.54mm pitch, GPIO Header (CPU: UART, ADC, SPI, I2C; MCU: SWDIO, SWCLK) 10-pin, 2.54mm pitch, Pogo Pads (CPU: I2S, PWM, WPR_KEY; MCU: UART) Expand the Possibilities for Your Edge2! Software Updates 1. Released VIM4 Ubuntu 22.04 Linux 5.4 V1.4-221229 Updated GPU driver to version r37p0 Fixed Pipewire's 100% CPU load issue Enabled more kernel modules Added HDMI vesa modes Added Vulkan support Added jpeg gstreamer encoder plugin Added h264/h265 gstreamer encoder plugin Learn More: https://forum.khadas.com/t/vim4-ubuntu-22-04-linux-5-4-v1-4-221229-release/18017 2. Released Edge2 Ubuntu 22.04 Linux 5.10 V1.4-221229 Updated the r8152 driver to version 2.16.3 Added IMX415 MIPI camera support Updated the es8316 driver Fixed choppy Bluetooth audio issue Fixed WebGL issue Added IMX415 suppor Learn More: https://forum.khadas.com/t/edge2-ubuntu-22-04-linux-5-10-v1-4-221229-release/18019 3. Released VIM1S Ubuntu 22.04 Linux 5.4 V1.4-221229 Fixed SPI Dev Updated GPU driver to version r37p0 Fixed Pipewire 100% CPU load issue Enabled more kernel modules Added Vulkan support Added OpenCL support Fixed SPI Dev overlay Learn More: https://forum.khadas.com/t/vim1s-ubuntu-22-04-linux-5-4-v1-4-221229-release/18018 4. Please note that software maintenance for VIM1 & VIM2 has been discontinued. However, the VIM1 & VIM2 products are not discontinued and to support our OEM customers, we can still accept bulk orders for them. Useful Links Khadas Online Documentation Khadas Community Forum Khadas Add-Ons Guide Thank you for reading this blog update! As always, please send us all your thoughts and feedback through the Khadas Community Forum! Warmly, Khadas Team

Improved volume adjustment, and other minor software updates. Hello Community! We’ve just released the v1.41 firmware for your Tone2 Pro, you can download it from the link below: https://dl.khadas.com/products/tone2/firmware/tone2_pro/ Warning: Do not power-off your Tone2 Pro during the upgrade process, doing so will permanently corrupt the device firmware Please disconnect BT Magic before starting the upgrade process, failure to do so will result in corrupted MCU firmware Do not use the Tone2's firmware with the Tone2 Pro's, doing so will permanently corrupt the Tone2 Pro's firmware MCU Firmware Changelog: Improved volume adjustment Enabled HID volume support Improved encoder operation experience with a new jitter elimination algorithm Added support for BT Magic Improved automatic input switching Reduced probability of an unrecognized device Solved noise issue when MQA files are played at max volume XMOS Firmware Changelog: Improved LED display indication Fixed MFi version display issue Fixed iMac wake-from-sleep issue Fixed BT Magic's noise issue when playing back PCM768 Fixed Mac OS HID volume issue Download XMOS Firmware: Due to limited USB bandwidth, Tone2 Pro cannot support HID volume control and PCM768 at the same time, so these features were implemented separately in two firmware versions. Choose either the normal firmware or HID firmware for your Tone2 Pro's XMOS chip. tone2pro-xmos-v1.41-221201 (supports PCM768, but not HID volume control) tone2pro-xmos-hid-v1.41-221201 (supports HID volume control, but not PCM768) Since the MCU firmware has been combined into the XMOS firmware, after upgrading the XMOS, it is necessary to replug (off then on) the power supply to enter the MCU upgrade mode, thus completing the entire upgrade process. During this time, the LED light will flash 3 times representing "Detect, Update, and Complete" respectively. Known Issues: When Tone2 Pro is connected, your PC will not enter the sleep state automatically. (We have tried to solve this problem, but the current solution will cause an error exception when switching to the next DSD track, so we have not released this update) The Tone2 Pro may become unrecognized when a Windows 10 PC wakes up from sleep. This issue was not observed on Windows 11 nor macOS. How to Upgrade: For v1.2 or later firmware, please check page 6 of the User Manual: Firmware Upgrade. For v1.0 firmware (serial number starts with 0C… or 11…), in addition to updating the XMOS firmware, the MCU needs to be updated separately. Required Software Tools: ASIO driver XMOS DFU tools MCU upgrade tool and firmware (only v1.0 firmware needs this) Information for updating the MCU (only v1.0 firmware needs this): https://forum.khadas.com/t/tone2-pro-firmware-v1-2-mcu-update/11944 Instruction Videos: Forum Discussion: https://forum.khadas.com/t/tone2-pro-firmware-update-v1-41/17656 Tone2 Pro User Manual (EN): https://dl.khadas.com/products/tone2/manual/tone2_pro_user_manual_en.pdf Purchase a Tone2 Pro: https://www.khadas.com/product-page/tone2pro Purchase a Tone2 Pro on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Xxp7vg Purchase a BT Magic: https://www.khadas.com/product-page/bt-magic Warmly, Khadas Maker Team

