A64
Allwinner Technology
The Android SDK by Allwinner for the A64 chip can be used as another option for operating system.
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Olimex TERES-I DIY Modular Laptop Design Manual
Manual for the TERES-I, an open-source 64-bit ARM modular laptop using the Allwinner A64 SoC. Includes assembly guides, PCB descriptions, and component lists.
Overview
The TERES-I is an open-source hardware and software DIY laptop based on the Allwinner A64 quad-core 64-bit ARM processor. This design document covers the system's modular architecture, which includes the mainboard (PCB1-A64-MAIN) with 2GB RAM and 16GB eMMC, an AVR-based keyboard controller (TERES-PCB5-KEYBOARD), and specialized IO and button boards. The manual provides a complete inventory of the kit components—including the 11.6-inch LCD, 9500 mAh battery, and various FPC cables—alongside detailed assembly instructions. It highlights the use of KiCAD for hardware design and supports open-source operating systems like Ubuntu Mate and Android.
Use Cases
- DIY consumer electronics assembly
- STEM and electronics education
- Open-source software and hardware development
- Portable ARM-based Linux workstation
- Custom modular laptop expansion
Topics
TERES-I
Allwinner A64
Olimex
Open Source Hardware
DIY Laptop
KiCAD
ARMv8
Modular Electronics
Ubuntu Mate
PCB1-A64-MAIN
Referenced Parts
PCB1-A64-MAIN
Olimex Ltd
PCB1 (PCB1-A64-MAIN) – main PCB with A64 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB eMMC.
PCB4-PWR-BTN
Olimex Ltd
PCB4 – PWR PCB (PCB4-PWR-BTN) with button for power on/off.
TERES-PCB2-IO
Olimex Ltd
PCB2 (TERES-PCB2-IO) – IO PCB with microphone, connectors for: speaker, USB, SD- card, headphones.
TERES-PCB3-TOUCH-BTN
Olimex Ltd
PCB3 (TERES-PCB3-TOUCH-BTN) – TOUCH two button PCB.
TERES-PCB5-KEYBOARD
Olimex Ltd
PCB5 (TERES-PCB5-KEYBOARD) – KEYBOARD PCB with controller of the keyboard and touchpad.
TERES-019-Camera
Olimex Ltd
Connect the TERES-019-Camera to the four pin connector of the TERES-026-LCD-cable.
TERES-023-Touch
Olimex Ltd
First attach the touchpad TERES-023-Touch to the keyboard's body
TERES-025-WiFi-Antenna
Olimex Ltd
On the other side attach TERES-025-WiFi-Antenna with double sided adhesive tape to the plastic body
TERES-026-LCD-cable
Olimex Ltd
Next attach TERES-026-LCD-cable to the TERES-015-LCD11.6" panel
TERES-027-FPC-IO-Main
Olimex Ltd
For this purpose use the Flat Cable TERES-027-FPC-IO-Main.
TERES-028-FPC-Pwr-Main
Olimex Ltd
Do the same for TERES-PCB4-Btn and TERES-PCB1-A64. Use the small flat cable TERES-028- FPC-Pwr-Main.
TERES-029-FPC-Touch-Btn
Olimex Ltd
Use the flat cable TERES-029-FPC-Touch-Btn. Note that these connectors are different
TERES-031-FPC-Kbd-Btn
Olimex Ltd
Use TERES- 031-FPC-Kbd-Btn flat cable for this purpose.
| A64 | Allwinner Technology | The Android SDK by Allwinner for the A64 chip can be used as another option for operating system. |
| PCB1-A64-MAIN | Olimex Ltd | PCB1 (PCB1-A64-MAIN) – main PCB with A64 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB eMMC. |
| PCB4-PWR-BTN | Olimex Ltd | PCB4 – PWR PCB (PCB4-PWR-BTN) with button for power on/off. |
| TERES-PCB2-IO | Olimex Ltd | PCB2 (TERES-PCB2-IO) – IO PCB with microphone, connectors for: speaker, USB, SD- card, headphones. |
| TERES-PCB3-TOUCH-BTN | Olimex Ltd | PCB3 (TERES-PCB3-TOUCH-BTN) – TOUCH two button PCB. |
| TERES-PCB5-KEYBOARD | Olimex Ltd | PCB5 (TERES-PCB5-KEYBOARD) – KEYBOARD PCB with controller of the keyboard and touchpad. |
| TERES-019-Camera | Olimex Ltd | Connect the TERES-019-Camera to the four pin connector of the TERES-026-LCD-cable. |
| TERES-023-Touch | Olimex Ltd | First attach the touchpad TERES-023-Touch to the keyboard's body |
| TERES-025-WiFi-Antenna | Olimex Ltd | On the other side attach TERES-025-WiFi-Antenna with double sided adhesive tape to the plastic body |
| TERES-026-LCD-cable | Olimex Ltd | Next attach TERES-026-LCD-cable to the TERES-015-LCD11.6" panel |
| TERES-027-FPC-IO-Main | Olimex Ltd | For this purpose use the Flat Cable TERES-027-FPC-IO-Main. |
| TERES-028-FPC-Pwr-Main | Olimex Ltd | Do the same for TERES-PCB4-Btn and TERES-PCB1-A64. Use the small flat cable TERES-028- FPC-Pwr-Main. |
| TERES-029-FPC-Touch-Btn | Olimex Ltd | Use the flat cable TERES-029-FPC-Touch-Btn. Note that these connectors are different |
| TERES-031-FPC-Kbd-Btn | Olimex Ltd | Use TERES- 031-FPC-Kbd-Btn flat cable for this purpose. |