#mnt-pocket-reform — Public Fediverse posts

Sunday geekery things done:
• system upgrade (apt and others) ✅
• replaced U-Boot bootloader on #MNTPocketReform with Barebox ✅
• bit of wiki gardening in personal #vimwiki knowledge base ✅

The keyboard from the MNT Pocket Reform mini-laptop is now available as a standalone device. It's a compact mechanical, ortholinear keyboard with support for swappable keycaps, RGB backlighting, a tiny trackball, a little OLED screen and USB-C connector. https://mastodon.social/@mntmn/116969445180655867 #MNTPocketReform #MNT #Keyboard

https://itsfoss.com/linux-handhelds/

Small Linux Cyberdeck/handheld like systems. These little devices fit in the palm of your hand, but run a full OS, some of them have fairly unique looks and hardware configurations

#Linux #OpenSource #CardputerZero #MechaComet #OrangePiNeo #PocketTerm35 #piBrickPocketCM5 #piBrick #PocketCM5 #Pilet #RootBoard #MNTPocketReform

After 4 months my custom etched copper back plate of my @mntmn Pocket Reform slowly started to form a nice patina. Really curious how it will develop further #mntreform #mntpocketreform

Look at this cute chonk! I just received my purple #mntpocketreform from @mntmn and its awesome. As open source as a laptop can probably get (down to firmware and hardware schematics!!) and built so well that I'm afraid I might damage the floor if I ever drop it.

Did some note taking at a Wikimedia event this weekend. The #mntpocketreform is such a conversation piece… "Oooh, what is that, it’s so cute, can I touch it?" - "Sure! Have you heard about Open Hardware?“

just got a sticker from @pluralistic at a book event to round out the collection on my #MNTPocketReform laptop. joining #MollyWhite #404Media #TechWontSaveUs and #SamWallman

I appreciate the #union bug, Cory!

Today is my birthday. For the last year or so I've been saving up slowly for a #mntpocketreform computer as it's been my dream for a while to get a computer from the wonderful people of #MNT. It was my plan to order it on my birthday and I essentially have the funds mostly ready but I feel like I would need a tiny bit more to cover shipping, taxes, and other surprise fees. A month or two more of saving would probably cover it, but ordering it on my birthday sounds like a lot more fun.

So, if anyone wants to help me out a little bit one can find my music on bandcamp under a pay what you want model with very low minimum prices.

My favorite album I ever released is probably "Sjö" https://voidziz.bandcamp.com/album/sj-remastered while a close second would be "Óhljóð, Tilraunir & Munaðarleysingjar".

Träwelling wis Deutsche Bahn #mntpocketreform

I never found interesting updates via fwupd before getting to use it on an MNT Pocket Reform.

Now every system controller or keyboard controller update mentions features I know about in the update description; some do fix bugs I experienced (like the previously unreliable battery status information several months ago).

Open hardware with free firmware is the best case for such things.

#fwupd #MntPocketReform

MNT Reform Motherboard 3.0 brings PCIe speed boost, USB charging to the modular, open source laptop

The MNT Reform is a modular laptop with an open source design and open source software. While it’s hardly the most powerful laptop available, those features make it one of the most customizable… and now there’s a new customization option.

MNT is now selling a new version of the laptop’s motherboard, which brings support for USB-C charging and increased the number of PCIe 3.0 lanes available […]

#mnt #mntPocketReform #mntReform #mntReformMotherboard #modular #openHardware

Read more: https://liliputing.com/mnt-reform-motherboard-3-0-brings-pcie-speed-boost-usb-charging-to-the-modular-open-source-laptop/

Blinded by the blinkenlights

https://github.com/amospalla/reform/tree/main/mleds

#mntpocketreform

I blogged about my cute little open source computer, the #mntpocketreform, and how it is connected to the idea of #permacomputing.

https://blog.johl.io/permacomputing/

Due to ill, had a quiet couple of hours playing OpenRA on the #PocketReform. Playing Dune 2000, it pulls the assets off the disc image beautifully, and lets me play the missions with the video briefings. John Rhys-Davies is, as always, magnificent.

Not all the single player missions are supported, they have to be rebuilt for OpenRA. List of supported missions are here:
https://github.com/OpenRA/OpenRA/issues/9287

Game plays great on the screen size, and very playable with the tiny trackball. Reasonable way to kill a few hours while keeping the cats company through the loud bangs outside.

RK3588, pull OpenRA down from source and build. Launch with "SDL_VIDEODRIVER=wayland" initially to get past the first screen and then you no longer need the flag.