Our popular VIM3 single board computer with the Amlogic A311D SoC and 5.0 TOPS NPU has been updated from v13 to v14! The TPS2121RUXR chip used in the v13 has been replaced with the WS4684C in v14 as the original chip that controls the power source selection between USB-C and VIN is in short supply. Find out what's changed in this blog post. Updated Power Supply Design 1. Schematics: A new circuit diagram showing the changed between TPS2121RUXR and WS4684C. 2. Circuit Description: a) The TPS2121RUXR chip used in the v13 has been replaced with the WS4684C in v14 as the new power management chip. b) DCIN, which provides electrical power, is the unified power supply for the entire system. c) DCIN_USBC and DCIN_VIN are two paths to supply power to DCIN. DCIN then supplies power to the VIM3. Both DCIN_USBC and DCIN_VIN are in a high-impedance state when there is no power input: The DCIN_USBC transmit power via the USB-C port of VIM3. The DCIN_VIN transmit power via the VIN port on the back of the VIM3. d) The power supply priority of DCIN_VIN is higher than that of DCIN_USBC. This means that if electrical power is supplied to both the USB-C and VIN ports simultaneously, VIM3 will choose to use power from the VIN port. e) When the power supply switches from DCIN_USBC to DCIN_VIN, that is, when the VIM3 is powered via the USB-C port and the VIN port is then simultaneously connected, the power supply will switch to the VIN port. When this happens, the WS4684C will incur a 22ms switching delay, and this will cause VIM3 v14 to restart. 3. WS4684C Power Switching Logic Table: New PCB Layout 1. PCB 2D Layout 2. PCBA Photograph 3. Possible Risk When the VIM3 v14 is powered via the USB-C port, and then power is also supplied to the VIN port, then VIM3 v14 will switch over to the VIN power supply, causing the device to restart. When will v14 be in stock? Presently, all VIM3 boards purchased from Khadas Shop, AliExpress and Amazon are guaranteed to be the v14 version. The new boards are available now! To improve your productivity and satisfaction is always in our first priority. If you have any questions on the VIM3 update, please feel free to contact us at support@khadas.com :p Links & References: VIM3 V14 - Schematic VIM3 V14 - Silkscreen Buy on Khadas Shop Buy on Amazon Warmly, Khadas Maker Team

Hello Khadas Community! Thank you for a successful Launch Event! As a friendly reminder, the early bird discount for Edge2 and Tone2 will continue for 5 more days. We have been asked many times about "when will my order be shipped?" And the answer is, we are shipping all pre-orders of Tone2 and BT Magic today! They are now availale in stock. In addition to the good news, we also have a development update for the long-awaited Edge2 ARM PC! The month of October also features various new software releases for Khadas SBCs. They were produced based on feedback from our community, and we hope that you'll find them useful. Tone2/BT Magic Shipping We have started shipping out Tone2/BT Magic on October 24th and I believe you will be receiving the tracking number for your order very soon! Only 5 days left to order a powerful Tone2 DAC and BT Magic at the early bird price! All prices are in $US dollars Edge2 ARM PC There have been a large number of customers who have pre-ordered the Edge2 ARM PC, and are asking about updates. We have fixed an issue with the Edge2 case to make it more user-friendly. Check the new design below: Edge2 ARM PC = Edge2 Maker Kit + Edge2's Active Cooling Kit + Edge2 DIY Case The Edge2 Maker Kit has been in stock since launch day and will be shipped in two days once your order is confirmed. Early Bird Price Our early bird discount will be valid from September 20th to October 31st. All prices are in $US dollars Edge2 Maker Kits ship within 2 days once the order is confirmed Edge2 ARM PCs ship on or before mid