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habibie
Steam Link under $20
May 23, 2017 11:32PM
Both Amazon and GamteTop are selling Steam Link (specs) $19.99 + FREE Shipping on orders over $25 (w/ promo code: SAVER) if anyone is interested.
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asterix
Re: Steam Link under $20
May 27, 2017 04:32PM
possible to install debian on it?
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habibie
Re: Steam Link under $20
May 27, 2017 04:43PM
TBH, I have no idea. Just wanted to make sure you understand it is a 1-core system with 512 MB RAM.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/29/2017 12:38PM by habibie.
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Gravelrash
Re: Steam Link under $20
May 29, 2017 03:16AM
a quick google shows up this........... so yes & no

SSH access
http://mcd1992.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/alright-this-was-lot-easier-than-i.html

CHROOT environment
http://mcd1992.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/arch-linux-chroot-on-steam-link-easy.html?m=1

Watch some Home Media on it
https://github.com/garbear/kodi-steamlink
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habibie
Re: Steam Link under $15
August 31, 2017 09:39AM
Now, Amazon has slashed its price to $15 (new) or $13.50 (used) + Free Shipping on orders over $25 if anyone is interested.



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bodhi
Re: Steam Link under $20
August 31, 2017 04:01PM
It's a single-core ARMv7 1GHz. Not bad for US$ 15. The SDK has been released last year (with Linux kernel 3.18).

The only negative is 100Mbs Ethernet.

So it's really good low cost dekstop like the HP Thin Client T5325, i.e. not a server.

OTOH, it's a good media player box, when Kodi can be run with full capability.

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bodhi
Re: Steam Link under $20
September 29, 2017 05:56AM
I have released a new kernel that has initial supports for Steam Link box:

Linux Kernel 4.13.2 MVEBU package and Debian armhf rootfs

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bodhi
Re: Steam Link under $20
September 29, 2017 05:59AM
By the way, thanks habibie for finding this box on sale for $15 !

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habibie
Re: Steam Link under $20
September 29, 2017 10:51PM
Bodhi,

The sale had already ended for a while. I just hope some of you took the advantage of it.
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bodhi
Re: Steam Link under $20
September 29, 2017 11:07PM
habibie,

> The sale had already ended for a while. I just
> hope some of you took the advantage of it.

Yes, I bought one for $15, just to see if I can find a way to bypass the secureboot and run Debian. Thanks!

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habibie
Re: Steam Link under $20
September 30, 2017 07:21AM
Hello Bodhi,

From your above post on the release of a new Linux kernel, it sounded like you had found a way to bypass the secureboot and run Debian?
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bodhi
Re: Steam Link under $20
September 30, 2017 05:18PM
habibie,

> From your above post on the release of a new Linux
> kernel, it sounded like you had found a way to
> bypass the secureboot and run Debian?

No, I have not opened it, so I don't know if it is possible.

The kernel is for the MVEBU boxes (Armada). But I also configured in the Berlin SoC in so that it also supports other boxes (such as the Sony NSZ-GS7 and the Chromecast, and Steam Link). It is purely experimental. I don't know yet if it will work for the Steam Link. According to one of our members, the Sony NSZ-GS7 secureboot can be bypassed.

As long as I can connect serial console to the Steam Link, I think I can find a way to bypass its secureboot.

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habibie
Re: Steam Link under $20
October 01, 2017 11:30AM
Bodhi,

Hopefully, you will.
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bodhi
Re: Steam Link under $20
October 01, 2017 10:49PM
I am a little tied up with works so it's probably a while.

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habibie
Re: Steam Link under $20
October 31, 2017 08:02AM
Amazon is doing it again with a $15 Steam Link + FREE Shipping on orders over $25 for a limited time if anyone is interested to grab one.
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asterix
Re: Steam Link under $20
November 22, 2017 12:42PM
only 4.99 in gamshop now.

https://www.gamestop.com/pc/accessories/steam-link/121866?utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=deeplink&cid=afl_10000087&affID=77777&sourceID=Jv.v1_Wldzg-.9KGMQQpnVhUGb.LG.dcjw



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daviddyer
Re: Steam Link under $20
November 22, 2017 03:50PM
Also available in local GameStop. Grabbed 2.
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bodhi
Re: Steam Link under $20
November 22, 2017 06:18PM
I have not disassembled my Steamlink. But I did look the high-resolution pic, and could not find the serial pinouts anywhere!

