Khadas VIM3L HTPC Kit!

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Sorry would you mind explaining this to an idiot like me please?
I’ve got the burning tool and connected the VIM3L to my PC (Windows 10) but what is the function button I press, is it on my PC or on the VIM3L?

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The function button is the middle of the 3 buttons on the side of the vim3l.

For reference about 3/4 of the way down the page there is a labeled diagram of the vim3l https://www.khadas.com/vim3l

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Many thanks

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I am a proud holder of vim3l htpc kit. But … The remote does not turn on the Khadas, if it turns it off, but it does not turn on. Some people have also commented on the khadas forum

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Not yet developed. Will work eventually.

Shoog

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I hooked up my Vim3L to my TV USB port.
I set box to turn OFF whwen TV is turned OFF.
I turn on TV and the Vim3L powers on.
Not a fix but it may help for now.

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It’s a good idea! Too bad I didn’t think about it before and spend $ 5 on the power adapter

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The problem is that the power adapter is 2 amps and the usb of the TV only has 1 …

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I want to upgrade from my RP3 to something newer to get support for 4k, is this board or the Odroid N2 Coreelec version most recommended, RPi4 seems a bit underwhelming? I have a Sony ST5000 Atmos soundbar if thats important :slight_smile:

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Is it posible to have problem with wifi when hd is connected on usb3/left usb??

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Just to be sure: Can I use any remote with this kit? I know it comes with one and has integrated IR receiver, but I would like to use my own IR remote (that has an IR usb adapter).

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Yes you can

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thanks!
Should I opt for the fan too?

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No. This thing runs cool as is.

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thanks kostaman

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So I updated my VIM3L to latest Corelec via the menu of CoreELEC and now my VIM wont boot. I just noticed that there is a warning on top o fhtis thread not to update to 9.2.1 for VIM3L users. Putting the issue aside that it this was available via the menu options of CoreELEC, how do I recover my Vim3L, bearing in mind I have only access to Mac or Linux (mint) computers?? Its so hard to find clear guides anywhere?

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There is instructions I posted earlier in this thread if you read up.

You can flash the nightly once you have recovered your device.

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Considering how new these devices are, it’s not really that surprising, is it? :thinking:
There are those that are busy figuring things out, mostly for the benefit of others not so capable. The latter, naturally, have to wait patiently for the guides to become clear enough for them to confidently follow.
The question of how clear a guide is will differ from person to person. :wink:

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I installed the latest nightly, but the Power button still does not turn on the device. When to expect a fix?

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Open CoreELEC configuration addon
Hardware Tab
IR Remote Power Code and choose Khadas
Then Inject BL301 Blob
Reboot.

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