This is in the prototype stage.
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https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/pages/pyra/
A hand-held Linux handheld computer.
- The successor to the Pandora.
- Aka the DragonBox Pyra.
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Has a significant community for oldschool emulation.
 Mockup case, unofficial colour
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Official resources ∞
Specifications ∞
It is built as three boards, with the Display and CPU-Board being replaceable. By all descriptions, they are user-replaceable without special equipment or training.
- The CPU-Board (CPU, RAM and storage)
- The Mainboard (all ports, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth)
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The Display-Board (for the screen)
See also this comparison chart.
- 139 mm × 87 mm × 32 mm
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400 g
Hardware ∞
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CPU: ARM Cortex-A15, 2-core, 1.5 GHz
- Also a ARM Dual Cortex-M4 IPU @ 200 MHz
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RAM: Two models, with a 2 GB or 4 GB
- DDR3L-533 Dual-Channel
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Screen: 5" 1280 x 720 Dualtouch resistive
- Wide viewing angle.
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Storage:
- internal: 32 GiB eMMC built-in
- internal: 1 microSD card slot
- external: 2 SD card slots
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Graphics: PowerVR SGX544-MP2
- Also a Vivante GC320 2D-Graphics Accelerator
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Keyboard: 47 back-lit
- The keymat has multiple layers of color, transparency and plastic key caps on top.
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Other input:
- D-Pad
- 2 analogue joysticks which can be clicked down.
- 6 face buttons
- 4 shoulder buttons
- six "control" buttons -- TODO - describe
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Stylus
- Storable in an in-device sheathe.
- 5 RGB LEDs
- Vibration
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 4.1
- ~8 hour battery life
Mobile addition:
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SIM card:
- LTE
- UMTS (WCDMA)
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE
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GPS
notes:
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No FM radio
- Oh well.
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No camera
- Even if it were added as I understand it would be at best 2MP because of hardware limitations.
Hardware, ports ∞
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- OTG (on the go)
- I believe these are 5 Gbit/s and not 3.1 (10 Gbit/s)
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2x USB 2.0 ports Type-A
- Full-sized
- One of these can use an adapter to become eSATA
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1x Micro-USB Serial Output
- May be 1.1 or may be 2.0 - TODO
- (which can also be used to charge the system)
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- Supports all TRRS standards.
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A Micro-HDMI port
Hardware, phone ∞
For some help with what's available near you, https://www.worldtimezone.com/gsm.html may help. Check with your provider!
US version:
- GPRS/EDGE: 1800/850 MHz
- WCDMA: 1900/850/AWS MHz
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LTE: 1900/700(B17)/2100(AWS)/850 MHz
European version:
- GPRS/EDGE: 1800/850 MHz
- WCDMA: 2100/1800/900 MHz
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LTE: 800/900/1800/2600 MHz
Software ∞
- Debian Linux distribution
- MATE desktop environment / window manager.
- Windows x86 is possible via Wine.
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Android is possible via emulation, although I'm not sure how mature this project is.
Getting ∞
- Pre-order one of the six models.
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Can essentially add more funds to that via gift vouchers.
Last updated 2023-02-11 at 14:52:49
