Compilation Steps

Follow these steps to compile the firmware.

• Clone our repo:
  • HTTPS: git clone https://github.com/RK3128-CFW/batocera.linux.git
  • SSH: git clone git@github.com:RK3128-CFW/batocera.linux.git
• Change your directory to that folder and switch to our rk3128-cfw branch:

  $ cd batocera.linux
  $ git checkout rk3128-cfw
  

• Update submodules (buildroot) and switch to our rk3128-cfw branch:

  git submodule update --init --recursive
  git checkout rk3128-cfw
  

• Build the rk3128 images (PS5000 & Powkiddy A12/A13) with:

  make rk3128-build
  

Depending on your system this may take more or less, but it will be about 1-4 hours

Once the build is complete, you should find the generated images in these path:

• output/rk3128/images/batocera/images/ps5000
• output/rk3128/images/batocera/images/powkiddy_a13

You will find the following files there:

• batocera-rk3128-ps5000-33-20220311.img.gz (this is the SDCard firmware)
• batocera-rk3128-ps5000-33-20220311.img.gz.md5
• batocera.version
• boot.tar.xz
• boot.tar.xz.md5

Flash the firmware with your preferred tool (e.g. Balena Etcher). You will need at least a 4GB card, but we recommend a minimum of 16GB. The system will automatically expand the card to use all the space available during the first boot.