Khadas VIM 3 Amlogic A311D

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Thanks to the Khadas Vim team today we can have a look at the New Vim3 A311D (922x on steroids so to speak)
A311D has 5.0 tops neural engine so its better for the AI stuff.

From Google:
A neural processor or a neural processing unit (NPU) is a microprocessor that specializes in the acceleration of machine learning algorithms, typically by operating on predictive models such as artificial neural networks (ANNs) or random forests (RFs).

So if OK Google or Alexa got hold of this look out

For those that are New to this type of device.
Its rather all easy and nothing to be concerned about

This is a Media player in its Raw/New state and you can do many more things with it if you so desire.
From Android, to Linux, to LibreELEC and others, just up to your imagination.
Don't be put of by the Raw state it appears in bits

Its a PCB, put in a box and its then it becomes a media player, with a few more trix, piece of cake.

Does all the same features as a Media player, Remote, HDMI, WiFi Ethernet Ram CPU etc etc
As I mentioned don't be put off, its all the same, maybe better

So lets have a look see at what we have and put it all together
Being a Kit form type of thing you will miss the boring Brown box and bubble wrap packaging

But the actual small black box the PCB is kinda Groovy.


Whats in the Box


What we have: All the Bits nearly just waiting for the fan then it will be real Kooler


Case and Heatsink


Top Side: 802.11ac WiFi 5 & Bluetooth 5.0


Bottom Side: M.2 socket for NVMe SSD that will make it zip along and other interesting sockets:


Fit Thermal Pad: Avoid covering 1R0: heat sink will ride up a little


Placed in Case: Snug fit WiFi and BT antenna


All Nice and snug as a bug in a rug


On with the Lid:


Ports to be seen:


Buttons On the Side:


Power Supply:

Currently installed with Android 9 first Rom can be a ruff around the edges, updates will be about soon,
I also feel Superceleron may stick his talent also into one of these. Speculation only.

More as it happens

Lots of info can be found on Freaktab and more at https://forum.khadas.com/

Discussion for the VIM 3 can be found at Freaktab:
https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv-...n-more-fun-now

Also more information just to keep it real, currently VIM3 ROMs
The updating of new ROMs will be very soon as the Installed Rom is not the Final release more on this, Also Ubuntu 18.04

Besides Android Pie and Ubuntu, VIM3 will support more OS by 3rd-party devlopers/team like:
LibreELEC: Instructions for VIM3
Armbian
CoreELEC

VIM3 Webpage: https://www.khadas.com/vim
VIM3 Documentation: https://docs.khadas.com/vim3/
Khadas Github: https://github.com/khadas
Khadas Fenix: One-stop script set to build Ubuntu/Debian images https://github.com/khadas/fenix
https://forum.khadas.com/t/use-fenix...ntu-image/1256
New Accessories for VIM3: M2X Extension Board
Interesting & Maker-friendly features which is important for developers but peaple might ignore
Khadas TST: Enter upgrade even when the boot loader is damaged, just press the function key 3 times within 2 seconds.
Khadas KBI: https://docs.khadas.com/vim3/KbiGuidance.html


A311D(VIM3) with excellent performance then other SoC like RK3399 and BCM2711B0(Rpi 4B):
https://github.com/ThomasKaiser/sbc-...ter/Results.md


Lots happening

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ETA Prime has a good video worth a share I thought

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For those that may be interested:

https://manjaro.org/download/#khadas-vim-3-xfce

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All Alloy Case for the VIM 3 in for a bit of a show and tell more soon

https://kksb-cases.com/products/kksb-khadas-vim3-case

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KKSB Khadas VIM3 Case – Machined Aluminum with Built-in Heatsink



Lets do the change over

To add to the Story behind the KKSB case not to shabby at all, Like it
Does the Job , and easy to install
No Great problems seen here with Wifi or Temperatures.

There is room in the alloy case now you can just lay WiFi and BT antenna any place as you dont have the fan in the way.
As you can see Below only a slight dropp in signals

Temperature is well with in the Fan and Heat Sink range,
So silent...No wir to worry about, like it

As mentioned goes together easy,
Fit the Buttons,
Place thermal pad on CPU and Ram
Lay the Box in Buttons first, Piece of cake also as mentioned Antennae can lay closer to gpio would be best.

Nice unit looks sleek,, no cover over the gpio header maybe a plastic clipin cover would have been sweet.
Also there is 2 cutouts in the under/base of case for mounting,
Just be careful not to short out componenet on PCB with screws if installing.

Thanks to KSSB for the item for show and tell

Standard Vim Case



After one hour


Metal Case



After 1 Hour

After 2 Hours

https://kksb-cases.com/products/kksb-khadas-vim3-case

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After using the box for a few days, junning a SC droid rom
All working out very well, no problem seen with USB cable or others coming loosewhen moved
They’re all snug as a bug in a rug

No problems found here with WiFi, heat or temperatures, cool as a cucumber
I also like the ease of using or getting to the buttons on the side good solid feel,





Silver, Sleek, and Silent
KKSB CasesKKSB Khadas VIM3 Case – Machined Aluminum with Built-in Heatsink

This is a machined aluminum case that fits with Khadas VIM3. The KKSB Khadas VIM3 Case has a built-in heatsink.
The case has a cutout on top to access the GPIO Header. The base of the case features 4 rubber buttons for stability on different...