On: 3D Acceleration on PocketC.H.I.P. Alpha

[voltagex_]

So to get this image you need to install a Chrome extension (http://flash.getchip.com/). Impressive, but is there a way to get and flash the image without Chrome?

[morganvachon → voltagex_]

Yes:

http://docs.getchip.com/chip.html#installing-c-h-i-p-sdk

Then:

http://docs.getchip.com/chip.html#flash-chip-firmware

[voltagex_ → morganvachon]

Thanks. Looks like it uses fastboot (like Android).

[makomk → voltagex_]

ROM bootloader initially, chainloading a flasher that supports fastboot, if I remember correctly. Most Allwinner hardware is relatively brick-proof thanks to this.

[serkanyersen → voltagex_]

it doesn't work with USB 3.0 though. I couldn't find a usb 2.0 hub and I'm stuck. They need to figure that out.

[morganvachon → serkanyersen]

It's not just the CHIP that is affected by crappy USB 3 controllers, I can't flash any of my phones via the USB 3 ports on either of my workstations. It's been over half a decade, one would think the stack would be mature by now.