Would be great if one of us will!

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daviddyer
Re: Steam Link under $20
November 23, 2017 12:16AM
http://mcd1992.blogspot.com/2015/10/alright-this-was-lot-easier-than-i.html?m=1

Enable ssh and root password of steam link
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habibie
Re: Steam Link under $20
November 23, 2017 07:17AM
daviddyer Wrote:
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> http://mcd1992.blogspot.com/2015/10/alright-this-was-lot-easier-than-i.html?m=1
>
> Enable ssh and root password of steam link
>
Wow .. Does anyone here know what data should be put in the /steamlink/config/system/enable_ssh.txt file on the USB memory stick?
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daviddyer
Re: Steam Link under $20
November 23, 2017 07:33AM
Any data. Shouldn't be empty. Eg, "1" will work
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habibie
Re: Steam Link under $20
November 23, 2017 07:45AM
daviddyer Wrote:
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> Any data. Shouldn't be empty. Eg, "1" will work
>
Thanks.
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bodhi
Re: Steam Link under $20
November 23, 2017 04:24PM
Gravelrash Wrote:
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> a quick google shows up this........... so yes &
> no
>
> SSH access
> http://mcd1992.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/alright-this-was-lot-easier-than-i.html
>
> CHROOT environment
> http://mcd1992.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/arch-linux-chroot-on-steam-link-easy.html?m=1
>
> Watch some Home Media on it
> https://github.com/garbear/kodi-steamlink

Gravelrash did post some interesting links above.

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daviddyer
Re: Steam Link under $20
November 23, 2017 06:53PM
Rooting method / root password still works after current latest update. (as of 11/23/2017)
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bodhi
Re: Steam Link under $20
November 24, 2017 01:34AM
@Gravelrash,

So did you get a Steamlink? Enquiring mind wants to know :)

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feas
Re: Steam Link under $20
November 24, 2017 02:08AM
Still available at the steam store for $5. Can only order one and shipping is $8.
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bodhi
Re: Steam Link under $20
November 24, 2017 02:48AM
feas Wrote:
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> Still available at the steam store for $5. Can
> only order one and shipping is $8.

You too, feas :) take a look at Gravelrash links. I don't see serial console pinouts anywhere!

And this

https://boilingsteam.com/whats-the-steam-link-made-of/

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feas
Re: Steam Link under $20
November 24, 2017 03:25AM
bodhi Wrote:
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> feas Wrote:
> -------------------------------------------------------
> > Still available at the steam store for $5. Can
> > only order one and shipping is $8.
>
> You too, feas :) take a look at Gravelrash links.

Yeah I saw them.

> I don't see serial console pinouts anywhere!

Looking thru here to see if I can find something.
https://fccid.io/2AES41003
>
> And this
>
> https://boilingsteam.com/whats-the-steam-link-made-of/

Could they be a surface mount type connection?
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bodhi
Re: Steam Link under $20
November 24, 2017 03:31AM
feas Wrote:
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> Could they be a surface mount type connection?

I'm not sure. Usually you'd see a Jxx marking for pintout or something like that. But I can't find it anywhere.

Some new boards have a built in serial console on USB. Older boards have Jxx marking next to 4 pins (solder buttons, holes, or actual header).

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feas
Re: Steam Link under $20
November 24, 2017 03:43AM
bodhi Wrote:
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> feas Wrote:
> -------------------------------------------------------
>
> > Could they be a surface mount type connection?
>
> I'm not sure. Usually you'd see a Jxx marking for
> pintout or something like that. But I can't find
> it anywhere.
>
> Some new boards have a built in serial console on
> USB. Older boards have Jxx marking next to 4 pins
> (solder buttons, holes, or actual header).

Here is the controller

https://hackaday.com/2014/04/27/a-small-replacement-for-large-programming-headers/
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