FriendlyElec NanoPi M6 - Embedded Android Host, RK3588S, Up to 32GB RAM, Built-in LCD Display Support 8K 

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  EMMC is not included in NANOPI M6, please purchase TF/EMMC package or buy separately.
  
  

Introduction

The NanoPi M6 (as “M6”) is an open-sourced mini SBC device.It is based on Rockchip RK3588S SoC, with 64-bits LPDDR5 RAM, and eMMC flash Socket. It supports booting with TF cards and works with operating systems such as FriendlyWrt, Android, Debian, Ubuntu etc and works with headless systems as well.

The NanoPi M6 has rich hardware resources with a compact size of 90 x 62 mm, a 30-pin header is provided to expose hardware resources for secondary development, including interfaces such as GPIO, I2C, I2S, PWM and SPI, It also has one HDMI port. It supports decoding 8K@60fps H.265/VP9 and 8K@30fps H.264 formatted videos.

The NanoPi M6 has one M.2 NVME port and three USB ports and supports USB type-C power delivery. It is an ideal portable drive for saving images and videos. FriendlyElec has released a carefully designed custom CNC housing for it.

All in all, the NanoPi M6 is a board featuring multiple Ethernet ports, light NAS, and video playing. It is a cannot-miss platform with infinite possibilities for geeks, fans, and developers.

Features

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   Powerful SoC: Equipped with the Rockchip RK3588S SoC, it offers a high-performance computing experience with its quad-core ARM Cortex-A76 and quad-core Cortex-A55 CPUs, along with a Mali-G610 MP4 GPU.
   
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   Versatile Operating Systems: It supports a variety of operating systems including FriendlyWrt, Android, Debian, and Ubuntu, catering to different user needs and use cases.
   
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   Advanced Video Capabilities: The NanoPi M6 can decode 8K@60fps H.265/VP9 and 8K@30fps H.264 formatted videos, making it suitable for high-resolution video playback and processing.
   
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   Rich I/O Ports: It comes with one M.2 NVME port, three USB ports, Gigabit Ethernet, and an HDMI port, providing extensive connectivity options for various peripherals and networks.
   
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   Compact and Open-Source Design: With a compact size of 90 x 62 mm and an open-source hardware design, the NanoPi M6 is ideal for secondary development and DIY projects, offering a platform with endless possibilities for tech enthusiasts and developers.
   

Shipping List

Based on your choice

Applications

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   Home Media Server: Use it as a central hub to store and stream media files to various devices around the home, leveraging its high-resolution video decoding capabilities.
   
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   Network Attached Storage (NAS): Set up a personal cloud storage solution with the OpenMediaVault, allowing for data backup and file sharing across the network.
   
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   IoT Gateway: Act as an IoT controller for smart home devices, managing and automating connected devices through its GPIO and network interfaces.
   
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   Development and Testing: Serve as a development board for testing software and hardware prototypes, taking advantage of its support for multiple operating systems and development tools.
   
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   Educational Purposes: Utilize it for learning programming, electronics, and operating systems in academic settings, thanks to its open-source nature and community support.
   
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   Portable Workstation: Transform it into a mobile workstation for developers, with capabilities to run full-fledged desktop environments like Ubuntu or Debian.
   
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   Industrial Automation: Employ it in industrial settings for tasks such as data logging, process control, and machine interfacing through its GPIO and serial ports.
   

Specification

• SoC: Rockchip RK3588S
  
  CPU: Quad-core ARM Cortex-A76(up to 2.4GHz) and quad-core Cortex-A55 CPU (up to 1.8GHz)
  GPU: Mali-G610 MP4, compatible with OpenGLES 1.1, 2.0, and 3.2, OpenCL up to 2.2 and Vulkan1.2
  VPU: 8K@60fps H.265 and VP9 decoder, 8K@30fps H.264 decoder, 4K@60fps AV1 decoder, 8K@30fps H.264 and H.265 encoder
  NPU: 6TOPs, supports INT4/INT8/INT16/FP16
  
  
• RAM: 64-bit LPDDR5 at 2400MHz
• Flash: eMMC module socket, at HS400 mode
• Ethernet: 1x Native Gigabit Ethernet
• USB: 1x USB 3.0 Type-A and 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
• M.2 Connectors
  
  one M.2 M-Key connector with PCIe 2.1 x1 for SSDs
  one M.2 E-key connector with PCIe 2.1 x1 and USB2.0 Host for Wi-Fi&BT
  
  
• microSD: support up to SDR104 mode
• Video input:
  
  1x 4-lane MIPI-CSI V1.2
  1x 4-lane MIPI-CSI D/C PHY
  
  
• Video output:
  
  1x Standard HDMI output ports
  
  compatible with HDMI2.1, HDMI2.0, and HDMI1.4 operation
  support displays up to 7680x4320@60Hz
  Support RGB/YUV(up to 10bit) format
  
  
  2x 4-lane MIPI-DSI, compatible with MIPI DPHY 2.0 or CPHY 1.1
  
  
• Audio:
  
  1x 3.5mm jack for stereo headphone output
  1x 2.0mm PH-2A connector for analog microphone input
  
  
• GPIO:
  
  30-pin 2.54mm header connector
  up to 1x SPI, 6x UARTs, 3x I2Cs, 1x SPDIFs, 4x PWMs, 20x GPIOs
  
  
• Debug: UART via 3-Pin 2.54mm header
• LEDs: 2 x GPIO Controlled LED (SYS, LED1)
• others:
  
  2 Pin 1.27/1.25mm RTC battery input connector for low power RTC IC HYM8563TS
  Buttons: MASK, Reset, Recovery, Power
  one 5V Fan connector
  
  
• Power supply: USB-C, support PD and DC, 6V~20V input
• PCB: 8 Layer, 62x90x1.6mm
• Ambient Operating Temperature: 0℃ to 70℃