The Era of Edge AI Has Arrived​

Artificial intelligence has permeated nearly every aspect of our lives, but in most cases, compute power still resides in the cloud. This creates challenges around latency, cost, and privacy.

Imagine traffic lights relying on cloud-based recognition—by the time data is uploaded, processed, and returned, the moment for optimal traffic flow might already be gone. On the factory floor, delayed defect detection could mean missed opportunities to remove faulty products in real time.

The advantage of edge AI lies in on-site processing: real-time responsiveness, privacy by keeping data local, and reduced bandwidth usage. The Fogwise AIRbox Q900 was built precisely for this.

A Powerful Core​

At its heart, the AIRbox Q900 features the Qualcomm® IQ-9075 processor.

• CPU: Octa-core Kryo Gen6 CPU, full big-core Arm Cortex-A78C design, up to 2.36 GHz, delivering 230K DMIPS for compute-intensive workloads.
• GPU: Integrated Adreno™ 663 GPU, peak performance up to 1.2 TFLOPS, with support for OpenGL, OpenCL, and Vulkan, accelerating both graphics rendering and parallel compute.
• NPU: Dual Hexagon™ NPUs with up to 100 TOPS dense performance and up to 200 TOPS in sparse mode, enabling efficient inference across vision, speech, and multimodal tasks.

Notably, the Q900 can run 7B-parameter large language models locally, achieving inference speeds up to 22 tokens per second. What was once limited to datacenters can now run smoothly on a compact edge device.

Together, CPU, GPU, and NPU form a synergistic compute engine—making the AIRbox Q900 not just a compute box, but a micro-scale “brain” for intelligent edge inference.

Built for Industrial Environments​

True to Radxa’s industrial DNA, the AIRbox Q900 features:

• Full metal housing for durability and heat dissipation
• Wide temperature operation for reliability in harsh conditions
• Active cooling design, with typical power consumption of just 20 W for long-term, quiet, low-maintenance operation

For enterprises, this means a device that can run around the clock with confidence.

Flexible Connectivity and Expansion​

The AIRbox Q900 is more than a standalone box—it’s a versatile edge platform:

• Networking: 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, and Gigabit Ethernet with TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking) for deterministic, low-latency communication in automation and robotics.
• I/O Interfaces: From USB to HDMI, from M.2 to industrial I/O, it supports a wide range of sensors, cameras, and external modules.

Whether serving as an IoT gateway or an edge server, the Q900 adapts with ease.

Plug-and-Play AI​

For many developers, deploying AI often means complex environment setup. On the AIRbox Q900, this is radically simplified. It ships with an optimized system, ready to run mainstream AI frameworks and applications right out of the box. Developers can quickly integrate their own algorithms via SDKs and APIs.

Even better, the Q900 comes pre-loaded with CasaOS—a user-friendly app management platform. With its visual interface, even Linux newcomers can install and manage AI applications as easily as mobile apps. CasaOS includes an app store and container support, making AI deployment more accessible than ever.

A Complete AI Development Ecosystem​

Hardware is just the foundation—true value comes from the ecosystem. The AIRbox Q900 provides:

• QAirT SDK for efficient deployment of mainstream deep learning models
• AIMET tools for quantization and pruning to optimize models for edge use
• QAI App Builder to package models into deployable applications
• QAI Hub with a library of pretrained models covering vision, speech, and more

From algorithm to application, developers gain a ready-made toolkit to accelerate research and deployment cycles.

Why AIRbox?​

The name AIRbox reflects Radxa’s vision of edge AI, built on five core pillars:

• AI Ready — plug in and run models out of the box
• AI Recognition — process vision, speech, and sensor data instantly
• AI Reasoning — move beyond execution to local decision-making
• AI Realtime — achieve millisecond-level response without the cloud
• AI Resilience — rugged, industrial-grade design for 24/7 operation

These qualities define what sets AIRbox apart from other edge devices.

Endless Application Scenarios​

The AIRbox Q900 fits into a wide range of industries and use cases:

• Smart Cities: Real-time traffic video analysis for optimized flow
• Industrial Manufacturing: On-site defect detection to reduce waste
• Retail: Customer behavior analytics for smarter operations
• Robotics & UAVs: On-board inference for autonomous platforms
• Education & Research: Cost-effective platform for AI teaching and experimentation

Radxa’s Commitment​

At Radxa, we believe in growing alongside developers. The launch of the Fogwise AIRbox Q900 marks a major milestone in our journey into Edge AI. With it, we aim to bring the benefits of edge intelligence into more industries and applications.

Looking ahead, Radxa will continue expanding the Fogwise product line, delivering flexible and powerful edge computing solutions for enterprises and developers worldwide.

Lear more about AIRbox Q900​

• • AIRbox Q900 Product Page
• • AIRbox Q900 Product Brief Download
• • AIRbox Q900 Features Flyer Download

Performance Details:

Deepseek-R1-Distill-Qwen-7B reaches 11 tokens/s

Deepseek-R1-Distill-Qwen-1.5B reaches 30 tokens/s

The Radxa development team has ported the DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Qwen-7B / 1.5B distilled models onto the Fogwise® AirBox. By using the TPU-MLIR toolchain for INT4 quantization and model compilation, We have successfully enabled the DeepSeek-R1 distilled model to run on the AirBox, which has 32 TOPS computational power.

Performance Results​

DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Qwen-7B reaches 11 tokens/s, it is really an Edge Computing Monster, click to watch the video

Model Deployment and Usage​

The DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Qwen-7B/1.5B model porting method and detailed documentation have been released on Radxa official website. The models and code are fully open-source, and welcome everyone to try and deploy them.

