MangoPi-Nezha MQ is a tiny open-source RISC-V development board that integrates Wi-Fi connectivity and dual USB Type-C ports into just 40mm x 40mm board. This is developed by RT-Thread, the organization involved building low footprint RTOS for various processors.
Powered by the Allwinner D1s chip, MangoPi board has support for display interfaces like RGB, DSI, and LVDS. It also includes onboard silicon microphones and class-D amplifiers for audio output(1W).
Software Support
MangoPi-Nezha MQ runs Tina Embedded Linux, an OpenWrt-based embedded system. With LVGL open-source graphics library, this platform allows you to take full advantage of the board’s hardware features for building application such has HMI, high performance machine controllers, etc. An optimized Debian Linux distribution is available as well.
RT-Thread has implemented support for xboot and RT-Smart, a high-performance microkernel operating system for professional, real-time applications. RT-Smart provides an open-source foundation for all kinds of embedded devices, whether you’re working in consumer electronics, security, industrial control, etc.
Microkernels fill the gap between traditional real-time operating systems (RTOSs) and heavier solutions like Linux. As a result, platforms like RT-Smart tend to do a better job of balancing real-time performance, cost, security, and startup speed.
If you are new to RISC-V, MangoPi-Nezha MQ Board could be a great board to start your entry into RISC-V world with embedded Linux.
Features & Specifications
- Processor
- Allwinner F133-A 64-bit RISC-V processor running at 1 GHz (with 64 MB DDR2)
- Flash Storage for OS and Data
- Assembly option for NAND/NOR flash as storage or system ROM
- MicroSD card slot
- Connectivity
- On-board RTL8189-based Wi-Fi
- USB-C
- Display Interface
- 15-pin universal Raspberry Pi DSI FPC
- 40-pin universal RGB FPC (4-Wire resistive-touch interface included)
- 6-pin universal capacitive touch FPC
- USB Type-C support for USB-OTG & USB-HOST
- 2 x 22 pin – expansion headers
- On-board mic, Audio output
- 24-pin DVP interface for Camera (usable as RMII)
- Buttons for BOOT & Reset
- Powered by 5V DC either from USB-C or Header
- Small Size: 40mm x 40 mm
RT-Thread has also shared the comparison of the MangoPi-Nezha MQ board VS Allwinner D1 development board, Raspberry Pi Zero W, and the SIN-V3S SDK board
Cost of the MangoPi module and from where to buy?
If you are interested in MangoPi SBC, you can order one from Crowd Supply where the crowd funding campaign is live. This board costs 39$ + shipping (based on your country). Delivery of the board is expected by July 2022 timeframe.
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