December 2022 Edge2 I/O Update Edge2 I/O is a GPIO break-out board for the Edge2. With Edge2 I/O, you'll be able to extend your Edge2 with an SD card slot, infrared remote control and more! Features: 16-Pin GPIO Flexible FPC Ribbon (for a variety of mounting options) Easy Debugging 3.5mm Headphone Jack ESS DAC Chip Set Compatibility: Edge2 We are going to release it in November. Please stay tuned! Handmade Magnetic Case for Khadas Tea! This case made by Miter is compatible with MagSafe for seamless attachment to the back of your iPhone and your Khadas Tea (Android users need a separate MagSafe-compatible phone case). It comes in a classic Navy or Black colour, and its sophisticated style perfectly matches your Khadas Tea. What’s more, Italian made synthetic PU leather gives you a very pleasant touch experience. Specs: Manufacturer: Miter Material: Italian made synthetic PU leather (outside)/Suede (inside) Color: Navy / Black Weight: 23.0 g Dimensions: 99.2 * 73.0 * 4.5 mm Compatibility: Khadas Tea 10cm USB-C to C/Lightning Cable for Khadas Tea These two cables are specifically designed for Khadas Tea. The first is a 10cm USB-C to C cable, and the second is a 10cm USB-C to Lightning audio cable. Both cables support bit-perfect streaming of digital audio data. To maximize pocket-ability, each wire is soft and flexible and just 10cm in length, the perfect connection distance between your smartphone and Tea, so you can leave your other cables at home. N.B.: Only the 10cm USB-C to C cable supports USB-C power delivery, the 10cm USB-C to Lightning audio cable does not. Software Updates Updates for VIM4: 1. Released Ubuntu V1.2-221018 1) Updated kernel to version 5.4.180 2) Fixed NVMe SSD stability issues 3) Added OS08A10 MIPI camera support 4) Added TS050 MIPI touchscreen support 5) Added HDMI+MIPI dual screen support (desktop only, console doesn’t support dual display) 6) Added RM500Q 5G module support 7) Fixed Wi-Fi latency issue 2. CoreELEC is available for VIM4. Users can install CoreELEC using OOWOW The official version of Ubuntu firmware has been updated for Edge2 and VIM1S. Basic functions are supported. Useful Links Khadas Online Documentation Khadas Community Forum Khadas Add-Ons Guide Thank you for reading this blog update! As always, please send us all your thoughts and feedback through the Khadas Community Forum! Warmly, Khadas Team

Edge2, Tone2, VIM1S & BT Magic are available from today! Dear Khadas Community, Our Khadas Autumn Launch Event is finally here! In this blog article, we will talk about the performance improvements of each product and the early bird discounts. For those who love videos, check out our latest launch video above! YouTube Reviews More YouTubers will be releasing their honest reviews about Edge2, Tone2, VIM1S and BT Magic in the next few weeks. Pay attention to creators such as ETA PRIME, ExplainingComputers, Taki Udon, Leepspvideo and more! Edge2 The reason why we call Edge2 an ‘ARM PC’ and not a ‘single board computer’, is due to its desktop class performance. As you can see from our performance tests, the 8 nanometer RK3588S is 2.5 times faster than the 28 nanometer RK3399 used in Edge1. Despite the tremendous performance increase, Edge2’s thermal output and energy consumption remain similar to Edge 1; requiring only the Khadas ‘3705 Cooling Fan’ and ‘Edge Heatsink’ for thermal dissipation, and the same ‘24W USB-C P.D. power adapter’ used by the Edge1. These improvements to Edge2 culminate in a product that is not just a single board computer for hardware developers. The 8 nanometer architecture of the RK3588S and beautifully crafted polycarbonate enclosure brings it squarely into the purview of software developers. Early Bird Price By now you must be wondering, “So when can I buy such an amazing ARM PC?”, and the answer is today! As promised our early bird discount will be valid from September 20th to October 31st. All prices are in $US dollars Edge2 Maker Kits ship within 2 days once the order is confirmed Edge2 ARM PCs ship on or before mid December 2022 VIM1S OEM and Maker customers can rejoice with the VIM1S, a cost-effective and power-efficient embedded platform that will enjoy support for many more years. In our performance tests, the S905Y4 provided a moderate 15 to 20% performance boost. VIM1S Improvements: Amlogic S905Y4 w/ x4 Cortex A35 @ up to 2.0 GHz