ARM SBC Support Discussion

[jon]

In my opinion we should stay away from FriendlyArm / FriendlyElec.

FriendlyARM NanoPi R4S

All, Be careful when buying boards from FriendlyArm / FriendlyElec. If there are problems with the board it will not be fixed. And you will have wasted your money. My R4S arrived and only booted a few times. I looked over the board expecting to find a solder blob or silver whisker. I did find an IC not properly seated (I can supply a picture). I informed FriendlyArm / FriendlyElec of the problem within 24 hours and then I shipped the R4S back for replacement or repair. After 4½ months o…

I don’t have any experience with the Rock Pi devices…