(SPIDER Automation) Sipeed M1 Dock Suit AI Development Board | K210 RISC-V | 2.4″ LCD & OV2640 Camera

Sipeed M1 Dock Suit AI Development Board | K210 RISC-V 400MHz | 2.4″ LCD & OV2640 Camera Kit

Description

The (SPIDER Automation) Sipeed M1 Dock Suit AI Development Board is an advanced, purpose-built platform designed to run artificial intelligence at the edge (AIoT). Built around the innovative Sipeed M1 module, this development kit features the Kendryte K210 chip—the industry’s first competitive commercial RISC-V AI processor. Operating as a standalone master controller rather than a passive accelerator, it provides exceptional computational power while maintaining a low cost and minimal power footprint.

Manufactured using a 28nm process, the dual-core 64-bit RISC-V processor runs at a standard 400 MHz (overclockable up to 800 MHz) and is backed by a massive 8MB of high-speed on-chip SRAM. The chip integrates a specialized Neural Network Processor (KPU) capable of handling object recognition at 60 FPS in VGA resolution, alongside an Audio Processor (APU) supporting microphone arrays. The complete dock suit comes equipped with everything needed to start building computer vision and smart IoT applications immediately, including the M1 dock, a 2.4-inch color LCD display, and an OV2640 DVP camera.

Key Features

• Dual-Core RISC-V 64-Bit Core: Powered by the K210 processor with IMAFDC extension running at 400 MHz (overclockable to 800 MHz).
• Massive On-Chip SRAM: Includes 8MB of high-speed internal static RAM for fast data buffering and algorithm execution.
• Embedded Neural Network Processor (KPU): Delivers up to 0.25 TOPS at 0.3W (and 0.5 TOPS when overclocked) to support custom convolution kernels.
• Advanced Audio Processor (APU): Supports up to 8 microphones with 192KHz sample rates and a built-in hardware FFT unit.
• Flexible FPIOA Pin Array: Field Programmable IO Array allows mapping up to 255 internal functions across all 48 chip GPIOs.
• Complete Vision Bundle: Includes a 2.4-inch LCD screen and an OV2640 camera module for instant machine vision prototyping.

Benefits

• True Edge AI Processing: Execute machine learning models locally on the device to guarantee zero network latency and complete data privacy.
• Cost-Effective Master Controller: Eliminates the need for a separate host AP by serving as the primary system controller.
• High Frame-Rate Vision: Capable of performing real-time object recognition and image classification at high frame rates.
• Out-of-the-Box Usability: Bundled display and camera eliminate compatibility guesswork for student and professional developers.
• Versatile Peripheral Support: Outfitted with AES, SHA256, and FFT hardware accelerators alongside standard I2C, SPI, UART, and PWM interfaces.
• Low Power Footprint: Highly energy-efficient architecture makes it ideal for battery-powered IoT field deployments.

Applications

• Real-Time Computer Vision: Face detection, object tracking, and automated sorting systems on automated lines.
• Smart Home Voice Control: Keyword spotting and acoustic array processing using multi-microphone setups.
• STEM & AI Education: Teaching embedded machine learning, RISC-V architectures, and edge computing in classrooms.
• IoT Edge Nodes: Deploying low-power smart sensors with local visual and auditory intelligence.
• Robotics & Autonomous Rovers: Visual navigation and obstacle detection for small-scale robotic platforms.
• Biometric Access Systems: Localized image verification and secure access control hardware.

Package Includes

• 1 x Sipeed M1 Dock Development Board
• 1 x 2.4-inch TFT LCD Display
• 1 x OV2640 DVP Camera Module

Technical Specifications