Mali-G31 MP2 GPU @ up to 850 MHz STMicro STM8S003 for power mgmt and boot selection (eMMC or SPI flash) 2GB LPDDR4 @ 1176 MHz Supports larger and faster UHS-I SD cards Large 32MB SPI flash Ampak AP6256 Wi-Fi module with Bluetooth 5.0 27 grams (vs VIM1’s 28.5 grams) Standard Pricing VIM1S is a product intended for developers and OEM customers; early bird pricing will not be available. That being said, bulk order (volume) pricing is available. Please contact your Khadas Representative or email hello@khadas.com for details. Retail Price: 64.9 All prices are in $US dollars VIM1S ships within 2 days once the order is confirmed VIM1S does not have an early bird discount Tone2 You may be deciding which DAC to purchase, the Tone2 Pro, Tone2 or the Tone1. The Tone1 will cease production in the coming months, so that leaves either Tone2 Pro or Tone2. Tone2 Pro was designed for the high-end audiophile, it is a more expensive full-featured DAC which includes 3.5/4.4mm headphone jacks, a headphone amplifier, and MQA decoding. Whereas Tone2 was designed for Audiophiles and Makers who wish to integrate a powerful DAC into their products. To help your inner audiophile make an informed choice, we have created a comparison table showing the detailed differences between Tone2 Pro, Tone2 and Tone1. Early Bird Price Tone2 is a retail product intended for the budget prosumer market, so it will have early bird pricing from September 20th to October 31st. All prices are in $US dollars Tone2 orders will ship before October 31st 2022 BT Magic Highlights The ‘BT Magic’ plug-in Bluetooth audio receiver for Tone2 and Tone2 Pro supports all major Bluetooth audio formats such as SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX-LL, aptX-HD and LDAC. The RGB light shows you the music format, so you’ll always be assured that you’re listening to the best audio quality! Check out the full specifications of the ‘BT Magic’ below. Standard Pricing BT Magic is an add-on for Tone2 Pro and Tone2, so early bird pricing will not be available. Retail Price: 45.0 All prices are in $US dollars BT Magic will ship before October 31st 2022 Distributor Announcement: To obtain samples, please purchase directly from khadas.com/shop. If you’re interested in becoming our distributor, contact your Khadas Representative or email hello@khadas.com. Obtain Product Samples Distributor Introduction Useful Links Khadas Online Documentation Khadas Community Forum Khadas Add-Ons Guide Thank you for reading this blog update! As always, please send us all your thoughts and feedback through the Khadas Community Forum! Warmly, Khadas Team

Finalization and release of all product specifications! Dear Khadas Community, As promised in our previous blog post, we have now finalized and released the full specifications for the Edge2, VIM1S, Tone2 and BT Magic. These four new Khadas products will be launched in just 5 days time, so be sure to follow us on social media as we will be preparing some surprises for the early birds! Edge2 Highlights In addition to the end-use product with an enclosure and active cooling system, Edge2 stays true to its Maker roots by also coming as a ‘Maker Kit’. This kit is a bare PCBA which has a full set of I/O headers, so Makers and OEM customers can access and make full-use of all features of the RK3588S. List of Maker Kit I/O: MIPI Display (x1 30-pin 0.5mm FPC Connector) Touch Display (x1 40-pin 0.5mm FPC Connector) Triple Cameras (x3 30-pin 0.5mm FPC Connector) CPU: I2C, UART, SPI, SDMMC, I2S, ADC, PWM, USB (x1 30-pin 0.5mm FPC Connector) MCU: SWDIO, SWCLK, UART (x1 30-pin 0.5mm FPC Connector) USB, UART, 5V Input (7-pin Pogo Pads) Cooling Fan (4-pin 0.8mm header w/ PWM speed control) For more information, you can view the PCBA layout diagram and full specs below: VIM1S Highlights When designing the VIM1S, it was our intention to stay as close as possible to the original cost and power consumption of the VIM1. Our engineers thus felt that the Amlogic S905Y4 SoC would be a good replacement for the original S905X. In our performance tests, the S905Y4 provided a moderate 15 to 20% performance boost. Amlogic S905Y4 SoC: 2.0GHz Quad Core Cortex-A35 CPU ARM Mali-G31 MP2 GPU up to 850MHz 4K@60fps AV1, VP9, H.265 Decoding Multi-video Decoding up to 4x 1080p@60fps HDR10, HDR10+, HLG HDR Video Processing For more information, you can view