Documentation Link

Fogwise® AirBox Overview​

The Radxa Fogwise® AirBox is an embedded AI microserver with a computational power of up to 32TOPS. It supports various precisions (INT8, FP16/BF16, FP32) and local deployment of mainstream large models such as LLM, text-to-image generation, and various CV models. It features high performance, low power consumption, and strong environmental adaptability. With a variety of deep learning algorithms, it can achieve applications such as facial recognition, video structuring, behavior analysis, and status monitoring, empowering digital transformation in smart cities, smart transportation, smart energy, smart finance, smart telecom, and smart industries.

Additionally, the Radxa Fogwise® AirBox is fully compatible with edge large models such as ChatGLM3, Llama3.1, Qwen2.5, Stable Diffusion3, FLUX.1, MiniCPM-V2.6, CLIP, Whisper, and more. For more details, please refer to the Radxa official documentation, and feel free to experience it.

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In this technological innovation, Radxa's star products, Radxa Rock 5B and Radxa Zero 3W, have stood out. As the core test platforms, they have provided a solid guarantee for the deployment and testing of the Ultralytics yolov11 model. Rock 5B is equipped with the high - performance Rockchip RK3588 processor, and Zero 3W is equipped with the powerful Rockchip RK3566 processor. With their excellent performance, stable performance, and strong compatibility, they have become the hardware cornerstone of technological breakthroughs.

For a long time, the complex processes of model conversion and deployment and hardware adaptation problems in the computer vision field have seriously restricted the promotion of technology. This official support of Ultralytics for the RKNN platform, combined with the successful tests based on Radxa products, has completely overcome this difficulty, making the implementation of technology more efficient.

RKNN Toolkit​

The RKNN Toolkit, developed by Rockchip, was crucial in exporting the Ultralytics YOLO11 model to RKNN. This toolkit, a set of professional tools for deep - learning model deployment on Rockchip hardware, features the RKNN format. Optimized for Rockchip's NPU, RKNN unlocks full hardware acceleration on devices like RK3588 and RK3566, ensuring high - performance AI task execution.

The RKNN model offers many unique benefits. Its NPU - optimized design maximizes performance on Rockchip's NPU. Its low - latency trait suits real - time edge - device apps. Also, it can be customized for different Rockchip platforms, enhancing hardware resource use and overall efficiency.

For more details​

For more details, see the Rockchip RKNN Export for Ultralytics YOLO11 Models and Radxa Docs.

All tests were conducted on the rock-5b-plus_bookworm_kde_b2.output.img.xz image.

The ROCK 5B+ is a precision single board computer (SBC) based on the RK3588 SoC with a 6 TOPS computing power NPU for a variety of AI applications. While 6 TOPS can handle a large number of AI vision tasks, application scenarios requiring higher computing power may require an upgrade. In this case, pairing the ROCK 5B+ with the DEEPX DX-M1 M.2 AI Accelerator Module adds a whopping 25 TOPS computing power, allowing the ROCK 5B+ to handle even more demanding AI workloads.

Fig.1 DX-M1 Product Overview

The DX-M1 module developed by DEEPX is connected to the ROCK 5B+ via the M.2 interface and the data communication is handled via the ROCK 5B+ PCIe. The module is optimized to accelerate inference tasks for models converted to dxnn format using the DXNN® - DEEPX NPU software (SDK).

Fig.2 DXNN SDK Architecture

DXNN® - DEEPX NPU software (SDK) includes a variety of tools: DX-COM (Model Conversion), DX-SIM (Model Simulation), DX-RT (Runtime), DX-NPU Driver (Device Driver) and DX-APP (Sample Code). With DXNN, deploying deep learning models on DEEPX AI hardware becomes efficient and easy, and leverages its high performance.

Hardware Installation​

Insert the DX-M1 module into the M.2 slot of the ROCK 5B+ and power on. The ROCK 5B+ has two M.2 slots on the bottom, so even with the DX-M1 installed, another SSD can be installed if desired.

Fig.3 DX-M1 Installation Diagram

After booting the system, confirm PCIe device recognition.

Fig.4 ROCK 5B+ PCIe Detection Result

After installing the DX-NPU driver, the DX-M1 module should be correctly recognized on the ROCK 5B+.

Fig.5 DX-M1 Status Check

YOLOv5s DXNN Performance Evaluation​

The DX-RT component facilitates inference for dxnn models. To evaluate YOLOv5s model performance on the DX-M1, we use the run_model benchmark tool.

Inference latency on ROCK 5B+ via the DX-M1 includes three stages: Latency = PCIe I/F (Write Time) + NPU (Inference Time) + PCIe I/F (Read Time).

Fig.6 DX-M1 Latency Analysis

# run benchmark
run_model -m YOLOV5S_3.dxnn -b -l 1000

Fig.7 YOLOv5s DXNN Benchmark Results

The average inference time is 4628.91 μs, i.e., 216 FPS, after 1000 inductions on the single-core NPU of the DX-M1. With three NPU cores, the theoretical maximum speed of the DX-M1 is 648 FPS, which is very close to the benchmark result of 645.476 FPS.

YOLOv5s 30 Channels Video Stream Detection​

The DX-APP software package includes several computer vision demos that can be quickly deployed on the DX-M1 for tasks such as object detection and segmentation. In this example, Radxa performs object detection on 30 video streams simultaneously using the ROCK 5B+ and the DX-M1. The ROCK 5B+ decodes multiple video streams, sends the data to the DX-M1 for inference, and finally processes the output. It is worth to note that DX-APP recommends to use opencv 4.5.5, but since the FFmpeg version of the ROCK5B+ system is not compatible with Opencv 4.5.5, we compile the newest 4.10.0 version here.

# run multi-stream object detection
./bin/run_detector -c example/yolov5s3_example.json

Single-core NPU 30-channel video inference FPS: 240 FPS.

