Asus TINKER S/BR User’s Manual

E15969

First Edition

September 2019

TINKER S/BR

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Thank you for purchasing ASUS TINKER S/BR!

TINKER S/BR is more than a dream for the DIY-obsessed: it’s a gateway to new ideas and new relationships. Experienced makers will love TINKER S/BR’s performance-to-price ratio and strong brand heritage, while novices and younger users will appreciate its accessibility and ease of use. But all will come together to create — Together We Make!

Package contents

Check your TINKER S/BR package for the following items:

1 x TINKER S/BR	1 x Heatsink*
1 x Shielding bag	1 x Quick start guide

* Beware of high temperatures when only using the bundled heat sink.

Safety Information

•Power supply used with the TINKER S/BR shall comply with relevant regulations and applicable standards.

•DO NOT overclock the board, as this may cause damage to the board.

•Ensure that the board is placed in a well ventilated environment.

•The board should be placed on a flat, stable, non-conductive surface.

•Avoid handling the board while powered. Handle the board by the edges to minimize risk of Electronic Static Damage (ESD).

ASUS TINKER S/BR specifications summary

	Processor	Rockchip RK3288 Cortex-A17 Quad-core SoC*
		* The CPU will operate at full capacity, take note of heat
		dissipation and AC adaptor stability.
	GPU	ARM® Mali™-T760 MP4 GPU
		1 x HDMI* supports up to 4K
	Display	1 x 15-pin MIPI DSI supports up to HD
		* HDMI supports a maximum resolution of up to 4K, and the iGPU
		only supports H.264/H.265 4K hardware decoders.
	Memory Size	Dual-CH LPDDR3 2GB
	Storage	Micro SD(TF) card slot
		16GB eMMC
	Connectivity	RTL8211E-VB-CG GB LAN
		AW-NB177NF 802.11 b/g/n wireless & BT 4.0 + EDR
	Audio	RTL ALC4040 Codec with 1 x 3.5mm audio jack
		* Hardware ready for audio jack plug detection.
	USB	4 x USB 2.0 ports
	Camera Interface	1 x 15-pin MIPI CSI slot for camera
		1 x 40-pin header includes:
		- up to 28 x GPIO pins
		- up to 2 x SPI bus
		- up to 2 x I2C bus
		- up to 4 x UART
		- up to 2 x PWM
		- up to 1 x PCM/I2S
	Internal Headers	- 2 x 5V power pins
		- 2 x 3.3V power pins
		- 8 x ground pins
		- 1 x 4-pin header for Power On and eMMC Recovery
		1 x 2-pin contact point includes:
		- 1 x PWM signal
		- 1 x S/PDIF signal
		Micro USB
	Power Connector	* Supports low power voltage detection.
		** We recommend using the TINKER Power Supply or a qualified
		5V/3A power supply.
	OS Support	Debian
	Dimension	3.37” x 2.125”
	Warranty	1 Year

Getting Started

Booting from onboard eMMC

Requirement:

•1 x Micro USB cable with data transfer function

•1 x Tinker Power Supply* or other qualified 5V/3A power supply**

•1 x Monitor with HDMI cable

•1 x Keyboard and Mouse set

*The Tinker Power Supply is purchased seperately.

**Ensure that the cable is able to deliver up to 3A of power current.

Connect the TINKER S/BR to a PC using a Micro USB cable, then wait for the PC to recognize the device.

Download the TinkerOS image from the TINKER S/BR website and burn it into the TINKER S/BR using a third-party ISO software, such as Win32DiskImager or Etcher.

Connect the power supply, keyboard, mouse, and monitor to your TINKER S/BR to boot up.

Booting from external Micro SD card

Requirement:

•1 x Micro SD card with at least 8GB capacity

•1 x Tinker Power Supply* or other qualified 5V/3A power supply**

•1 x Monitor with HDMI cable

•1 x Keyboard and Mouse set

*The Tinker Power Supply is purchased seperately.

**Ensure that the cable is able to deliver up to 3A of power current.

Insert the micro SD card into a Windows® PC

Download the TinkerOS image from the TINKER S/BR website and burn it into the micro SD card using a third-party ISO software, such as Win32DiskImager or Etcher.

Insert the bootable micro SD card into your TINKER S/BR, then connect the power supply, keyboard, mouse, and monitor to boot up.

If the eMMC cannot be recognized,please refer to www.asus.com for more details on eMMC Recovery.

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