Mon Jun 23, 2025 2:29 pm
Hello! Steve here.
I just purchased a NanoPi M6.I purchased the metal case model with built in LCD touchscreen. I also purchased the wifi option.
Upon receipt of the unit I used a 90W USB power supply to try to power on the unit. The SYS Led turns Red when the unit receives power but nothing else happens. Pressing the power button does nothing. I can press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to make the SYS light turn off. Nothing appears on the built in display or on the HDMI output. I would normally expect at least some kind of POST display but I have seen nothing. I downloaded the Armbian image and loaded it on a Micro SD card. No change in behavior with the SD card loaded. Am I missing a step here? Is there a more appropriate image to use?
My end goal is to use this as a portable dedicated video test pattern/playback generator. I was thinking about a Armbian or similar solution that can boot directly into a Chromium or similar touch interface where I can select different clips I want to play.
If this unit can double as a WAP as well, that would be great. I am looking for guidance on what my next steps should be to get this unit to power up and I would also appreciate it if anyone has thoughts on how I can get closer to my end goal. I don't have much experience with SBCs
I just purchased a NanoPi M6.I purchased the metal case model with built in LCD touchscreen. I also purchased the wifi option.
Upon receipt of the unit I used a 90W USB power supply to try to power on the unit. The SYS Led turns Red when the unit receives power but nothing else happens. Pressing the power button does nothing. I can press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to make the SYS light turn off. Nothing appears on the built in display or on the HDMI output. I would normally expect at least some kind of POST display but I have seen nothing. I downloaded the Armbian image and loaded it on a Micro SD card. No change in behavior with the SD card loaded. Am I missing a step here? Is there a more appropriate image to use?
My end goal is to use this as a portable dedicated video test pattern/playback generator. I was thinking about a Armbian or similar solution that can boot directly into a Chromium or similar touch interface where I can select different clips I want to play.
If this unit can double as a WAP as well, that would be great. I am looking for guidance on what my next steps should be to get this unit to power up and I would also appreciate it if anyone has thoughts on how I can get closer to my end goal. I don't have much experience with SBCs