[BPI-R4] [solved] hardware improvements

not sure if there is already such topic, but i did not find anything. Are there any plans to improve the board? What annoys me is e.g. the missing spring for the sd card. When i use the official case and insert the sd, its nearly impossible to remove it without a needle. All other devices i know have some sort of mechanism to make it possible to remove the sd without any tools, e.g. by pressing the card in, so it can jump out.

Hi Oli!

If you’re referring to the microSD slot next to the three SIM card slots, I can report that my microSD slot IS spring loaded. Mounting the board in the official case makes the microSD card a little harder to remove, as it is recessed, but has a spring mechanism that will eject the card when depressed.

Hi, I can also confirm that is spring loaded.

wow, how embarassing :smiley:

I had to flash yesterday and i was sure i pressed the sd card and nothing happened. Now i pressed again and it jumped out. Thanks!

Yes, can confirm that my router is wall mounted near the ceiling and while standing on a step-stool to reach it, I launched the card multiple times onto my wife’s desk and had to search frantically for the tiny little SD card everywhere to find it.

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