Random WiFi Modules and BBAI-64 and BBAI FanCape for Heat Dissipation...

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Hello,

Does the BBAI FanCape work on the BBAI-64 for heat dissipation?

I have a random, I will mention it soon, WiFi module from a Lenovo computer that I attached to the BBAI-64.

It is an Intek Model: 9560NGW

I tried the commands listed under the BBAI-64 for setting up WiFi. I received this output when using the command to update wpa_supplicant-wlan0.conf: Failed to connect to non-global ctrl_ifname: wlan0 error: No such file or directory

Is this a known issue so far w/ adding random WiFi modules?

Seth

P.S. Also…the EDGEAI image from Debian 11.x (Bullseye) - Monthly Snapshots (ARM64) fails when using Etcher to write the image to SD Card. Here is a photo of the attachment and WiFi module in question:

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Dang it…

Also, how would one create the SD Card to have full capacity? Here is the answer. Rebooting the device, BBAI-64, creates the inflation of the SD Card to its full capacity.

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Nope, processor is on the other side…

If your worried about cooling, something like this works nice: Amazon.com: Wathai Cooling Case Fan for Receiver DVR Xbox TV Box Router 120mm x 25mm 5V USB Power : Electronics

probably missing firmware or driver? post your dmesg on pastebin or as a *.txt file…

What error message did etcher show?

correct…

Regards,

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Here is the output of dmesg: https://pastebin.com/raw/XghjUm2C

Etcher showed in large print FAILED.

Seth

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yeap, not found… i’ve got one on order from amazon…

Try a different usb port, adapter, microSD… I’ve seen Etcher can be picky with massive microSD images…

These directions will get you 95% there with the default eMMC , vs the edgeai image: BeagleBoard.org - update-ai64

Regards,

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Okay about the Micro SD Card image and etcher. I will try another one.

About you ordering something from amazon, are you saying your are going to order the Intek Model: 9560NGW ?

Seth

P.S. The board never turns off w/ software. I used the command sudo shutdown -h now in the terminal. It interrupted my terminal session only. The board does not power down so far, i.e. four minutes after the command.

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For the cooling side of things I got one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07DXMF32M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I printed out a 3d stand and got it rigged up to PWM.

I have the fan set so I can’t hear it at all and it keeps the temp at 40 degrees when both Arm cores are at 100%.

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I forget which layer need to poweroff, but we aren’t done with that yet… (it’s either ARM-T-F or Optee…)…

Regards,

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Okay…

@RobertCNelson , no issue. I can always just let it run. I have a USB Fan now. oh and there are a few milliseconds between rebooting it where everything shuts down. I pull the cord at that point.

Seth

P.S. That amazon order…are you planning on getting the WiFi Adapter somehow?

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Correct…

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@RobertCNelson ,

Happy fourth…

and.

NICE! I really appreciate you trying to make it work. I would not know where to start.

Seth

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Hello Sir,

@RobertCNelson , Seth here. Did you ever find time to test out the Intek WiFi module?

Seth

P.S. If not, that is fine. I am just wondering. I will keep trying it out. Also, I see the WiFi module, as most, get pretty hot on the AI-64, i.e. even when not in use.

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While active cooling solutions like FanCape can effectively manage heat dissipation, they can also introduce additional power consumption and noise due to the operation of the fans. Users should consider these factors when deciding whether to use FanCape or an alternative cooling method for their BBAI-64 boards.

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Hi @RobertCNelson,

can you share the details how to rigged up FAN Noctua NF-A8 5V to PWM and configured it ?

Thanks in advance!