the PCBA layout diagram and full specs below: Tone2 Highlights As everyone already knows, Tone2 will come in 2 colors ‘Black’ and ‘Dream Blue’, and it will also be available as a ‘Maker Kit’ with the option of an external plug-in Bluetooth audio receiver. So without further ado, we shall just list out highlights from the full specifications for you to peruse. Specification Highlights: XMOS XU208 processor with 8 cores & 8 threads ESS ES9038Q2M for PCM 768KHz & DSD 512 (Native) decoding Supports an external plug-in Bluetooth audio receiver ‘BT Magic’ Balanced RCA line-out (backwards compatible with standard RCA cables) Multifunction Volume Knob (with HID volume control) Connect linear power supplies via the USB-C (I2S) interface ‘Maker Kit’ is compatible with Khadas VIM series SBCs BT Magic Highlights Now what everyone has been waiting for, the full technical specifications of the ‘BT Magic’ plug-in Bluetooth audio receiver for Tone2 and Tone2 Pro. Will it pass-muster, and will it be another acoustic heavy-weight (or paper-weight) from Khadas? Reading the full specs for ‘BT Magic’, we believe wireless Hi-Fi enthusiasts will not be disappointed. Specification Highlights: Qualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth 5.1 chip with LDAC and aptX HD CD-level stereo sound quality with up to 24bit 96KHz sample rate Plugs directly into the USB-C (I2S) interface on Tone2 and Tone2 Pro Multiple Bluetooth encoding formats: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX-LL, aptX-HD, and LDAC Minor Updates VIM3, VIM3L, and VIM4 will support 5G modules on Ubuntu by end September Khadas Docs (docs.khadas.com) will have a new UI by end September Brand New Design Beautiful User-Friendly UI Easier Sorting and Searching Additional Links Apply as a reviewer for Khadas products Join the Khadas Community Forum Follow us on Twitter Thank you for reading this blog update! As always, please send us all your thoughts and feedback through the Khadas Community Forum! Warmly, Khadas Team

Updates to our Khadas products and software Dear Khadas Community, The month of September brings several highly anticipated updates to Khadas products and software. In addition, we will continue to build up the excitement for our Edge2, VIM1S and Tone2 products. VIM1S Specifications The VIM1S is an upgraded version of our original VIM1; it thus continues the legacy of VIM1 by providing our OEM and Maker customers with a cost-effective and power-efficient embedded platform for many more years to come. View the finalized specifications by clicking the button below: Tone2 & BT Magic After a long wait, we will be launching Tone2 together with the BT Magic. The BT Magic is a Bluetooth audio receiver that supports LDAC and aptX HD, so you'll be able to wirelessly send music from a smartphone or tablet directly to your Tone2 and Hi-Fi speaker system. Full specifications to be announced later! M2X WWAN Extension Board & 5G Module The M2X WWAN Extension Board and the 5G Transceiver Module are now available for purchase at Khadas Shop. The 5G module will be supported in Ubuntu OS on the VIM3, VIM3L and VIM4 by the end of September. Watch this video to learn how to use the WWAN board with your VIM4: The Story Behind OOWOW OOWOW is a standalone embedded service for seamless online OS delivery, device maintenance, and much more! We are in the process of making an interview with the developer of OOWOW - Artem Nikpal. He is a valued member of Khadas Team, and has been working with us for 3 years. Please like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to be notified when the interview video is released! OOWOW Updates: Google Play Store is now available on the latest Android image from Khadas. Users can install the latest official Android image using OOWOW. OOWOW is now visible on MIPI screens, the UI display issue has been fixed. Official Trailers Khadas Autumn Launch Event 2022: Official Trailer Khadas Tone2: Official Trailer Additional Links Apply as a reviewer for Khadas products Join the Khadas Community Forum Follow us on Twitter Thank you for reading this blog update! As always, please send us all your thoughts and feedback through the Khadas Community Forum! Warmly, Khadas Team