Fig.8 ROCK 5B+ Single-Core NPU 30-Channel Detection Output

Conclusion​

Pairing the ROCK 5B+ with the DEEPX DX-M1 AI module is a significant enhancement for users requiring high-performance AI capabilities on a single-board computer. The addition of 25 TOPS of computing power opens new possibilities, allowing the ROCK 5B+ to efficiently handle demanding tasks, such as multi-stream object detection and high-speed inference. This combination showcases the potential of the ROCK 5B+ as a robust platform for AI workloads in edge computing, offering both flexibility and power. With tools like DXNN SDK and hardware support for intensive applications, the ROCK 5B+ and DX-M1 provide a valuable solution for developers and industries focused on AI and computer vision.

Radxa Computer has launched the world's first SG2300X Mini AI Box, now available for pre-order on Arace.tech for just $321!

Major players vie for edge generative AI.​

In 2024, running generative AI at the edge has become almost standard for the next generation of chips from companies like Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm.

The Rabbit R1, which gained traction at CES, promises natural language control of many smartphone apps using ChatGPT. While it sparked excitement among media, users who actually tested the product found single-task response times exceeding 20 seconds, leading to a poor user experience.

In situations where network access is poor, how can we achieve real-time, low-latency responses? The answer lies in placing generative AI services at the edge, rather than constantly transferring between the cloud, data centers, and edge nodes. Built on the SG2300x platform, the edge generative AI box Airbox boasts speeds of up to 12 tokens/s and StableDiffusion renders in just 1 second, bringing generative AI within reach.

Powered by SG2300X​

The SG2300X processor, with its 24 TOPS of computational power, can smoothly run generative AI models like LLAMA-2 7B.

The remarkable computational power of SG2300X enables it to process more data in shorter time frames, resulting in faster response times and delivering users a smoother and more intelligent experience.

Radxa Fogwise AirBox​

The Radxa Fogwise AirBox, developed by the Radxa team, is an edge AI box powered by SG2300X. It boasts a high computational power of up to 24 TOPS@INT8 and supports multiple precisions (INT8, FP16/BF16, FP32). It supports the deployment of mainstream AI models such as private GPT and text-to-image, and comes equipped with an aluminum alloy casing, allowing deployment in harsh environments.

AirBox Run Local Generative AI​

With high computational power and large memory, AirBox Run Local Generative AI Running the Llama-7B model on SG2300x, with weight quantization to INT4 and computation utilizing FP16, achieves up to 80% utilization during the first token calculation. Subsequent inferences benefit from kvcache, reducing computational demands while data transfer time completely covers computation time, shifting the bottleneck from computation to bandwidth.

Models like StableDiffusion continuously demand intensive computational power. Therefore, efficient execution of both LLM and Stable Diffusion models necessitates both high computational power and large memory. The main controller SG2300x in Airbox boasts 24TOPS of INT8, 12TFLOPS of FP16, 16G of memory, and 128-bit bandwidth, perfectly suited for the task.

Local execution with response times controlled within 1 second greatly enhances user experience. For instance, the latency of the qwen-7b model running on Airbox is 0.6s, with subsequent inference speeds reaching 12 tokens/s, meeting the real-time requirements of scenarios like natural language querying and voice interaction.

Airbox also functions as a complete Ubuntu Linux server, supporting CASAOS independently. As long as devices are connected, they can share its computational power. Antique PCs, tablets, smartphones, NAS, speakers, story machines, TVs, and other devices can all harness generative AI capabilities, turning "one device, multiple uses" into reality.

$321! Unbeatable value​

How does the efficiency of running generative AI locally on AirBox compare to mainstream edge computing products?

Taking various models from the Nvidia Jetson series that support generative AI as an example, the Jetson AGX Orin 32GB version is priced at $1097 on Amazon.com, while the 64GB version costs $2137.

With MLC acceleration, AGX Orin achieves 47 tokens/s for Llama-7B and 25 tokens/s for Llama-2-13B. On Airbox, the performance for Llama2-7B is 12 tokens/s, while Llama2-13B achieves 6 tokens/s. Airbox supports int4, int8, and fp16 precisions, with similar performance for Llama2 and its various variants. A single core can handle models up to 20B-int4.

(Note: Data for Orin is sourced from the official NVIDIA website; higher values are better in this context.)

Based on testing, it's found that AirBox offers a significant advantage in terms of tokens per second per unit of currency (product price) compared to AGX Orin.

For Llama-7B:

• AGX Orin (64GB) ≈ 0.02199 tokens per second/USD
• AirBox ≈ 0.03738 per second/USD

For Llama-13B:

• AGX Orin (64GB) ≈ 0.01169 per second/USD
• AirBox ≈ 0.01869 per second/USD

On AGX Orin, Stable Diffusion takes 2.2 seconds per image, while SDXL takes 23.1 seconds. After utilizing LCM acceleration on Airbox, SD1.5 takes 1.1 seconds, and SDXL takes 7.4 seconds.

(Note: Data for Orin is sourced from the official NVIDIA website; Orin's step count is not specified, assuming 20 steps; lower values are better in this context.)

The rich ecosystem of applications​

The Radxa Fogwise AirBox provides outstanding artificial intelligence performance, meeting your demands for powerful computing capabilities. This compact yet powerful device seamlessly integrates with leading deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Caffe, offering users a portable and efficient AI experience. Whether you're a manufacturer, AI enthusiast, hobbyist, or professional, the Fogwise AirBox is your best choice.

Support for LLama 3​

Support for LLama 3: Meta's latest open-source generative AI

Meta indicates that LLama 3 has demonstrated outstanding performance in multiple key benchmark tests, surpassing industry-leading models of the same kind. Whether it's code generation, complex reasoning, following instructions, or visualizing ideas, LLama 3 has achieved comprehensive leadership. The model excels in the following five benchmark tests:

• MMLU (Subject Knowledge Understanding)
• GPQA (General Problem Question Answering)
• HumanEval (Code Ability)
• GSM-8K (Mathematical Ability)
• MATH (High-difficulty Mathematical Problems)

Faced with the exciting performance of LLama 3, the Airbox team responded actively, quickly porting LLama 3 8B and successfully running it on Airbox. The video showcases LLama 3 8B running on Airbox.

