The $8 Linux Computer (2022)
The Ox64 is an $8 RISC-V board with three heterogeneous cores capable of running Linux, but getting it operational requires overcoming multiple hardware and software hurdles. Programming must be done via UART rather than USB, and the official flashing tool crashes on Wayland. The author succeeded by using an RP2040 as a serial bridge and a modified community tool.
Key signals
- 01Ox64 costs $8 with three RISC-V cores
- 02Requires UART programming via RP2040 bridge
- 03Official tools need workarounds for Linux
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