Orange Pi One

The Orange Pi One is a ultra-compact, open-source single-board computer (SBC) designed for electronics enthusiasts, makers, and DIY developers. Powered by an Allwinner H3 quad-core processor and integrated Mali-400 GPU, this lightweight board provides essential computing power in a tiny $69 \times 48\text{ mm}$ footprint. It is capable of running a variety of Linux distributions—such as Ubuntu, Debian, and Armbian—as well as Android, making it an affordable engine for home automation controllers, retro gaming setups, or low-cost micro-servers.

Despite its minimal size, the board comes packed with versatile input and output interfaces to suit a wide range of embedded projects. It features a 40-pin GPIO header compatible with Raspberry Pi accessories, built-in 10/100 Ethernet networking, a full-sized HDMI output, a CSI camera connector, and a USB 2.0 host port. Whether you are creating an IoT gateway or building custom hardware, the Orange Pi One delivers an accessible, highly programmable foundation for your tech creations.

Technical Specifications

• Processor (SoC): Allwinner H3 Quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 @ 1.2 GHz

• GPU: ARM Mali-400 MP2 GPU @ 600 MHz (Supports OpenGL ES 2.0)

• Memory (RAM): 512MB DDR3 (shared with GPU)

• Storage: MicroSD / TF card slot (up to 32GB)

• Networking: 10/100M Ethernet RJ45

• Video Output: HDMI (with HDCP support)

• Camera Input: CSI Connector (supports up to 1080p@30fps video capture)

• USB Ports: 1× USB 2.0 Host, 1× Micro-USB OTG

• Expansion: 40-pin GPIO header

• Power Source: 5V / 2A Barrel Jack DC Input (Note: Micro-USB OTG does not support power input)

• Dimensions & Weight: $69 \times 48\text{ mm}$, $36\text{g}$

• Supported OS: Ubuntu, Debian, Android, Armbian