(Note: LLama 3 8B's knowledge is updated until March 2023)

As you can see, LLama 3 8B runs extremely smoothly on Airbox, achieving a processing speed of 9.6 tokens/s, fully demonstrating its practical value.

The AirBox team has taken the lead in launching an online experience based on LLama 3 8B on AirBox. We welcome everyone to personally experience the outstanding performance of LLama 3 and the powerful computing power provided by AirBox.

(Note: The service is based on a single AirBox deployment. If there is a high volume of concurrent users, there may be queues. For a deeper experience, we recommend trying during off-peak hours.)

Support CASA OS​

A lightweight and feature-rich open-source dashboard system

Install generative AI apps with just one click​

Currently supported popular models include Stable Diffusion, Whisper, ImageSearch, ChatDoc, and more. Install them with just one click, eliminating the need for tedious environment configuration.

Text to Image, Image to Image​

The AirBox team has conducted deep optimizations and adaptations for StableDiffusion, enabling lightning-fast image generation. We support online model replacement for added flexibility.

Support ChatDoc​

ChatDoc: Let AI Understand Your Documents

Empower AirBox to be your personal data steward.

Support Whisper​

Whisper: Real-Time Text Transcription in Over a Hundred Languages Whisper, an efficient speech recognition model, seamlessly converts speech into text in real-time, supporting nearly a hundred languages. This greatly enhances the convenience and accuracy of information retrieval. Whether it's recording meetings, real-time multilingual translation, or providing live captions for the hearing-impaired, Whisper offers robust support. Multiple sectors including education, healthcare, and law stand to benefit from its precise and rapid speech transcription services.

In the future, leveraging generative AI models like LLaMa, Stable Diffusion, Whisper, and others will give rise to a plethora of cross-modal applications, ushering in unprecedented AI capabilities spanning across speech, image, and text domains. Imagine this scenario: an all-encompassing personal assistant AI equipped with Whisper and TTS models for authentic multilingual capabilities, providing real-time translation and transcription for conversations in any language worldwide. Additionally, leveraging Stable Diffusion to create visual content to aid communication, this would revolutionize the way international conferences, remote education, and global collaborations are conducted, accelerating the advent of the digital world!

AirBox Model Zoo​

One-click Deployment of Popular Models

Comes with a rich collection of AI application examples, ready to use out of the box.

For more details, please visit

Graphical Model Conversion Tool​

Easily Deploy Models to AirBox via Graphical Interface

To ensure a seamless user experience, AirBox has developed a feature for one-click conversion of Civitai and Huggingface models. With just a few clicks on the GUI interface, deploying the Stable Diffusion model on AirBox is now effortless.

With the model conversion tool, you can effortlessly deploy open-source generative AI models from HuggingFace and Civitai to AirBox, embracing the latest AI technologies.

AICore SG2300X​

Empowering Enterprises to Easily Attain High-Performance AI Product Capabilities

The Radxa AICore SG2300X is a computing module equipped with the advanced SOPHON AI processor SG2300X, delivering powerful performance to unleash your full potential. With 16GB of memory and 64GB of eMMC storage, the Radxa AICore SG2300X boasts an impressive 24 TOPS INT8 computational capability, excelling in various tasks and fully supporting mainstream deep learning frameworks. Integrated with core circuits and components, it significantly accelerates product development speed, making it the preferred choice for enterprises to rapidly develop high-performance AI products.

Radxa provides ODM/OEM services for industry partners, leveraging the rich engineering experience on the SG2300X platform to maximize the acceleration of productization in various industries.

Radxa Fogwise AirBox now available for Pre-order​

You can now pre-order the AirBox at arace.tech.

Pre-order before May 20 and get gift for free

• 20V/3A Power adapter
• USB MIC
• Intel WIFI6 Wireless Module

Munich, Germany – [11th, April, 2024] – During the acclaimed Embedded World exhibition, Radxa, in alliance with Canonical and MediaTek, is thrilled to unveil the NIO 12L, a cutting-edge single board computer (SBC) engineered to inspire and empower developers, engineers, and makers across the globe. The NIO 12L, harnessing the power of the MediaTek Genio 1200 SoC with its advanced AI Processing Unit (APU), is set to make waves in high-performance computing, AI applications, and beyond.

AI at Your Fingertips with MediaTek Genio 1200 APU​

The MediaTek Genio 1200’s APU feature stands out as a game-changer for AI computing on an SBC platform. Its dedicated APU facilitates AI-driven tasks, such as machine learning, computer vision, and predictive analytics, with remarkable efficiency and speed. The Genio 1200’s APU allows the NIO 12L to handle complex AI workloads natively, offering an ideal solution for edge computing scenarios where rapid, real-time processing is crucial.

Dive into the NIO 12L Experience at Embedded World​

Embedded World attendees can immerse themselves in the world of the NIO 12L at the following:

• MediaTek booth [ 3A - 538 ]
• Ubuntu booth [ 4 - 354]
• Radxa / Okdo booth [ 3A - 415 ]

Above booths will showcase the NIO 12L’s capabilities, including its AI prowess, through live demonstrations and interactive experiences.

Unmatched Performance and Versatility​

The NIO 12L redefines the standards for SBCs, offering outstanding performance with its octa-core architecture and top-tier GPU. It is perfectly suited for an extensive range of applications, from high-end gaming to professional-grade IoT solutions. The flexible RAM and storage configurations, along with a full suite of modern connectivity options, ensure that the NIO 12L is a versatile platform ready to tackle any challenge.

Empowering Developers with Optimised Ubuntu on MediaTek Genio​

’In collaboration with Canonical, the NIO 12L will ship with Ubuntu 22.04 LTS pre-installed, providing a secure, long-term supported environment for software development and deployment. The out-of-box solution offered by Canonical and MediaTek provides enterprise-grade security and meets the growing high performance computing demands of the IoT industry, leading to an As a result, developers will benefit from a familiar and easy-to-use software development flow and a faster time to the market. NIO 12L is now undergoing the Ubuntu Certification process with an extensive set of over 500 OS compatibility focused hardware tests and will be listed on Canonical’s certified hardware list when it’s ready.

