# Soquartz

SOQuartz is an RK3566-based compute module in the Quartz64 series.

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## PINE64 May Community Update Covers Pinebook Pro, Quartz64 Model-B, and PinePhone Pro

DevFeed: [PINE64 May Community Update Covers Pinebook Pro, Quartz64 Model-B, and PinePhone Pro](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/may-update-worth-the-wait-34864.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://pine64.org/2022/05/31/may-update-worth-the-wait/>)

Published: 2022-05-31T00:00:00Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [Community blog on PINE64](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/community-blog-on-pine64.md>)

Topics: [Pine64](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/pine64.md>), [Pinebook-Pro](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/pinebook-pro.md>), [Pinephone-Pro](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/pinephone-pro.md>), [Soquartz](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/soquartz.md>)

Tags: [community-update](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/community-update.md>), [pine64](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pine64.md>), [pinebook-pro](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pinebook-pro.md>), [pinephone-keyboard](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pinephone-keyboard.md>), [pinephone-pro](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pinephone-pro.md>), [pinesound](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pinesound.md>), [pinetime](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pinetime.md>), [quartz64](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/quartz64.md>), [soquartz](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/soquartz.md>), [update](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/update.md>)

### AI overview

PINE64's May community update covers the resumption of Pinebook Pro production, the introduction of Quartz64 Model-B, SOQuartz Blade hostboard production, PinePhone Pro camera enablement, keyboard issues, and other community projects.

### Source excerpt

Hello everyone! This month we're announcing production of the Pinebook Pro resuming and introduction of Quartz64 model-B. I had an opportunity to meet with TL earlier this month, and got some ear-on time with the Pinebuds, so I dedicated a section to my early impressions from the time spent with the prototype. This update also brings news of SOQuartz Blade hostboard production, camera enablement on the PinePhone Pro and a guest write-up by dsimic addressing issues some users have been experiencing with their PinePhone (Pro) keyboards. There is truly a lot to get to this month, so let's get into it. You can watch the synopsis of this month's community update on YouTube (embedded below) as well as on Odysee and PeerTube. To stay up-to-date with PINE64 news make sure to subscribe to this blog (subscription widget at the bottom of the webpage), follow the PINE64 Telegram News channel, the announcements channel in Discord as well as our Twitter and Mastodon. I'd like to thank JF, Dylan, dsimic, Alex (clover), Brian (33YN2), and PizzaLovingNerd for their contributions to this community update. N.B. Comments on the blog post need to be in English and follow our Community Rules and Code of Conduct. Note: This image preview protects your privacy. Click to load the video from the Google servers. Link to the video & Video synopsis TL;DR Housekeeping Update moved to 28th of the month PINE64 in-person meeting Pinebook donation to school with kids in need of laptops We're going though QuartzPro64 dev pre-orders PINE64 EU store; addressing delay Quartz64 & SOQuartz Model-B released - available for $60 SOQuartz Blade hostboard enters production Pinebook Pro Pinebook Pro is making a return after months of absence Expected in Pine Store late June early July Price stays the same as do most specs Highlight of selected new released for the Pinebook Pro PinePhone (Pro) PinePhone Pro restock expected late June early July PinePhone Pro camera enablement underway; look at first pictures Mob

## October Update Follow-up

DevFeed: [October Update Follow-up](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/october-update-follow-up-34852.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://pine64.org/2021/10/29/october-update-follow-up/>)

Published: 2021-10-29T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Community blog on PINE64](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/community-blog-on-pine64.md>)

Topics: [Pinephone-Pro](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/pinephone-pro.md>), [Soquartz](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/soquartz.md>), [Discord](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/discord.md>), [Raspberry Pi](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/raspberry-pi.md>), [foss](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/foss.md>), [Matrix](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/matrix-org.md>), [IRC](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/irc.md>)

Tags: [announcement](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/announcement.md>), [community-update](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/community-update.md>), [discord](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/discord.md>), [foss](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/foss.md>), [irc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/irc.md>), [matrix](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/matrix.md>), [pinedio](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pinedio.md>), [pinephone](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pinephone.md>), [pinephone-pro](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pinephone-pro.md>), [quartz64](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/quartz64.md>), [soquartz](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/soquartz.md>), [telegram](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/telegram.md>), [update](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/update.md>)

### AI overview

Pine64's October community update follow-up covers discussion of the PinePhone Pro, delivery delays affecting China and the USA, community chat activity across Discord and bridged platforms, and the planned Pine Store availability of the SOQuartz module. SOQuartz is described as pin-compatible with the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 and suitable for existing CM4 baseboards and planned hostboards.

### Source excerpt

Happy Halloween! As promised earlier this month, here is the follow-up to the October community update. Some of the topics I'll touch upon will be covered in more detail in November. I'll keep this one brief. Housekeeping PineTalk discussed the PinePhone Pro in last week's episode. At the time of writing, it is the most listened-to episode of our community-run podcast, and there is a reason for it - it is a very good episode. I encourage you to have a listen. Earlier this week we had a guest post about the creation of the Meet the PinePhone Pro announcement trailer. If you're interested in learning how the trailer was made, and which software was used during its production, then I invite you to have a read. Logistics issues in China and the USA have caused a significant increase in parcel delivery times. The USA is particularly affected by the situation. There is nothing we can do about it, but the reason I am bringing it up is due to the increase in support tickets requesting help in tracking down packages (and sporadic claims of packages being lost). All I can do is ask you for patience - it may take a long time, but in 99.9% of cases the parcel will eventually arrive at your doorstep. Lastly, our Discord is about to reach (or already reached) 9000 members, making it the biggest chat platform out of all protocols used by our community. I think this is quite the milestone and I am very happy to see many new faces actively engaging in discussions. I know Discord is frowned upon by some in the FOSS community, so before anyone complains - there are corresponding and bridged channels in Telegram, IRC, and Matrix available for those who wish to use a different platform. Full chat list here. SOQuartz The SOquartz module will be available for purchase in the Pine Store next week. I already covered the SOQuartz in-depth in the June update, so I encourage you to read that blog entry for more information. For those who do not know, the SOQuartz is a module that is pin-compat