Rikomagic MK802 III Dual Core Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Mini PC

[pixelpop]

Has anyone tried development with one of these Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Mini PC's as the target platform? Just curious if B4A Bridge would work with this and what a B4A app might look like on a 55" TV. The one linked below won't be available for a few more days, but it looks REALLY interesting.

Amazon.com: Rikomagic MK802 III Dual Core Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Mini PC Rockchip RK3066 1.6Ghz Cortex A9 1GB RAM 8G ROM HDMI (Black): Electronics

 

[NJDude]

They are just a mini-Android device, I have one of those, they come with the "Market" app installed too so you can install apps, I haven't tried to use B4A Bridge but it should work since those mini-pc come with WiFi.

I know of another forum member who also has it, he might post his opinion too.

 

[margret]

They dont say much at Amazon. Is this to turn your tv into a large Android tablet. How do they handle input, what do you use for input?

 

[NJDude]

The input is USB, you can attach a keyboard and mouse, the output is HDMI.

 

[pixelpop]

It can also be set up with wireless keyboard/mouse. And I'm developing for a touchscreen TV, so that should work just like a giant phone (or moderately large tablet...LOL).

 

[pawel2420]

B4A Bridge works properly with MX1, MK808, UG802, MK802 (resolution 1280x720 scale=1).

 

[pixelpop]

B4A Bridge works properly with MX1, MK808, UG802, MK802 (resolution 1280x720 scale=1).

Good info! I have one ordered and will do a follow-up post after I have played with it a bit. Thanks!

 

[NJDude]

You're going to like it, that's for sure.

 

[pixelpop]

Quick update: I have the Riko up and running and it looks great! Installed Bridge and Designer directly from Google Play, no issues. B4A example programs run fine; haven't tried anything with scaling but I don't anticipate any issues.

A couple of points to clarify: I said that the unit would work with wireless keyboard and mouse. Of course, I was refering to wireless USB. That works fine on this unit. However, Bluetooth is only available on the MK 802 IIIs. According to a recent writeup, the "s" version adds "Bluetooth support, an ESD circuit for better stability, and support for software apps that let you actually turn off the little computer without unplugging it."

I have also verified that the MK 802 III runs fine at 1920 x 1080.