Ready for the Global Market with Community Focus​

Radxa, Canonical, and MediaTek are committed to making the NIO 12L available worldwide, with purchasing options through a well-established network of distributors and online retail channels. The partners are equally dedicated to building a robust community around the NIO 12L, offering comprehensive support, educational resources, and a platform for users to engage, share, and collaborate.

• For more information about the NIO 12L and to place an order, please visit Radxa NIO 12L.

• For inquiries, please contact: sales@radxa.com

Be a part of the AI revolution with the NIO 12L at Embedded World and join a global community of innovators.

About Radxa​

Radxa is a leading developer and manufacturer of single board computers known for their performance, reliability, and accessibility. Our mission is to empower creators worldwide to turn their ideas into reality with our innovative and versatile platforms.

About Canonical​

Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, provides open source security, support and services. Our portfolio covers critical systems, from the smallest devices to the largest clouds, from the kernel to containers, from databases to AI. With customers that include top tech brands, emerging startups, governments and home users, Canonical delivers trusted open source for everyone.

Learn more at Canonical

About MediaTek​

MediaTek Incorporated is a global fabless semiconductor company that enables 1.5 billion connected devices a year. We are a market leader in developing innovative systems-on-chip (SoC) for mobile devices, home entertainment, connectivity, and IoT products.

We are excited to announce the official release of the Radxa CM5, our latest high-performance compute module. Developed on the Rockchip RK3588S2 and RK3582 SoCs, the Radxa CM5 is designed to offer unparalleled power and flexibility to users. We anticipate it will excel in a variety of demanding applications, including but not limited to edge computing, deep learning, and embedded system development.

Here are the main differences between the Radxa CM5 and the Radxa CM5 Lite:

Continuous Evolution​

Since the development of the Radxa CM5 began, we have been actively listening to community feedback and continuously improving our product. In the latest V2.21 version, we paid special attention to user demand for onboard eMMC. As a result, compared to the initial release, V2.21 introduces an eMMC storage option, aiming to support applications that require faster data access speeds and increased storage reliability. Additionally, we have significantly enhanced the hardware compatibility of the module. Now, the Radxa CM5 can not only seamlessly integrate with our existing accessory ecosystem but also work with a broader range of third-party development boards and IO expansion boards. These advancements make the Radxa CM5 one of the most flexible and compatible compute modules on the market.

Expanded Compatibility​

The design philosophy of the Radxa CM5 has always centered around compatibility and user-friendliness. We are proud to announce that the Radxa CM5 is now compatible with leading hardware platforms in the industry, including the CM5 IO Board, Super 6c, and the RPi CM4 IO Board. This expanded compatibility ensures that the Radxa CM5 can be effortlessly integrated into the existing Raspberry Pi ecosystem while also providing additional options for developers who want to leverage the capabilities of modern processors. Whether for rapid prototyping or deployment in production environments, the extensive compatibility of the Radxa CM5 simplifies the development process and accelerates project implementation.

Designed for GPU-free Requirements -- Radxa CM5 Lite​

For scenarios that do not require GPU acceleration, the Radxa CM5 Lite offers an ideal solution. Although it lacks a GPU, this does not hinder its excellent performance in pure computational tasks, particularly in edge computing, industrial automation, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The design of the Radxa CM5 Lite takes into account cost-effectiveness and power consumption optimization, making it a perfect choice for running a variety of applications in GPU-less environments. Whether for data processing, intelligent control, or serving as a lightweight server, the CM5 Lite delivers stable and efficient performance.

User Case: Handheld Gaming Console​

The impressive power and versatility of the Radxa CM5 make it an ideal candidate for a variety of innovative projects. A prime example is its application in the development of handheld gaming devices. Thanks to its high-performance processor and graphic capabilities, gaming enthusiasts can enjoy a smooth gaming experience, even when playing graphically intensive and complex games. The compact size and capabilities of the CM5 make it a perfect core for handheld devices. You can view this user case on Twitter at StonedEdge.

Radxa CM5 IO Board​

When paired with the specially designed Radxa CM5 IO Board, the Radxa CM5 provides a complete development platform that makes accessing and testing Radxa's rich array of accessories straightforward. We encourage users to visit the Radxa CM5 IO Board page to learn more about the details of compatible accessories and how to fully harness the potential of the CM5 module for their custom projects. This powerful combination offers hardware developers unprecedented flexibility, whether for rapid prototyping or mass production, the Radxa CM5 and its IO Board can meet your needs.

Special Time-limited Discount​

Radxa CM5 is now available at an introductory special price. Whether you're looking for a cost-effective solution for your project or you need a higher specification of performance, the Radxa CM5 series has got you covered.

For budget-conscious applications that do not require a GPU, the CM5 Lite offers three configurations at the following prices:

• 4GB RAM + 32GB eMMC for $55.00
• 8GB RAM + 64GB eMMC for $75.00
• 16GB RAM + 128GB eMMC for $90.00

For users in need of more powerful performance, the CM5 series also offers three different configurations to support more complex applications and projects:

• 4GB RAM + 32GB eMMC for $69.00
• 8GB RAM + 64GB eMMC for $89.00
• 16GB RAM + 128GB eMMC for $105.00

Today, with great excitement, we announce that the highly anticipated latest batch of Radxa ZERO 2 Pro is officially available for purchase. This high-performance Tiny SBC will be available globally through Arace and its authorized distributors, bringing an unparalleled technological feast to tech enthusiasts worldwide.

Renowned for its powerful performance and compact size, the Radxa ZERO 2 Pro measures just 65mm x 36mm. As a high-performance miniature single board computer, it not only maintains its classic compact design but also achieves a significant leap in performance. With outstanding processing speed and excellent energy efficiency, the Radxa ZERO 2 Pro aims to provide a more powerful and user-friendly platform for enthusiasts, developers, and geeks alike.

