The Orange Pi One 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 One 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! This microPC has a built in Power button and ethernet connectrivity! Pinout is the same as the Raspberry Pi 3, 2 & B+ models making it a nice alternative to the Raspberry Pi Zero with a full-sized USB port and an ethernet port right on board! No clunky adapters like you'll have to deal with for the Raspberry Pi Zero!
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 One is the budget version of the Orange Pi with an upgraded quadcore chipset (1.2Ghz Quad core Cortex A7 ARM AllWinner H3), built-in power button, 1GB of RAM, same I/O pins as the Raspberry Pi, a full sized USB port, a USB OTG port, an ethernet port, camera port, HDMI and microSD card storage.
Check out the fully featured Orange Pi PC for 2 more USB ports, IR receiver, Composite audio/video out, separate TTL Pins and double the RAM.
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 | N/A |
Video Outputs | Supports HDMI output with HDCP Supports HDMI CEC Supports HDMI 30 function |
Audio Output | HDMI |
Power Source | |
USB Ports | One 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 | N/A |
Supported OS | Raspberry Pi images, Android, Lubuntu, Ubuntu, Debian, Banana Pi images |
Physical Dimensions & Weight |
Product size | 69mm × 48mm |
Weight | 36g |