The Orange Pi with 1GB of RAM is a little PC that can be used like any other computer and can run a full range of ARM GNU/Linux distributions including Raspberry Pi images, Ubuntu, Debian, and also Android 4.4! USB mice and keyboard compatible with ethernet connectivity and high-definition video capabilities. The Orange Pi boasts a quad core processor (H3 Quad-core Cortex-A7 H.265/HEVC 4K) uses a microSD card reader to boot off and store to a microSD card and has a Mali400MP2 GPU @600MHz for enhanced graphics! Other extra features include a built in IR receiver for controlling via a remote control, on board microphone and Power button! Pinout is the same as the Raspberry Pi 3, 2 & B+ models so you have a stronger processor and extra features combined with compatibility!
If you're trying to figure out whether you should use this microPC or the Arduino UNO, we recommend you select the Orange Pi if you feel the need to have a full PC with an Operating System, if all you're looking for is a simple robotics project, the Arduino UNO will be simpler for beginners. This board is intended to run Android, Ubuntu, Debian, Raspberry Pi and Banana Pi images.
In summary, the Orange Pi PC is the latest version of the Orange Pi with an upgraded quadcore chipset (1.6Ghz Quad core Cortex A7 ARM AllWinner H3), built-in IR receiver, power button, mic, separate debug TTL pins so you don't waste your GPIO pins, the same amount of RAM, same I/O pins as the Raspberry Pi, 3 USB ports, an ethernet port, USB OTG port, camera port, HDMI and composite video/audio outputs and microSD card storage as the Raspberry Pi 3.
Check out our Raspberry Pi / Orange Pi Starter Kit which includes all the accessories you'll need to get started!
Technical Specs:
CPU | H3 Quad-core Cortex-A7 H.265/HEVC 4K |
GPU | Mali400MP2 GPU @600MHz Supports OpenGL ES 2.0 |
Memory (SDRAM) | 1GB DDR3 (shared with GPU) |
Onboard Storage | TF card (Max. 64GB) / MMC card slot |
Onboard Network | 10/100 Ethernet RJ45 |
Video Input | A CSI input connector Camera: Supports 8-bit YUV422 CMOS sensor interface Supports CCIR656 protocol for NTSC and PAL Supports SM pixel camera sensor Supports video capture solution up to 1080p@30fps |
Audio Input | Microphone |
Video Outputs | Supports HDMI output with HDCP Supports HDMI CEC Supports HDMI 30 function Integrated CVBS Supports simultaneous output of HDMI and CVBS |
Audio Output | 3.5mm Jack and HDMI |
Power Source | |
USB Ports | Three USB 2.0 HOST, one USB 2.0 OTG |
Buttons | Power button |
GPIO Pins | 40 Pin Header (compatible with Raspberry Pi) |
Separate TTL Pins | UART, ground |
LEDs | Power LED & Status LED |
Remote Control Receiver | IR receiver (for use with a remote control) |
Supported OS | Raspberry Pi images, Android, Lubuntu, Ubuntu, Debian, Banana Pi images |
Physical Dimensions & Weight |
Product size | 85mm × 55mm |
Weight | 38g |