Build Your Own Android Tablet with Orange Pi 5 Pro

Building your own Android tablet can be a rewarding project that combines hardware assembly and software configuration. While I don't have direct access to the specific steps outlined in the YouTube tutorial you referenced, I can provide a general overview of the process based on similar DIY tablet projects. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

1. Gather the Necessary Components:

   • Single-Board Computer (SBC): Choose a powerful SBC like Orange Pi 5 Pro of course it is possible to use some other SBC but that will require a suitable suitable android image

   • Touchscreen Display: Select a compatible capacitive touchscreen, such as a 10.1 inch universal LCD with HDMI interface. In this tutorial 1024×600 HDMI Capacitive Touch Screen TFT LCD Display is used and. provided by Viewe

   • Battery Pack: Opt for a portable power source, like a 12,000mAh battery pack with dual charging ports, to power both the SBC and the display.

   • Cables and Adapters: Acquire necessary cables, including HDMI adapters, USB to DC plug cables, and power connectors.

   • Storage: Use a microSD card (minimum 8GB) or an eMMC module to store the Android operating system. In this tutorial 256GB eMMC memory storage is mounted on the back of Orange Pi 5 Pro.

     

     
     

   • Additional Accessories: Do not forget attaching WiFi/Bluetooth Antenna.

2. Install the Android Operating System:

   • Download the OS: Obtain a compatible Android image for your SBC. For Orange Pi 5 Pro, download TF card and eMMC boot from the link below: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iguSxkAL88nT8hkZsyp21FDiSQjj4Oe8

   • Prepare the Storage: Use the tools provided in the link below.

     https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ce-wFOtYj72oGkjZrXoz-OiJcMDcMB7M

     in the link above there are two important tools to be used and they are DriverAssistant_v5.12, must be installed to let your PC recognise MaskROM mode of the RK3588S RockChip processor to allow its eMMC be loaded with OS image, and RKDevTool_Release_v3.15 that detects MaskROM mode to load the eMMC with OS image.

   • Android OS Image Loading: To let your Orange Pi 5 Pro enter MaskROM mode, first connect your SBC (USB 3.1 port)via USB A cable to PC and then power up your board while holding the MaskROM key pressed. If you have done the previous steps correctly, RKDevTool_Release_v3.15 can be used for loading Android image. Follow DIY Android Tablet Using Orange pi 5 Pro for more details.

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Finalization:

Now the SBC will start running Android OS every time it is powered up and will use the installed eMMC as storage source. Now it is possible to install applications, watch videos and brows the internet using the your DIY Android Tablet

These resources provide comprehensive steps and insights that can assist you in building your custom Android tablet.

Summery

This tutorial demonstrates how to build a cost-effective Android tablet using an Orange Pi 5 Pro and a 10.1-inch display. The creator shows how to load the Android image onto the Orange Pi's eMMC memory and tests the tablet's performance by watching a YouTube videos and playing games. The video also includes a detailed explanation of the hardware used and the process of burning the Android image.