Description

open source motherboard

An open source motherboard is an embedded board built on a platform that supports open development — including access to:

  • Hardware schematics or reference designs
  • Open-source operating systems (Linux, Android)
  • Software development kits (SDKs)
  • Community-supported drivers and patches
  • Source-level control of bootloaders, kernels, and middleware

Key Technical Features

Industry Applications
IoT & Edge Devices Gateways, sensors, data collection nodes
Industrial Automation HMI panels, machine controllers
Retail & Signage Custom Android/Linux signage players
Education & Prototyping Teaching tools, hackable dev platforms
Healthcare & Labs Diagnostic terminals, imaging systems
IoT & Edge Devices Gateways, sensors, data collection nodes
Industrial Automation HMI panels, machine controllers
Retail & Signage Custom Android/Linux signage players

Key Advantages of Open Source Motherboards

  • Support for Android (AOSP), Linux (Debian, Ubuntu)
  • Access to source code, BSPs, and drivers
  • Full SDK for board bring-up and customization
  • Community + enterprise support options
  • Ideal for prototyping, commercial deployment, education

Use Case Scenarios

Industry Applications
IoT & Edge Devices Gateways, sensors, data collection nodes
Industrial Automation HMI panels, machine controllers
Retail & Signage Custom Android/Linux signage players
Education & Prototyping Teaching tools, hackable dev platforms
Healthcare & Labs Diagnostic terminals, imaging systems
IoT & Edge Devices Gateways, sensors, data collection nodes
Industrial Automation HMI panels, machine controllers
Retail & Signage Custom Android/Linux signage players

Technical Comparison

Model CPU OS Support Storage Interfaces Display Target Audience
3566 RK3566 Android 11/Linux 16-64GB UART, GPIO, SPI HDMI IoT dev, education
3568 RK3568 Android 11/Linux 32-128GB USB, CAN, PCIe HDMI + LVDS Robotics, smart terminals
3588 RK3588 Android 12/Linux 64GB+ Dual NIC, SATA Dual HDMI 4K Edge AI, R&D teams

FAQs

Can I modify the Android OS on your boards?

Yes. Most Android boards we offer come with full SDKs and allow firmware customization, root access, boot animation changes, and more.

Do you offer Linux driver support?

Yes. Many boards use SoCs with upstreamed drivers or provide BSPs for Yocto and Ubuntu.

Can I access the bootloader or kernel source?

Yes. For supported platforms, we provide access to U-Boot and kernel source under GPL or similar licenses.