diff --git a/SOFTWARE/A64-TERES/teres1-lcd-hdmi-switch/README.md b/SOFTWARE/A64-TERES/teres1-lcd-hdmi-switch/README.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..f892c3a0 --- /dev/null +++ b/SOFTWARE/A64-TERES/teres1-lcd-hdmi-switch/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,56 @@ +LCD(eDP)<->HDMI video switcher for Teres-I laptop + +Script and DTB files that allow to switch video output medium +from LCD(1366x768) to HDMI(1280x720) and the other way around. + +WARNING! You need cable with mini HDMI connector to connect your monitor or TV +(THE MINI HDMI CONNECTOR IS DIFFERENT FROM THE REGULAR HDMI CONNECTOR) + + Ensure that you have a cable with proper connector and native HDMI monitor + BEFORE YOU SET THE OUTPUT TO HDMI, ELSE IT WOULD BE HARD TO REVERT TO LCD. + +If you set output to HDMI and you don't have HDMI monitor or + + +How to install? + +0. Download the files from this repository. + +1. Copy a64-olinuxino-hdmi.dtb and a64-olinuxino-lcd.dtb in /boot/a64/ directory, +where the default a64-olinuxino.dtb file is located. The command should be: + +# sudo cp _path_to_file/a64-olinuxino-hdmi.dtb /boot/a64/ +# sudo cp _path_to_file/a64-olinuxino-lcd.dtb /boot/a64/ + +2. copy change-display in /usr/sbin directory + +# sudo cp path_to_file/change-display /usr/sbin + +3. Start the script change-display with + +# sudo change-display + +and follow the on-screen instructions. + +4. Reboot the laptop. + +FAQ: + +1. Can I have HDMI and LCD working at the same time? + +A: It might be possible but we couldn't get it working. If you manage to do it, +please share what you did so we can update this guide, we would test and publish it. + +2. I changed the video output to HDMI but I don't have a cable with fitting mini HDMI +connector nor HDMI minotor? What now? + +A: Either find a cable with fitting connector and HDMI monitor or re-write +the official image to a micro SD card and transfer it to the eMMC. Refer to +chapter 10 of the user's manual "10. Installing a fresh official image to TERES-I". + +3. Does this work when I boot from the eMMC (e.g. I don't boot from a card)??? + +A: Yes. + + +First experimental release.