From 8f1b9c8aef48e73503d62fb50f8c0e70803e5995 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MrSmoer <66489839+MrSmoer@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2022 20:25:31 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Create README.md I recently stubled onto your projects repo and I love it. I thought I'd contribute with a short readme to help linking the hackaday.io posts with this repo. Have a nice day! --- README.md | 31 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 31 insertions(+) create mode 100644 README.md diff --git a/README.md b/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b006c19 --- /dev/null +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,31 @@ +# Pipad +In this project, I am building a replacement logic board around a Raspberry Pi CM4. + +I have a [project on Hackaday.io](https://hackaday.io/project/177256-put-a-raspberry-pi-cm4-into-an-original-ipad) and this is the corresponding Github repository. + +*NOTE: Newest development takes place in cm4 branch* + +## The Mission + +The 2010 iPad is completely unsupported, and is almost useless. It will still run old apps, but almost all internet-connected apps are broken. Even browsing the web in Safari is difficult, since iOS 5 has out-of-date TLS CAs. + +But still, it's a pretty good piece of hardware in many ways. If we were to replace the logic board, we could still use these parts: + +* Case +* 25 watt-hour battery +* capacitive touchscreen digitizer +* 1024x768 LCD +* 2x wifi/bluetooth antennas +* mono speaker +* TRRS port +* microphone +* ambient light sensor +* four buttons (lock/unlock, volume up, volume down), one switch (rotation) +* The wifi/BT module +* 30-pin connector + +## Other repos connected to this +* https://github.com/EvanKrall/cm4_ipad_display_adapter +* https://github.com/EvanKrall/i2s_soundcard +* https://github.com/EvanKrall/ipad_touchscreen_driver_gt9113 +* https://github.com/EvanKrall/ipad_connector_breakouts