Documentation and Downloads Refresh

LeMaker documentation and downloads update

Summary

This post covers the recent refresh of LeMaker's documentation and download infrastructure. Over the past quarter, download pages have been reorganized, OS image links have been updated, wiki content has been expanded, and integrity-checking guidance has been added alongside every downloadable file. These changes make it easier to find, verify, and use official LeMaker resources.

Who This Is For

All LeMaker board users who download OS images, reference hardware documentation, or contribute to the wiki. This update is especially relevant if you have bookmarked older download URLs that may have changed.

What Changed

Improved Download Pages

The central Downloads page now groups images by board family — Banana Pi, Banana Pro, Guitar, and HiKey. Each entry lists the OS name, version, file size, and SHA-256 checksum. This replaces the previous flat listing, which made it difficult to identify which image matched your hardware.

Updated OS Image Links

Several older image URLs pointed to hosting that is no longer available. These links have been replaced with current mirror locations. If you encounter a broken download link anywhere on the site, please report it via the Contact page so it can be corrected promptly.

New Wiki Articles

The following wiki articles have been added or substantially revised:

Building U-Boot and the Linux kernel from source for Banana Pi and Banana Pro.
Configuring the Banana Pi fex file and device-tree overlays.
GPIO usage and WiringPi library setup on the Banana Pro.
LeMaker Guitar quick-start and peripheral setup.
HiKey 960 UEFI boot and AOSP build instructions.

Integrity Checking Guidance

Every download now includes a SHA-256 checksum. The download page explains how to verify files on Linux, macOS, and Windows:

Linux / macOS: sha256sum filename.img.gz
Windows (PowerShell): Get-FileHash filename.img.gz -Algorithm SHA256

Always verify the checksum before writing an image to a microSD card. A corrupted download is one of the most common causes of boot failure.

Mirror Availability

Primary downloads are served from the lemaker.org domain. Community mirrors are available for high-traffic periods. Mirror URLs are listed on the Downloads page. If a primary link is slow, try an alternate mirror. All mirrors serve identical files with matching checksums.

Getting Help

If you run into problems with any download or documentation page, the following resources are available:

Check the LeMaker Wiki for troubleshooting guides specific to your board.
Visit the community forums to search for similar issues reported by other users.
Use the Contact page to report broken links or request documentation corrections.

FAQ

Are old image URLs redirected? Where possible, old URLs redirect to the new location. Some legacy hosting domains are no longer under our control, so bookmarks pointing there will need to be updated manually.
Can I contribute to the wiki? Yes. The wiki is open for community edits. Follow the contribution guidelines on the wiki's main page.
How often are images updated? Official images are updated on an as-needed basis. Community-maintained images such as Armbian may follow their own release cadence.