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Running Porkchop on my M5Cardputer ADV. On first boot, the docs say it should generate an m5porkchop folder on the SD card with pin config, WPA-Sec API key, and Wigle config files inside.

In my case the folders get created fine, but they're all empty , no config files inside.

Tried: FAT32 formatted card, card properly detected, fresh reflash + reboot ,,,, same result every time.

Anyone run into this? Is it an SD card compatibility issue, a firmware bug, or is there a way to manually create these config files myself?
Thanks!

​Hi everyone,

I'm using the Xiaomi Focus Pen with my Xiaomi Pad 7 . I want to know if there's a way to enable a hover pointer or dot cursor when holding the stylus close to the screen similar to Samsung's S-Pen Air Pointer feature.

Got a Cardputer ADV with LoRa cap but only have one module, so no device-to-device stuff. Any project ideas that work with just a single LoRa module?

Hi everyone,

I'm interested in turning my Huawei Nova 9 into a dedicated Linux device.

My goal is to completely remove HarmonyOS/EMUI (if possible) and boot Linux directly, rather than running Linux inside Android or using a container.

I've been learning Linux recently, and I think this phone would be a great platform for experimentation if it's technically possible.

My questions are:

Is it possible to completely replace HarmonyOS/EMUI with Linux on the Huawei Nova 9?

Has anyone successfully done this on the Nova 9 or a similar Huawei device?

Does the locked bootloader make this impossible?

Are there any projects (postmarketOS, Mobian, Droidian, mainline Linux, etc.) that support or are working on this device?

If a full replacement isn't possible, what is the closest practical alternative?

I'm looking for honest technical advice before I spend time trying to make this work. Any information, project links, or personal experience would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'm really stuck choosing between the Cardputer ADV and the upcoming Cardputer Zero.

I've become obsessed with the Cardputer ecosystem, especially the ADV community firmware. The custom firmware, active community, and ESP32-based projects look incredibly fun, and I already enjoy building ESP32 projects.

On the other hand, I'm currently learning Linux, and the Cardputer Zero (with a Raspberry Pi Zero-based platform) seems much more powerful. Running Linux opens up a huge ecosystem of open-source tools, programming possibilities, and a lot more flexibility for learning cybersecurity and ethical hacking in legal lab environments. The Raspberry Pi ecosystem is also much larger than ESP32's.

Here's the problem: money.

I only have enough budget for one device. My options are:

Buy the Cardputer ADV now and start enjoying the amazing community firmware immediately.

Wait a few more months, save more money, and buy the Cardputer Zero when it's released, even though it will cost significantly more.

If I buy the ADV now, the chances of me being able to afford the Zero later become very small.

For those who have experience with ESP32 devices, Raspberry Pi, or both:

Which would provide better long-term learning value?

Would I outgrow the ADV quickly if my goal is Linux and cybersecurity?

Is the ADV unique enough that it's worth buying first, or should I be patient and wait for the Zero?

I'd really appreciate honest opinions, especially from people who have used both ecosystems. Thanks!