ODROID M1
The ODROID M1 is a maker-focused single-board computer from Hardkernel powered by the Rockchip RK3568 quad-core SoC with up to 8GB LPDDR4 RAM and M.2 NVMe support. It combines industrial-grade features with broad Armbian Linux support.
$76.00
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Specifications
Components
Rockchip RK3568 quad-core Cortex-A55 SoC at 2.0 GHz with Mali-G52 GPU and 1 TOPS NPU for edge AI.
Overview
The ODROID M1 brings the Rockchip RK3568 quad-core Cortex-A55 SoC to Hardkernel's lineup, offering a capable mid-range platform with strong upstream Linux support. Available with 4GB or 8GB of LPDDR4 RAM, the M1 is well-suited for tasks demanding sustained performance and reliable long-term operation.
A key differentiator is the M.2 NVMe slot (PCIe 3.0 x2), enabling high-speed SSD storage that dramatically outperforms SD card or eMMC options. The board also includes a microSD slot and eMMC module connector for flexibility. USB 3.0 ports, HDMI output, and a 40-pin GPIO header round out the connectivity options. Gigabit Ethernet provides wired networking.
Armbian supports the M1 with mainline kernel images including full desktop environments (GNOME, KDE Neon) and minimal IoT configurations. The RK3568's NPU (1 TOPS) and PCIe lanes make it attractive for edge AI inference and industrial IoT gateway applications. Booting from NVMe or eMMC is recommended for best performance. Power is supplied via a 12V DC barrel jack.
Use Cases
3Home Server
Used as a low-power home server for file sharing, self-hosted apps, and local services — often running Docker, Home Assistant, or similar on Armbian/Debian/Ubuntu.
Desktop Computing
Use as a full desktop computer with monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Runs a general-purpose operating system like Linux.
home-automation
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