Here are the key hardware specifications of the Radxa ZERO 2 Pro:

• SoC: Amlogic A311D
• CPU: Quad-core Arm Cortex-A73 (Armv8) 64-bit @ 2.2GHz and Dual-core Arm Cortex-A53 (Armv8) 64-bit @ 1.8GHz
• GPU: Arm G52 MP4
• NPU: Computing Power up to 5 TOPs, with support for open-source drivers
• LPDDR4 RAM Up to 8GB
• Onboard eMMC Up to 64GB
• WiFi 5 & Bluetooth 5, equipped with an external antenna connector
• 1x USB 2.0 OTG / HOST Port for Data and Power
• 1x USB 3.0 HOST Port
• 1 x Micro HDMI Up to 4K@60fps
• 1 x 4-lane MIPI DSI for MIPI LCD
• 1 x 4-lane MIPI CSI for Camera
• 40 x color user GPIO supporting various interface options

Act now! The latest batch of Radxa ZERO 2 Pro is now on the market. We invite tech enthusiasts and geeks worldwide to visit the Radxa ZERO 2 Pro website or authorized(Arace) distributors for more information and to purchase your Radxa ZERO 2 Pro. Join us on this innovative journey and explore endless possibilities!

Radxa has officially unveiled its new generation of ROCK single-board computer - the Radxa ROCK 5C. As the latest flagship in the ROCK 5 series, ROCK 5C not only inherits the exceptional performance of its predecessor but also achieves significant improvements and upgrades in both functionality and design.

In terms of core configuration, ROCK 5C offers two SoC options: RK3582 and RK3588S2, catering to the needs of different user groups. Equipped with powerful Arm Cortex-A76 and Arm Cortex-A55 processors, it ensures outstanding performance across various application scenarios. Furthermore, ROCK 5C's camera, display, and etc interfaces have received comprehensive support from the Radxa accessory series, providing users with more possibilities and convenience, further enriching Radxa's hardware ecosystem.

Regarding functional expansion, ROCK 5C introduces a PCIe 2.1 interface through an FPC connector, significantly enhancing its expansion flexibility. Users can easily perform SSD expansion, SATA expansion, 2.5G Ethernet expansion, and more, providing robust support for different application scenarios. Additionally, ROCK 5C comes with WiFi 6 and BT 5.4 wireless modules, further boosting its capabilities in wireless communication.

In terms of pricing, the Radxa ROCK 5C Lite is priced at $29.9 for the 1GB variant, while the top configured 16GB variant retails at $104.9. Similarly, the Radxa ROCK 5C is priced at $49.9 for the 2GB version, while the top-of-the-line 32GB version retails for $199.9.

Radxa Penta SATA HAT, a specially designed expansion board tailored for both ROCK Pi SBC and Raspberry Pi 5, stands out with its exceptional design. Its most noteworthy feature is its ability to support the connection of up to five SATA hard drives, providing users with unprecedented storage expansion capabilities and pushing the boundaries of data storage to new heights.

This HAT board is cleverly designed with strong compatibility and ease of installation. It can be securely mounted onto the mainboard without complicated steps. Once installed, users can seamlessly connect SATA hard drives to the Pi through simple configuration, significantly enhancing data storage and access capabilities.

The introduction of Radxa Penta SATA HAT undoubtedly greatly enriches the application scenarios for both ROCK Pi SBC and Raspberry Pi 5. Whether it's data centers that require massive storage space or individuals with high demands for personal storage, this HAT board enables easy access and management of multiple hard drives, making storage more flexible and efficient.

In terms of performance, Radxa Penta SATA HAT also demonstrates exceptional prowess. It boasts stable transmission speeds, ensuring efficient data flow. At the same time, its good compatibility guarantees the safety and reliability of data, allowing users to enjoy high-speed storage while feeling secure and worry-free.

Robust Performance, Infinite Possibilities​

Powered by the advanced Rockchip RK3566 SoC and featuring a quad-core Arm® Cortex®-A55 processor alongside the powerful Arm Mali™-G52-2EE GPU, the ZERO 3W effortlessly handles high-performance computing tasks and demanding graphic processing requirements.

Diverse Memory and Storage Choices​

Users can tailor their ZERO 3W with 1GB, 2GB, or 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM, complemented by optional 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB eMMC storage modules. This flexibility positions the ZERO 3W as an ideal choice for various applications.

Abundant Interfaces for Endless Expansion​

ZERO 3W supports a multitude of interfaces, including Micro HDMI display output, USB2 OTG, USB3 HOST Type C ports, MIPI CSI interface, and more. This enables seamless connectivity to a wide array of external devices, expanding its application versatility.

Outstanding Communication Capabilities​

Equipped with both high-speed WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4, the ZERO 3W delivers exceptional wireless performance, providing users with superior connectivity and transmission capabilities.

For more information about Radxa ZERO 3W, please visit Radxa ZERO 3W. Join us as we embrace the future of micro computing!

We hope to bring you a better experience with this new website. And by the way, we have also designed a new documentation site at docs.radxa.com with source code hosted on GitHub, where all users can send PR and contribute your content.

We sincerely hope that these will bring Radxa users a better experience:

• Clearer presentation of the product line
• Now it is possible to find documents more quickly
• Contacting us has become easier
• Our product detail pages have become more beautiful and easy to read
• You can now submit your documentation on Github to help all Radxa users (leave your name so that others can admire you)
• Buying Radxa products from resellers has become easier
• More elegant details

Thanks​

A big thank you must be given to all the users of the community. It is your love that has made Radxa grow over the past time.

Radxa sincerely hopes that the relationship with its users will remain close! It is the users' love and communication that makes Radxa persist in these areas of SBC and SOME.

We are honored and proud that our interest has become our job and that this job makes you happy who share our interest.

