@frameworkcomputer

As I told earlier here in a longer thread with @zygoon , Yuning Liang, founder of DeepComputing has donated their RISC-V board for Framework laptops to OpenPrinting on the last FOSDEM. Thanks a lot!!

Now we can test the printing stack on this platform, including making Snaps for RISC-V.

Printing works so far, by the way.

And here are my adventures of setting it up:

https://openprinting.github.io/OpenPrinting-News-We-got-a-Framework-RISC-V-board-from-DeepComputing/

@frameworkcomputer @zygoon #DeepComputing has published an update of the #Ubuntu 24.04 image (vers. 1.1)!

It fixes most of my complaints, and of Zyga, too:
- #Snap works now! Kernels supports squashfs, I could install snapd, snapcraft and rockcraft, but did not find any app Snap for #RISC_V. Seems I have to start with the #OpenPrinting Snaps ...
- There are 2 Browsers, #Firefox, and #Chromium on it, DEB packages
- Standard Ubuntu GNOME layout, launcher on the left

https://github.com/DC-DeepComputing/fml13v01/releases/tag/V1.1

1/2

Looks like my first CPAP is set to arrive today, along with the DeepComputing RISC-V Framework mainboard (with accompanying chassis).

Separate shipments, of course. Should be a fun weekend :)

RISC-V Mainboard for Framework Laptop 13 is now available
https://frame.work/si/en/blog/risc-v-mainboard-for-framework-laptop-13-is-now-available
via @frameworkcomputer

"We’re happy to share that DeepComputing’s DC-ROMA RISC-V Mainboard for Framework Laptop 13 is now in stock and shipping in the Framework Marketplace. This is very much a developer-focused board to help accelerate maturing the software ecosystem around RISC-V."

@frameworkcomputer case with #DeepComputing #RISC-V motherboard.

AMA

I finally joined the #FrameworkLaptop camp. Say hello to #DeepComputing #RISCV motherboards inside the framework 13 chassis.

Hahaha maybe yuning would have also been a good comedian!

News from #deepcomputing founder, a #riscv pioneer

https://youtu.be/Yc1ou4qgwQc

RISC-V Mainboard for Framework Laptop starts at $199 during early access

Earlier this year modular laptop maker Framework announced it was partnering with DeepComputing to offer a RISC-V mainboard for the Framework 13 laptop.

While the mainboard won’t be mass produced until sometime in 2025, DeepComputing has launched an early access program for “industry and business customers” and early adopters a chance to get their hands on a limited edition version of the board a little early. Prices start at $199 for a basic mainboard that runs Ubuntu 24.04, Fedora 41, or both.

At the heart of the DC-ROMA RISC-V mainboard is a StarFive JH7110 processor with four SiFive U74 RISC-V processor cores with support for frequencies up to 1.5 GHz, Imagination BXE-4-32 graphics, and support for 1080p video encoding and 4K video playback.

The board also features 8GB of RAM, support for eMMC or SD card storage, and an optional Intel AX210 wireless card with support for WiFi 6E.

You can use the board as a standalone computer or add it to a Framework Laptop to create a RISC-V notebook. If you already have a Framework Laptop 13 you can remove the existing Intel or AMD board and replace it with the RISC-V board. Or if you don’t already have one of Framework’s laptops, you can buy a bundle from DeepComputing that includes both the board and the laptop with a 13.5 inch display, 55 Wh battery, stereo speakers, 1080p webcam, and fingerprint reader, among other features.

DeepComputing’s $199 Basic Tier package included a DC-ROMA RISC-V mainboard, a Cooler Master case that lets you use the mainboard as a standalone desktop computer (rather than a laptop), two Framework USB-C expansion cards, and a 64GB SD card. This version does not have a wireless card.

But customers can also pay extra for a Standard Tier model with a WiFi module and antenna plus USB-A and HDMI expansion cards, or opt for Pro or Enterprise Tier models which also include Framework 13 laptops. And there’s also an option to pay $99 to $169 for “value-added services” including a 50% discount on the mass-produced mainboard once it goes on sale next year, and “an opportunity to provide valuable feedback to help shape future product improvements” which is… a little weird. It seems odd to charge for the ability to send feedback for an early access product. Typically companies that offer this sort of pre-release product are hoping to collect feedback from users rather than asking customers to pay extra for the ability to provide it.

What an ordinarily looking desktop system running Ubuntu on RISC-V from #DeepComputing at the 2024 #UbuntuSummit. Those are the same folks who are working on a framework motherboard with RISC cores instead of x86.

#Linux Preparing Support For The #RISCV #Framework Laptop 13
Back in June it was teased that #FrameworkComputer in collaboration with #DeepComputing would be releasing a RISC-V motherboard for the Framework Laptop 13. That RISC-V #laptop motherboard has yet to be officially released but Linux kernel patches were posted today for enabling the DeviceTree support so Linux can boot on this upcoming board.
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-DT-Framework-13-RISC-V

#Framework #Laptop13 To See A #RISCV #Motherboard Option
Pricing information isn't yet available and the motherboard is in development still, but #DeepComputing is working on bringing this RISC-V motherboard for Framework Laptop 13 as an alternative to the Intel and AMD options. The DeepComputing RISC-V motherboard will use a #StarFive #JH7110 with four U74 RISC-V cores. The JH7710 SoC does have upstream #LinuxKernel support!
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Framework-Laptop-RISC-V-Board

(Since #DeepComputing does not appear to be on Mastodon.)

"Early @Ubuntu demo of the new RISC-V Mainboard for
FrameworkPuter at the @risc_v Summit in Munich next week #RISCVSummitEurope. This board uses a #StarFiveTech JH7110 with SiFive RISC-V CPU cores."

DeepComputing, the company behind the RISC-V Roma Laptop II, is also making a RISC-V mainboard for the Framework Laptop

What a great week for processor architectures

DeepComputing Press Release
https://deepcomputing.io/a-risc-v-world-first-independently-developed-risc-v-mainboard-for-a-framework-laptop-from-deepcomputing

Framework Press Release
https://frame.work/blog/introducing-a-new-risc-v-mainboard-from-deepcomputing

RISC-V Mainboard Email Notification
https://frame.work/products/deep-computing-risc-v-mainboard

Mastodon Thread
https://fosstodon.org/@frameworkcomputer/112638098841106104

#DeepComputing #Framework #Laptop #FrameworkLaptop #StarFive #RISCV #Ubuntu #Linux #Computing #SWDev #HWDev