ODROID-VU7+ Backlight Control Hack: Controlling the Backlight on the ODROID-C1 and ODROID-C2 Android platforms
I made a driver to control the backlight for the ODROID-C1 and ODROID-C2 using PWM. ▶
I made a driver to control the backlight for the ODROID-C1 and ODROID-C2 using PWM. ▶
I started this journey with a Raspberry Pi 2 device and a bootloader called: “Berryboot” (I am not its developer) that actually is still active and supported by the Raspberry Pi community. Then I heard about this amazing device called ODROID-C2 more powerful than a Raspberry Pi 2 device and actually the same price, so more power more fun, right? ▶
There are two options for installing Android on an ODROID-C2. Hardkernel offers a pre-installed eMMC or microSD card, which would only require installing Google Play. Alternatively, the Android OS may be downloaded from the Hardkernel website and installed manually onto the eMMC or microSD card. ▶
I built a gaming console using an ODROID-C2 running Android 6 ▶
I have been using a ODROID-C2 with LibreELEC for quite a while, but was frustrated by the lack of Amazon Prime Video and Netflix support. I was also using a wireless keyboard/mouse to control it, which led to the disapproval from the spouse, so I wanted a proper TV remote control to control both the TV (power/volume) and the ODROID-C2. Here is the procedure I followed. ▶
The ODROID-N2 seems like a perfect Android TV system - everything runs smoothly and converts a regular TV into a valuable smart TV. All is well if that is the only thing you want to do with your ODROID-N2, but for me, it is not enough. I wanted to use ▶
Although I normally only talk about the ARM based ODROID boards I want to talk about the ODROID-H2 today and something that you can do on it. Since the ODROID-H2 is a standard x86_64 (amd64) board you can do exactly the same configuration steps that you perform on every other ▶
Ever wanted to create a custom boot logo for the ODROID-N2? By following the simple instructions below, the logo will appear in the first few seconds of booting while the operating system loads. Enjoy! ▶
You can create a custom boot logo for the ODROID-C2 by following the simple instructions below. The logo will appear in the first few seconds of booting while the operating system loads. The basic image format of the ODROID-C2 boot logo file is described in the next section. Format Image ▶
These ODROIDs are alive with the sound of Android gaming! From C (e.g., ODROID-C2) to X (e.g., ODROID-XU4), gaming on your favorite console has never been more fun. So open your Google Play Store app and let’s get downloading. Run Garfield, Run! Recently updated and free to play, Garfield Rush ▶
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