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I'm not sure if I've asked on HN before, but I so wish for something RPI-esque that use usb-c both for power and display output (and actual usb as well). It wo

I'm not sure if I've asked on HN before, but I so wish for something RPI-esque that use usb-c both for power and display output (and actual usb as well). It would be really cool to have a bus-powered thin client I could just chuck in to the usb-c cables attached to monitors at work. Have it boot really quickly and just open up VNC/RDP/≈Citrix... But no, the only one I've found is the pretty expensive Intel based Lattepandas, although I see they currently run a Kickstarter for a new one[0]. But sooner or later someone must build a ARM-based one with some usb-c magic chip on them that can concatenate power/video/usb in one port. [0]: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lattepanda3delta/lattepanda-3-delta-faster-than-ever-still-pocket-sized?ref=9evygd https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lattepanda3delta/lattep...

GhettoComputers 5y ago
You can buy an android phone with usbc vid out to do that.
RF_Savage 5y ago
Thunderbolt is made by Intel and fairly expensive to implement. So no surprises why it shows up on the expensive Intel based board and nothing else.
- mikepavone 5y ago
  You don't need Thunderbolt for Display + power + USB over USB-C, just DisplayPort alternate mode. You only need Thunderbolt if you also want PCIe
3np 5y ago
The PinePhone and PinePhone Pro both do this. They have a cheap “convergence” dongle breaking out USB-A, Ethernet, USB-C PD and HDMI from the USB-C port. I had such a silly smile on my face the other day when I got Arch up and running on the PPP with Sway and external keyboard. With a bit more tweaking I’ll feel comfortable not bringing the laptop for weekend trips “just in case”. If you really want another form factor, I don’t find it unreasonable to disassemble it and fit it in a custom case sans touchscreen and battery.

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I'm not sure if I've asked on HN before, but I so wish for something RPI-esque that use usb-c both for power and display output (and actual usb as well). It wo

by filleokus 5y ago

GhettoComputers 5y ago
You can buy an android phone with usbc vid out to do that.
RF_Savage 5y ago
Thunderbolt is made by Intel and fairly expensive to implement. So no surprises why it shows up on the expensive Intel based board and nothing else.
- mikepavone 5y ago
  You don't need Thunderbolt for Display + power + USB over USB-C, just DisplayPort alternate mode. You only need Thunderbolt if you also want PCIe
3np 5y ago
The PinePhone and PinePhone Pro both do this. They have a cheap “convergence” dongle breaking out USB-A, Ethernet, USB-C PD and HDMI from the USB-C port. I had such a silly smile on my face the other day when I got Arch up and running on the PPP with Sway and external keyboard. With a bit more tweaking I’ll feel comfortable not bringing the laptop for weekend trips “just in case”. If you really want another form factor, I don’t find it unreasonable to disassemble it and fit it in a custom case sans touchscreen and battery.