Edge2, Tone2, VIM1S & BT Magic are coming this Fall. Dear Khadas Community, We will be launching five new Khadas products for Makers and ODM customers this Fall! Our launch event will be on September 20th, 2022 at 6:00 pm (GMT +8). Leave your email contact on our event landing page if you wish to be reminded about all the latest product updates! Edge2 The first product we want to introduce to Makers is our Khadas Edge2. This ARM PC is the successor to Edge and Edge-V. However, unlike its predecessor this new board uses the Rockchip RK3588S SoC, which is the smaller brother to the RK3588, fabricated using an 8 nanometer process. As you can expect, this new processor not only has enhanced performance, it also has much better power and thermal efficiency which we know Makers will just love. This is why we call it an “ARM PC” because it is going to be the first Khadas product that has similar performance to an entry-level consumer PC on the market today! Our Edge2 ARM PC has a few more notable features, which we shall keep secret for now. Stay tuned for further email and social media updates to learn more! Tone2 As some of you may already know, our beloved Tone1 which has been the staple for numerous DIY audiophile and OEM music projects will soon be discontinued and the final batch will be produced in the coming months. Tone2 will continue Tone1’s Hi-Fi legacy with the time-tested ESS ES9038Q2M DAC, so you can expect even better sound quality from Tone2! Some Highlights: ESS ES9038Q2M DAC XMOS XU208 Balanced RCA Product Configurations: Anodized Aluminum Case (For Consumers) Maker Kit (Bare PCB for Makers & OEM Customers) We will also release a brand new color for Tone2 - “Dream Blue” as you can see below. VIM1S Our VIM1 single board computer has often been a low-cost and power-efficient solution for many Makers and OEM developers. The much-loved Amlogic S905X SoC sipped power and in many circumstances didn’t even require a heatsink to function normally. This September we will be continuing to honor our Makers and OEM customers of the VIM1 with the upgraded VIM1S. This new single board computer integrates a new SoC with similar power requirements, but much improved processing and GPU performance. We will announce more technical specifications in the coming weeks! BT Magic Not entirely related to Makers and OEM customers but still significant, is our much anticipated “BT Magic”! This product is a USB-C Bluetooth audio receiver that allows you to wirelessly send high-fidelity music from your smartphone or tablet directly to a Tone2 or Tone2 Pro! More technical specifications to be announced soon… M2X WWAN Extension Board & 5G Module Makers will be delighted to know that they will soon be able to purchase the M2X WWAN Extension Board for their Khadas single board computer! This “shield board” is compatible with VIM4, VIM3, and Edge-V and it allows you to plug in a 5G transceiver module into your Khadas VIM4 (VIM3 and Edge-V only have software support for 4G modules at present). We will provide more details about the supported frequencies, countries and software implementation in the coming days. That’s all for now folks! Keep your eyes peeled and stay tuned for more mouth-watering updates! If you have any feedback for our upcoming launch, please email hello@khadas.com. Keep making, Khadas Team

Dear Khadas Community, Khadas is committed to nurturing an open source community of mutual help and sharing, and we couldn't have done it without you. So I would first like to thank each and everyone for participating and making our community competition a success! Competition Prizes: Gold Award (x1): 10,000 USD cash Silver Award (x1): 2,000 USD cash, 3,000 USD coupon Bronze Award (x1): 1,000 USD cash, 1,000 USD coupon Excellence Awards (x5): 500 USD coupon Best Popularity Award (x1): 2,000 USD coupon Competition Winners: GOLD: Guitar ML AMP/CAB Simulator @OldNavi This project involved using a VIM3 single board computer as the brains for a Guitar Amplifier with neural network DSP effects. The VIM3's A311D SoC had an onboard 5.0 TOPS NPU which provided the hardware acceleration for the digital signal processing. SILVER: DIY HeadUnit @OldNavi In another amazing project, the VIM3 single board computer was combined with the TS050 touchscreen and a 3D printed case to create a futuristic head-unit / speedometer for an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). The VIM3 received all the relevant inputs from the vehicle, and displayed necessary