From 0e86d8de51f0f168822a1b66416fdd8ccbc7797b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Martin Kepplinger Date: Tue, 28 May 2019 07:14:27 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] x230: README: mention the need for a different computer for external flashing --- x230/README.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/x230/README.md b/x230/README.md index 1106a90..bb2712c 100644 --- a/x230/README.md +++ b/x230/README.md @@ -153,6 +153,7 @@ is used by some cheap memory programmers. The one we describe can be bought at [aliexpress](http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-CH341A-24-25-Series-EEPROM-Flash-BIOS-DVD-USB-Programmer-DVD-programmer-router-Nine/32583059603.html), but it's available [elsewhere](https://geizhals.eu/?fs=ch341a) too. +This means you need a different computer running a Linux based system here. Also, we don't use the included 3,3V power output (provides too little power), but a separate power supply. If you don't have any, consider getting a AMS1117 based supply for a second USB port (like [this](https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1PCS-AMS1117-3-3V-Mini-USB-5V-3-3V-DC-Perfect-Power-Supply-Module/32785334595.html) or [this](https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=ams1117+usb)).