Our website leaves you unsatisfied​

Leave your suggestions for changes in our "advice.md" on GitHub

Our website makes you feel great​

Leave your Compliments in our "compliments.md" on GitHub

Anyway

Enjoy the New Radxa official website!!!

Features

Hardware​

• Rockchip RK3566 SoC
• Quad‑core Arm® Cortex®‑A55 (Armv8) 64‑bit @ 1.6GHz
• Arm Mali™‑G52‑2EE, OpenGL® ES1.1/2.0/3.2, Vulkan® 1.1, OpenCL™ 2.0
• 1GB / 2GB LPDDR4 available
• Storage is supported by eMMC storage, micro SD card and SSD through the M.2 connector
• Display via HDMI or MIPI DSI. They can not work at the same time
• H.264/H.265 decoder up to 4K@60fps
• H.264/H.265 encoder up to 1080P@60fps

Interfaces​

• 802.11 b/g/n/ac Wireless LAN supporting WiFi 5
• BT 5.0
• 1x HDMI 2.0 port supporting displays up to 1080P@60fps resolution
• 1x SD Card slot
• 2x USB2 HOST ports
• 1x USB2 OTG/HOST port
• 1x USB3 HOST port
• 1x Gigabit Ethernet port. It supports PoE with add-on PoE HAT
• 1x M.2 M-Key connector for NVMe SSD or SATA SSD
• 1x camera port supporting 2-lane MIPI CSI
• 1x display port supporting 2-lane MIPI DSI
• 3.5mm jack with microphone. The HD codec supports up to 24-bit/96KHz audio
• 40x user GPIO supporting various interface options:
  • up to 5 x UART
  • 1 x SPI bus
  • up to 2 x I2C bus
  • 1 x PCM/I2S
  • up to 6 x PWM
  • up to 28 x GPIO
  • 2 x 5V DC power in
  • 2 x 3.3V power pin

Software​

• Armv8 Instruction Set
• Debian/Ubuntu Linux support
• Android 11 support
• Hardware access/control library for Linux/Android

Sale

ROCK 3C is priced from $39. Low price, high performance only to meet the needs of more customers. Hope this makes you guys happy :)

For more details​

For more details, see the kekeandzuozuo4rock5b

Kali Linux is an open-source, Debian-based Linux distribution geared towards various information security tasks, such as Penetration Testing, Security Research, Computer Forensics and Reverse Engineering.

Kali Linux now supports Radxa Zero (eMMC/SDcard)​

For more details, see the official Kali Linux documentation

For more details​

For more details, see the Amiga like customized image

ReDroid (Remote anDroid) is a GPU accelerated AIC (Android In Cloud) solution. You can boot many instances in Linux host (Docker, podman, k8s etc.). redroid supports both arm64 and amd64 architectures. ReDroid is suitable for Cloud Gaming, Virtualise Phones, Automation Test and more.

How to running on ROCK 5B​

ROCK 5B user ZHZ shows in his blog how he got Redroid running on the ROCK 5B.Link to original article

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Preparation​

First of all, the kernel should ensure that ANDROID_BINDERFS, ASHMEM, PSI are enabled.

Refer to archwikianbox page use binderfs way to open support, ashmem do not know why can not be added as a module, here directly enable. scripts/config --enable CONFIG_ASHMEM scripts/config --enable CONFIG_ANDROID scripts/config --enable CONFIG_ANDROID_BINDER_IPC scripts/config --enable CONFIG_ANDROID_BINDERFS scripts/config --set-str CONFIG_ANDROID_BINDER_DEVICES "" scripts/config --enable CONFIG_PSI

Write the kernel parameters according to the wiki and mount binderfs.

docker run​

image: chisbread/rk3588-gaming:redroid-firefly
image source: malior-redroid | 容器虚拟安卓 — Firefly Wiki (t-firefly.com)

docker run -itd --rm --privileged
--pull always
-v /data:/data
-p 5555:5555
chisbread/rk3588-gaming:redroid-firefly
androidboot.redroid_height=1600
androidboot.redroid_width=2560
androidboot.redroid_dpi=480
androidboot.redroid_gpu_mode=host
--mount=type=bind，source=/dev/mali0，destination=/dev/mali0

result​

Here the QtScrcpy connection is used.

• Dual/Quad SATA HAT
• Penta SATA HAT
  The Dual/Quad SATA HAT is designed for Raspberry Pi 4 as well as ROCK Pi 4, and the Penta SATA HAT is designed for ROCK Pi 4 only.

Dual/Quad SATA HAT​

The Dual/Quad SATA HAT utilize the USB3 buses on Raspberry Pi 4 or ROCK Pi 4, it has the following features:

• Up to 4x HDD/SSD, support 2.5inch or 3.5inch SSD
• Utilize two independent USB3 buses on Raspberry Pi 4
• Type C power input with USB PD/QC support for both 2.5inch SSD and Raspberry Pi 4
• External standard ATX power supply support for 3.5inch HDD
• Fan and heatsink for Raspberry Pi 4 CPU cooling
• Support HDD suspend mode
• Support UASP
• Support software RAID 0/1/5
• Optional PWM control fan for HDD heat dispatching
• Optional OLED display for IP Address/Storage info

For 3.5 inch HDD, a standard ATX PSU is required to power the HDD and the Raspberry PI itself. With 4 3.5inch HDDs, the PSU should be 60W or more.

For 2.5 inch HDDs, you can just use the USB PD/QC power adapter(30W power adapter is enough) to power the HDD/SSD and the Raspberry Pi 4 itself.

Performance​

Quad SATA HAT utilizes two high performance JMS561(one JMS561 for Dual SATA HAT) providing up to 400MB/s reading/writing performance with four disks in RAID0 mode.

Penta SATA HAT​

The penta SATA HAT utilize the M.2/PCIe on ROCK Pi 4 to expand to up 5x SATA ports, it works only for ROCK Pi 4. We adapt four internal SATA and one eSATA design which makes the connection flexible if the user wants to use external disks.