#openra #dune2000 #mntpocketreform

@opensourceopenmind @hellomiakoda ooh I knew about #MNTPocketReform and the possiblity of adding phone-stuff (as well as any other stuff under the sun and above it) but what's #GOnnect? 👀

@hellomiakoda Perhaps consider #Librem5, #LibertyPhone, or #MNTPocketReform with #GOnnect...? All of them should connect to Ethernet but they're ARM devices, not x86-64.

Hardcore Hands-On: This Pocket PC Is Big on Open Source

https://spectrum.ieee.org/mnt-pocket-reform

MNT’s tiny PC has a mechanical keyboard and old-school trackball

NOTE: The review is 2-year old.

#MNT #MNTPocketReform

@fs111 I’m very happy with a recently purchased #mntpocketreform myself.

https://mntre.com/reform.html

To maybe make this a bit helpful:

I can attest that https://github.com/offici5l/MiUnlockTool works for unlocking XIAOMI phones on Linux, even on ARM (provided you have fastboot installed from the distro in native aarch64) - did this on my #MNTPocketReform. You'll need a Mi account, still, but at least you don't need to touch MSFT WNDWS.

(Worked instantly on xiaomi-davinci, xiaomi-surya will have to wait until October 3rd, 10:00.)

On the way back from #RC2014Assembly. Been a good day talking to folks and may have brought back a few things. Since they frown at soldering on the train, working on something for next time with the #mntpocketreform.

New toys day from #mnt for the #mntpocketreform. Replacement lid, processor and wifi upgrade. Also picked up the keyboard to try.

I got a new computer and I’m IN LOVE 🥰
#mntpocketreform
#mntre

This Bank Holiday weekend: painted garden furniture, made pizza on BBQ pizza stone, met up with old friends, visited vintage tech exhibit, power washed patio.

Currently: mostly aching...

About to tinker with upgrades for more modern tech (larger batteries in #MNTPocketReform; CM5 and other things in #uConsole)

Hmmm, what shall I do first? I could start building my MNT Pocket Reform or maybe try to deal with the horrors form the Cult of Cthulhu either by card or by board ...

Hard decision

#mnt #mntpocketreform #mntpocket #arkhamhorror #eldritchhorror #lovecraft

Hey does anybody have a spare top cover for the #mntpocketreform they wouldn't mind parting with? I tried to order a replacement in April on the #mnt website and have lost hope of ever getting one

Lilbits: Europe’s new Ecodesign rules for smartphones and tablets, Samsung’s new Exynos 2500 processor, and postmarketOS 25.06

The European Union’s Ecodesign rules for smartphones and tablets took effect on June 20th, which means that devices in those categories will need to meet certain repairability, upgradeability, battery life, and software update requirements. Some critics say the rules don’t go far enough, but we’re already starting to see some device makers announce updates in order to meet the new […]

#dragonwing #ecodesign #eu #europe #europeanUnion #exynos2500 #lilbits #mnt #mntPocketReform #mntReform #mntReformNext #postmarketos #qualcommQcs6490 #samsungExynos2500 #securityUpdates #softwareUpdates #sustainability

Read more: https://liliputing.com/lilbits-europes-new-ecodesign-rules-for-smartphones-and-tablets-samsungs-new-exynos-2500-processor-and-postmarketos-25-06/

is there any #mnt #mntreform #mntpocketreform users here ? I really want to buy a pocket but I've some doubts on the track ball...
Or I take the big one...
Or the 2...
I kinda want #framework too...
Halp...

If anyone has some retex on it :)

J'ai envie de me faire plaisir cette année (sauf si je suis gourmand et je recommencerais l'année prochaine)
Est-ce qu'il y a des utilisateurs de #mnt #mntreform #mntpocketreform sur fedi ? Je me tâte beaucoup beaucoup à prendre un pocket mais j'ai des doutes sur la boule...
Ou un plus gros...
Ou le 2...
Le #framework me tente aussi...
Aled...

Je regrette un peu de pas l'avoir testé plus que ça au CCC :(

@grimmware: Now that is a cool #MNTPocketReform based #Cyberdeck!

I think I would want to put effort into coming up with a (non-, as it requires non free firmware) #guix system image for the MX8MP #mntpocketreform. Would anyone else be interested in this and would want to join my efforts? I would love to come up with something generic to make it easier supporting other SoCs.

There's already a repo of someone working on adding MX8MQ(!), A311D and LS1028A support (https://codeberg.org/lykso/mnt-reform-nonguix/src/branch/main) which I'm looking at right now to have a starting point.

upgraded the top plate of my #mntpocketreform to match the rest of the casing (and for better thermals & wifi reception) and put a lovely #guix sticker on it