The Pico WebBee, a small Linux-based development board based on the Rockchip RV1103 Cortex-A7 SoC, has been unveiled by Luckfox. This little gadget resembles a USB dongle because it has 64MB of on-chip RAM and is protected by an ABS casing. For networking, it has a 100Mbps RJ45 Ethernet connector and a USB Type-A port. It also has a start button and an internal microSD card slot, which makes it perfect for a range of uses, including smart home appliances, USB scripting tools, and lightweight web servers.
As a USB tool, a lightweight web server, or a hub for smart home automation, the Pico WebBee works as a multipurpose device. The Pico WebBee is a stand-alone device without a camera interface, in contrast to Luckfox's earlier Rockchip RV1103 boards, like the Pico Mini Arm Linux camera board and the Pico Plus board.Luckfox Pico WebBee specifications:
- Processor:
- Rockchip RV1103 G1
- Single-core Arm Cortex-A7 @ 1.2GHz
- Integrated RISC-V core
- Memory: 64MB DDR2 DRAM (16-bit)
- AI Features: 0.5 TOPS NPU supporting INT4, INT8, and INT16 computations
- ISP Support: Up to 4MP at 30 fps
- Storage
- 128MB SPI NAND Flash (W25N01KV controller)
- MicroSD card slot for external storage
- Networking and Connectivity
- 10/100Mbps Ethernet RJ45
- USB 2.0 Host/Device with support for high-speed (480Mbps), full-speed (12Mbps), and low-speed (1.5Mbps) modes
- Other Features
- Power and activity LEDs
- BOOT button for flashing and debugging
- Power input via USB Type-A port (+5V)
- Physical Specs
- Dimensions: 61.50 x 22.90 x 15.10 mm
- Weight: 10 grams
For uses like USB-based scripting, lightweight web hosting, and smart home automation, the Pico WebBee is made to provide low-power performance. It is a sensible option for both developers and enthusiasts due to its small size and effectiveness. Pico WebBee images for Ubuntu and Buildroot Linux are available from Luckfox. The internal SPI NAND memory or an external microSD card can be used to flash them. The board is compatible with flashing on Windows, Linux, and macOS. SSH is enabled by default in the most recent firmware, making remote connections simple. ADB support is also provided for extra management.
See the official Luckfox wiki for comprehensive setup and usage instructions. Because of its robust capability and small size, the Luckfox Pico WebBee is a versatile tool for developers working on embedded systems and linked devices.
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