• Up to 5x HDD/SSD, support 2.5inch or 3.5inch SSD, up to 100T Storage
• 4x SATA + 1x eSATA with power
• Utilize two lanes PCIe 2.1 buses on ROCK Pi 4
• Type C power input with USB PD support for both 2.5inch SSD and ROCK Pi 4
• External standard ATX power supply support for 3.5inch HDD
• Support HDD suspend mode
• Support software RAID 0/1/5
• Optional PWM control fan for HDD heat dispatching
• Optional OLED display for IP/Storage info

eSATA​

To make full use of the 5th SATA, we have implemented an eSATA connector, which can be exported out of the case. The eSATA provides both data and power with a single cable, it can directly drive the 3.5 inch HDD.

Performance​

The Penta SATA HAT is powered by the JMB585 with 2 lanes 5Gbs PCIe buses with up to 10Gbps bandwidth. With 5 SSD attached in RAID0 mode, we can achieve up to 803MB/s speed.

SATA HAT Top Board​

To monitor the HDDs and showing some basic info for the HDDs, we have designed a Top Board, which provides Fan Control, IP address info and a button for Powering Off or customer functions. A flex cable connects from the SATA HAT to the top board.

Software Support​

We have provided a Debian package for the SATA HAT control and monitoring. Raspberry Pi 4 or ROCK Pi 4 users can install the package with one line following command:

The Case​

To make the live easy and better looking, we have designed a full metal case for SATA HAT with Raspberry Pi, which can hold up to four 2.5 inch HDD and the top board.

About half an year ago, we introduced the first ROCK Pi 4 and we get a lot of feedback from different customers since then. We appreciate all the suggestions, contribution and criticism from the community. Now we are very excited to announce the recent work from Radxa Team that you might be interested.

1. ROCK PI V1.4​

We are happy to announce the minor hardware updates for ROCK Pi 4. The updates fixes some outstanding issues from the current ROCK Pi 4 users and also includes some minor improvements.

The major update that many users care about and even the main reason they buy ROCK Pi 4 is the NVMe support. ROCK Pi 4 model A is the lowest cost SBC you can buy with NVMe support on the market. We have now included a 4MB SPI flash on the new v1.4 boards. We have reduced the size of the image so 4MB flash can just include the first stage loader, u-boot and trust image. To support SPI directly boot into NVMe. We ported the RK3399 PCIe driver to u-boot and enabled the boot chain. Android is also supported for NVMe booting, which will come in later release.
Other minor changes includes:

• 4MB SPI flash soldered by default, on both model A and model B
• NVMe booting from SPI is supported
• User led changed from red to blue to avoid blink confusion
• Wifi/BT adds external antenna support
• Headphone connector improvement, with through hole legs for strengthened mounting
• Changes the USB3 OTG label to simple L/H for Host/Device

2. ROCK Pi PoE HAT​

The ROCK Pi PoE HAT is the accessory many users been waiting long. It takes so long time because we have completed re-designed the it after the first batch of prototypes sent out to some community users for testing. The new ROCK Pi PoE HAT looks cleaner by hiding the big transistor in the bottom. Optimized circuit plus the new added fan helps reducing the temperature, it drops from the peak 100°C to now below 40°C.

• 802.3 AT up to 23W
• 5V output on the GPIO power PIN
• PWM control FAN up to 12000RPM
• Temperature sensor on HAT for fan control
• Optional 40PIN GPIO exported with pass through 40PIN header
• Compatible with ROCK Pi 4 model B and Raspberry Pi 3B+
  
  We provide a debian package rockpi4-poe with service for automatically adjust the fan speed by temperature which you can install from Radxa APT.

3. USB3 eMMC reader​

The eMMC reader is another accessory we designed for ourselves and the developers who need to write images on eMMC module freqently. It's just fast and reduces the image writing time a lot, much more handy than the eMMC to uSD adapter.

• High speed USB3.1 Gen2 GL3227E controller
• Support eMMC HS400 mode
• Dual mount for eMMC module
• Support ROCK Pi eMMC modules up to 128GB
• Compatible with Odroid/PINE64 eMMC module
• Support Linux/Windos/MacOS
• Support GPT partition table and firmware

Real life usage example:

time  sh -c 'sudo dd if=rockpi4b-ubuntu-bionic-minimal-20190104_2101-gpt.img of=/dev/sdd bs=4M status=progress && sync'

2155872256 bytes (2.2 GB, 2.0 GiB) copied, 6.0156 s, 358 MB/s
544+1 records in
544+1 records out
2282749952 bytes (2.3 GB, 2.1 GiB) copied, 11.966 s, 191 MB/s

real	0m11.989s
user	0m0.008s
sys 	0m2.484s

4. ROCK Pi S​

ROCK Pi S is the new little board of ROCK Pi family for the IoT and Audio applications. We designed it based on the new Rockchip RK3308 processor. We like the RK3308 very much because it's a low cost 64bit processor capable of running Linux with a lot of potentials. The features for ROCK Pi S includes:

• RK3308, quad A35 64bits processor with built-in VAD
• 256/512MB RAM up to 1178Mbps
• USB 2.0 OTG(type C) + USB 2.0 HOST(type A)
• 100MB ethernet, optional PoE(additional HAT required)
• 802.11 b/g/n wifi + BT 4.0(rtl8723DS) with external antenna
• 26PIN Pi GPIO header + 26PIN voice/audio header
• uSD card for OS storage media, optional 1/2/4/8Gbit on board NAND storage for cost saving
• Size: 1.5inch square
• Starting from 9.9USD with 256M ram
  

The first batch of ROCK Pi S are tested and proves working all well. We still have some samples in the office. Debian and buildroot is currently supported on ROCK Pi S. If you are interested in developing on ROCK Pi S or want to evaluate it for your project. You can contact us.