# NanoPi R5C

> Compact dual 2.5GbE router with RK3568B2 quad-core Cortex-A55 at 2.0GHz, up to 4GB RAM, dual USB 3.2, HDMI, M.2, and 0.8 TOPS NPU in a tiny 58\u00d758mm form factor — the small-footprint 2.5G OpenWrt router.

## Quick Facts

- **Brand:** FriendlyElec
- **Board Type:** sbc
- **Price:** ~$61
- **Product Readiness:** consumer
- **CPU:** ARM Cortex-A55 4x2.0GHz, RK3568B2
- **CPU Architecture:** ARM Cortex-A55
- **CPU Cores:** 4
- **RAM:** 1GB/2GB/4GB LPDDR4X
- **Flash:** 0/8GB/32GB eMMC
- **USB:** 2x USB 3.2 Gen1,USB-C (power)
- **Power:** USB-C (5V)
- **Operating Voltage:** 3.3V
- **Dimensions:** 58 × 58mm
- **Weight:** 38g
- **Antenna:** M.2 for WiFi
- **SD Card:** microSD

## Connectivity

- **Ethernet:** 2x 2.5 Gigabit

## Open Source

- **Firmware:** Yes
- **Schematics:** Yes
- **PCB Layout:** No

## Compatible Firmware

arduino

## Use Cases

- iot-gateway
- wired-networking
- iot

## Components

- **RK3568B2** (mcu): Rockchip RK3568B2 quad-core Cortex-A55 at 2.0GHz with Mali-G52 GPU and 0.8 TOPS NPU. — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fopensource.rock-chips.com%2Fimages%2F9%2F97%2FRockchip_RK3568_Datasheet_V1.3-20220309.pdf&ref=openhardware.directory&product=nanopi-r5c&source=md-export)

## Protocols

- **UART**: notes: Debug UART

## GPIO Map

| Pin | Name | Type | Functions |
|-----|------|------|-----------|
| GPIO1 | Debug TX | UART | digital-output |

## Description

## Overview

The NanoPi R5C is a compact dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet router board measuring just 58×58mm. Based on the RK3568B2 with four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0GHz, it delivers excellent routing performance through two RTL8125BG PCIe 2.5GbE ports — making it one of the smallest 2.5G router platforms available.

Available with 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and optional eMMC (up to 32GB), the R5C includes dual USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, HDMI output up to 4K, and a 0.8 TOPS NPU. An M.2 slot accepts WiFi modules for wireless AP functionality.

Running FriendlyWrt, Debian, or Alpine Linux, the R5C excels as a compact 2.5G firewall, VPN gateway, or network bridge. The optional metal case provides passive cooling and clean deployment.

## Where to Buy

- [FriendlyElec](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.friendlyelec.com%2Findex.php%3Froute%3Dproduct%2Fproduct%26product_id%3D290&ref=openhardware.directory&product=nanopi-r5c&source=md-export) — $61.00

## Resources

- [product](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.friendlyelec.com%2Findex.php%3Froute%3Dproduct%2Fproduct%26product_id%3D290&ref=openhardware.directory&product=nanopi-r5c&source=md-export)
- [wiki](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.friendlyelec.com%2Fwiki%2Findex.php%2FNanoPi_R5C&ref=openhardware.directory&product=nanopi-r5c&source=md-export)
- [github](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Ffriendlyarm%2Fsd-fuse_rk356x&ref=openhardware.directory&product=nanopi-r5c&source=md-export)

## Tags

`friendlyelec`, `nanopi`, `rk3568`, `router`, `2.5gbe`, `compact`

## Images

![NanoPi R5C](https://nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/openhardware-directory/entities/nanopi-r5c/3adb23e63787.jpg)

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