information on the LCD screen. BRONZE: Water Auto Turret @birty A proof-of-concept A.I controlled water-gun turret. This turret was controlled by the VIM3's neural processing unit, and could recognize and shoot water at a human being entering the field of view of the webcam. Definitely an amusing project with a potentially darker side. EXCELLENCE AWARDS: 1. Robot Girl @K_W11 A VIM3 single board computer was used as the brains and neural processing unit for a robot "cat girl". It is the inventors dream that such a service robot could aid humanity by becoming a partner or girlfriend with people. It looks like amazingly complex work, well done! 2. The Surveillant Project @Electr1 The Surveillant Project was a simple touchscreen "dashboard" with the purpose of monitoring your local computer system or cluster (grid) computer. It was built using a VIM3 single board computer and TS050 touchscreen. It is open source, lightweight, and very scalable. 3. Application of Blockchain and IoT @yi_yu In this project, a VIM3 single board computer was used as an MQTT server, programmed to function as a blockchain application node and broker. The node was built using Hyperledger's Fabric Project, and the code was based on the Consortium Blockchain. 4. VIM3 XVIM @Basse XVIM is a multi-functional cabinet or "box" for the Khadas VIM series of single board computers. The main aims were to create a cool looking enclosure with programmable LEDs, easy access to the SD card, provide an LCD screen for status updates, self sustaining internet access, and more! 5. Modified DIY Case for VIM3 + Tone2 Pro @DerFu In an effort to create an all-in-one SBC + DAC device, @DerFu created a very unique melding of both the Khadas DIY Case and the Tone2 Pro. His amazing cutting and grinding skills, as well as his unique inventiveness deserve an honorable mention here. POPULARITY AWARD: Modified DIY Case for VIM2 + VTV + Tone Board @DerFu Nicknamed the "Khadas Sandwich" or "Khadas Burger", this result is the amalgamation of three Khadas devices, the VIM3 single board computer, the VTV Receiver Board and the Tone Board DAC. This unique monstrosity showcases the stack-ability and compactness of the Khadas product system. All winners will be contacted within one week after the announcement of the results, and all cash and coupons will be given out within 15 days. If you are an entrepreneurial or OEM team, we can provide opportunities for publicity and cooperation. Thank you for your participation, and we look forward to seeing you again next year! To discuss the competition results, please visit our Khadas Community Forum: Thanks for reading! Khadas Team

Dear Khadas Community, Our latest VIM series single board computer, the VIM4, is launching today. This credit-card sized computer outperforms the competition with a super fast Amlogic A311D2 SoC, with x4 Cortex A73 2.2GHz high performance cores, and x4 Cortex A53 2.0GHz efficiency cores. Powerful GPU The GPU is no slouch either, with an ARM Mali-G52 MP8(8EE) clocked up to 800MHz. Experience the latest in connectivity with AP6275S Wi-Fi 6 Module (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2T2R MIMO with RS), and Bluetooth 5.1. Developer Friendly VIM4 also has several developer and manufacturer friendly features such as, a wide 9-20V VIN power input, dual camera support with two MIPI-CSI interfaces, accelerometer and gyroscope, MIPI-DSI and touch panel interface, and a V-by-One interface for machine vision applications. OOWOW Embedded OS End users, and other non-technical users will also be delighted to know that we have greatly simplified the OS installation and device maintainance process through the introduction of a lightweight system called OOWOW that has been embedded directly into the SPI Flash. So What's the Price? With all these never-before-seen breakthrough features, rolled into one tiny device, our team has been asked a million times, "What's the price of a VIM4, and when can I get one (or three)?", and this is it! There are two versions, and both will come with early bird pricing: Option 1: VIM4 + Cooling Kit: $239.9 Early Bird: $219.9 Option 2: VIM4 Bareboard: $219.9 Early Bird: $199.9 Shipping Date: within 2-days after your order has been placed Note: The current version of VIM4 does not include an NPU, future refresh version might include an NPU Keep it cool, Khadas Team