Pyra News: Springs are brilliant!


slightly off topic - but there is something I am unclear on re the Pyra. I get that the mobile edition has features that the non-mobile edition doesn't e.g. compass, GPS etc. Now none of those extras are of interest to me but what about haptics/rumble? (Important when emulating PlayStation, N64, DreamCast) Can anybody confirm if all versions of the Pyra will have this or is will that be limited to the mobile version?
I know in the past we as a collective voiced the need to have the haptic motor on the non-mobile versions just for this reason. Hopefully that can still happen.
 
Pyra GIT repository
https://dev.pyra-handheld.com
but probably just: https://dev.pyra-handheld.com/explore/projects

Pandora GIT repository (new u-boot!)
http://git.openpandora.org/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi

IRC channel howto
https://pandorawiki.org/IRC

and instead of #openpandora use #dragonbox-pyra

but probably just: https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#dragonbox-pyra

Telegram group
https://t.me/pyrahandheld

Don't have a Pandora with Telegram? There is a desktop version: https://desktop.telegram.org/


and last, but not least:

Kernel Mailing list
https://www.pyra-handheld.com/pipermail/kernel/


but probably just: https://www.pyra-handheld.com/pipermail/kernel/2019-July/

(Thanks @TrashyMG for the link)

Thanks I check the kernel mailing list every day, but I have the feeling a lot of developping is happening elsewhere (and mostly outside of the kernel) Will check tha git repository and I know about the IRC do come there once in a while.

I really like following these type of things, sometimes I even pick up trains of thought I can use in my work.
 
slightly off topic - but there is something I am unclear on re the Pyra. I get that the mobile edition has features that the non-mobile edition doesn't e.g. compass, GPS etc. Now none of those extras are of interest to me but what about haptics/rumble? (Important when emulating PlayStation, N64, DreamCast) Can anybody confirm if all versions of the Pyra will have this or is will that be limited to the mobile version?
As has already been stated, we still get rumble on all editions. The omitted modem chip on the standard non-cellular units gives the 4G users cellular connections and GPS/GLONASS. I had thought there was something else omitted on those non-cellular units, but everything else from barometer, compass, gyro/accelerometers come from different chips, so I can only assume that everyone gets those.
 
As has already been stated, we still get rumble on all editions.
Thanks levi. Mind pointing me to where this was already stated?

...so I can only assume that everyone gets those.
You mean it hasn't been confirmed? :eek:
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Yep, there are extra Bosch chips that are responsible for the sensor function and an extra "rumble motor".
And all Pyra editions get these chips?
 
So the new Switch dosnt rumble but the Pyra dos?? and the new Switch dosnt connect to a TV but the Pyra dos ??
I got me the Preeorder for the Mobile Edition 4 GB, because this, but even if the Normal Pyras also Rumble, i will take this Pyra because this Time i want the "All Include Spezial Edition" unlike my CC Pandora which..
 
but everything else from barometer, compass, gyro/accelerometers come from different chips, so I can only assume that everyone gets those
I thought only the mobile editions got the sensors, but it was a long time ago i checked
 
I tried to get more information on this list but clicking on the appropriate link, I get:

Code:
pyra-handheld.com:1717 uses an invalid security certificate.
The certificate is only valid for rhea.dragonbox.de
Error code: SSL_ERROR_BAD_CERT_DOMAIN

@EvilDragon is currently upgrading his servers.
 
As has already been stated, we still get rumble on all editions. The omitted modem chip on the standard non-cellular units gives the 4G users cellular connections and GPS/GLONASS. I had thought there was something else omitted on those non-cellular units, but everything else from barometer, compass, gyro/accelerometers come from different chips, so I can only assume that everyone gets those.

(From shop)
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ALL versions have the same technical specs like CPU, LCD, storage, WLAN, etc. You can check those specs below.
The Mobile Edition adds mobile internet (3G/4G), GPS as well as additional sensors (Altometer, Hygrometer, Barometer, Compass).
There are two versions of the Pyra Mobile Edition, one supporting the US-Frequencies and one supporting the EU (and mostly worldwide) frequencies.
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GPS, Altometer, Hygrometer, Barometer and Compass are only available in the mobile edition.
 
Brilliant!
Brilliant?
Maybe.
But not cheaper.

If you want these sensors, buy the mobile edition.
The sensors are the main reason I bought the mobile edition.

The second reason was to use the Pyra as phone. But now my old phone died pacially on me.
(The charging port broke and the charger chircuit released the magic smoke after the charger died. Now I have to charge the batterie on a lab suply.)
 
The second reason was to use the Pyra as phone. But now my old phone died pacially on me.
(The charging port broke and the charger chircuit released the magic smoke after the charger died. Now I have to charge the batterie on a lab suply.)
Surely you can do 2 Months™ without phone.
 
Hi there,

I haven't followed the Pyra development with that much attention, but I'm pretty interested in it for potentially getting my feet wet again with console/portable device programming. Is there any word on an expected release date or is that something of a taboo question? If so, I didn't ask anything :-) I understand because Evildragon seems rather stressed already.

Thanks!
chn
 
It has always been planned for Two Months (TM) after anyone asks, which you just did, so I guess the correct answer is "in two months". Please ask again when these two months are gone if it is not out yet :-D
 
The question isn't taboo, it just doesn't have a firm answer. This is deliberate, so as not to risk promising something that then can't be delivered when promised. The Pyra will be released when it's ready and the mass production reaches a point where ED can start shipping units. When exactly that will be remains to be seen, but with such a transparent production process we can all see what progress is being made, as it is being made, which helps keep many of us engaged and interested in the project while we wait.

-Neelix
 
Well, tomorrow I'm leaving for Greece to test the (hopefully) fully working final cases.
Global Components is looking into the mass production right now... so it seems we're getting closer.

Only thing I'm a bit worried about is the software - it's still nigh impossible to find devs with time who are able to do low-level coding :/
 
Exciting week :)

Hmm... how long does it take to learn the coding required. Wish I could help with that, although perhaps if there's something that a not-low-level programmer could take a look at(?)...
 
Hi there,

I haven't followed the Pyra development with that much attention, but I'm pretty interested in it for potentially getting my feet wet again with console/portable device programming. Is there any word on an expected release date or is that something of a taboo question? If so, I didn't ask anything :) I understand because Evildragon seems rather stressed already.

Thanks!
chn

To temper your expectations a lot of us have been preorderers for years.
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Only thing I'm a bit worried about is the software - it's still nigh impossible to find devs with time who are able to do low-level coding :/

I think once the hardware is out it will be better/easier. If not at that point I would be willing to put some money towards hiring a dev.
 
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