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i'm not sure we should allow software to know the color of the pyra... think of what evil uses this could be put to. a blue pyra only BSODs, a red pyra overheats, a transparent pyra gets all the optimizations, etc.
Look forward to seeing these, as I think this could be a very good color choice vs. clear transparent that may let too much light leak.The samples I get will be dark transparent which helps finding out any issues, as you can see if some parts don't fit properly.
...sure, that's always possible. Then it has to be set again after reflashing/reinstallation.I suppose we could put a color code in /etc/pyra/case_color or something like that, which could give a hint to software that cares about it (but you can modify it if you want).
I don't really think there is any persistent memory to differentiate model differences (ex Wifi only, cell variety, etc...) let alone case color.
...except if end-of-line testing is being done (which I don't know, but as far as I know that's why there is an input tester on the Pandora), then that means that the devices have to be booted after assembly anyway (to test buttons, screen connection, etc.). You don't have to touch the OS block device to set a variable that's stored elsewhere in the hardware, you can handle it the same way that applying a serial number sticker can be used to signify an end-of-line quality check pass.[...] So in a scenario where ED has a whack of boards sitting around set for Pink and he only has Red cases he'd need to reflash all of them instead of just assembling and shipping.
I can see that getting way out of hand.
By design, such electronic components have to be (mostly) software-identifiable as what they are. That's not the case with case color...I don't really think there is any persistent memory to differentiate model differences (ex Wifi only, cell variety, etc...) let alone case color.
Not really, there may be ways of identifying which model you have by seeing which cell module is present or not. But I doubt there will be anything like an eFUSE blow, or discrete PROM that will identify model type and what not.By design, such electronic components have to be (mostly) software-identifiable as what they are. That's not the case with case color...
I actually have a silicone set of these and have used them on my phone and laptop. They're cheap and pretty nice quality. Search for "laptop dust plugs".Wouldn't you need lots of special rubber plugs for all the ports then?