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Identification

Creality Sonic Pad
Manufacturer	Shenzhen Creality 3D Technology Co., Ltd
Dimensions	222mm x 40mm x 128mm
Release Date	September 2022
Website	[1]
Specifications
SoC	R818 @ 1.32Ghz
DRAM	2GiB DDR3 @ xxxMHz
NAND	8GB
Power	DC 5V @ 3A, 3700mAh 3.7V Li-Ion battery
Features
LCD	1024x600 (7" 16:9)
Touchscreen	X-finger capacitive/resistive (Manufacturer device)
Video	lcd
Audio	internal speaker
Network	WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (Manufacturer device), 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet (Manufacturer device)
Storage	nand
USB	4 USB2.0 Host, 1 USB2.0 OTG
Camera	none
Other	??? for included ADXL345 G-Sensor
Headers	none

On the top side of the device, a sticker states the model as "S-Pad 01". The mainboard has "SONIC-L_MBOARD V1004" silkscreened onto it. The SoC, PMU, and one other chip are rebadged as Creality parts.

Sunxi support

Current status

No support yet.

Manual build

You can build things for yourself by following our Manual build howto and by choosing from the configurations available below.

U-Boot

Mainline U-Boot

There is no support for mainline U-Boot on this device yet.

Linux Kernel

Mainline kernel

No device tree compatible with the mainline kernel exists for this device yet.

Tips, Tricks, Caveats

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FEL mode

There are two buttons hidden inside holes on the back of the device. While the device is off, use a paperclip to push in the one closest to the side, and power on the device.

To communicate with the device, you will need a USB-A to USB-A cable. Attach one end to the USB port labelled "CAM" on the back of the device, and plug the other end into your computer.

Adding a serial port (voids warranty)

UART is available on the three pins just above the large RF shield.

There is no UART connector on this device, but there are through-holes you can solder to. Please ensure you've read and understood the risks and consequences of making this modification before continuing.

Device disassembly

Unscrew the 4 Mx? screws on the back of the pad. Carefully remove the back of the shell; there is a wire connecting the internal speaker to one of the daughterboards. Unscrew the 4 Philips screws on the heatsink, and gently remove it to avoid damaging the thermal pads.

Locating the UART

UART is located on at the top of the board Jx?. The order is as follows, from left to right: 1. RX 2. TX 3. GND

You will need to solder jumper wires and then reassemble your device. Figure out how you want to route them, then use one of the many programs available to talk to the device; ensure your baud rate is set to 115200.