# 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.

## Quick Facts

- **Brand:** Hardkernel
- **Price:** ~$76
- **CPU:** Rockchip RK3568 (Cortex-A55×4 @ 2.0 GHz)
- **CPU Architecture:** ARM Cortex-A55 (ARMv8-A 64-bit)
- **CPU Cores:** 4
- **RAM:** 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4
- **Flash:** none (eMMC module slot + M.2 NVMe)
- **USB:** USB 3.0 ×2, USB 2.0 ×2
- **Power:** 12V/2A DC barrel jack
- **Operating Voltage:** 3.3V
- **SD Card:** microSD

## Connectivity

- **Ethernet:** Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps)

## Use Cases

- home-server
- desktop-computing
- home-automation

## Components

- **Rockchip RK3568** (soc): Rockchip RK3568 quad-core Cortex-A55 SoC at 2.0 GHz with Mali-G52 GPU and 1 TOPS NPU for edge AI. — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rock-chips.com%2Fa%2Fen%2Fproducts%2FRK35_Series%2F2021%2F0113%2F1274.html&ref=openhardware.directory&product=odroid-m1&source=md-export)

## Description

## 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.

## Where to Buy

- [Hardkernel](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hardkernel.com%2Fshop%2Fodroid-m1-with-8gbyte-ram%2F&ref=openhardware.directory&product=odroid-m1&source=md-export) — 80.00

## Resources

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