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I meant except for the monetary part. Let's say, I've put about 20h in it and I expect it takes me 3 times that. Just counting the time put in that kind of proj
by JeanSebTr 6y ago
I meant except for the monetary part. Let's say, I've put about 20h in it and I expect it takes me 3 times that. Just counting the time put in that kind of project, the outcome itself isn't worth it.
Considering this is a 10 years old android tablet that cost at the time ~300$. I probably could have bought directly a more modern one which is known to be flashable with linux.
The sentence I cited resonate for me as I often dive in a project and follow in the rabbit holes even though I know it's a bit irrational to do it.
About how to do it:
- you first have to find every git repo that may have relevant patches for this or similar device. There's the one open-sourced from the manufacturer, Google has one dedicated to the Tegra chipset, with more recent stuff but without any specifics about that device.
- determine what parts are relevant: definitely the board definition, the drivers. But then, that file weirdly named which appears to handle interrupts? Well better take it.
- adapt to changes in kernel interfaces: I've only come across name changes for now, but you can imagine it gets more complex
- finally: compile, flash, test! And probably keep doing that for a few cycles.
- someperson 6y agoThat's for the reply. I was thinking you meant labor costs but I wanted to double check. I have a number of similar projects and can relate to how easy it is to follow rabbit holes.