IDG Contributor Network: Forget desktop Linux, build your own $40 Android PC

Pine 64 is a single board computer that is more powerful than the $35 Raspberry Pi 3. I had backed the project on Kickstarter and received a 512MB version of the board that costs $15. But I liked the board so much that I ordered the most powerful board they have: the 2GB RAM version for $29. This board is also capable of running Android 5.x.
Here's what you need to build your own $40 Android PC:A micro SD card for OS and storage. I recommend using a 32GB micro SD card so you will have enough sp